Sermons on Keys:

Becoming A Fruitful Disciple

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 29, 2002

Remaining in Christ means total dependence on Him for life and for fruitfulness

The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Through The Word Of Our Testimony

Contributed by Simon Page on Jun 23, 2004

How Christians can overcome the world and Satan!

We have this Treasure in jars of Clay! REV 12:11 “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” Y’know, if we don’t recognize that we are in a spiritual war, we will be enslaved by all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

Discussion about spiritual, physical and eternal death in relation to the salvation recieved through Christ.

Dead or Alive Ephesians 2:1-5 The book of Ephesians was written by Paul. He was the man that wrote fourteen books out of twenty-seven books in the New Testament. They are referred to as the Pauline Epistles. At one point, Paul stayed with the Ephesians for three years. Though he did not write ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing The Treasure In Others

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003

Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Mennonite

One Thing I Do

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 9, 2005

Paul had one great aim and purpose of life. To this singleness of purpose he owed his exemplary godliness and his uncommon success as a minister.

We have here a very personal letter written by the Apostle Paul. What I mean by that is simply that Paul shares a lot of himself in this letter. He shares with us his thoughts and attitudes as he talks about his past and present circumstances and the hopes he embraces concerning his future. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Invasion From Hell [end Times / Tribulation] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2006

The worst demons of all time have been incarcerated for thousands of years in the pit of the abyss...but hell goes on holiday in our text during the tribulation. Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Invasion from Hell Rev. 8:13-9:12 Do you believe in the existence of angels? Surveys show that most people do…but did you know that those same surveys also show that most people do not believe in the existence of demons?! If you believe in angels you MUST also believe in FALLEN ANGELS!…aka ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Try This At Home Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2006

Many Christians believe that ministry should only be attempted by "trained professional". "Don’t try this at home" is their mantra. But Ephesians 4 teaches something entirely different.

OPEN: (The following illustration originated from either Tom Osborn or Lynn Malone here on sermoncentral.com) I read the following description of a preacher’s job from someone who had known a number of preachers over their lifetime, and they had put together a synthesized view of a man they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help From Above

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Psalm 86 tells us about our help from above for life’s troubles.

INTRO.- ILL.- WIFE: "There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous." WIFE: "I tell you the car has water in the carburetor." HUSBAND: "You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out. Where’s the car?" WIFE: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 23, 2005

4 of 5 on home and family. This message is on the importance of controlling the tongue. The empahasis is on how choose carefully what you say.

Heaven Help the Home The Power of Words People will be rewarded for what they say; they will be rewarded by how they speak. What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded. Proverbs 18:20 This morning we speak of the power of words and the critical importance of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heartbreak Of Frustration Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

Part 3 of 3. God will never waste a hurt. When we are frustrated by life we can be encouraged in the knowledge that God will develop our character through our trials and use them so that we may minister in our world

The Heartbreak of Frustration Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19 Theme: When our hearts are broken by frustration, God will use that pain to teach us faithfulness, brokenness and perseverance, shaping us into what he wants us to be so that he can use us for His glory. Seed: Devotional by Oswald ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2005

All people must develop a healthy fear of the LORD in order to be in right relationship to God. To fear the Lord is to have an appropriate awe and respect for God’s holiness and power.

Understanding the Fear of the Lord (Part 1) May 14/15, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people must develop a healthy fear of the LORD in order to be in right relationship to God. To fear the Lord is to have an appropriate awe and respect for God’s holiness and power. OBJECTIVES: Listeners ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayal, Bravery, And Bravado Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In the arrest or Jesus we see the worst and the best man can muster - and how its not enough without the strength of our Lord.

Bravado: "a pretense of courage." It comes from an Old Spanish word "to swagger." Webster’s defines bravery as: "quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear." Betrayal: "To deliver into the hands of an enemy in violation of a trust or allegiance" Today we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Life As A Stunted Plan Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

Do you feel a lack of growth? It could be that you are experiencing the effects of bad doctrine or that you need to re-connect to the root - Jesus Christ.

The Colossians were Christians - they knew Jesus as their Savior. But what threatened them in the proto-Gnostic heresy was a lack of maturity. They were like plants - plants that hadn’t grown up and were stunted in their maturity. As Christians if we do not grow in our discipleship in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Service -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 30, 2004

One of the Seven Marks of Discipleship is service in and beyond the congregation.

(Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed