Sermons on Jesus At The Center:

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 24, 2021

A unanimous apostolic plan that went awry, Jewish rumors, gentile riots, and an apostle getting a ride on Roman soldiers. The purpose of the Christian life is not to avoid problems; indeed, God can sometimes use our problems to further His plans.

A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? (Acts 21:17-40) 1. The invention of Post-it notes is interesting. What seemed like a failure was turned to a great success: In 1968, scientist Spencer Silver at the 3M company created a very weak adhesive that would peel off when removed from any surface. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Am I Using Faulty Tools?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 30, 2023

The simple things or actions during our Christian walk of faith are just as important as with the things that seem major.

2 Kings 6:1-7 Elisha has now succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2:1-18). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This situation shows how God cares for His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Priority Of The Word

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 2, 2023

Based on Psalm 119 - Helps hearers understand reasons why the Word of God should have a place of priority in our lives.

“THE PRIORITY OF THE WORD” Ps. 119 FBCF – 2/1/23 - REFRESH Jon Daniels “Fresh Start” services – start 2023 off in the Word - Dr. VanHorn’s great overview of the need for us to study, do, & teach the Word (Ezra 7:10) - Dr. Dew’s challenge for us from 2 Timothy 3 to stay in the Word - Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 10:17, Matthew 24:35, Isaiah 55:10-11, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 40:8, Jeremiah 23:29, Psalm 19:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 2, 2021

2: 1 – 7 Paul’s solicitude – Erdman, Princeton Theological Seminary: As a reminder, Colossians, Phil and Ephesians were written about the same time. NKJV

Greek speculations, Jewish legalism, Oriental syncretism are in this chapter. So are circumcision, dietary regulations, ritual worship, asceticism, worship of angels and mystical experiences. You Are Built Up in Christ (Danger-Christ’s preeminence defended; A: Beware of philosophies, B. legalism ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Reuben, Mister "Might Have Been” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 13, 2022

The firstborn son had certain privileges in Hebrew families. Reuben, Jacob's oldest, gave in to sin and as a result, he lost his blessing and birthright. Don't make Reuben mistakes!

Introduction: Back in the early 1980’s, Pastor Dale Burden, then living in the Tidewater area of Virginia (the cities near Norfolk and Virginia Beach) preached a message, or a series (IIRC) about Reuben, calling him “mister might have been”. After all these years, I still remember bits and pieces ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:32, Genesis 30:14, Genesis 35:22, Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Cold, Without,within?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2015

We consider the dangers of life with no passion and zeal. Can the COLD kill us? Cold without? Cold within?

THE BATTLE OF BEING COLD (WITHOUT-- WITHIN)... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Revelation 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kings And Prophets: The Kingdom's Fall

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 2, 2016

Even though God is compassionate, gracious and slow to get angry, if we continue to live in sin, we will ultimately experience the consequences of those choices.

THE STORY OF KINGS AND PROPHETS #6: THE KINGDOM’S FALL OPENING TEXT: “And the Lord God of their fathers sent warnings to them by His messengers, rising up early and sending them, because He had compassion on His people and on His dwelling place. But they mocked the messengers of God, despised His ...read more

Denomination: *other

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

David And Goliath

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.”

DAVID AND GOLIATH 1 Samuel 17:1:54 I. DAVID’S GOLIATH VS. OUR GOLIATH a. We frequently use this story metaphorically. Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.” b. David’s Goliath was tangible – a 9’9” tall man with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Dinosaur Thrashers!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2016

Cease looking around for help, dig within you to start with! Be a mountain climber! Fight your battles yourself!

DINOSAUR THRASHERS! Romans 5:3”And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance..” Lift your back, raise your legs and slowly push yourself up! What? I had just had a major operation, the pain was unbearable with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can We Know About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 5, 2015

What can we know for sure about heaven? Not just a "I think..." but "I know..."

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “If I find in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:6

Denomination: Holiness

Chutes And Ladders Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2015

We want to be a disciplined people, and we want to be wary of the destructive evils that we find so easy to embrace. Discipline is like a ladder that slowly leads us upward; foolishness is a chute that can make us drop quickly.

Chutes and Ladders Proverbs 23:15-35 1.These are actual complaints received from dissatisfied customers by Thomas Cook Vacations (based on a Thomas Cook/ABTA survey): a. "It's lazy of the local shopkeepers in Puerto Vallarta to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during 'siesta' ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:15-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Greatness

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 21, 2015

Can we see the greatness of our God?

GOD’S GREATNESS GOD’S GREATNESS 2Samuel 7: 20 And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord GOD, knowest thy servant. 21 For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them. 22 Wherefore thou art great, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Men

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015

There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? The reality is that for many men, although they would not dare say this, godliness is useless! I wholeheartedly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Oct 6, 2015

The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, earnestly seek the gift of discerning of spirits so that we will not fall into the wiles of the enemy.

We are living in the last days. The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, it is essential to remember the caution that Jesus gave us. “Watch out that no one deceives you” (Matthew 24:4) and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic