Sermons on Karate:

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

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

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

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

Cutters

Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 10, 2007

A sermon on tolerance of other people and other faith traditions

Cutters 5-6-07 Acts 11:1-18 During the 1980s, there were a slew of films that fit the genre called “coming of age” movies. These were movies about kids in their late teens or early twenties who, in the course of a two hour film, learned valuable lessons about life and about themselves ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Do You Like Mushrooms? Parts 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 1, 2007

Christ has called us as a church to not be busy and compete with the world but to learn how to be a place that we can help people be energized, refocused and standing firm on the foundation of Christ.

Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 2 of 2 I Peter 2:4-12 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- (Recliner Chair) This is my favorite place. Comfortable, it fits me. I know this chair. To get a different one would be unthinkable. It would be stiff and awkward. It would not feel right. But at the end of the day this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Deliver Us From The Evil One Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the last part of the Lord's prayer (Matt 6:13b)

Today we'll continue our sermon series on the "Lord's Prayer." We'll learn the last request and the closing of the prayer. Let's read Matthew 6:13b, "... But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Shame: Joseph Marries Mary

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2018

How do we deal with shaming?

No Shame Matthew 1:18-25 It amuses me when modern commentators on the Bible refer to the culture of Jesus’ day as being an honor-shame culture as though this isn’t the case today. But we have all kinds of shaming today. For example, there is fat shaming. In fact, shaming and the bullying that goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Integrating Spirituality In Our Living Space Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our spiritual growth. The result is that… • For 166 of the 168 hours in the week we lose our sense of God’s interest and involvement.

Integrating Spirituality in Our Living Space This morning… take up our series on Integrating Spirituality into our Everyday Life. Last week…introduction… Noted there is a false division of life… even if unclear or unconscious… that can cause us to compartmentalize and confine our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Cheer Up! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 30, 2007

How focusing on Christ cheers me up even in the midst of the mess of life.

"I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world you will have to suffer. But CHEER UP! I have defeated the world! Jesus - John 16:33 (CEV) The topic today is “How to Cheer Up,” so I thought I would begin by reading some excerpts from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stay On Task Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

For us to rid ourselves of idolatry in the church we must stay on task...with what God has called us to do!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 5, 2006 Date Preached: July 9, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Stay on Task, Avoiding the Idol of Distraction Sermon Text: 2 Tim 4:1-8 (NASB) read now… Introduction: 1 I solemnly charge you in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

War Of The Wells

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003

Four steps to enduring strife

INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Baptist