Sermons on Make Some Noise:

God's Plan Is Not For Me To Be Happy, But Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 12, 2010

God's ultimate plan for me is to develop my character and make me holy, not to make my life easy so I am always happy.

Let's review what we have already discovered... A Myth – is a commonly held belief that is not true. Jesus Himself had to debunk spiritual myths as he challenged commonly held beliefs. Look at his repetition in the Sermon on the Mount: “You have heard that it was said…but I tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outreach & Discipleship #5 Of 5 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 8, 2009

The Great Commission is "to make disciples." "Going," "baptizing," and teaching explain "make disciples." Yet this is a neglected area in our day. What does it mean to make disciples? How is it done? What does it have to do with outreach/evangelism?

Intro. - The COMMAND: Make disciples I. What this text tells us about making disciples A. It’s not easy, v. 18. (Only by God’s grace) B. What are the ingredients for discipleship? 1. "going" - connecting 2. "baptizing" - converting 3. "teaching" - completing II. What’s involved in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rattling Of Bones Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008

Only the Spirit of God can reverse the process of spiritual death and can make dry bones live.

This is a crazy time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all stepping on each other’s toes. You have probably noticed the Halloween display at the corner of Elm and Metcalf with its grave stones and skeletons. According to Monday’s paper, the owner says she enjoys setting it up and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Build On The Rock

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 22, 2008

An end of year sermon that encourages Christians to make sure they are building on the right foundation - Christ Jesus the Lord

Build on the Rock Text: Matthew 7:13-27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you have been watching, listening or reading the news then there’s no doubt that you are aware of the situation our economy is in. Automakers, banks, mortgage companies, and everyone else it seems is crying for money. Large ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Redemption Draweth Nigh

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 4, 2006

If our religion is going to be more than just performing of obligations we have to ask some hard questions.

"There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Trusting God's Plan When Life Does Not Make Sense. Proverbs 3:5-6

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning how to trust the Lord through the difficulties of life.

Trusting God’s plan when life doesn't make sense. Proverbs 3:5-6 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Christmas Gift

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Dec 18, 2018

For some this is a season of magic, others a blatant form of consumer driven religious sacrilege, and some see this time a year as just a slightly more chaotic and crowded version of normal life...

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Good news everyone, it’s Christmas time! The time of year for presents, lights, music, decorations, fests, stress, shopping, fellowship and presents. Each year many people ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

David's Family Taken Captive By The Amalekites Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 8, 2023

When David arrives at Ziklag, they find it destroyed. It’s burning rubble. The city is devastated. It was attacked by the Amalekites. Their families are taken captive. Now David must launch a bold rescue mission to save them.

"Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable." -1st Corinthians 15:57-58 Long ago in David’s life when he was young he faced down Goliath in battle and defeated him. Only by God’s grace. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

War And Peace.

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 31, 2003

A sermon that discusses the phenomenon of war and takes a look at some scriptures that will balance our view and points us to Christ’s peace. Some use of other sermon central material.

ECC 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: ECC 3:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, ECC 3:3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, ECC 3:4 a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arguing With God

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 14, 2009

SOME FOLKS ARGUE OVER EVERYTHING.*** MOSES ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH GOD. ?? HAVE YOU EVER ARGUED WITH GOD? BE HONEST! MOST OF US HAVE AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER.

CBC ARGUING WITH GOD 6/14/09 TEXT: EXODUS 3: VS. 1---12 INTRODUCTION: SOME FOLKS ARGUE OVER EVERYTHING.*** MOSES ACTUALLY ARGUED WITH GOD. ?? HAVE YOU EVER ARGUED WITH GOD? BE HONEST! MOST OF US HAVE AT SOME TIME OR ANOTHER. MOSES HAD AN UNUSUAL LIFE. HIS LIFE WAS REMARKABLY ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

(A Bridge That Leans Over Troubled Water)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

AND THESE PEOPLE AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA WAS IN SOME SITUATIONS THAT THEY DID`NT WON`T TO BE IN AND IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD WE ALL FIND OURSELVES IN SOME SITUATIONS THAT WE DON`T WANT TO BE IN

JOHN 5:7-9 THE IMPOTENT MAN ANSWERED HIM SIR` I HAVE NO MAN ,WHEN THE WATER IS TROUBLED TO PUT ME INTO THE POOL; BUT WHILE I`M COMING ,ANOTHER STEPPETH DOWN BEFORE ME 8. JESUS SAITH UNTO HIM ,RISE,TAKE UP THY BED AND WALK 9.AND IMMEDIATLEY THE MAN WAS MADE WHOLE,TOOK UP HIS BED AND WALKEDAND ...read more

Scripture: John 5:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Clinging To The Faith

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 2, 2022

What is it to have mercy? What is it to have guilt? No doubt we have at some point felt that we are no longer to be forgiven for some sin or transgression. But then there is something called faith.

In verses 12-13: Is it not wonderful to know that Christ has reached down and forgiven us from our sins, and then to call us into a ministry, no matter what that ministry is? Look at Paul and what he was before he came to know Christ as his Savior. He denounced the teachings of Christ, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What If God Did Not Answer Prayers?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2007

A sermon loosely based on Psalm 28 on how the world would be if God did not answer prayers! (Thanks to Lonnie Gunter and some SermonCentral Contributors for some illustrations and ideas)

Sermon for 4/29/2007 Psalm 28 What If God Did Not Answer Prayers? Introduction: A. Read Psalm 28:1-2. B. After Adam and Even sinned by eating from the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, the Bible says, (Gen 3:23 NIV) So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buyer's Remorse

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 24, 2009

I would bet that the disciples, when Jesus was off praying by himself, would discuss among themselves whether all this was worth it. Have we been scammed? I bet they had some buyer’s remorse. Some anxiety. Some uncertainty about their choice. I would!!

Walking in the Reign #5 Treasure and Pearl - Matthew 13:44-46 SLIDE 1 A city boy, Kenny, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry son, but I have some bad news, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Islam Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 11, 2010

Looks at some facts and background of Islam and compares it to Biblical Christianity

Islam vs. Biblical Christianity What’s the difference? Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. We are at the front end of a series called Faithology that is helping us to compare other religions to Biblical Christianity and to help us know the truth of what we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational