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Seeking The Living Among The Dead Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

How often since have men sought for Christ where He could not be found! A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"Why seek ye the living among the dead?" (Luke 24:5). A Dead Christ These women were looking for a dead Christ and of course they could not find Him, for He was living. How often since have men sought for Christ where He could not be found! How sad is the long vigil of Israel’s sons and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: *other

Beat The Bushes

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2009

This study considers the command to go into the highways and hedges and compel people to God.

Have you ever heard or used the phrase “beat the bushes?” Beat the bushes refers to searching diligently for someone or something. The word etymology is based on the hunting practice of having someone hit bushes with a stick in order to force birds to fly up into the air to be shot. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Yup - I’m The One"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Jesus’ declaration before the Sanhedrin after His arrest.

“Yup – I’m the One.” Matthew 26:57-68 September 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: I loved comic books growing up. Especially Spider-Man and other super-heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Avengers. In fact, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Wesleyan

Isn’t Sin Just A Little Mistake? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009

First message in a series dealing with "church words." This message deals with the definition of sin.

Today we’re beginning a seven part series called "Those Confusing Church Words." Most unchurched people have heard of some of these words but they have no idea what they really mean, or how they are affected by them, if they are affected by them at all. It might surprise some of you, but there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Be A Sheep? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2011

Max Lucado once noted that sheep are dumb, defenseless and boring. Why would we want to be a sheep? The answer to that question says a lot about us and our relationship to God.

OPEN: During Summer camp I remember hearing the following song: “I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa” It went on to say “I don’t want to be a hypocrite… because they’re not hip with it” “I don’t want to be a Pharisee… ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Be A Killjoy Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 22, 2015

A sermon that considers love as an antidote to the sin of murder that can embed itself in our hearts

The Bible reading Exodus 20 1-22 Thou shalt not kill. How come the brief statements are sometimes the most profound? Words like _ I have a dream – For God so loved the world and – All blacks - all conjure up images for us. Thou shalt not kill evokes for us an unlikely to becrossed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There's Something About Mary

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 15, 2015

Advent sermon that talks about the need for humility and explores how to practise it. Contains a number of resources I got elsewhere on sermon central.

There's something about Mary. No not the movie - Mary. Jesus Mum. Mary – Mary has been treated strangely by history. People pray to her – people make statues of her and pray to the statue – People get it wrong – Mary is a signpost who like the Prophets of old point to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2012

Some thoughts about thanksgiving from God’s Word. 1- In a list of sins ingratitude is a big one 2- In the presence of all people we must give thanks 3- In a world of impurity there must be thanksgiving 4- In the midst of asking we must give thanks

INTRO.- ILL.- It was on Thanksgiving many years ago that actress Helen Hayes cooked her first turkey. Before serving it she announced to her husband, Charles MacArthur, and their son James: “Now I know this is the first turkey I’ve ever cooked. If it isn’t right, I don’t want anybody to say a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Courageous Grace

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2014

You know that when we do something wrong, its effects are often far reaching. Simply, sin makes an impact. In today’s story, a specific sin comes to the forefront. It is adultery.

30 September 2005 A COURAGEOUS GRACE John 8:1-8:11 INTRODUCTION: A man was in an accident, and his shoulder was slightly injured, but he decided he could "stick" the insurance company for a nice bit of money. He hired a lawyer who would go along with the plan, and they ended up in court. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Command And Teach These Things Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011

Command and teach things that affect our lives. 1- Don’t let others look down on you 2- Devote yourself to ministry 3- Don’t neglect your gift 4- Diligence will pay off 5- Doctrine is important

INTRO.- Command and teach! Strong words. ILL.- It’s been said that it is not the dog’s keen smell or hearing that has endeared him to modern man, it’s his uncomplaining readiness to obey and lavish affection on his human friends. A dog is loyal, loving, and lovable, even if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011

Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is a fresh look at the basic truth of Christmas and also teaches practical application of that truth.

The Truth of Christmas Luke 2:1-21 Over the years Christmas has become so commercialized that today I would like to re examine the Biblical truth about the birth of our savior a recent article I read on the CBS NEWS website said that Americans spend an average of 66 billion dollars on Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

The Watchful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014

Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:34-40, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Can You Tell Me About Jesus?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2012

Sharing the Gospel, should be as easy as 123, like telling someone your name,

What Can You Tell Me About Jesus? Everyone loves a great actor or actress, Everybody loves a good movie, don’t they? Have you ever known of, or maybe even known someone yourself? That after they have seen a movie, or been to an event. Whether they liked it or not, they get excited to tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is He Your God? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Good Friday: Psalm 22 is an amazingly accurate depiction of the events that surrounded Jesus’ crucifixion, and there is a lot we can learn from this passage about God’s character and His power over both life and death.

Our passage that we will examine today is amazing, for it is a prophecy of the passion story, or an account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, that was written nearly 800 years before the birth of Jesus. James Smith says that, “Such a hope [as is found in this passage] must be restricted to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist