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The Song Of The Redeemed Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2024

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If you want to be truly free, rely on God’s surpassing power, recognize God’s splendid holiness, and follow God’s sovereign guidance. Then you will experience God’s glorious triumph.

A little more than 10 years ago (2011), comedian Steve Martin introduced the entire atheist hymnal (on one page of paper). He called it, “Atheists Don’t Have No Songs.” Take a look (show Atheists Don't Have No Songs—Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers). Christians have their hymns and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21, Psalm 34:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon 6 - The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2025

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As we strive to be salt and light to the world, the sacrifices we make for others can make a difference in drawing them toward faith and commitment to Jesus.

Introduction: A. A funny thing happened to me a number of years ago and I have shared the story with you before, but I think it is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. Years ago, while I was driving and using my earpiece, I called my brother, but he didn’t answer, so I left him a message. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13, Luke 9:23, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 3 - Paul's Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2025

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Paul's powerful prayer for the Colossians calls upon God to supply them with very important spiritual help that will enable them to live a life worthy of the Lord. These are things we can pray for ourselves and others to receive from the Lord.

Introduction: A. One night a father was walking past his 5 year old daughter’s room when he proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer. 1. When he paused to listen, he heard her repeat this prayer several times: “abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.” 2. When she was finished praying, her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Zacchaeus Climbed The Tree

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

based on 160 ratings

| 25,797 views

The curiosity of an unbeliever led to salvation

LUKE 19:1-10 "WHY ZACCHAEUS CLIMBED THE TREE" A) Zacchaeus was a very rich man. * This is the only time the title "chief" is used with a tax collector. * This probably means that he was the head of the local taxation office. * Therefore, Zacchaeus would be responsible to the Roman government for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Which Mountain Will We Ascend?

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Feb 26, 2001

based on 47 ratings

| 5,705 views

There are two kinds of Christians, those who follow rules and those who follow Chirst--which are you?

Today’s gospel is from Luke 9, the account of Jesus’ transfiguration. But I would like to juxtapose that reading with an Old Testament text from Exodus. I read the Exodus passage first: The LORD said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

For This Cause Were You Created!

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

based on 96 ratings

| 13,171 views

This sermon attempts to answer Why we exist

Have you ever wondered why you were born? Why God breathed life into your body? Have you ever wondered what God has in store for your life ahead? The fact of the matter is that 94% of people today are just enduring today while waiting for the future. But we must understand that ALL we have is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Talk About #2 - Authority! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2006

based on 20 ratings

| 6,391 views

We are living in a rebellious generation that has no respect for authority... No one will rule over me! I have my rights! I make my own decisions. No one likes to be under the authority of someone else.

LET’S TALK ABOUT #2: AUTHORITY LET’S TALK ABOUT! Last week we started a series called, “Let’s Talk About!” We’re going to consider different hot-topic questions and issues that you face in your life, including everything from sex and dating to life, the universe, and everything! KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-17

Denomination: *other

Navigating With The Landmarks

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 24, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,784 views

We can tell where we are in our lives by looking at the map of God’s Word, as well as noticing landmarks which are characteristic of the particular path we are on. But we can change!

Passage: Acts 5:17-42 Intro: When it comes to navigation, some of us are map people and some are landmark people. 1. and some of us are hopeless! 2. map people like a nice visual representation, with street names and arrows 3. landmark people want “go to the McDonalds and turn left. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Easter: A Place For Honest Skeptics

Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 11, 2006

based on 18 ratings

| 3,360 views

Easter: Jesus is Risen. Yet can those who suffer from honest skepticism still find room in God’s House?

A pastor is giving a children’s sermon on Easter Sunday morning. “Can anyone tell me what happened on Easter?” Silence. The pastor, persisting, asked again politely, “Now I know that someone here knows what happened on Easter a long, long time ago.” Again….total silence. “Finally, visibly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Commitment

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006

based on 119 ratings

| 18,357 views

The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007

based on 15 ratings

| 9,168 views

With God, we have peace that is beyond understanding.

The Peace of God Peace-Every human longs for it. Not every human finds it. The Hebrew word “Shalom” means “Peace”. It also has a meaning of wholeness and well being. For us to have peace in our lives we must understand where it comes from. Jesus’ death and resurrection gained peace for all of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumphant Entry Of King Jesus

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 19, 2006

based on 26 ratings

| 13,230 views

In looking at Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, we can learn some specifics about God that are very relevant to us in our day.

The Triumphant Entry of King Jesus By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org In Luke 19:28-44, Jesus is entering Jerusalem with His disciples in observance of the Jewish Passover. In Israel’s early history, they were held captive in Egypt. The Pharaoh used them as slaves to build his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love To Give, Give In Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,707 views

Sixth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

26 years ago this past spring, I had a couple of employment choices presented to me as a college senior. One was a two-year stint as a missionary in the Philippines. The other was an offer to relocate to Dover, New Jersey, find a job and help serve a local church at the same time. I took the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Does God Ever Change?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 11, 2003

based on 85 ratings

| 9,663 views

The child of God can rejoice when considering the ways in which God cannot change...and further rejoice when considering the ways in which He does change!

DOES GOD EVER CHANGE? “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17. God, Himself, never changes but there are times when He changes His mind or alters His decrees. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found #2 Series

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,950 views

This is #2 of three in the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep. in the previous sermon we learned the value of a human being, This sermon consentraits on the all out search that takes place when something valuable is lost!

Segment 2 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com not for publication... simply written to be preached. i remember that this first illustration came from somewhere on the Sermon Central ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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