Sermons on Locked Down:

Will You Have To Move? Eroded Confidence?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2006

We live in such a mobile society, it is easier to move than to have a change of heart. We have eroded confidence, then we want to run away. We are breeding divorce and church hopping.

ERODED CONFIDENCE DO WE HAVE TO HAVE A CHANGE OF LOCATION? OR A CHANGE OF HEART. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this is two parts... Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hell Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

Hell is a place that should be understood better so we can warn others before it’s too late.

Hell—the place of eternal torment USA Today 1998 “Is There A Hell?” 52% Certain there is 27% Might Be “What’s it like?” 48% Real place with suffering and torment 46% not a real place, but anguished state of existence 6% Not Sure Some Christians don’t believe in Hell/The Devil 1 Calling God a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Always Time To Start Over

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008

Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Why I Believe In The Commandments Of God

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 29, 2003

I BELIEVE IN GOD COMMANDMENTS BECAUSE THEY TEACH RECOGNITION, THEY TEACH RATIONALLY, THEY TEACH RESPONIBILITY, THEY TEACH RESPECT,THEY TEACH RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THEY TEACH REWARDS.

WHY I BELIEVE IN THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD Ps 119:66 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Thy commandments. (NAS) Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:66

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 20, 2004

In John 12, we see the calling of the Passion on the life of Jesus and we too are challenged to embrace that calling for our lives today!

Jesus Predicts His Death John 12 23Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

Mommy 9-1-1

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 18, 2005

A prophetic call for mothers to value their children.

Mommy 9-1-1 Lamentations 4:1-4 Reality TV has become an icon of our culture. From Survivor parties to Fear Factor reruns, our culture has embraced the genre of reality TV, and now we can add to the list Nanny 911, and Supernanny, two reality shows whose premise is for parents with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Happy Are The Youth Whose Hope Is In The Lord

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2005

This is a message given on a Sunday morning speaking primarily to youth graduating from High School. The goal of the message is to provide hope for the future for all in the congregation.

Happy are the Youth Whose Hope is in the Lord Psalm 146:5 “Happy is the man/youth whose hope is in the Lord.” For you that are older, do you remember how you felt when you graduated from High school? Did you experience excitement and hope for the future? Or did you feel hopeless about your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:10

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Churchy Focus

Contributed by Troy Richards on Jan 17, 2007

A message promoting evangelism and invitation

Elements of this sermon were taken from K. Edward Skidmore’s sermon "Evangelism 2 Tell A Friend" found here on Sermoncentral (http://sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=88617) A CHURCHY FOCUS -I took all my sciences in high school, and one of the things we learned were the Laws of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14

Denomination: Methodist

Election Day

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2012

An evaluation of the election and honoring vets

“Veteran’s Day” November 11, 2012 Deuteronomy 20:1-4 “When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. When you are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Resurrection Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 24, 2006

This is a brief look at the evidence for the resurrection, is it fact or fiction?

The resurrection! 1Cor 15:1-12, History is vital to who we are, it gives meaning and purpose to life. It effects all our lives whether we choose to ignore it or embrace it. We are all part of history and each one of us will leave an indelible stamp upon it to some extent! People certainly effect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Heros Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

This is a combination of sermon #2 and #6 taken from Judges chapters 3 and 12 and concerning 5 obscure judges including: Ehud, Shamgar, Ibzan, Elon, and Abidon.

Unlikely Heros – Ehud, Shamgar, Ibzan, Elon, Abidon Judges 3:12-31 Judges 12:8-15 November 8, 2009 INTRODUCTION After 5 weeks of looking at some obscure names in our sermon series in Judges, we need to have a little "phun" with the Judges. - We’re "phinally almost phinished" with this ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Congregational

Love Jesus Above All Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2021

While the family is foundational, following Christ must come first.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor and theologian known for his opposition to the Nazi regime. He was imprisoned in Buchenwald and executed in 1945 for his part in a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Listen to what he wrote in his classic book, The Cost of Discipleship. “Cheap ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Received Through Faith: God's Faithfulness During Great Struggles

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy.

Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy. As the Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:5-12, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hands Of Praise For Jesus On Palm Sunday

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus rides into Jerusalem to be the answer to our Hosanna.

3.28.2021 Mark 11:1–10 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples 2 and told them, “Go into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran