Sermons on Lay People:

John The Baptist: An Almost Familiar Story

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 28, 2010

A heavenly messenger, a miraculous birth, a normal childhood a short ministry preaching to people who loved his message and hated his message and then an untimely death at the hands of the authorities he had offended. Not the story you are thinking of.

It is a familiar story for this time of year. A heavenly messenger, a miraculous birth, a normal childhood a short ministry preaching to people who loved his message and hated his message and then an untimely death at the hands of the authorities he had offended. Most people could fill in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Wesleyan

On Politicians And Preachers Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

In Jeremiah’s day much of the confusion, corruption, and chaos can be traced back to two classes.

ON POLITICIANS AND PREACHERS! JEREMIAH 21-23 INTRODUCTION: It was Paul Harvey who said, “In times like these, it helps to recall that there have always been times like these.” When one ponders and studies the conditions of politics and preaching today that one needs to be reminded that the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Who Comforts Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2013

Jesus Christ is our God and He is the God of comfort, but with that comes a responsibility to be comfort for those we come in contact with in our everyday lives.

Our God who comforts 2 Corinthians 1:3-1:11 Introduction- Last week we began a series “Lessons learned from Apostle Paul” We looked at the unity that is needed in the body of Christ. We saw that the big picture of the church was not only a building that people meet in and where ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cripple Who Danced In Church. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 20, 2012

Peter and John heal a crippled man. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) The Request – Money (vs 3) The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What’s in a name? • List of celebrities actual birth names try to guess their celebrity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

" No Parental Consent When God Wants To Use You"

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014

When God has needs of your Gifts, Talents or Spiritual Aptitude, he does not ask for parental consent.

" NO PARENTAL CONSENT WHEN GOD WANTS TO USE YOU" Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Effects Of Peter's Pentecostal Preaching Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

We are all aware of the cause and effect of something! In this passage, we will see the effects of Peter's preaching.

I. FOR THE SINNERS. v. 37 1. Sinners were convicted of their sin. 2. Sinners showed humbleness. 3. Sinners showed helplessness. 4. Sinners were saved. II. FOR PETER. v. 38 1. Opportunity to expound the way of salvation. 2. Opportunity to explain the work of the Holy Spirit. 3. Opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 11, 2010

We need to begin to view people through Jesus' eyes.

A Messiah of Compassion Text: Matt. 9:35-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Compassion is the sometimes fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else’s skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

James Intro Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 21, 2011

A study of the book of James

Who are these Tribes? Well this is a reference to Israel to the Jews! For the early Church primarily consisted of Jews. These Jews had been scattered abroad because of their Faith in Christ. This word-scattered means that they were scattered like seed. God permitted this test of the Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Invite Those You Know

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Sep 11, 2014

invite people to church

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Missionary Mandate Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2014

The Holy Father teaches us about reforming our approach to the missionary mandate, so that we may appeal to a new generation in their own language.

Thursday of 27th Week in Course 2014 The Joy of the Gospel St. Paul may have been at his hottest when he wrote the letter to the church in Galatia. Let’s position this church. Galatia was an area of Asia Minor, roughly in the upper center of Turkey today, where some illegal alien Gauls had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Burning Embers

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

iVow is a stewardship series using the United Methodist Church membership vows saying, "I will uphold this congregation with my prayers, presences, gifts, service and witness." The sermon is on presence.

I have shared with you before some of the television viewing habits of the Broyles household. I think I may have even shared with you that one of the current, regularly viewed shows these days is The Big Bang Theory. That may surprise some of you. And, I will say, there are absolutely things I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Woman At The Well

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2017

Relationships that come to a crisis get resolved by God; Evangelization

Lent 3 Relationships that came to a crisis but got resolved by God are featured in our Readings this Sunday. e.g. A father wanted to read a magazine but was being bothered by his little girl. She wanted to know what the United States looked like. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his new magazine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, John 17:3-7

Denomination: Catholic

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 11, 2016

Change is difficult-it’s hard to sustain. There is much working against it so we need motivators and incentives to keep at it and stay the course. Daring to be differerent may not be easy but it's rewarding and it's what we're called to do as Christians.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT 2nd Cor. 6:14-7:1 INTRODUCTION: As we roll into January we find ourselves being dedicated to making some changes-losing weight, eating better, exercising more; as well as making resolutions to be better people, manage our finances better, things like that. But, as we all know, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roadblocks On The Road To Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2015

Since God doesn't want us to go to hell, He's put up roadblocks to turn us back from that terrible place. We look at 4 roadblocks God has set up so we won't go to hell.

ROADBLOCKS ON THE ROAD TO HELL 2 Pet. 3:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Cajun, Boudreau, died and went to hell. The devil came around and found him happy. “Why are you happy?” “I’m from southern Louisiana, and it’s hot there. I like it hot.” 2. The devil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul Goes To Athens Lesson 44 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

Paul goes to Athens

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Berean Christians accompanied Paul to Athens because they were concerned for his safety. 2. In the province of Achaia, Paul ministered to Athens and Corinth, but preached the same message of the gospel. a. Athens – philosophy, center of science, arts and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist