Sermons on Making Wise Choices:

Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 2, 2008

God gives mankind an opportunity to move from Spiritual Darnkness to Eternal Light.

Text: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). Is there anyone here who prefers the darkness to the light? I am talking about the darkness of night as compared to the lightness of day. I would venture to say that most of us remember the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church

You Are What He Ate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2008

Adam’s sin had a terrible effect on mankind. Romans even says that his sin made us sinners. What does that mean?

OPEN: In the 14th century, in the land we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III.. Raynald was grossly overweight and was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "Fat." Now, it seems that Raynald had a violent quarrel with his younger brother Edward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do We Labor For? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do Between The "Amen" And The "There It Is!"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007

After praying, what do you do in the "between times" before the answer comes. This sermon points out four major things.

April, 2007 What to do Between the “Amen” and the “There it Is” Mark 11:12-21 INTRODUCTION: Mark 11:12-14 relates the story of Jesus curing the fig tree. Nothing appeared to happen to the trees in the natural at the time Jesus spoke these words. If the tree had withered and died right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Continuous Prayer, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 24, 2007

This part speaks on the power of 2 or more

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Can I Get A Witness? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 3, 2007

Together with the Scripture and the heavenly witness, we need to be a witness to the truth of the Gospel.

Can I Get A Witness? Text: 1 Jn. 5:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: I love to listen to African American preachers because they preach with such passion. I particularly like it when they really get into and starting singing while they are preaching. Then they say "Can I get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

Identify Yourself

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on May 8, 2007

There is a need for us to love ourselves as Christ loves us. How can we say we love God that we cannot see when we do not love our brothers and sisters that we can see. It is one of the most important commandments of God and it is the basic test that ever

IDENTIFY YOURSELF John 13:31-35: 31"Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him. 33Little children, yet a little while I am ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our First And Foremost Message: Jesus!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 17, 2007

*Jesus Christ is the Son of God! -He is unparalleled, incomparable and without equal. -Jesus stands alone!

Our First and Foremost Message: Jesus! Acts 2:21-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 3, 2006 21. And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ 22. "Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgement Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

An examination of the Scriptural teaching concerning the judgement of believers

The Judgement Seat Of Christ Before we really get into this wonderful subject, I would like to look at two expressions that are used in the Word of God, and which are often confused and misunderstood. They are: The Day Of Christ, and The Day Of The Lord. What do we understand by these two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But If Not

Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Sep 7, 2006

What to do when it seems like your prayers haven’t been answered.

“….BUT IF NOT” INTRODUCTION I’m going to preach about something tonight that’s not very popular. In fact, when you hear my opening remarks, you might think that I’m questioning God’s power, but please bear with me. I’m concerned that we have heard so many messages about God’s: • Miracle ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ark Of Safety

Contributed by Wallace Phillips on Sep 7, 2006

An end-time message on the life of Noah and his preparation for the flood.

The Ark of Safety INTRO: I am beginning, this morning, the first of a 3-part series on the End-Time Harvest. And in doing so I’d like to ask simply a few questions to spur you on to spiritual thought…about yourself – Where are you on your journey with God? What is going on in your life ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Questions Concerning The Rapture Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006

#2 in series - Five questions concerning the subject of the Rapture.

“Amazing Prophecies of the End Times” Lesson # 2 “The Rapture” In 1995 the book “Left Behind” by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye appeared; which was a fictional account in which millions of Christians are carried away instantly into heaven. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

Don't Lose Heart

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

What happens when we lose heart and how to overcome it. 1- Obvious doubt 2- Clear Evidence 3- Great commendation

INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included, in Miami, FL! The driver said, "I’d had it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11, Matthew 11:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Body Matters Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

Paul speaks once again to the issue of sex and how we use our bodies. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit - that means more than quitting smoking; more than overeating...read the sermon and find out what it does mean.

YOUR BODY MATTERS It’s time for Body Break with Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, those Canadian health and fitness experts. You know those commercials on TV where a man and woman come on and tell you that all the stuff you’re eating is killing you? That’s them! Did you know that a can of soda ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite