Sermons on John Ortberg:

Love Is The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

You know, sometimes it is hard for those who profess to be Christians to behave like Christians should. We try to carry our crosses, but if someone crosses us, we tend to lose our composure & behave in much the same way the rest of the world behaves. B

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dead Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 5, 2011

How many times do we sing All to Jesus I Surrender…but not come back to church for just the slightest excuse.Or, Sweet Hour of Prayer, knowing we haven’t prayed 10 minutes!? Or, sang a special for our own glory and not the Lord’s? Or, debated about the

“Dead Hypocrites” Acts 4:32-37; 5:1-11 Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon Series; Acts Introduction The story of Ananias and Sapphira illustrates a recurring theme in Luke's writings in his gospel as well as the Acts of the Apostles. The recurring theme is hypocrisy and God's outrage in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cat In The Hat Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

I used The Cat in the Hat to introduce this sermon on Temptation.

The Cat in the Hat The Cat. . .in. . .the. . .Hat. The Cat in the Hat is probably the best known of any of Dr. Seuss’s books, with the possible exception of the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but really most people are more familiar with the Grinches’s Christmas special or movie then they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recognize The King!

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 13, 2011

Palm Sunday is a time when we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, BUT, did the people really see Jesus for the King He is, or the King they wanted Him to be?

RECOGNIZE THE KING (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have often wondered how many people would recognize Jesus if He were to walk amongst us today? Now I know that Jesus is “with us,” but that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 13, 2011

Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward the truth.

Title: Guard Your Heart Text: Proverbs 4:20-27 Truth: Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward familiar truth. Aim: To help them maintain consistent Christian living. Life ?: How do we maintain consistent Christian living? INTRODUCTION Despite the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

For A Man Of Faith. (Funeral Message) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 15, 2011

Psalm 23 lived out in a life well lived.

SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Entering Jerusalem

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 16, 2011

Jesus entered Jerusalem that last week of His earthly life for all of us.

Text: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the LORD!” (Luke 19:38) Praise is a wonderful thing. All of us like to receive praise because it uplifts us, making us feel worthy, important, respected and appreciated. It is also interesting to note that words of praise can come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Someone To Rescue Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

My second deepest need is for someone to rescue me

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO RESCUE ME” (adapted from a sermon by Bob Russell) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN A little girl climbed up onto Santa’s lap in the mall. As soon as she was settled, Santa said, “And what would you like for Christmas this year?” The girl’s eyes grew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter - Security In Jesus Alone

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 2, 2011

The response of the Roman guard to the resurrection of Jesus points out our need to find our security in Jesus Alone

We live in a world today where people are constantly seeking security in every area of their lives. So it is not surprising that enterprising people have capitalized on that desire for security by providing us with all kinds of products that promise to give us security. Just the other day as I was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Warrior In The Grave

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2011

Death ends all opportunities to serve the Lord. Now is the time to use all what God has placed in your hand to serve Him and build yourself a mansion above. Now is the time to put your treasure where it will last.

We will start this message by considering carefully the book of Luke chapter 16 verses 19-30: “There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously everyday: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Break The Roof

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011

Forgiveness of sin is accompanied by healing power: In other words, when people repent of their sins and give their lives to Jesus, they are born again to start a new life.

The main Bible text for this message is drawn from Mark chapter 2 verses 1-12: “And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, in so much that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Excuses - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 15, 2011

Why can’t people just believe what they want and everybody just get along? Does it really matter what we believe in this life about God? Paul tells us that it absolutely does matter what we believe about God and informs us that with the evidence that Go

No Excuses – Part 1 Romans 1:18-23 Series – Summer in Rome Introduction Slide We are returning to our Summer in Rome series today. We are going through the letter to the Romans and we began 2 weeks ago and learned the Gospel is the Power of God for Salvation and for living righteously. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church’s Mission: The Purpose Of Church At The Mission

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 15, 2011

Jesus was sent by the Father and Jesus then sent His disciples. How does Jesus’ calling connect with the church’s calling? How does God use the unique character of a local church to impact its community for the gospel?

Let’s consider the purpose of Church at the Mission today? Why are we here? What is the mission of Church at the Mission? Our mission, why we are here and what we should be doing, is not something that we come up with ourselves. Who is the head of this church. It’s not me. It’s not Rick Tobias. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Evil The Messiah's Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2012

We need to deal with the enemy’s attacks the way Jesus did.

Dealing With Evil the Messiah's Way Text: Matt. 26:47-56 Introduction 1. Illustration: The attack [of Pearl Harbor] took place [December 7, 1941] on a sunny Sunday morning. A minimal contingent of soldiers was on duty at the time. Most offices on the base were closed and many servicemen were on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Methodist

Deviled Ham Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 20, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 26 through 39

Luke 8: 26 – 39 Deviled Ham 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He stepped out on the land, there met Him a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time. And he wore no clothes, nor did he live in a house but in the tombs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel