Sermons on Human Injustice:

Earthen Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 13, 2012

Why doesn’t God put His valuables in the most valuable looking containers? You may think they you are not valuable enough for God to be able to use. You think have too many ‘chips’ and ‘cracks’ or past or present problems and failures. What is valuable

What is the most inexpensive container you have ever put something valuable in? Money in a sock? Cigar box? God chose to place in human vessels the very presence of His Holy Spirit. If I would have been in charge of presenting Jesus to the world 2,000 years ago I would have used a stadium ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15

Be Different Regarding Treasures, Worry & Judging

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2012

Jesus teaching on treasures, worry & Judgment. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (a). Be different regarding Treasure (6:19-24) • (b). Be different regarding Worry (6:25-34) • (c). Be different regarding Judgement (vs 1-6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A mother became hysterical with panic because her little boy had swallowed a £1 ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Dudgeons And Demons Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 5: 1 – 20

Mark 5: 1 – 20 Dudgeons And Demons Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Path To Harmony Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2012

If we want to live in harmony, we must put on love, put up peace, put in truth, and put forth Christ

Just this last week, I came across a few lessons that humor columnist Dave Barry says took him 50 years to learn. 1) Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. 2) If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 10, 2012

We can't study death or observe it or try it out to see how it feels. No, from our earthly perspective we can't possibly understand all we want to about death. Jesus had a lot to say about this enemy we all face.

I Am...the Resurrection and the Life Date: April 8, 2012 Scripture: John 11:1-44 Introduction 17thcent. London/stricken/plague/people called/The Black Death. May 1664 it claimed its first few victims • May of the next year 600 had died. • By June of 1665 the number had risen to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Shin - Psalm 119:161-168 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2012

We face difficulties in life and many of us seek peace in this life… the psalmist here instructs us on how peace can be obtained and that is thru obedience to God’s Word…

Shin April 11, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:161-169 (ESV) – 21 of 22 Sin or Shin – 20th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 161Princes persecute me without cause, but my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Baptist

On Mission With Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 15, 2010

After Pentecost 120 men & women changed their world. The power is still here, & the challenge & authority are still with us. For the same power & authority that sent Jesus, is desiring to send us to change our world.

JOHN 20: 19-23 ON MISSION WITH CHRIST [John 17:13-23] The Day of the Resurrection had been full of strange rumors and growing excitement. The news that Jesus was alive began to spread among His followers, hesitantly at first, and then with enthusiasm. Even the Apostles were not convinced by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Life Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010

Coming through the seasons of life with the grace of God.

Seasons of Life (Ruth 4) Introduction: When I was much younger, I used to marvel at the change of the seasons. My heart was filled with wonder and excitement as the leaves would change various colors in the fall. Joy would fill my heart at the first flakes of snow that fell in the winter. My ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Good News

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010

Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith because his faith was based on fact. Luke’s gospel provides certainty of faith because it is based on fact. But what are these assurances? Luke’s good news gives us Assurance of...

GOOD NEWS—Luke 1:1-4 We were asked to dinner by a new friend. When we sat down at the table, we noticed that the dishes were dirty. "Were these dishes washed?", I asked the hostess as I rubbed my fingers over the surface. She replied, "They’re as clean as soap & water could get them.” I felt a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Does An Elder Eld? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010

Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Midst Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010

We can have hope in the midst of chaos because God knows us, protects us and equips us.

In the midst of an economic recession, moral decay and the threat of terrorism both at home and abroad, it’s not surprising that Americans are increasingly losing hope about the future. A December 2009 CNN/Opinion Research poll found that 69% of Americans were hopeful about their future and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Like Great Service

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 16, 2010

Are you a true servant of Christ? This sermon shows what is required to be called a true servant of Jesus.

MORE LIKE GREAT SERVICE (All my sermons use illustrations for www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. ) In a popular televison commercial for a large insurance company that claims you can name your own price, the customer asks, “But will I still get good ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Better Than Gold And Honey"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010

We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2010

We co-labor and co-reign with God in the coming of His kingdom through prayer.

[Read this first verse and then just sit down and have 1 minute of silence]. 1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. SILENCE IN HEAVEN Right now, all of us just experienced one minute of silence. And my guess is that we were all at least a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Guys Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 30, 2010

The work of angels in accomplishing God's will.

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE GOOD GUYS” LUKE 2:13-14 OPEN Angels are the subject of endless speculation and fascination. It's easy to find books, songs, seminars, pins and paintings about angels. So what are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ