Sermons on Lowliness Of Jesus:

Blessing Kids Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 25, 2005

4 of 6 on family. This message was given on a Baby Dedication Day. Several Sermon Central contributors were used in preparation for this message.

Blessing Kids “I prayed for this child, and the LORD answered my prayer and gave him to me. Now I give him back to the LORD. He will belong to the LORD all his life...” Hannah - 1 Samuel 1:27-28a Question: Have you ever given your children back to God? (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promise Of Guidance

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 13, 2004

IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THE PROMISE OF DIVINE GUIDANCE, THE PRICE OF DIVINE GUIDANCE, AND THE PROCEDURE OF DIVINE GUIDANCE.

THE PROMISE OF GUIDANCE Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. A poll of 5,000 people was conducted on the question, "what topic would you like to hear your Pastor preach?" ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Pornography

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004

How to overcome the secret sin of pornography or any secret sin.

Irene Pepperberg, a visiting professor of animal behavior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is teaching a parrot how to surf the Internet. "Parrots are very social creatures," she says, but people who own them "leave them alone eight or nine hours a day." She says that leads to boredom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

In our pursuit of godly character we must recommit ourselves to doing family God’s way: children submit and parents nurture in God’s ways.

Character Counts! Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4) Theme: God created the family to reflect His character. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the American family is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Look At Yourself

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 18, 2003

A message challenging the believer to examine himself to see if theirs is a life of liberation and transformation to the image of Christ.

TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Introduction There is no doubt today that we are a nation of celebrations. There is everything from national celebrations carved into the fabric of the calendar that governs us to more personal and private reasons to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Eagle's Wings: The God-Directed Life

Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jun 10, 2003

For those who wait upon Him, God promises His strength and His direction for life

ON EAGLE’S WINGS: THE GOD-DIRECTED LIFE SCRIPTURE TEXT: Isaiah 40:29-31. This is one of those passages of Scripture that has become for many of us one of our "life" verses — a passage that stays with us throughout all of life’s experiences. It is one that we have often fallen back on in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For The Dried Up

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Jun 10, 2003

When we are dried up and burned out in life, it is the Holy Spirit who refreshes us and empowers us for life.

A Message for the Dried Up I just got my van back after $600 worth of repairs. Oh, what fun to deal with cars! Turns out it was the fuel pump. Apparently, the fuel tank was almost empty and the older fuel pumps in the tank use gas as a lubricant. The pump ran dry and burned out. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"It Is Well."

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

This shows a mothers trust in God.

MOTHERS DAY 2002 "It is well." MOTHER M ... is for the million things she gave me, 0 ... means only that she’s growing old, T ... ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Devil Made Me Do It Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 24, 2003

THE DEVIL’S DESIRE IS TO SEPARATE US FROM THE LORD GOD!!

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART I: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN GENESIS 2:25 – 3:10 SUNDAY JUNE 20, 2003 INTRODUCTION: THE CORPSE OF SIN When he was arrested in February 2002 for dumping off as many as 200 bodies in nearby woods, 28 year old Ray Brent Marsh, the operator of Tri-State Crematory told authorities ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Failing To Follow Fully

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2003

Israel failed to follow God fully. The message God sends to Israel is an admonition and a warning to believers today.

FAILING TO FOLLOW FULLY Judges 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: God had led Israel through the wilderness and to the land of promise. He instructed them to take possession of the land and serve Him in the land. Israel however was very inconsistent in their walk with God often being disobedient, rebellious, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Contempt Of Complaint

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003

Complaining in self-pity is a practice that hurts the heart of God, influences others to do the same, and results in God’s judgment.

God’s Contempt Of Complaint Text: Num.11: 1-3 Intro: Complaining is an activity all of us have participated in at one time or another. Most of us utter complaints without even thinking about it. It seems almost natural to vocalize our displeasure when things don’t quite turn out as we think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"The Risk Of The Invitation"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 19, 2005

When God speaks to us to do something, we often fear the risk of the invitation. Sometimes we refuse to take the first step because of not knowing the entire plan. What can we do about the invitation He gives us?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist January 23, 2005 “The Risk of the Invitation” Genesis 12:1-4 Romans 4:1-5; 13-17 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our lifetime we are offered invitations of one kind or another. When we were in elementary school it may have been to a birthday party, or in high school to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Another Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Why would anyone want to stay in the same old condition. You don’t have to spend another night with the frogs in your life.

“Another Night With the FROGS” Exodus 8:1-15 One of the biggest conflicts a person has within themselves is procrastination. Procrastination means: to put off intentionally or habitually the doing of something that should be done. Procrastination literally is a thief of time. The dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Are You Living With Idle-Ness?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

Speaks against Laziness..(The sluggard)

IDLE-NESS PROVERBS 6:1-15 Are you idling tonight??? Are you living falsely?? If you are then I have bad news for you tonight!! YOU AIN’T THE ONLY ONE!!! There are three types of people in this world!!! 1-Those who don’t know whats happening! 2-Those who only watch what’s happening! 3-Then there’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beasts And The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2005

The Beastly Nations of the world devour and tranple, but the Kingdom of God loves and serves.

Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land February 20, 2005 Daniel 7 The Beasts and the Kingdom You think you’ve had some bad dreams! Daniel’s dream is weird and wonderful to us, and terrifying to him! You can imagine seeing these things before the days of monster movies and the like. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: *other