Sermons on Influences:

Our Home In Heaven & Hope Beyond Death, Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

The Father’s house, where Jesus said he would go and prepare a place for us, is real. Heaven is our home base

The English poet and playwright William Shakespeare is hailed as the most excellent writer of the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet. His influence over the last six centuries is immense and continues to influence new authors. He is ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Nature Vs. Nurture

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 11, 2025

A sermon to adults on the importance of reaching the next generation.

1/12/25 A.M. Psalms 78:1-8 Have you ever heard the phrase Nature vs. Nurture? How much of WHO YOU ARE is due to NATURE, your GENETICS and how much is due to NURTURE, your SURROUNDINGS, the way you were RAISED? ILLUS: I saw a program the other day about a couple who were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Advance Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2025

Acts 16:1-5 shows us how the gospel advances.

Introduction At the turn of the 21st century, Blockbuster reigned supreme in the video rental industry. If your family wanted a movie night, someone likely had to drive to one of Blockbuster's 9,000 stores, stroll through rows of DVD-lined shelves, and hand a membership card to a blue-clad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pergamum: When Faithfulness Is Misplaced Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

Living near power, Pergamum remained faithful yet misdirected loyalty, until Christ’s word called repentance, restored authority, and promised hidden sustenance and identity.

Pergamum is the third letter to the seven churches in Revelation, and by the time we arrive here, the pressure has changed again. Ephesus dealt with something that faded quietly. Smyrna faced pressure that came from the outside, loud and unmistakable. Pergamum is different. The danger here is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

One Unusual Message Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. It all began with the unusual message. An angel visited Mary and then an angel visited Joseph. This "unusual message" speaks to us today as well. A message that leads to a journey, and finally, the mom

ONE UNUSUAL MESSAGE Part 1 of the Christmas Perspectives Series READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008

Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Of Husbands And Wives

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Jan 16, 2018

This sermon teaches us that our love for our spouse should always reflect Christ's love for us. In 1 Peter 3:1-7, we are shown the qualities that should characterize a Christian wife and a Christian husband.

APPROACH SENTENCE: When it comes to being married, who do you, as a husband or as a wife, take your cues from? INTRO: For those of us who are married or ever plan on getting married, whether we realize it or not, we are constantly being blasted by so many different examples of marriage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Talk Too Much

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

Never underestimate the power of the words that come out of your mouth!

Open: OK, So the first question I want to ask today is how many parents want to know where you can buy the zipper that's pictured on the screen? The next time you say, "You better zip your lip young man or I'll zip if for you," it would have a whole new meaning, wouldn't it? Wouldn't it be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, James 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wars Begin

Contributed by Jim Craig on Apr 3, 2017

A narrative summary of the chapter that highlights some spiritual warfare as well as utilizes Abram's responsive faith an an example for the Church.

I was recently telling my Growth Group how blessed we are in that we live in a place where there are currently no major wars. There certainly are wars taking place in the world, but for most of us here in Batangas we are not affected. Presently there are wars taking place in Iraq, Syria, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Utterly Destroy Evil Spirits

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

You must utterly destroy the evil spirits just like the Children of Israel had to utterly destroy the nations they encountered.

Utterly Destroy Evil Spirits By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Deuteronomy 7:1-2 " When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

The Spirit And The Bride Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Feb 18, 2020

The fifth message in this series, describing the role of the Holy Spirit in readying the Church (as a Bride) to meet her Bridegroom in the air. Explains the meaning of terms such as the Baptism of the Spirit, Filling of the Spirit and Fruit of the Spirit.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 5: The Spirit and the Bride In the last few messages in this series, we've discussed the way in which the Church, as a Bride-to-be, will one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:35-36, Ruth 3:12, John 3:8, John 6:55-56, John 14:26, John 15:26, Ruth 2:20, Ruth 3:9, John 16:8-11, Romans 6:4, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, 1 Corinthians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 12:7-13, John 16:13-14, Romans 5:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:30, Ephesians 5:18-20, Ephesians 5:30-32, Ephesians 6:17, Ephesians 4:13, Galatians 5:25, Philippians 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Hebrews 2:14, Hebrews 6:4, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Peter 4:10, Philippians 2:13, Colossians 3:16, 2 Peter 1:4, Revelation 22:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

What If Jesus Had Not Come

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

Today, we want to imagine for a moment what would life be like if Jesus hadn’t been born. Jesus Himself raised that question the night before He was crucified...

This time of the year we are bombarded with the programming of the season. Many of these television specials have the word “Christmas” in their title or somewhere in their script but most fail in pointing out the true meaning of Christmas— that God became man and dwelt among us that God the Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding And Forming Friendships Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021

Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021

Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021 Intro Do you remember when your parents sat you down and taught you how to make friends? Remember the 3 step process every child is given? Neither do I. The truth is... in the earliest years of our lives... ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armor Of God – Truth Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

Often times we think we know "truth," and turns out we really don't. In this part of the armor, people will learn how important it is to be in the Word. This teaching also includes why we shouldn't be in the Book of Enoch or other "lost books of the Bible."

For an easy to read PDF: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral The Armor of God – Truth - Teaching Last week we looked at what the armor is and what is not. Today we are taking a close look at truth, as you may have not thought of it before. Let’s jump ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Paul's Missionary Approach To The Thessalonicans

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001

Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans

Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational