Sermons on Homogeneous Points:

Experiencing Personal Revival

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 29, 2003

The paradoxical point of view from a pitiful, prideful, pacified, parched, polluted, pew pushing christian sitting today in a pew near you.

We’re going to be looking at a few different points on how to experience personal revival in ones heart. We’ve heard a lot about revival and how we wish we could have it, but maybe God’s trying to tell us something – how about we are not ready for it yet. Why? A few reasons – maybe some of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tenth Commandment Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2003

What does it mean to covet? I want to thank Timothy Peck and Chris Talton for help with main points from their sermons on sermoncentral.

INTRODUCTION • Today we are concluding our series on the Ten Commandments. I hope that each of these messages has touched you in some way. • The Tenth Command is one that I wish I would have understood when I was a young person. • When I was a kid, my parents did a great job providing for my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deserter Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 11, 2003

10th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." As Jesus predicts Peter’s denials, the contrasts point out what’s really important.

In my office I have a painting of a nightime scene (I showed a photo of the actual painting). What is striking about this painting is the contrast in values. It is the contrast that draws your attention to what’s important in the scene. Proposition: In today’s conversation with Jesus there are a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning How To Be Truthful Without Being Harsh

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 3, 2004

Jesus was full of grace and truth. Let us learn how to speak the truth without being harsh or uncaring but gracious. Seventeen points.

Learning How to be Truthful Without Being Harsh John 1:14,15 - For the law was given through Moses but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following The Grand Illusion

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 11, 2004

A message about the universal condition of human sinfulness and depravity and how we got to this point, taken from the first 3 chapters of Romans.

A few moments ago I performed for you a very poor illusion. My attempt was to so distort your perception of reality that you would believe with your mind that I had actually caused the band to disappear. I, however, am not an illusionist. Neither my techniques or presentation were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Worship?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This message examines 3 reasons why we worship God. Personal testimonies about worship from others are used in point #2.

“WHY WORSHIP?” Ps. 115 INTRO – As I conclude this series of “Why” sermons, there were so many different directions that I could have gone w/ these topics – “Why give…minister…witness…share…give the pastor and staff a raise…” But over the last 4 weeks, felt led to preach on “Why pray…serve…be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

But It's A Mother's Job To Worry About Her Kids

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2003

This sermon looks at the sin of worry by looking at three key passages that point to God’s higher vision for our lives - a life of peace.

“I’m worried about my kids.” Worry just seems to be a natural part of parenthood. How many Moms have said, “It’s a mother’s job to worry about her kids”? As easy as it is to worry about your kids and as quick as we are to excuse our worry as being a natural part of parenthood, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

Please Explain Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Ethiopian Eunuch didn’t understand the Bible until someone explained it to him. The whole Bible points to Jesus’ life death and resurrection.

In a few minutes we’ll say the creed, as we do most weeks, and we’ll repeat these words almost without thinking: "For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again - in accordance with the Scriptures." I wonder whether we ever stop ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

Mysteries Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

power point available by email. this is the final in a series of messages on the mysteries of the kingdom, the series is to encourage and uplift christians and to draw seekers to a decisions for Chirst.

Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 7 Matthew 13:48-52 kjv Matthew 13:48-52 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:48-52

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hate Sin

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Nov 22, 2004

Adapted from a Puritan message from the 1800’s, this contains a pointed and practical challenge to God’s people to "hate what is evil."

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 “When you have finished committing sin, sin is not finished with you. The first cost is high, but it is only the down payment. You keep paying in your conscience, in your body, in the suffering you produce for your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting Fair Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2005

3 of 5 on Home and Family. This message focuses on fighting fair. Eph 4 is the main text. Bill Brian was the source of several points.

Heaven Help the Home Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Security & Significance – Oct 9 Fighting Fair – Oct 16 Taming the Tongue – Oct 23 Leading & Loving – Oct 30 Marathon Marriage – Oct 2 Romance Reality Regret Renewal Security and Significance – Oct 9 Proposition 1: Our two most basic human needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trials Of Poverty & Riches Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

Humility is one of the great keys of an effective Christian life. James points out some important aspects of living the humble Christian life.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Trials of Poverty & Riches” (James 1:9-11) Introduction:  Keeping in our context we see that wisdom to understand our trials can be a very useful thing…it can also be useful as we consider our attitude in the world  No one likes a stuck up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got A Ticket?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2006

Objections to "Ticket Theology": 1. It trivializes the Christian life. 2. It misses the point of the Christian life. 3. It reduces the Christian life to a formula.

A man in Kiev, Ukraine wanted to be a modern day Daniel. He went to the zoo in Kiev earlier this month and lowered himself by a rope into a den of lions. The lion enclosure is on an isolated “animal island” surrounded by thick concrete blocks to protect people from the lions. The zoo was packed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do Between The "Amen" And The "There It Is!"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007

After praying, what do you do in the "between times" before the answer comes. This sermon points out four major things.

April, 2007 What to do Between the “Amen” and the “There it Is” Mark 11:12-21 INTRODUCTION: Mark 11:12-14 relates the story of Jesus curing the fig tree. Nothing appeared to happen to the trees in the natural at the time Jesus spoke these words. If the tree had withered and died right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Scarlet Thread

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 5, 2006

The Old and New Testament are one, single story, tied together throughout by the scarlet thread of redemption. Student Ministry PowerPoint format

This presentation was designed for a PowerPoint format and originally presented to a high-school audience. If you have questions or would like the original PowerPoint itself, drop me an email at Robert.fox@alltel.com [The Scarlet Thread] Slide graphic: scarlet thread running from Eden, through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Baptist