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  • Resurrection Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    Matthew’s Easter Gospel is for a people who live in fear. It calls us forward into an often fearful future with Jesus going before us.

    Resurrection of Our Lord Matthew 28:1-10 31 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Quite a text! To read this text and to think of all we do to celebrate Easter, there has got to be more to the story than meets the eye. The story comes off a little flat. Women coming to the tomb and you wonder if they ...read more

  • Which Direction Are You Traveling?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,296 views

    God told Jeremiah that Israel was going backwards and not forwards. I wonder if we, the church, are not getting farther from God instead of closer to Him?

    Disclaimer: 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. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

  • An Acceptable Offering

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
     | 48,181 views

    A look at Cain and Abel’s offerings to see why one was acceptable and the other was not.

    Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One night an angel appeared to one of the shopkeepers in a dream ...read more

  • Pressing Toward The Mark

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025
     | 419 views

    This sermon from Philippians 3:11–16 calls believers to press forward in the race of faith, forgetting the past and pursuing Christlikeness with perseverance and purpose.

    Pressing Toward the Mark Scripture Text: Philippians 3:11–16 Introduction: The Race of a Lifetime In the long and storied history of the Olympic Games, there are countless tales of endurance and determination. Picture a marathon runner. Miles into the race, their muscles are screaming, their ...read more

  • Transfiguration

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2021
     | 3,547 views

    What wonderful things can happen in small groups? Who do we listen to and obey? Can we glimpse eternity in a small group? Let’s examine these questions by looking at Mark 9:2-9.

    What wonderful things can happen in small groups? Who do we listen to and obey? Can we glimpse eternity in a small group? Let’s examine these questions by looking at Mark 9:2-9. The Transformation What can happen when only a very few are gathered together? Mark 9:2 Now after six days Jesus took ...read more

  • How Do We Reach The Next Generation

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,234 views

    If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

    How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

  • Crossover PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 118 views

    Trusting God at life’s uncertain crossings requires both faith and obedience, as He calls us to step forward and follow Him into the unknown.

    Have you ever stood at the edge of something new—heart thumping, hands trembling—wondering how you’ll make it across? Maybe it’s a decision you can’t delay, a diagnosis you didn’t ask for, a door you’re afraid to open, or a river of unknowns that seems swollen and wild. You can hear it rush; you ...read more

  • Love At First Sight Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 18,718 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "Itimacy". (A study in the Song of Solomon.) This study looks at physical attraction in dating and marriage.

    LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT? Song of Solomon 1:1-6 In the Old Testament there are two books that never mention God in the entire text. These books are the Book of Esther, which is a story of the redemption of God’s people; and the Song of Solomon. Not only does the Song of Solomon not refer to God ...read more

  • Frankincense Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,159 views

    The second of three sermons looking at how God used the gifts of the wise men to tell about Jesus and His life.

    Review: What do we know about the wise men? (little to nothing, just that they were from the east-Matt. 2:1) What was the first gift? (gold) What did the gold represent? (purity, marriage and kingship) What came next? (frankincense) -as mentioned last week, the Nativity Story movie present ...read more

  • Encountering The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 2,508 views

    Being that today is Pentecost Sunday, we are going to be looking at several characters from the bible that had an encounter with the Holy Spirit

    Opener: Good morning everyone, so nice to see everyone here this morning. This morning we are joining Christians all around the world in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. This morning the title of our message is “Encounters with the Holy Spirit”. Last week, we talked about two people that encountered ...read more

  • Prayer Is For Weak People Series

    Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    Life’s difficulties are often the Father’s appointed paths to spiritual maturity. The positive way forward in difficult and painful circumstances is the way of prayer.

    An airliner was bound for New York City. The flight was routine until the pilot began the descent. Then he realizes that the landing gear would not engage. Working the controls back and forth, he tried again and again to lock the gear into place. No success. He circled the landing field, getting ...read more

  • New Perspective On Jesus

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,587 views

    Looking at the Transfiguration gives us a new perspective on Jesus Glory, His death and his identity

    Mark 08:27- 9:13 15th July 2007 New Perspective on Jesus Unfortunate they often say chapter divisions in the Bible, were written by man on a train!!? I suspect he got to station at 8:38! This tremendous mountain-top experience happens so quickly on events described at the end of chapter 8 - ...read more

  • Building A Strong Community Series

    Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,247 views

    This message is part of a series through the book of Exodus and looks at the key factors in building a strong community

    God in your Job Exodus 31 Tonight we are going to talk about work. Its not a popular topic to talk about because the majority of Americans spend the greatest amount of their adult life dreading Monday mornings. They work 40 hours a week for 25-30 years looking forward to the day when they will ...read more

  • The Importance Of Staying On Course Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,282 views

    A sermon that looks at the importance of the Christian not repeating Israels mistakes revealed in Jeremiah chapter 2 - Uses some resources from Sermon central.

    JThe importance of staying on course The lessons of Israel for today. Psalm 119:1-8 MSG 0Save 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. 3 That's right - you don't go ...read more

  • Last Words

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 23, 2008
     | 5,182 views

    A look at some of Christ’s last words on the cross and His last words recorded in the Bible

    Last Words Matthew 27:46 Often times we can learn a lot about a person’s life from their last words We can also delve deep into their inner being and truly see what they are experiencing among their last moments here on earth Here are a few examples of some famous last words P.T. Barnum - 1891: ...read more