Sermons on Major On The Minors:

Race For The Prize

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010

Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. As Christians, we are running toward our heavenly reward. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand; don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently – your spiritual progress depend

Opening illustration: We can become distracted and look away from the goal of becoming like Christ. If you saw the movie Chariots of Fire, then maybe you remember the great runner Abraham. He had won so many races. His coach held up such discipline. But he finally lost one of the races because he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009

Introductory sermon on the uniqueness of Jesus using passages from John 1 and John 20

That 23-second blurb opens a quirky half-hour sitcom called "Big-Bang Theory". In it four geeks work in a university and live a pretty much clueless life. In the last episode Sheldon, who does not believe in God runs away and goes home to Texas and his bible thumper mom. When she finally annoys ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is The Lord!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 29, 2009

Easter 2(C) - Disciples see, know, and confess: It is the Lord! Believers learn how Christ constantly cares and Jesus powerfully provides.

“IT IS THE LORD!” (Outline) April 19, 2009 -- EASTER 2 -- John 21:1-14 INTRO: Last week we heard the words, “He is not here. He is risen!” Those exciting words echoed in the empty tomb. Today’s words of testimony echo over Galilee. “It is the Lord!” John tells these words to Peter. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Lives In Us

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 9 (C) - Christ lives in us which is both a divine mystery and also our glorious hope.

CHRIST LIVES IN US (Outline) August 2, 2009 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Colossians 1:21-28 INTRO: Everyone loves a mystery. The more that we hear, read, and study God’s word the more we begin to understand the mystery of Scripture revealed. Scripture holds many mysteries that are not always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

A Change In Leadership

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Aug 5, 2009

A sermon designed for pastors who are leaving a church and trying to prepare the congregation for the new pastor. An ideal sermon for an interim minister.

A Change of Leadership Deuteronomy 34:1-9 Introduction: A few weeks ago, Cathy and I were driving in the Houston area when we came across a bumper sticker that read, “I’ll keep my money, you keep the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9, Deuteronomy 34:1-34

Denomination: Methodist

Something Good Is About To Happen Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2009

Do we maintain a godly lifestyle even in the midst of ungodly environments? Are we like Cornelius? We can be.

Something Good Is About to Happen (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Many of you know that I am a big fan of Al Jolson. Did you know how I became a Jolson fan? It started with Ted Martin’s dad, Danny Martin… 2. Jolson - first superstar. First man to sell a million records. The man who was billed as "The World’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prophets For Our Spiritual Profit Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2010

Our faith and the church is built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. Let's note 3 truths about the Old Testament Prophets.

Prophets for Our Spiritual Profit (2 Peter 1:19-21) 1. I love to joke about sending people a Groundhog's Day card. 2. If there ever was a minor holiday, if it could be called that, it is Groundhog's Day. 3. David Roper writes: Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"See Jesus Differently"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 6, 2016

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

"Seeing Jesus Differently" Luke 9:28-43 A doctor shares the following story: "In college, I met a gentleman whom, when I first saw him, had no hair on the back of his head. As a stupid 18-year-old, I thought, that's a strange haircut, and I was then informed by a friend that he had just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Burden Of God

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 23, 2016

This message shows God's attitude towards casual and insincere worship...

THE GREAT BURDEN OF GOD TEXT: Malachi (selected verses) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perfection In The Order Of Melchizedek

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2014

To show that our perfection is only thru the finished work of CHRIST on the cross.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our perfection is only thru the finished work of CHRIST on the cross. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:11 (Amplified Bible) 7:11 Now if perfection (a perfect fellowship between God and the worshiper) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Others:family First Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 4, 2014

Last message: Family First!...Loving the Family In Order...Loving the Family By Discipline.. This message: Loving the Family By Providing...Loving the Family By Example...Loving the Family By Taking Time

Loving Others: Family First! Part II (Watch SermonCentral video "I'm Watching You Dad") Last week, we started the teaching on Loving Others, with the emphasis being that the family should be first before others. The order is found in a teaching by Bible Teacher Kay Arthur with the acronym ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Bible Church

"Living Like Our Lord" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 25, 2016

If we are to live like our Lord, then our lives will be characterized by love.

In this section of Scripture, the key verse is verse 6. John tells us that as followers of Jesus, we should aspire to live like Him. But what does a Christ-like life look like? John says a Christ-like life is characterized by one primary virtue - Love! This shouldn't surprise us at all, since ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gladly Losing Everything Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2016

First sermon I preached at our new church plant, The Road, www.tiftonroad.org. It was about the willingness of Paul to totally rely on Christ, rather than any earthly accomplishment or accolade.

Text: Philippians 3:2-11, Title: Gladly Losing Everything, Date/Place: The Road, 4/17/16, AM A. Opening illustration: Losing softball B. Background to passage: This passage is coming off of one of the greatest passages on the nature and work of Christ. Paul then talks about how they should live in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Impact Our Culture

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 5, 2016

Thesis: Preaching the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit will affect our culture more than preaching against sins.

Introduction: There is no doubt that our culture is in danger. I'm not speaking of just Anglo or Hispanic. I mean that our culture is becoming more chaotic and dangerous. Leaders disagree as to the best way to preserve society. The world's answer is to pass more laws, build more prisons, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

To Obey Or Not To Obey

Contributed by John Gail on May 21, 2016

sermon from Jonah chapter 1 that looks at the disobedient intentions of Jonah and compares them to today's Christion

TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Text: Jonah 1:1 - 17 Jonah’s instructions were crystal clear. There were no excuses that he didn’t get the message or that he didn’t understand what was meant by the instructions or that he was confused by what he was being told to do. God told Jonah to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist