Sermons on It Came To Pass:

The Sifting Work Of Satan

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 9, 2025

You are on Satan's sifting list. Every believer must pass through the sifting process as God gives the devil permission to test his children.

TEXT: Luke 22:31-34 (NLT) “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of Salvation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2018

Adam’s sin passed sin and death on to the whole human race, but Christ’s obedience gives righteousness and life to all who trust Him.

(15) Introduction to Chapter 5 In the fifth chapter of Romans, Paul answers one of the questions that would naturally arise in the minds of those who had read this epistle to this point. He has told us that we have been saved by the redemption we have in Christ, the redemption that was purchased ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Call Me Crazy Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

Our hope in the resurrection will be VINDICATED on the last day. Press forward in confident ASSURANCE because Jesus came out of the grave!

Call Me Crazy Acts 26:1-32 You know throughout the centuries of human existence there have been those who dared to dream and imagine things that were, to their contemporaries, the epitome of crazy. History has since vindicated them, but at the time they made their bold proclamations, they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Timing Of Jesus’ Birth Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Dec 14, 2015

What significance can we deduce from the timing of the birth of Jesus Christ. Are there any lessons that we can learn from it? Is it relevant to us today? And the big question: "Why did Jesus come to earth at the time He came to earth?

INTRODUCTION OPENING I want you to imagine the following: And please, this is only hypothetical. Suppose you have been in heaven from the very beginning. At one stage God summoned you and requested you to be on the committee whose job it was to decide what the right time should be for Jesus to come ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up And Fight For Your Life!

Contributed by C Jordan on May 22, 2012

Jesus came to give us life, but we are at war. Therefore, we must wake up and fight for our life.

WAKE UP AND FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! OPENING FUNNY STORY: As the coals from our barbecue burned down, our hosts passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks. Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block. All twelve of us raced ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

The Three Rs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2012

On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God.

Title: Three Rs Text: Galatians 4:4-7 Thesis: On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God. Introduction The three Rs (as in the letter R) are the foundations of a basic skills-orientated education program within schools: Reading, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quench Not The Spirit

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Feb 1, 2014

I want to acknowledge that I gleaned information from many contributors here on Sermon Central as well as J. Lee Grady from which most of the information came from. Thank you all and please feel free to use this sermon to the Glory of God.

Listen to the Women !!! 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to ( or FAITHFUL to ) your own husbands; Notes on 1 Peter 3:1 The word “subjection does not translate “under the authority of” here, it translates “faithful”. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Foursquare

Undertaker Or Risk-Taker?

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Every good thing in our lives is a gift from God. We are all accountable for management of the resources God gave us: We either pass or fail.

Undertaker or Risk-Taker? Matthew 25:14-30 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even though kids are small, that doesn’t mean they aren’t smart. Today’s children are smarter than any previous generation. Children in a Boston school system were asked to write down some of the wisdom they accumulated in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2004

The Church has called Him "Lord" for the past two millennia; largely the secular world passes that off with an arrogant sniff, asking, "who’s really in charge?"

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------- March 14, 2004 -------------- 28Thomas answered and said to Him, ¡§My Lord and my God!¡¨ John 20:28 (NASB) The Easter service was about to begin. The brother-in-law of the pastor was sitting with his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:28, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Walking With Christ Introduction Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Jan 3, 2023

We are going to spend an entire year in the Sermon on the Mount. But in our introduction, we are going to pass by the Sermon and into the ministry Jesus had begun in calling his disciples.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Welcome Guests - Make sure to invite friends to join us in the new year! 2023 is going to be special as we move into our new theme called: Walking with Christ. - EXPLAIN: Sermon on the Mount, walk with Christ that week—live out what we’ve learned, each lesson ending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, James 1:22, Hosea 6:6, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God At Work

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Sep 1, 2006

Gideon questioned at least four things, when God came calling. These questions are often asked by Christians today.

God At Work Judges 6-8 9-3-06 a.m. (PDBC) Commitment Sunday Over the last several months we’ve been asking you to prayerfully consider giving sacrificially, not just over and beyond your tithe, but sacrificially beyond your tithe to help us achieve a plan we believe honors what God has been doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Stepping In

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Joshua 3:13 And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall step in the waters of Jordan.....

I’m Stepping In Joshua 3:13 And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall step in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from above; and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:13

Denomination: Foursquare

"Many Need Your Help"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 5, 2011

We need to never look down at others. We pass by people everyday that need our help. This lesson will show why we need to slow down.

Thank you for all the encouraging e mails yesterday about our friends across the street. As police, detectives and a host of other law enforcement come and go it is a constant reminder of what happened. Jim who I became good friends with was confined to a wheelchair because of his diabetes. But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Traveling Beyond The Impossible Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

A real Believer can count on God to overcome the impossible without knowing how he will do it. (Part 3 "Passing Lifes Tests - The How Test")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part III - Traveling Beyond the Impossible - The ‘How’ Test Hebrews 11:11-12 INTRODUCTION a. Movie - Pearl Harbour. When challenged by the Japanese opposition President Roosevelt stands from his wheel chair and says, “Don’t tell me it can’t be done!” b. A sign ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: *other

Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of Luke Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

Luke writes with precision, compassion, and detail. Luke wants us to be certain. Certain about Jesus. Certain about salvation. Certain about the Gospel.

Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Introduction Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you’re walking through a gallery filled with portraits of Jesus. Each portrait is beautiful, each shows Him in a slightly different light. Matthew paints Jesus as the promised King. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-4, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:23, Luke 23:42-43, Romans 10:9, Daniel 7:13-14, Exodus 29:38-39, Isaiah 53:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal