Sermons on Inauguration:

Lost In Wonder, Love, And Praise

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We have a tendency to get lost in activities, especially church activities. The church that is worthy of getting lost in focuses on Christ, serves people, and calls for specific new commitments.

The other night I caught a TV show that featured people showing off the peculiar talents of their pets. One man brought a tiny little dog and proceeded to wind up its tail, sort of cranking the tail, much as you used to have to wind up a mechanical toy. Then he let go and the poor puppy ran round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 7, 2008

Why is the Blood of Christ so important? Is it important to our everyday lives?

Purpose: To describe the importance of Christ’s shed blood. Aim: I want the listener to extol the glories of Christ’s work of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When evangelist John Wesley (1703–1791) was returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Worldwide Mission Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2008

Isaiah teaches us that the Messiah’s worldwide mission is to preach good news, to replace shame with honor, to make an everlasting covenant, and to bring great joy.

Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. Our Scripture reading in this Advent season brings us to Isaiah 61:1-11. In this text we read about God’s worldwide mission. This text teaches us what God’s Anointed One will do when God comes down. And it also teaches us what we will do when God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Will Jesus Do For You? Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

Jesus can make a difference in your life

What Will Jesus Do for You? Galatians 1:11-24 In his 1961 inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy, made the infamous statement, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” This statement was by no means original. Some say Kennedy’s speech writer got it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2009

This sermon is about spiritual thirst, seen in the light of Christ’s thirst on the cross.

Sermon for CATM – March 15, 2009 – The 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: “I am Thirsty” John 19: 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Name Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at what it means to be a Christian

SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW NAME” ACTS 11:19-30 What’s in a name? In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks that very question. She follows that question with this comment: “That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Romeo and Juliet’s families are feuding – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Day Of Victory"

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Mar 30, 2009

Resurrection of Jesus, Easter sermon

"DAY OF VICTORY" TEXTS: John 20:1-31 INTRO: If the resurrection of Jesus Christ did not take place then Christianity is a joke! BUT … if it did take place then your choice of accepting or rejecting Christ as Lord of your life is NO joke! Most people have a hard time with believing in a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Out In Unity Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 7, 2009

The final part in a 5 part series on giving God room to work.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT, GOD MOVES IN PART 5 Moving Out in Unity ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) As we wrap up this series of sermons, please turn with me to Ephesians 4 and we will be looking at many scriptures from this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Commitment to worship and work.

INTRO.- ILL.- A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized that whenever he looked at the wall he saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. The journalist wondered whether there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Clear Conscience And A Good Testimony" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007

Sermon 11 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Orthodox

Serving Our Seniors

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

Part of an ongoing effort to get people involved in hands on ministry at the local level with this message focusing on elder care. (Note to Sermoncentral-This is part of the series but was a message from an out side speaker. I wanted to give you the whole

May 1, 2005 Serving Our Seniors By Lester Gallihue 1 John 1:9, John 10:1-10, Numbers 6:24-26 I truly appreciate the opportunity to be here. It’s really a wonderful spiritual experience and I can feel the vibes. It really helps me and I am sure it helps you. I want to read a passage which I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Family History Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 30, 2004

. Our stories as a community of faith -- as those who stand in the history of blessing, as part of the covenant -- are what teaches us about our God and ourselves. They inspire us to obey him out of gratitude.

Cascades Fellowship Deuteronomy 6:20-25 A Family History: This Is Who We Are Rachel and I have a tradition we follow every time we go back to the hills of West Virginia. We like to take a little time out of each visit to go and pray with my grandmother. When my grandfather was alive, he and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010

This lesson concludes the series on the life of Joseph. As his story comes to a close we review the main lessons we learn from his life, and we talk about writing the rest of our stories.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a dinner party that was headed for disaster. 1. One man, an insurance executive, was monopolizing the conversation with a lengthy account of recent litigation involving his company. 2. Since the two other guests were lawyers, the host and hostess were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

This is an amazing passage which describes the spiritual blessings God has given us. Paul is so excited about these spiritual blessings that in the Greek original, this whole passage is one sentence - like a little kid whose just been to an amusement par

Ephesians 1:3-10 Have you ever met a young child who has just been to Dreamworld for the first time? Can you imagine what he might say if you asked him how was his time there. He might be so excited that he might answer something like: Well, guess what, we went to Dreamworld and first we went ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Ready Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 28, 2009

How do we live ever ready fo the advent of Jesus in the 21st century? Today’s text guides us in recalibrating our lives in light of Jesus’ priorities.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed