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A Time For War

Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003

There is a time for everything under the sun, even war. When is the right time for war? What does God think about war? How should we fight a war? And how should a Christian respond?

Since September 11, 2001, America has been at war. We didn’t choose to be in this war, but we were violently awakened to the reality that we are under attack, and there are those in our world today who would destroy us if they have the opportunity. Today, we are facing a war with Iraq, and many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Deuteronomy 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Our Message? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 28, 2019

What is the Good News? God loves you, wants to heal you and wants to use you to reach others.

WHAT IS OUR MESSAGE? In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary named Mendoza who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lordship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

Being a follower of Jesus means we follow Him in salvation, sanctification and service.

LORDSHIP Years ago, I knew someone who said that they had just purchased a new Lamborghini and that they were bringing it around for me to see. In the back of my mind I was thinking, how in the world could this person ever afford an Italian sports car? I heard a car pull up and went out to see it. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon outlines Four Elements of Spiritual Growth.

INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Day resolutions - a waste of time and energy because they focus on the body and leave out the mind and spirit. 1. We gain knowledge but have no perspective 2. We are convicted but often lack the skills implement growth 3. We attempt change without developing our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting To Know God Intimately Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

If you are going to become intimate with God, you must get close to God.

A. GOD TOUCHED 8,000 PENTECOSTAL PREACHERS 1. Ed Silvoso of Harvest Evangelism invited me to del Plata, Argentina to speak to approximately 8,000 pastors, the largest gathering of Pentecostal preachers I had ever addressed. 2. The preacher before me motivated the crowd, there were shouts of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:22, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Tender Warriors

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

In this message we will see the awesome design God has for men. Forget about what the media says here is God’s kind of man.

"GOD’S KIND OF MEN; TENDER WARRIORS..." {Top 10 lists...} I. OKAY LET’S TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEM; "THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN" Do you remember years ago watching the movie The Incredible Shrinking Man? In the movie the main character is a man who because of an exposure to a chemical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:23-28, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church That Reaches Different People Series

Contributed by John Tung on May 10, 2007

The Apostle Peter was called to reach different kinds of people: someone with nothing to contribute to society, someone with great amount to contribute, someone with an undetermined amount to contribute. God cares for all of them, and so should the church

A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT: REACHING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE Acts 9:32-43 John Tung, 5-6-07 I. Introduction There is a commercial on TV which shows several signs from companies that offer very mixed up services that do not belong together. For example - and this is in the spirit on the commercial, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Entrance! No Exit! No Way!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 5, 2007

The life of Jesus is bracketed by two impossibilities: a virgin’s womb and an empty tomb. For those who think there is no way, think again!

No Entrance! No Exit! No Way! Mark 15:33 – 16:7 Mark 15:33-37 33 At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"-- which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" 35 When ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Intimacy With Christ And Daily Cleansing

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

One of the secrets to imtimacy with Christ is the daily confession and cleansing of sin.

“Daily Cleansing” John 13:1-17 1. Illus. of being stinky • Had been out for a run, and smelled very bad. • Started to give Joan a kiss, but she just said, “Whoeee. Not until you get cleaned up!” • Sort of hurt my feelings until I smelled myself and thought about it. Why in world would she want to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Roll

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 16, 2012

September 11th sermon capturing the infamous words LETS ROLL

On September 11th in Boston American Flight 11 took off from Logan Airport at 8:00 sharp. United Flight 175 followed close behind. Both Boston flights were schedule to fly to Los Angeles that morning. In Washington DC American Flight 77 also headed to Los Angeles it took off from Dullus Airport at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Apostolic

And God Created Woman

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 23, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 2:18-25

Islington Baptist Church May 14, 2000 Genesis 2:18-25 I’ve entitled today’s sermon “And God created woman” for today you and I are going to consider Eve’s creation. What better day for us than on Mother’s Day, for Eve is the great grandmother of us all. Eve was the first mother. As we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cosmic Conflict Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2015

In order to overcome the evil one, believe that Jesus has already won the war and boldly declare your allegiance to Him.

Jack Handey, in his book Fuzzy Memories, tells the story of a bully who demanded his lunch money every day when he was a child in school. Handey was smaller than the bully, so he simply gave the bully his money. “Then I decided to fight back,” Handey says. “I started taking ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Refined To A Shine!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 28, 2018

Subject: Second Sunday of Advent (Year C) 2018 This sermon focuses on the idea of refining; of allowing the LORD to refine you as well as you being a refiner of your own minds, soul and heart (co - operating with God).

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6 Theme: Prepare the Way - Refine Title: Refined to a Shine! Subject: Second Sunday of Advent (Year C) 2018 This sermon focuses on the idea of refining; of allowing the LORD to refine you as well as you being a refiner of your own minds, soul and heart ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Chariots Of Fire - God Is Our Protector #2 Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020

There are battles going on all around us that we do not see. It feels like the enemy is winning. But God’s protection is there, just as it was for Elisha. When we are surrounded, God has surrounded us with His protection.

Introduction That is the theme to one of the most iconic hot summer movies of our lifetimes. Set in the post-World War I era, Chariots of Fire is based on the true story of two British athletes. Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Strong Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 7, 2022

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.”

Shared Sermons by Dr. Odell Belger - SermonCentral.Com Introduction: There are times when we know somethings are important. For example: - YOU KNOW WHEN the telephone rings at three in the morning, more than likely someone has an emergency. - YOU KNOW WHEN the sheriff’s department calls, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist