Sermons on Hearer:

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 31, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to become dependent upon Jesus (as their Lord and Savior) to be their GOOD SHEPHERD.

Sermon The Good Shepherd John 10:9–14 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Taegu, Korea I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: John 10:9-14 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 40: 11 (Comfort for God’s People): He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Vital Commitments

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Exhange

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 20, 2006

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to accept fully the spiritual gifts God has given him/her.

THE GIFT EXCHANGE SCRIPTURE: (NKJV) When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 10When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 11And when they had come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Lost 2day" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 16, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to tothers that just as the Donkeys were LOSt - SAUL WAS LOST 2".

16 September 2007 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 (Where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Hidden Child In All Of Us"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 12, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to display their dependence on the Father by coming to Jesus with EMPTY HANDS and TRUSTING hearts.

13 November 2005 Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: The hidden child in us all is to totally DEPEND on GOD’S GRACE in order to receive God’s kingdom. REFERENCES: Exodus 20:14 – KJV (Thou shalt not commit adultery); Mark 10:1-12 KJV (Jesus’ Story of Marriage and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Election Is Over – Now What?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to step behind and prayerfully support those whom God has raised up.

Romans 13:1-8 (NKJV) 1. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

"All Authority In Heaven And On Earth"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 1, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Jesus give orders to unclean spirits, and they obey Him.

1 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth; He even gives orders to unclean spirits and they obey him. REFERENCES: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany; Isaiah 14:12-15 (KJV) “How art thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Regular People"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 5, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that God uses regular people to do His work.

5 April 2009 Sixth Sunday in Lent/PASSION Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: One of the common themes throughout the Bible is that God uses regular people to do His work. REFERENCES: Jeremiah 29:11 ESV ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"How To Retaliate When You're Slapped With Humiliation"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 11, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to do as Christ did, when they are slapped with humiliation, and "turn the other cheek.".

10 April 2009 GOOD FRIDAY U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are slapped with humiliation, they should avoid retaliating and “turn the other cheek”. REFERENCES: Job 14:1 (KJV) Man that is born ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"no Excuses" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 19, 2021

Based on Exodus 3:1-17 - Challenges hearers to live a "no excuses" life

“NO EXCUSES” Ex. 3:1-17 FBCF – 4/18/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – EVERYBODY WILL NEED A PIECE OF PAPER TO WRITE ON AT END OF SERMON. Some people are pure geniuses when it comes to making excuses. Here are some that were given to insurance companies when they were investigating car accidents: - “I had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 18, 2020

A sermon based on Psalm 1 challenging the hearer to consider what it means to live a life blessed by God.

“THE BLESSED LIFE” Psalm 1 FBCF – 5/17/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Rachel & I danced to “Happy” by Pharell at her wedding. People want to be happy. The Hebrew word for “Blessed” means “happy.” What do you think of when you think of a blessed life – a happy life? What are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Have Sound Doctrine Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2021

Based on 1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Challenges hearers to understand the need for sound doctrine in the Church.

“WE MUST HAVE SOUND DOCTRINE” 1 Tim. 1:1-11 FBCF – 6/13/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Start w/ a quote from R.C. Sproul that I shared last week in first sermon in this “How to Do Church” series: “Without right doctrine, right living is impossible. We have not really understood Scripture if we are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Word Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 20, 2020

A sermon based on selected Scriptures from Psalm 119 to encourage the hearers to be faithful in the discipline of Bible intake.

“THY WORD” Psalm 119 FBCF – 9/20/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and animals that he considered the messages on his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor We Wear Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 23, 2021

Based on Eph. 6:14-18 - Helps hearers understand the armor of God & its use.

“THE ARMOR WE WEAR” Eph. 6:14-18 FBCF – 8/22/21 Jon Daniels INTRO - I'd like to begin this sermon by reading a prayer: “The dragon was enraged at the woman & went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands & hold fast their testimony about Jesus.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Both/And Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 17, 2022

Based on Acts 2:42-47 - Reminds hearers that both discipleship & evangelism are the work of the Church.

“BOTH/AND” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 1/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of messages going out to the world today: - Deepak Chopra – Start a pandemic of joy - Jewish rabbi at Bob Saget’s funeral: "Just about how heartbroken everybody is in the world … One of the things that's so amazing about Bob ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist