Sermons on I Can Do All Things:

Halloween: Strangers & Pilgrims In This World

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 30, 2010

In this sermon I draw upon the history of Halloween as being influenced by the doctrine of death and resurrection. I have included a full article about Halloween (Halloween: A Christian Perspective) that I found in The Wall Street Journal.

Strangers & Pilgrims in this World 1 Peter 1:1-9 v. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, v. 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Leave It All On The Field

Contributed by Mark Price on Sep 14, 2006

This message utilizes the "Facing the Giants" free video download found at SermonSpice.com, and was used at a special "Football Friday Night" on a Youth night of reviv

Title: Leave it all on the Field Show the video clip… found at http://www.sermoncentralstore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?CategoryID=0&productid=VI1406467& Introduction This is “Football Friday Night”! I thought it would be good to open with that particular clip, just to set the stage for the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: *other

Therefore, Do Not Worry Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 7, 2023

Worry causes us to feel as though we’re gasping for breath and walking around half-dead. Worry zaps our life and drains our strength. In order to have true life in the Lord, we must place all our cares in the hands of Jesus Christ.

Our primary passage today will be from Matthew chapter 6; but from time to time, I will reference Luke 12:22-32, which is a gospel parallel, or what we might call Luke’s recollection of events. E. Stanley Jones, a missionary to India in the early 1900’s, stated, “I live better by faith and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

What We Do With Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

It can be an inconvenient truth, the reality of Jesus, but it's the most important decision we make.

What Do We Do With Jesus? Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – April 10, 2011 Intro As we begin this morning… I want us to consider the relationship we each have with truth. A part of each one of us bears a pursuit for truth. In a sense every life is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even Sinners Do That

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jul 8, 2022

We are all sinners and Christians are just sinners saved by God’s wonderful grace. As redeemed people we should try to live better and love better, not just live and love naturally because even sinners do that. Christians should live and love supernaturally.

Luke 6: 27-36 27 “But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003

We can either think from an earthly point of view or a heavenly. Here’s seven reasons to reject the first, and seven reasons to embrace the last.

May 25, 2003 Colossians 2:20-3:3 “I pledge allegiance” INTRODUCTION “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Where does your allegiance lie? A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not What I Expected

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 19, 2023

Things are not what they seem to. It's not what I expected.

As we look at our story, we see that John had been in the desert disciplining himself waiting for this special moment. And when the Word of God came to him, he came out of the desert preaching up a storm. And let me drop something in your spirit early this morning and that is whenever those who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me And I Will Make You

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

God has good things in store for every person who will "Follow Him".

How many of you know that God wants to Make Something Great Out of You and Your Life? He said of everything that was created before sin came on the scene was It is Good. Then when He had made Man and Woman ......He said of His Creation It is Very Good. God Created us for Good.... That’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: *other

About Tomorrow

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

When we pursue the future without striving to do God’s will, we practice arrogance. This sermon discusses three areas of selfish pursuit.

About Tomorrow, James 4:13-17 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, August 24, 2003 Introduction We often put too much emphasis on the future, thinking that our plans are the best for us, without even considering the Lord’s will. This is arrogant. [TEXT] James 4:13-17 [CT] When we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 21, 2006

The Book of Jonah, like the Story of Good Samaritan, is designed to remind us who we are; sinners saved by the grace of God, in need of repentance from our willfulness and obedience to the Heavenly Father by sharing the Good News.

THE SIGN OF JONAH Jonah 2__1-9 Jonah 2__1-9 I called out to the Lord he answered me Proper 14(A) The Psalm of Jonah Jonah 2:1-9 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

I'll Serve Him While I'm Waiting

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013

I have come to learn that there are times and periods in our lives when God says wait and through personal experience I have learned that when God is saying wait we need to wait, be still, be silent, listen, and let God do what it is that He must do. I h

“I’ll Serve Him While I’m Waiting” Acts 1:9-26 Have you ever had to wait for something? I’m not very good at waiting, I’m not a very patient person. I don’t like waiting at the doctor’s office, I don’t like waiting for a table at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

What The Spirit Comes To Do

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

a look at the words of Jesus to help people better understand what the Holy Spirit does and to assure He's given the opportunity to do those things in their lives & others

John 16:5-15 Intro: Remember when life was complicated? And then, technology fixed it. You see, life used to be complex. You used to have to rise from your seat, walk to a television, and turn the channels. Sometimes, you even had to adjust the antenna. Now, you have one of these: universal ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Embrace The New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025

Life is filled with transitions—some welcomed, some unexpected. We can become so fixated on past experiences, whether victories or failures, that we struggle to move forward. But God calls us to embrace the new thing He is doing.

Go! And Embrace the New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)"But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Exodus 14:21-22, John 4:13-14, Psalm 23:4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Joshua 3:15-17, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 14:29, Isaiah 41:10, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honey, I Shrunk God, Honey I Shrunk God's Word.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2003

Sometimes our doubt and unfaithfulness can reduce the effectiveness of God.

WELL, HONEY I JUST SHRUNK GOD! HONEY, I SHRUNK HIS WORD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 4:13 ... faith has been made void, and the promise made of none effect. James 5:15 The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much. Psalms 107:20 God sent His Word, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-22, Romans 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Give My Tithe Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 8, 2012

How resolutions can radically change your life.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 2 I Will Give My Tithe Proverbs 3:9-10 Scripture Reading 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. I. Our Sovereign The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist