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Christian Unity

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

What all true Christians have in common.

A preacher was having revival services in a town where a mental institution was located. One of the deacons employed at the institution asked the preacher to speak to the inmates at the chapel service. He agreed and after he had been preaching for a couple of minutes, one inmate stood up and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Call Sin??

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 19, 2005

The Names we have, and God has for sin!!!

WHAT DO YOU CALL SIN? Isaiah 59: 1-5 What is sin??? What do you call it?? The Webster dictionary calls it: An Offensive against religious or moral law A Transgression of the Law of God!!! Augustine said Sin is believing the lie, that you are self created, or self dependent, or self ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Loving Parent

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 14, 2005

Parents have a duty to raise their children in the Lord!

Introduction: I would like to read you a story out of Chicken Soup for the Soul written by Michelle Lawrence called “Almie Rose.” Listen. It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and mother that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Showdown Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003

We must have the courage to do battle.

SHOWDOWN I Kings 18:17-40 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO BATTLE. ?: Inductive KW: Sections TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18:17-40 how the battle against evil is ensued. The _____ section of our story is the… I. CONTEST (17-19) II. CONDUCT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Now...not Later Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003

We must have the courage to act quickly.

NOW…NOT LATER Esther 4:1-17 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO ACT QUICKLY. ?: Inductive KW: Portion TS: We will divide our study of Esther 4:1-17 into five sections demonstrating to us the urgency of courage. The _____ section is the… I. DISASTER (1-5) II. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Heart Of The Matter"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2004

We are to have mutual love for one another.

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 “The Heart of the Matter” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Don Henley has a song in which he sings: “I’ve been trying to get down To the heart of the matter But my will gets weak And my ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Falling Away

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 21, 2007

Have we left our First Love?

MAT 24:4Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 5For many will come in my name, claiming, ’I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7Nation will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yes You Can

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007

a message confirming the confidence we have in Christ !!

Confidence Hebrews 10: 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38Now ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Charismatic

What A Way To Start The Day!

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 20, 2007

We have all we need in Jesus.

WHAT A WAY TO START THE DAY! John 21.1-14 S: Jesus C: Resurrection appearance Pr: WE HAVE ALL WE NEED IN JESUS. TS: We will find in our study of John 21.1-14 Jesus once again revealing Himself to His disciples. Type: Narrative I. GET BUSY! (1-3) II. FISH STORIES! (4-6) III. HE’S BACK! ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Experiences In God

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 19, 2007

Knowing the changes you have in Christ Jesus.

Life-Changing Experiences in God 2 Cor. 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 1. God is the center of our existence: A. We exist for a purpose a. Serve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of Mission Giving

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2007

Why you will have joy by giving to missions

2 Co. 8:2 You have no doubt seen the acrostic JOY. You can have joy when you put Jesus first, others second and yourselves last. Let’s apply that to mission giving. Why will you have joy when you give to missions? Because Jesus is glorified. 1. Eph. 3:23 2. 2 Co. 9:6ff - the people glorified ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007

With God, we have peace that is beyond understanding.

The Peace of God Peace-Every human longs for it. Not every human finds it. The Hebrew word “Shalom” means “Peace”. It also has a meaning of wholeness and well being. For us to have peace in our lives we must understand where it comes from. Jesus’ death and resurrection gained peace for all of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Got Holes In My Pockets

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 2, 2007

"You have sown much, but bring in little....."

I’ve Got Holes in my Pockets Haggai 1: 6, 7 6 Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. 7 Thus saith the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Oh! That Will Be Heaven For Me

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006

What do we have that is of heaven and not of this earth?

NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. ------------------------- OH! THAT WILL BE HEAVEN FOR ME John 3:12 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Rights

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

What rights do you have as a Christian?

This week, we will focus on the cause of the offenses that bring us anger. And instead of looking outside of ourselves at the things that hurt us, we are going to do something different…we are going to look inside ourselves, and deal with the root of the problem. 1. Scripture a. You may recall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist