Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Larry Petton:

showing 1,396-1,410 of 3,390
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • What On Earth Is Going On? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    A sermon examining the signs of the times in light of the tsunami disaster that struck Japan.

    What On Earth Is Going On? Sunday, March 13, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon One [VIDEO] TEXT: Matthew 24:3-14 ; 21-22 ; 27; 29-44 Luke 21:9-11; 25-33 [VIDEO] INTRODUCTION In his book, "A Tale of Two Cities", Charles Dickens wrote... "It was the best of times, it was the worst of ...read more

  • The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    Second Sermon in a three part series on The End-Times.

    The Rapture Sunday, March 27, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon 2 [VIDEO 1] [AFFIRMATION] TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13 [PRAYER] [VIDEO 2] INTRODUCTION 2 Weeks ago, I preached a message entitled, "What On Earth Is Going On?" That message of course dealt with the Signs of the End-times that we are ...read more

  • Dealing With Anger

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 4,127 views

    In just a few moments, we can destroy the testimony of a lifetime! Anger uncontrolled can lead to hurtful outbursts and spiteful actions that can ruin relationships for a very long time. Can God help me with my anger? What are the steps? Read on for victo

    Dealing With Anger Covington Theological Seminary Chapel Thursday, November 11, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt angry toward a person or situation and wondered if your feelings were appropriate? Has your anger ever caused you to say or do something you later regretted? You’re not ...read more

  • When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 3,375 views

    What are my biblical responsibilities when one who has offended me will not acknowledge his wrong? Our forgiveness is to be like God's forgiveness. So how does God forgive? The answer may not be what you are thinking.

    When He Won't Say "I'm Sorry" Forgiveness and Repentance A Summary of Chapter 8 of The Other Side of Love by Gary Chapman Part of the Lessons in the School of Prayer Series Calvary Baptist Church Sunday, January 16, 2011 I. Forgiveness and Relationships A. Sin Separates Our Relationship With ...read more

  • Biblical Baptism

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 29, 2011
     | 4,924 views

    What is the method of baptism seen in the New Testament? You might be surprised to discover that many who do not practice immersion, admit that immersion is the New Testament pattern! So what does the New Testament say? Read on!

    BIBLICAL BAPTISM Calvary Baptist Church May 11, 2003 and November 21, 2010 Recently my 7 year old son was baptized at nearby Lake Tahoe. With tears streaming down my face, I watched as he came out of the water, then excitedly asked if he felt any different. "Yeah, Mom, I do," he replied. "Now I ...read more

  • The Church That Heard "Well Done"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,199 views

    What kind of church do you like? What kind do I like? Does it really matter? How about, what kind of church does God like? Here’s the story of a church that heard well done. It was not a church without problems. But it was a church that had the heartbeat

    The Church Which Heard God Say “Well Done” Or, 5 “I’s” (One Capital I, Three Little I, One Big I) 3 John Stewardship of Missions Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 John 1:1-14 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and ...read more

  • D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,074 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

  • The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 4,977 views

    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

  • Deacon Appreciation Service

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,552 views

    As several of our deacons were rotating off after years of service, we wanted to have a special service to honor them. Perhaps some of my pastor friends could use this material in their own ministry. I use the acronym F-A-I-T-H-F-U-L. Could be used for ot

    Deacons Appreciation Sunday A Service in Honor of Those Who Have Served Calvary Baptist Church March 13, 2005 NOTE TO SERMON CENTRAL READERS: As several of our deacons were rotating off after years of service, we wanted to have a special service to honor them. Perhaps some of my pastor ...read more

  • Taking Salvation For Granted

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    A message designed to fremind Christians of the great salvation we have.

    Taking Salvation For Granted I Peter 1:10-12 Most of us take things for granted. As much as kids hate it when we say things like this…let’s think back: Do we realize that there was a time BEFORE air-conditioning and automatic transmissions in cars; self-defrosting freezers in ...read more

  • Get Busy--The Boss Is Coming!

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,218 views

    A message about the importance of holy behavior.

    Get Busy, the Boss is Coming! I Peter 1:13-16 “Therefore” = he moves from describing our salvation to explaining how we should respond to that salvation. Because we have been saved into such a privileged position… Because of all that Jesus Christ has done for us… We are ...read more

  • I Hope So!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 21, 2014
     | 6,110 views

    Hope is described in the dictionary as a "feeling" that all will be well. But the hope found in the Bible is an "assurance" that all will be well.

    This past Monday marked the one year anniversary of my Mom’s passing. She had some very unique sayings such as, “Raise the window down. You have your shirt ront-serd- outers. (wron side out).” Although a simple woman, she loved drama. She always had her ears perked to catch the ...read more

  • The Tower Of Babel And The Church

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 29, 2014
     | 10,959 views

    Two groups of people with more in common than we admit.

    I am a big fan of the cartoon script Charlie Brown. I have been since my teenage years. I always seemed to associate myself to poor old Charlie Brown who was forever asking the question “Why me?” In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him ...read more

  • Scared Of Your Shadow

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,799 views

    There are a lot of things that frighten us from fully serving but they are actually only shadows.

    Happy Groundhog Day. We are either going to have six more weeks of winter or spring is around the corner. How many of you knew that Groundhog Day had its beginning as a religious holiday? On the 2nd day of February there was a celebration called Candlemas Day. It was the Christian festival of ...read more

  • I Yam What I Yam!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 11, 2014
     | 6,731 views

    A message of encouragement to small churches and their pastors.

    While I was cleaning up the building Monday morning the Holy Spirit and I had a nice conversation. If you have never talked with the Holy Spirit I highly recommend it. Jesus sent him when He left to comfort us, to teach us, and to remind us of what we have been taught. We talk to God a lot. We talk ...read more