Sermons on Law Not Of Faith:

God Unexpected: The Last Part Of The Gideon Story Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we step back and see what God is doing.

God Unexpected: The Last Part of the Gideon Story Judges 6:33-8:4 May 7, 2006 Intro: God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Head Up And Your Eyes Out Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Living for ourselves does not lead to a life of fullness, living a life of love, which is focused on others, with our head up and our eyes forward, is God’s road to fullness.

Get Your Head Up and Your Eyes Out Matt 5:14-16 Sept 24, 2006 Intro: Here is the cover of last week’s TIME magazine (September 18, 2006), and I must say, I am a little disgusted. Some of the leaders of some of the largest, evangelical churches in the US are teaching that a life of fullness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

People Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Here’s how Believers can bring God’s peace in a world of turmoil.

INTRODUCTION Whether it’s the war in Iraq, or millions of displaced people in Sudan, the terrorist bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, or the threat of terrorist attack maybe even in our own country – current world events can play heavily on the minds of people. My grandmother used to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Secret Of Testimony

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 25, 2006

The real secret to how the church gre so successfully - the Holy Spirit!

<Read text> If we’re honest with ourselves, sometimes, coming to church can be a little bit depressing. Here we sit in a sanctuary designed clearly designed for hundreds, and yet we probably aren’t much more than 10. Once upon a time, this church was the leading church of our association – we even ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Shepherd Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 1, 2003

Ever think of why we don’t follow God’s leading? I don’t know about you, but I can think of at least 3 or 4 GREAT reasons not to follow God -- but are they good enough?

Psalm 23 has a very clear and comforting image of God leading us as a shepherd leads his flock. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. Which is to say, Since the Lord is my leader, I will not need anything else. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn On The Power!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003

This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

(Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:25, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where No One Stands Alone Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 1, 2003

How to build deep and meaningful relationships in your life and church.

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26) “Jesus went into the hills and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him” (Mark 3:13) “Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name-the name you gave me-so that they may be one as we are one…”(John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Made These Wise Men So Wise?

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 8, 2003

The wisdom needed to begin a search for God, to pursue that search, and finally to respond in worship once the successful fulfillment of that search is realized.

Sunday Morning Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2003 "What Made These Wise Men So Wise?" Introduction: The day after Thanksgiving Day, is known as the busiest shopping day of the year. From all the reports I’ve seen, the malls were full of shoppers. You know what that means don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The People Who Missed Christmas

Contributed by Greg Warren on Dec 13, 2003

Discusses the Biblical people who missed the miracle of the first Christmas and applies these principles to how people miss Christmas’ true maning today. Illustrations from Sermon Central contributers are incorporated.

Have you ever missed a great opportunity? The story is told of a small resort area along the east coast that was having an open town meeting concerning some financial problems they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one seemed to know who was apparently visiting the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 21, 2003

What did God have in mind by giving us the first Christmas?

A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and jumped around the room ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

"Have A Healthy New Year"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

We need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual PHYSICAL check-up. In Psalm 26, David shows us his chart, as he goes to the Great Physican for his spiritual check-up.

“Have A Healthy New Year” Psalm 26 INTRODUCTION: The new year is almost upon us. We often greet each other, “Have a healthy and prosperous New Year!” Tonight, I want us to take a look at having a “Healthy New Year”. Sometimes we need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good Not To Be True-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 17, 2006

Part 1 of a 4 part mini-series from Ephesians 1, focusing on the blessings of God. Looking at Ephesians 1:3, the focus is on how God is a God who is blessed and blesses us with every spiritual blessing, defining how these blessings give us insight and vic

Ephesians – “Focusing on Truth” Lesson Two: Eph. 1:3 “Too Good Not to Be True-part 1” There is a serious and growing problem in our society that has really begun to frustrate me – it’s called “junk-email.” Do you know what I’m talking about? I receive more junk e-mail that I care to think about. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Get To Work Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 29, 2006

The work of the church is found in confidence in it’s leadership, and setting an example for others to follow.

Introduction I. As a church, we believe in what is called the “imminent return of Christ.” A. The imminent return of Christ, means that we believe that Jesus Christ could return at any time, even before this church service is completed, to take His bride, the church back to heaven. B. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:3-18

Denomination: Methodist

Who's Running This Show?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 6

Who’s Running This Show? Zech. 6 Sometimes it’s not easy to know who’s running the show. Pete’s telling a friend how he’d lost his job. “Why did the foreman fire you?” the friend asks. “Oh,” Pete says, “you know how foremen are. They stand around with their hands in their pockets watching ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Just What The Doctor Ordered

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Prov. 17:22

Just What the Doctor Ordered Prov. 17:22 It’s usually healthy to follow the doctor’s orders. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor writes out a prescription and gives instructions on the dosage. "Take the green pill with a large glass of water when you get up. Take the blue ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Baptist