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Journey Back To Joy

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 6, 2012

The restoration of joy in David's life.

While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting and old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, "Are there any gators around here?!" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

So Live In Love With God Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 8, 2012

LIFE'S TOO SHORT SO LIVE IN LOVE WITH GOD.

LIFE’S TOO SHORT So Live in Love with God January 8, 2012 INTRODUCTION Some decisions change everything. The decision to drop out may seem attractive to some, or to others the only choice at the time. But the decision will change everything for so long perhaps even a lifetime. T. S As we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Being More Than A Conqueror

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012

Most believers live well below where God desres us to live. We live counted out instead of a life with purpose.

Being more than a conqueror Romans chapter 8:26-8:39 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and ideas from some contributors of Sermoncentral. Romans chapter 8 We have been in a series about living the abundant life for 4 weeks, that ended last week, but the thought is continued this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene

To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011

Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Identify Yourself Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#6 in series. Who are we? How do we find out?

Colossians 2:6-12 – Identify Yourself Today we resume our series through the book of Colossians. Where we left off, before I took a week vacation, was the first part of chapter 2, and that’s where we pick up again. Today Paul is writing to the believers in Colosse about their identity. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blest Bie The Tie That Binds Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 10:24-25 about connectivity (Material adapted from David Jeremiah's book, Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World, chapter 5 Stay Connected

HoHum: Mary Saunders, a missionary’s helper in Africa, described a regular meeting she had with a new Christian in Somalia. The regular appointment was secret because the area was Muslim and did not tolerate other religions. On this particular evening, Mary reviewed the memory verse the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walking Dead: Alive! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 31, 2013

Apart from Jesus, we are all the Walking Dead. But because of Christ’s resurrection from the dead, we can become fully alive.

THE WALKING DEAD: ALIVE! (EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION) OPENING: Declare: “Christ is risen!” Pray for all of the other churches in town. INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever seen the TV show The Walking Dead, or any of the popular zombie movies? The basic idea behind them all is that during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: *other

Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about abiding in Christ, and bearing fruit

Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! Part II Charles Haddon Spurgeon once wrote: "There are overshot waterwheels and undershot. In the one case the motive power falls from above; in the other the water turns the wheel from below. The first is more powerful. Men, like wheels, are turned by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus The Better Way: Better Than Our Family Pedigree Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 7, 2012

Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR FAMILY PEDIGREE HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 Big Idea: Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself (Hebrews 3:3). HEBREWS 3:1 – 4:16 (NIV) Heb 3:1 Therefore, holy ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

“what To Do When God Calls On You”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013

Mary sets a great example for us when it comes to our obeying the call of God.

We read here of how Mary was called to obey God; and her response. The story of Mary’s response to God’s call to bear the Messiah beautifully illustrates what our response should be to God’s call in our lives. When we recognize that God is calling us to obey, we should: 1. Rest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fall On Us

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013

This is not for the faint of heart: If all you want is a blessing this is not the message for you, this is only for those who want God to take over, to consume them.

While peter yet spake these words, the HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word. I want to draw your attention to one word in this verse (fell) that word has captured my attention. The HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word First of all it tells me that what is happening is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Who's That Knocking At Your Door? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

In our day there has been no end to false prophets. Jonestown clamed 900 victims, Marshall Applewhite with 1000 followers convinced 39 of them to take some sleeping pills and allow him to suffocate them. There was a comet that would be coming through an

“Who’s that Knocking at your Door?” Matthew 7:15-24 This passage of scripture is found toward the end of the longest sermon Jesus ever preached. In Matthew 5, 6 and 7 we find the famous sermon on the mount. Jesus has discussed every topic and sin imaginable …adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 10, 2013

Covetousness will cause a person to implode, from which few people survive.

Recently, an elderly woman here in Florida won the $600 million lottery. I am happy for her and diligently looking into my family tree to see if I might not be a distant relative. I was thinking about this and wondering how many people contributed to this lottery to bring it up to the $600 million ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power, Product, Promise, And Price Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

God's grace alone brings us salvation. His Grace and His Second Coming motivate us to holy living. The price He paid to show His love transforms our hearts.

11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

Ashamed?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

A sermon for Independence Day 2015 on Luke 9:26- Are we ashamed? (Outline and material adapted from Alan Stewart at: http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/UploadedSermons/sermon_2548.pdf)

HoHum: It all makes sense now. Gay marriage and marijuana are being legalized at the same time.  Leviticus 20:13 says if a man lays with another man, he should be stoned. Just misinterpreting WBTU: That is so politically incorrect. PC is ruining us as a nation. Some dictionaries give the flavor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ