Sermons on Lazy Christians:

Don't Get Caught In The Return Line

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Dec 7, 2010

S many people will return the gifts they get for Christmas, don;t be one that returns the greatest gift of ALL, Jesus.

DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE RETURN LINE (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Wow, it is Christmas time already! I know that I have waited until now to preach about Christmas, but this year I will only be doing 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Man Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2010

Don't drop the ball; provide loving leadership.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Man Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/12/10 Two weeks ago, Steve Johnson, a receiver for the Buffalo Bills, inexplicably dropped what would’ve been a game-winning 40-yard easy touchdown catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime. After dropping it, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

"Abiding In The True Vine"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The true branch abides in the Vine. There are 'Judas branches' who only attach themselves for a time.

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The King's Victory Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 24, 2010

Finally we get to the fun chapters of Revelation, more the good news about the future. Babylon has been destroyed, the world system of Satan is no longer, and in chapter 19 now we hear the rejoicing in heaven over this victory.

Finally we get to the fun chapters of Revelation, more the good news about the future. Babylon has been destroyed, the world system of Satan is no longer, and in chapter 19 now we hear the rejoicing in heaven over this victory. We must be very careful in chapter 19 and 20 not to read this in ...read more

Excuse Me – Can I Get Some Directions?”

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

God provides everything we need to pass the stressful tests that come our way.

"Excuse Me -- Can I Get Some Directions?" James 1:5-7 OPEN: Today we are continuing in our study in the book of James. Last we introduced the book and took a look at the topic just the first couple of verses. James started out by talking about getting a different perspective on our problems. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cure For The Common Conflict Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

What’s the cure for the common conflict? It’s grace

Open: Well today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of James. This morning we will be exploring another topic that is relevant to every single person here today -- the topic we are going to looking at this morning is conflict. I read a story this week about two farms in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Game Time--Time To Call An Audible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 16, 2011

This message deals with the need and willingness to make quick changes in our lives when the Spirit calls us to do so.

It’s Game Time-Calling An Audible January 16, 2011 Genesis 32:1-8 Acts 16:6-15 How many of you have ever been in a situation in which you were going to do something with another person and at the last minute you realized what you had planned was not going to work, so you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience To God

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 17, 2007

Examples of obedience and disobedience of Bible figures and the results it brought. Includes 6 ways we can obey God

Obedience To God Isaiah 1:18-20 ISA 1:18 "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD."Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. ISA 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; ISA ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things R Us Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from a series I did on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book called Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Things R Us Sunday February 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 11:4-15, 18-20, 31-35 Intro. A. What do you wish for? I have been trying to be a little more interactive in my sermons lately so that we can begin to see the impact changing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-35

Denomination: Holiness

The Not So Silent Killer Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is from series I did on Attitudes. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald entitled Lord Change My Attitude.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE The Not So Silent Killer Sunday February 18, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 12:1-12 Intro. A. According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, nearly one third of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

In Our Redemption Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

This is the last part of our series in the book of Ruth. We did it on easter sunday. We looked at God’s role in our redemption.

Well it is great to have you all here with us today. Jesus is kind of an interesting guy. Some of you may know the story of Jesus, some of you may not be as familiar with it. So let me recap to get us all on the same page. We know that Jesus lived some 2000 years ago. He was born in a dumpy, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring True Corporate Worship-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 10, 2012

2 of 2. Jesus took it upon Himself to remove the hindrances to true corporate worship. True corporate worship can be restored/recovered. But How? 6 marks of recovered corporate worship. True corporate worship is Restored/Recovered thru...

RESTORING TRUE CORPORATE WORSHIP-II—Mark 11:15-19 Attention: Need: The need for current (temple) worship to be cleansed/readied/restored/renovated Recovery/restoration of worship assumes that there was a time when worship was truly worship. A need for ‘Revival’ is a statement ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Begins With Me

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 10, 2012

Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

REVIVAL BEGINS WITH ME Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10 One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

Rebuilding Faith - Leading Through Commitment Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 10, 2012

This series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith based upon the life and ministry of Nehemiah. The series uses the acrostic R.E.B.U.I.L.D. to build each week towards the final session.

Session Six: “Leading through Commitment” Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 10 Opening Dialogue As you begin this session with your group, consider opening this session with a discussion of things that people in your group have signed up for…and soon wanted out of! The idea here is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28-39

Denomination: Baptist