Sermons on Lords Song:

Life And Death Principles Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of Acts 7:54-8:4 regarding the martyrdom of Stephen and its application toward suffering believers

Text: Acts 7:54-8:4, Title: Life and Death Principles, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Andrew Rivet from Piper’s sermon B. Background to passage: Stephen has just concluded his defense of himself with a blazing rebuke of the established religious authority. In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For A New Reformation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 24, 2007

A sermon for Reformation Sunday, which is celebrated in the Lutheran Church to remember the contributions of the Church’s reformers.

Reformation Sunday, October 28, 2007 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have, through the ages, revealed your word to us through the Scriptures. You sent your Son among us, as your incarnate Word, who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Listening To Unchristian America

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007

Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

All For One And One For All Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message was preached to help our congregation se the beauty of being a church that works together to reach our community for Christ.

“All for One and One for All” Ephesians 4:1-16 If you are a sports fan then there have been plenty of games to watch to keep you busy. The baseball playoffs, the world series coming up. Plenty of football also. Until Thursday night we had the #2 football team in the nation right here in Tampa. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2007

We need to pursue peace with our brothers and sisters.

WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Escaping the Trap Nov. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Get their attention B Today, all of these messages will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Healer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 5, 2007

Jesus is known as much for his healing as he is for his teaching.

Jesus Who? November 4, 5, & 8 Jesus the Healer We’ve concentrated on Jesus’ words – now look at his actions. He was known as a healer as much as he was a teacher, If not more. It is hard to know if the crowds came to Jesus more for his radical teaching, or for his radical healing. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:37-38

Denomination: *other

Jesus, The Bread Of Life (John 6:35, 41-51)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

It is not the wisdom. It is not the miracles. It is not the things about Christ that we need the most. It is Christ - God with us - His flesh, His blood - food and drink.

I don’t know what your week has been like, but I’ve had a week that has been full of typical priest-type things: visiting the sick and organising weddings, baptisms and funerals. Indeed, in the next few weeks we’ve got two baptism scheduled, there’s one wedding next Saturday, and tomorrow I have a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Holy Spirit Gifts (The Manual)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

Pastor Jose Jr. takes us on a tour of the gifts of the Holy Spirit with some special insight into what they are, how they are used, and how to know if you have them.

Holy Spirit Gifts - The Manual Pastor Jose Gomez, Jr. Play Audio Objective: To provide instruction on identifying and using the biblical Gifts of the Spirit. I Cor 12:27-28 12:27 - Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 12:28 - And in the church God has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Did you know that 52 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox Christians, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of scripture, and His personal intervention. It is t

Introduction: Did you know that 52 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox Christians, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of scripture, and His personal intervention. It is the same Congress that formed the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007

Love is the catalyst that brings value to the believer’s God-given spiritual gifts.

Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 1 of 4) Loving Bankruptcy 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Feb. 4, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Illustration 1 There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He passed a used-book store, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Muscle

Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 3, 2007

What is spiritual muscle? Our faith. This message answers some important questions regarding our faith.

SPIRITUAL MUSCLE Many today are involved in some sort of regular, routine exercise program. They might go to the gym to lift weights. Maybe it’s Tae-bo in front of the TV at home. Some go for a run each day while others take the dog for a walk. Exercise is a big thing in America and for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Forest-For-The-Trees Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 6, 2007

Learn some lessons from the two men on the road to Emmaus about what it takes to move from religion to relationship.

“The Forest-for-the-Trees Syndrome” Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever heard someone recommend, “Don’t miss the forest for the trees?” Or a person say, “You can’t see the forest for the trees!”? That phrase simply means that someone is so overly occupied with all the details and loads of information ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Weary Wayfarers Welcomed Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 11, 2007

Although Jesus needed some R and R by sailing away to a different location on the lake, He wound up ministering to the needy multitude, by puting others first and Himself last.

MARK 6:30-34 WEARY WAYFARERS WELCOMED I. RESPECTFUL: Mark 6:30-32 A. Receiving. B. Remonstrated. C. Retreating? Mark 6:32 II. RABBLE: Mark 6:33 A. Recognized. B. Responded. C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Methodist

As For Me

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Yes, we have enemies. Yes, they seem to have the upperhand. Yes, they hate us and mock us and laugh at us for serving Jesus!!! BUT THEIR DAY OF JUDGMENT IS COMING. They have a terrible future in Hell coming, but AS FOR ME, I have a glorious future.

AS FOR ME--PSALM 17 Introduction: Every man who tries to live for God will make some enemies. This World is not friendly toward God. If you stand for the things of God you will find that many enemies will rise up, hate you, and seek to hurt you. This Should not surprise us when People fight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of "Koinonia" Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This sermon deals with the joy of fellowship that comes between those who love God. This sermon is #2 in my series on the Book of Philippians.

Think about this for just a minute. Here was Paul, in chains because he had preached and defended the message of the Gospel, and here in this letter to the Philippians he begins it with some words of praise and joy. Did you know that nowhere else in the religious writings of the world, outside of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Holiness