Sermons on Knowing God:

Looking Toward Revival

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 16, 2004

The mistake of looking at sins in society while ignoring our own.

Judges 20 LOOKING TOWARD REVIVAL Give background from Judges 19 Sounds similar to America today. Last year, President Bush signed a ban, making it illegal to perform partial-birth abortions. The ban has not been enforced during the past year because 3 federal judges agreed to hear ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Picture Of Real Ministry

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Means To Me! Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2004

What Jesus means to me was sent to me from someone via email. I edited it and posted it on our website. I felt it should also be posted on SermonCentral.

WHAT JESUS MEANS TO ME! He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End! He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all! He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times. He always was, He always is, and He always will be... Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus’ proclamation that he is the light of the world holds powerful image for us, and helps us to understand how Jesus moves in our lives and ministers to our needs.

John 16-13, 8:12 “I Am the Light of the World” INTRODUCTION Each and every one of us has different pictures, or images, of Jesus and how he moves in our lives. Many of us imagine Jesus as our friend. Of course, this picture is expressed by the popular, old time hymn, “What a Friend We Have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Principles To Live By

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006

The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?

13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him.

The Gospel of Mark #3: Following Jesus Text: Mark 1:14-20 Thesis: To note that we’ve been called by Jesus and must leave every hindrance behind and follow Him. Introduction: (1) Now, Jesus is ready to start His earthly ministry. (a) He had recently been baptized and had overcome ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Pains

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

Salvation is by grace through faith alone.

Growing Pains Acts 15:1-2,5-21 Primary Purpose: To emphasize the importance of the early church doctrine that salvation is by grace through faith alone. Acts 15 takes us to a time of great growing pains in the church. I call them growing pains because the church was for the first time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Never Underestimate Jesus

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004

Jesus has often been underestimated from his birth until now ! Don’t understimate him !

Never Underestimate Jesus Matthew 2:1-19 Introduction: The shepherds believed what the angels had revealed to them, and came to Bethlehem and worshipped the Lord. The Wisemen traveled a great distance believing what revelation they had received. They brought gifts, and bowed and worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling The Great Commission In This Country

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Could it be that we are in the fourth Great Awakening in America?

PRIMARY TEXT: MATTHEW 28:16-20 Supplementary Texts: Mark 16:14-15; Luke 24:45-49; John 20:19-22; Acts 1:8-9 We do a disservice to the Great Commission when we refer to it in the singular. On at least five occasions in five locations, Jesus gave His disciples the mandate to evangelize the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Don't Belong To The World

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

Jesus says there’s no straddling the fence. If you abide in him, you no longer abide in the world, and it will hate you as a result.

Last week, Steve rushed us along at breathtaking speed, covered like five verses in John 15. Want to pick up where he left off and talk little more about our relationship with the world. READ John 15:18-16:4. Wish could have gotten a clip of this quickly. “Witness,” Harrison Ford, Kelly McGinnis. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Original Sin

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 17, 2007

Exposition of how the original sin took place in the Garden of Eden

The ORIGINAL SIN Text: Genesis 3:1-24 W. Max Alderman Comments about chapter 3 – This chapter shows how sin entered into the human family. This chapter also shows the way in which God made a way of escape for the lost and doomed sinner (Gen. 3:15). This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Entrance Into The New World

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 20, 2007

This is an exposition of Genesis 3 showing how sin invaded the new world and brought in the curse.

SIN’S ENTANCE INTO THE NEW WORLD Genesis 3:1-24 This chapter shows how sin entered into the human family. This chapter also shows the way in which God made a way of escape for the lost and doomed sinner (Gen. 3:15). This is certainly a sad chapter that records a very sad day in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Jesus! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 10, 2003

This message is a part of the series on the Book of Hebrews.It gives three reasons why we should desire Jesus more than anything or anyone else.

TEXT: Hebrews 3:1-6 (KJV) ETS: Jesus Christ is better than Moses. ESS: A relationship with Jesus is better than adherence to the Law of Moses. OSS: People will enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ through the new birth. PQ: How is Jesus better than Moses? UW: TOPIC: Give Me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How All The Best Stories Begin

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Life and death of John the Baptist

Children’s story, 4 May 2003 Matthew 11:1-6 How must all the best stories begin? Once upon a time there was a man called Zach. Who would like to hold up the picture of Zach? Now Zach and his wife Liz had tried to have children throughout their married life but they couldn’t. How do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Rich Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

What defines a spiritually rich church? Consider the Colossian church. If the churches of the 21st century would possess half of the qualities of that church, our ministries and our lives would be much more fulfilling.

The Spiritually Rich Church Colossians 1:1-29 I. Fervent Faith (v. 3-8) a. Produced love (v. 4; Galatians 5:6) b. Hoped for Christ’s soon return (v. 5; 2 Timothy 4:8) c. Bore fruit for the gospel (v. 6-7; John 15:4) II. Prayers of Their Ministry Partners (v. 9-12) a. For wisdom (v. 9; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Baptist