Sermons on Inner Sin:

Abigail Saves The Day Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 23, 2009

David, our hero, is about to make the biggest mistake of his life, but Abigail saves the day.

Introduction: A. One day a minister noticed that he was putting his congregation to sleep with a rather dry sermon. 1. To wake folks up he declared, “I lived with a woman for over 17 years who was not my wife!” 2. As you can imagine the sleepy heads in the pew quickly woke up and paid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Biblical Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Biblical Basis For Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART I The Biblical Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 25, 2008

Most people think that following Jesus is hard, or perhaps even impossible. This message looks at reasons why people believe that and begins laying out some new directions for Wildwind this year.

Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Part 1 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 6, 2008 I have been telling you for a few weeks that I was going to be talking to you about some new things we’re going to be doing at Wildwind this year. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why The Church Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 18, 2007

Ninth in a series from Ephesians. The church should matter to us because it matters to God.

This week I came across an interesting quote that was recently posted on an internet blog by a lady who identified herself as “Eva”. Here it is, exactly as she wrote it: You are so right about the church today. We are a catholic family, but I can’t even remember the last time we went to church. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating Their Faith

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ lives.” The real leader of the church preaches and lives in Christ. Men are captivated by Christians who live out what they believe.

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 11:1 Title: Imitating Their Faith Theme: Spiritual Lessons / Apostle Paul and St. Patrick Series: St. Patrick’s Sunday Messages Introduction: The writer of the Book of Hebrews has some real sound advice for the children of God, “Remember your leaders, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Money

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Tithing is not just an Old Testament idea, it is one of the ways we as Christians should show our love for the Lord.

Introduction: I heard about a farmer who called the office of famous Televangelist asking to see “The Head Hog at the trough.” The receptionist was shocked and said, “Sir, if you’re talking about our Pastor, you may refer to him as Doctor or Reverend, but I don’t think it would be proper for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Think I've Had Enough

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Sometimes we want to give up because we feel alone and abandoned.

LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH! 1 Kings 19:1-18 By Cleavon Matthews December 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION In this solemn Scripture our attention is seized by the shattered state of God’s messenger. This valiant and venturous prophet has been victimized by fear. At this point he is but a shadow of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Swallowed An Alligator Lately? Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2008

Pride makes it difficult to listen to wisdom, but humility and a heart prepared to seek the Lord can give us a second chance.

Have You Swallowed an Alligator Lately? A sermon on 2 Chronicles 10-12 Two men were riding a bicycle built for two when they came to a steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the men to complete what proved to be a very steep climb. When they got to the top the man in front said to the ...read more

Denomination: Disciples 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

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

Take A Break

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010

In this crazy time obsessed world is it time to reclaim God's gift of a Sabbath Rest?

What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

Contending for the faith.

Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God In The Modern World Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 12, 2010

Reaching a changing world for Christ has always required the church to be innovative, Paul’s trip to Athens is an illustration of this truth.

In a world where there is so much diversity it is important to be able to change, to come up with innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that we face. In the second half of Acts chapter 17 that is where we find the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember that the first part of his ministry was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Patience

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010

The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Our Giving Affects Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 18, 2010

This sermon deals with how our giving affects who we become as a person. It looks at the hidden greed that lurks at times in our hearts.

Excellence In Giving—How It Touches Me 10/17/2010 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Luke 12:13-21 Today we are in the final of 3 messages under Excellence In Giving. Pastor Toby preached on How Our Giving Touches God, Pastor Kellie preached on “How Our Giving Touches Others”, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed