Sermons on Howard Carter:

Compelled To Witness

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008

Despite spiritual trouble and physical difficulty in life; we can be witnesses as compelled by the Spirit of God.

Compelled to Witness Scripture Text: Acts 8:1-5 ILLUSTRATION: T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most of them were preparing to go to church, he approached a man known for his Christian character and said, "Suppose you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend After Your Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2005

Jonathan’s friendship with David has always been the model of the ideal friendship for Christians. But there is an even deeper application to this description of the love Jonathan had for David. Do you know what it is?

OPEN: I sang “You’ve Got A Friend” (a song by James Taylor and made popular by Carole King - if you’d like a copy of the words with guitar chords e-mail me at jesus@kconline.com) APPLY: Several years ago the song “You’ve Got A Friend” was extremely popular. And it was popular because it caught the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lose Bad Temper And Gain Positive Boundaries Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

Anger, unresolved anger is a very serious issue. At the heart of it is our lack of honesty with each other

I have a image I have made for this series. Email me for a copy Lose bad temper and gain positive boundaries We are starting a series on bad temper, so just in case any one is wondering that was a setup, an example of how anger can get out of hand. Let me give you another example from the animal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Graduation Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2012

Let me share some goals for life after graduation. 1- Seek the Lord 2- Continue your education 3- Concentrate on people 4- Go to work

INTRO.- ILL.- Physics Teacher: "Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?" Student: "Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything." Do we really learn anything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2023

The birth of John the Baptist in Luke 1:57-66 shows us how God fulfills his promise.

Introduction There is usually great excitement when a couple conceives a child. This is very true if the couple has had difficulty conceiving. Then, after the conception, there are the months of preparation and excitement as the couple waits for the arrival of the child. Finally, the child is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is Us: Adam's Family Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 22, 2019

Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story.

Today we begin a new family series called This is US. Here’s what we know – Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story. We’re going to take a look at several ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Show No Favoritism Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 19, 2021

In James 2:1-13, James tackles the age long problem of prejudice and favoritism. It is often a problem in the world and in the church. The solution to the problem is the Royal Law found in Scripture.

Introduction: A. There’s story told about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian who was being considered for employment. 1. The Boston investment house where the young man worked could not say enough about the young man. 2. In their letter of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Shows Up! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 25, 2020

God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

God Shows Up! The Gospel of John John 21:1-7 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In John 21, God tells us about one of the wonderful appearances of our Risen Savior. It happened on the shore of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Mother’s Day!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 8, 2025

Today we are celebrating Mother’s Day. This is a very special day in this nation for some very special mothers. I would like to give honor where honor is due and that’s to all the Godly Mothers and Grand Mothers that are here today.

Today we honor our mothers in two ways: (1) SOME ARE HERE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THEIR MOTHER who has gone to be with the Lord. Some of you are wearing a white rose or carnation to show that she has gone to be with the Lord. (2) SOME ARE BLESSED HERE TO HONOR YOUR MOTHER WHO ARE STILL AMONG ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living Creatively

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Oct 9, 2021

Living Creatively is letting God’s Spirit do the growth work in you, harvesting a crop of real life, eternal life.

Galatians 6:1-8: (THE MESSAGE) "Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Legacy Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004

Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

"We Must Pay Attention"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

The danger of drifting away.

Introduction 1. Illus...Dr. Howard Hendricks Classroom tactics from “the Seven Laws of the Learner”, by Bruce Wilkinson. Wilkinson was his student and he set out to test his mentor & favorite prof. by looking out the window during class time. Dr. Hendricks would do whatever it took to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Way Home

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

There is only one true way home and that is throught the doorway of death. One day we all must journey home.

II Cor. 5:1-2, 8 “The Way Home” INTRO: There was a little girl who walked to her house through the cemetery every day after school. She loved to feel the breeze in her hair and to watch the birds. Sometimes she just threw herself on the rich, green grass, and watched the clouds turn into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Lost Man Doesn't Have

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 25, 2003

This sermon stresses what an unconverted person is missing by not knowing Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior.

WHAT A LOST MAN DOESN’T HAVE Text-Ephesians 2:12 Introduction- The idea for this sermon came from a sermon on SermonCentral.com by Rev. Howard Mc’Glawery. I want to express appreciation to him and Sermon- Central for providing this catalyst for the follow- ing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Finding the courage to testify about Jesus seems to be so difficult for Christian now days because they have no examined the Scripture concerning Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 - 6 Title: “Bragging Rights” Introduction: How many times have we heard someone make the statement, “I’m the man”?  A saying arose a few years ago, “No brag, just facts!”  John the Baptist was languishing in prison appearing to be discouraged and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal