Sermons on Kurt Koch:

Going Deeper

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

It is our tendency to be satisfied with shallow answers to rather complex questions. We pop a pill instead of finding the root cause. But Jesus takes us deeper.

Passage: Matthew 16:5-12 Intro: It is very common for us to be satisfied with shallow answers to deep questions. 1. got a headache, take an aspirin. 2. can’t sleep, take a pill. 3. this is especially true of God’s revelation to us. 4. because it is spiritual in nature, something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

James - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2013

The letter that is written by James to the Jews scattered abroad is a letter that is often misunderstood and misused.

A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1 August 14, 2013 James is a book that has long been misunderstood by many believers! We have seen some great men of faith come to the conclusion that what James seems to teach is in conflict with the teachings of grace from the Apostle Paul. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Have Elders Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 21, 2005

This is an entire Christmas Eve Service - complete with Christmas carols, candlelighting and communion. The message is a slight alteration of Pat Cook’s message "Christmas Bread" which is also available on SermonCentral.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WELCOME INVOCATION: Our glorious God, you sent your Son into our world to show us who you are. In Christ we find love, forgiveness, peace and hope; we are grateful for this reflection of you. May we encounter the Christ child in this time of worship, and in doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Can The Living Talk To The Dead Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

What do the apparitions of Mary have to do with the living taking to the dead?

Can the Living Talk With the Dead Apparitions of Mary video: Messages from Heaven Luke 1 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Wesleyan

God-Who-Forgives

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2018

How can the God who maintains absolute Justice, dismiss the charges of the guilty? Yet God's hyphenated name is God-Who-Forgives! How can this be?

GOD-WHO-FORGIVES Ps. 99:8, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Nuns And Greed 1. There was a very large nun who dearly loved her food. She was cautioned by the Mother Superior on the subject of greed. ‘Remember,’ she was told, ‘the Bible says that we are temples of the Holy Spirit, and therefore we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Successful Steward

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

We are all called to be great stewards for the kingdom of God!

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Church. It is such a pleasure to see everyone. Last week we had a wonderful service! We talked about how God is calling every believer to greatness. We were created in the image of God and since God is Great, He is also calling us to be Great. We talked about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Life On Mars

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 1, 2023

When Paul went to "Mars" Hill in Athens he found no spiritual life there. Though Greece had made a great contribution to the world's philosophy and thought, it's offering for salvation was empty. But there was life on Mars when Paul left!

NO LIFE ON MARS Acts 17:22-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Today I was at the hospital with someone and they remarked how that when they went in for surgery last time, the doctor drew a big picture on their side so he wouldn’t operate on the wrong side. With all that education, you'd wonder how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stirring Of The Guilty Conscience

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2026

One of the major reasons for the 7 years of famine on the ancient world was to bring Joseph's brothers to him. God used it and Joseph's testings to stir their guilty consciences and bring them to repentance. Is God causing a famine in our lives?

THE STIRRING OF THE GUILTY CONSCIENCE Gen. 42:21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are always two ways to look at something. 2. A young boy, Jayden, came into the house covered with mud after finishing a rough day of play. "Mom," he shouted at the top of his voice, "if I fell out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The Perfect Example Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 24, 2002

Jesus was the perfect example of self-scrifice, courage and love.

One day, near a sleepy little west Texas town, there was a tremendous explosion as one of the nearby oil wells blew and caught on fire. The blaze became so intense they set barriers around the fire, beyond which nothing was supposed to pass. They called in all the surrounding fire departments, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

247 - Love One Another Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 8, 2003

What does "loving one another" have to do with following Christ?

Sermon Study #247 – “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” Illustrate: In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Valley

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Ausência

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 14, 2023

Ausência is a Portuguese word that translates literally into “Absence.”

Kurt Vonnegut, an American writer once remarked: “Science sent the Hubble telescope out into space, so it could capture light and the absence thereof, from the very beginning of time. And the telescope really did that. So now we know that there was once absolutely nothing, such a perfect nothing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, John 6:53, 1 John 4:20, Romans 8:28

The Ten Lepers Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 17:The Great Commission - Jesus heals the Ten Lepers.

The Great Commission Part 17 – Ten Lepers Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 4th – Grace Steadman May 11th – Lori Ulman May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Narnia: Discover The Wonder

Contributed by David Korsen on Dec 13, 2005

Of greater concern than the commercialization of Christmas is the trivialization of Christmas. This message seeks to rekindle the AWE that is a fundamental doorway into an authentic experience of God.

DISCOVER THE WONDER INTRODUCTION Let’s have a little fun together... -I want each of you to think of a number between 1-9. -Now multiply that number by nine. -Add the digits of your answer together (if 35, 3 + 5 = 8). -Now subtract five. -Now if A=1, B=2, C=3 etc., what letter is represented by ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed