Sermons on Many Harbor Same Hate:

When Your Plans And God’s Plans Don’t Match

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 14, 2022

There are so many things that we do not know about each other, but then we learn.

For instance: • I have known for sometime that Keith played sports and he was very good at playing baseball. • I found out that Jenney was a cheer leader in junior high and high school. • I found out that Clyde was a pilot. • I found out that Carlos was a finish carpenter. • I found out that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Really A Sheep?

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

Many people who call themselves Christians today possess few of the characteristics of sheep.

ARE YOU REALLY A SHEEP? John 10:14-29 Introduction: 1. We will do something a little different this morning. 2. We will turn to another place before we expound this passage! 3. Look with me in Matthew 7:13-23. 4. I find this passage very disturbing. 5. If I read it right, it means that there ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Child Is This?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 16, 2019

Jesus is not just one of many great men in history. His coming is unique, wonderful.

On Wednesday I went down to join the Mother’s Day Out kids for a few minutes and tell them a Bible story. When I was done, Julie Dion wanted to take my picture with the kids, so they crowded around. I told them that my kids were mostly grown up now so I don’t get to have little kids on my lap ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 9:6-7

L.o.v.e.

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 12, 2021

What is love? There are many definitions. Using the letters of love here is a definition that is biblically based.

L.O.V.E. Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 3:16 John 3:16 "For God so aloved the world, that He bgave His 1conly begotten Son, that whoever dbelieves in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. What is love? Remember the days when you could go into a book store? Actually, you still can. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Intimate Communication Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Every relationship of life faces this same struggle of keeping intimacy alive. In every case the only way to do this is by means of communication. That is why prayer was a priority in the life of Jesus.

If we had as many answers to prayer as we have books on prayer the battle would be won. Unfortunately it is easier to write a book on prayer than to pray effectively. It is easier to preach a sermon on prayer than to pray. It is easier to give a lecture on prayer than to pray. It is easier to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Apple Seeds

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2005

Anybody can count the number of seeds in an apple, but only God knows how many apples are in each seed.

Have you ever noticed that people need to be around other people? Yet, all too often, what do we do? We tend to build walls around ourselves and keep other people out. We draw lines between us and concentrate more on our differences than our similarities. A man was a witness to another man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: *other

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by James May on Jun 20, 2001

An old U.S. Marine Corps saying is, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." I believe Habakkuk gives us that same advice.

Please note that portions of this sermon were based upon a sermon by Rev. Miles Anderson and his sermon titled "Will We Stand for Jesus?" You can find his sermon at Sermoncentral.com also. Illustrations and added portions of this sermon are gleaned from many sources as well as personal ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 3:1-19, 1 Chronicles 6:41-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palms And Walls

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2004

A sermon on Isaiah 49:14-22 for Baby Recognition Sunday. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for illustrations and ideas)

Sermon for 8/1/2004 Baby Sunday Isaiah 49:14-22 Introduction: A. Isaiah is the Shakespeare of the Old Testament. Start reading here and go through to the end of this book we see wonderful descriptions of Jesus Christ, of salvation, and of the New Israel (the Church) and of heaven. B. Vs. 14- ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pergamum, The Compromising Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 2, 2020

The third of seven messages to the churches of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Pergamum was a city filled with shrines of many gods...

Pergamum, The Compromising Church Revelation 2:12-17NKJV Upon studying this third church, the church of Pergamum, I told you that weekly I would read these scriptures. I believe that Revelation 1, is the foundation of the whole book. Revelation 1:1-3NKJV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You Have To Eat

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

The disciples were struck by the fact that Jesus was not hungry. He reminded them that his focus in life was serving his heavenly father. We must have the same focus.

What Do You Have to Eat? Jay Robison JOHN 4:31-38 Do you like to Eat? Of course we all do I’ve had Some memorable meals.. Vol Nat'l Pk Hawaii lodge dessert Hilo berries only grow there at Jenny's Diner Lou. Greasy spoon, get Sweet Daddy platter 1.25 lbs of Hamburger, with fries, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Total Surrender Is Trust

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2022

Trust and surrender are in the same vein when you talk about God and surrender. you would not willingly surrender your life to God unless you trust Him.

Total surrender is Trust Selected Scripture Introduction- Hey good to have you join us this morning. This morning, I want to talk a moment on surrender. Total and complete surrender to God. Not just giving Him lip service, but giving Him everything. Yourself, your family, your future. how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Choices

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 30, 2010

Everyday God allows us the freedom to choose. I wonder sometimes what makes two people for the same background, upbringing, moral values, choose totally different.

Choices Luke 23:32-43 Life is full of choices, we make some everyday. We choose to get up; we choose what we will wear, what we will eat and what we will do for the day. We choose right or wrong everyday. Isn’t amazing how two people with very similar backgrounds can make totally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Examining Our Walls

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel.

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel was prophet during the Babylonian exile. He was taken captive to Babylon in 597 B.C. by King Nebuchadnezzar along with King Jehoiachin and 10,000 others, including political and military leaders and skilled ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Measured Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements.

Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements. Jesus determined that His life was successful when He said to the heavenly Father, "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." (John 17:4) True success is never ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational