Sermons on Hymnals:

Problem Solving 101

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 8, 2010

Do you have problems that are almost impossible to fix, your Father in Heaven can help. This sermon shows that even the Apsotles were reluctant to ask for His help.

PROBLEM SOLVING 101 (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (Small portions of Max Lucado’s “Every Day Deserves a Chance” are used in this sermon.) Ever had a problem and just thought to yourself, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Is Just On The Other Side Of The Boat

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 16, 2010

Guilt murders peace...How Peter's relationship to Jesus is our answer for true peace

1After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3Simon Peter said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is It? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 20, 2010

Finding and living out the presence of God in our midst.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “WHAT IS IT?” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN A man traveling on business was really excited about his relationship with the Lord. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace Amidst Life's Pain

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Aug 15, 2009

We find that the trials and the sufferings of life refine and prepare us to take flight for the glory of God.

[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to II Corinthians chapter twelve. I would like to thank each and every one for all of the calls, cards, emails, flowers, and, most of all, prayers surrounding the event of my brother’s death. Your efforts were a tremendous blessing to me and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Seems Far Away

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 24, 2012

"When God Seems Far Away" is an exposition of Psalm 61, which teaches that you can never be so far away that God cannot hear you when you call.

WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY Psalm 61 A certain little boy greatly missed his father, who was separated from the family for the long time by military duty. But the boy was comforted by a picture of his dad that sat in a frame on his nightstand. When he was frightened at night, he would state at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Family Worship Series

Contributed by Rick George on Jul 29, 2008

Every family needs to have as their top priority worship in their home.

Question/Answer 5 or younger Q. 21. Who is our Redeemer? 7 or younger Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead? 8 or younger Q. 14. What is sin? A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God.[38] 10 or younger Q. 10. How did God create man? A. God created man ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 10, 2010

This message shows the correlation between the healing of Naaman's leprosy and the salvation of the lost sinner, defiled by sin.

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need Text: 2 Kings 5:1, 14 Intro: Over the next decade, 2010-2020, the Southern Baptist Convention will conduct a nation-wide evangelistic initiative called, “GPS—God’s Plan for Sharing.” Its rallying cry is rather ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2019

Paul ends Romans 8 with an amazing crescendo that helps us have great confidence in God as our protector, defender and keeper.

Introduction: A. How many of you remember the Tom and Jerry cartoons? 1. Tom, the cat, was always trying to catch and eat, Jerry, the mouse. 2. The series was rather silly, predictable, and filled with slapstick violence. 3. In one of the cartoon stories, Jerry rescued Spike, the bulldog, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Gives Us Another Day In This World... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 2, 2019

What should we do? 1. Be grateful to God (vs. 1-2; 10). 2. Have servant hearts (vs. 3). 3. Strongly trust in our Savior (vs. 3-5). 4. Give the glory to God (vs. 5-6). 5. Be a blessing to other people (vs. 7-9).

If God Gives Us Another Day in this World... The Book of Acts - Part 91 Acts 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 19, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Acts 28, as we focus on what to do, if God gives us another day in this world. In this last chapter of Acts, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Strongest Man Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What is the "unforgivable sin?"

INTRODUCTION Macho men always want to brag about how strong they are. Some boys on a school playground were bragging. Johnny said, “My dad has a list of all the men he can beat up—and all your dads are on his list!” Later that afternoon a knock came on Johnny’s house and his dad answered the door. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy: The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 21, 2020

This exposition of Philippians 2:19-24 focuses on the qualities of godly leadership exemplified in Timothy. His mindset and proven character are Paul's focus. Statistics on the impact of Covid-19 on the American church are also examined.

Our text today is in Philippians 2:19-24. But before we go there, I want to process our current situation in America with you. I’ll begin with a couple of hypothetical situations as a backdrop for what I want to share with you. What would you say if I told you that the Federal government has shut ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15, 1 Timothy 3:6, Matthew 13:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Matthew 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Great Wisdom About God From An Eyewitness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 5, 2020

John gives us some great wisdom about God: 1. God gives us a limited revelation (vs. 20-22). 2. God gives us a worthy obligation (vs. 22). 3. God gives us needed clarification (vs. 23). 4. God deserves our glorification (vs. 24-25). 5. God gives us a confident expectation (vs. 24-25).

Great Wisdom about God from an Eyewitness of Christ The Gospel of John John 21:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 5, 2018 (Revised August 5, 2020) MESSAGE: *Please open your Bibles to John 21. This chapter records the third appearance of our Risen Savior after He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Has The Answers We Need! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2021

1. Go to God for the answers you need (vs. 14). 2. Let Jesus point you to the right priorities (vs. 15). 3. Put your full trust in the Lord's plan for your life (vs. 16-17). 4. Let Jesus do something new in you (vs. 17).

God Has the Answers We Need! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 20, 2021) (I revised the background on October 22, 2021 to mention the gap between Matthew 4:11 and 4:12.) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 9 some of John the Baptist's disciples went to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Praise Of Laughter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The Bible links laughter to joy and to feasting, and these are both vast subjects in the Bible, making laughter a major aspect of the godly life.

Have you ever praised God for the enjoyment of laughter? Some of the greatest of God's people have. When Theodore Cuyler, the American preacher, visited the great London preacher, Charles Spurgeon, they told each other the crazy things that happened in their respective ministries. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6