Sermons on Masters And Servants:

Kindness: Overcoming Selfishness Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 5, 2023

Mark Twain said, “Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear, and the blind can see.” Many think it only take willpower to be kind. No, it takes supernatural power to be kind.

Did you see the recent news article about the cabbie that found $187,000 in cash? Yes, a Boston taxi cab driver dropped off a homeless man at a hotel. The homeless man had just finished living in a homeless shelter for the past six months when he inherited the incredible sum of money. Yes, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, 1 Samuel 18:7, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 6:35-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010

In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joseph Experience – Prison Life 03 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 25, 2025

If you feel like you need to break out of a spiritual prison, this study will help you plan your prison break. Holy Spirit inspired prayers are included.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Last week’s homework: Did anyone check for pride in their life? We won’t ask for testimonies. Who memorized scriptures? James 4:6 NKJV or 1 Peter 5:5 NKJV … “God ...read more

Personally Anointing Christ As King Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 9, 2007

When Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, “I care about Jesus’ Kingship in my life.”

Turn your Bibles to John 12:1-13 Title: Personally Anointing Christ as King Theme: Examining Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016

What did Paul mean when he said he counted his former life with all of its accomplishments as dung for the knowledge of Christ and the power of the resurrection?

The Power of the Resurrection March 27, 2016, 10:00 a.m. (Philippians 3:7-11) Command Baptist Church But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness: If You Don't Give It...you Don't Get It Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 29, 2007

Love keeps no records of wrongs.

WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Forgiveness: If You Don’t Give It...You Don’t Get It Oct. 28, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B The paragraph is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Happiness - 1

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 3, 2018

People from every walk of life are always searching for happiness in life. They thought that happiness can only be found on wealth, power and fame only to find that they are wrong in the end. When JESUS, the author of our life told us What will make us happy – He gave us the Sermon on Be-atitudes.

THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS – 1 People from every walk of life are always searching for happiness in life. They thought that happiness can only be found on wealth, power and fame only to find that they are wrong in the end Alexander the Great conquered the known world in his day. Having done so, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Talking To Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 37

Isaiah 37: 1 – 38 You Talking To Me? And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Guardian Angels; Does Everybody Have One?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2002

It is often said that everyone has a guardian angel but the Bible teaches otherwise.

GUARDIANS ANGELS: DOES EVERYBODY HAVE ONE? "But to which of the angels has He ever said: ’Sit at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet?’ Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?" Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ministers Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2024

Trustworthiness is more important than either success or popularity. Ministers are accountable to God.

MINISTERS OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1. a). “Let a man so account of us.” Of whom? Of Paul and Apollos (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:6). b). “as ministers (attendants) of Christ.” Not lords over the Church (cf. 1 Peter 5:3), but servants of the Lord of the Church. Servants, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judging And Navigating The Complexities Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

The Bible warns against judging others while ignoring one's own flaws.

The Bible presents a nuanced view of judging, with various scriptures addressing the topic. On one hand, we are instructed to judge righteously (John 7:24), while on the other, we are cautioned against judging others (Matthew 7:1-5). This apparent paradox requires careful examination. The Right to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:9-10, Romans 14:4

How To Destroy Your Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008

Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Orthodoxy Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2008

If we believe there is a God, our faith is no better than that of the demons. They believe God is one, and they shudder. The message explores the faith of the demons, encouraging us to have the faith of saints.

JAMES 2:18-19 ORTHODOXY OF THE DEVIL “Someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” Though orthopraxy is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Trash Talking Devil And A Truth Talking Savior

Contributed by C. Darron Killingsworth on Feb 26, 2014

A trash talking devil throws lies in your path to try to convince you to turn away from God, but the Truth Talking Savior has the final say!

II Chronicles 32 9 After this did Sennacherib king of Assyria send his servants to Jerusalem, (but he himself laid siege against Lachish, and all his power with him,) unto Hezekiah king of Judah, and unto all Judah that were at Jerusalem, saying, 10 Thus saith Sennacherib king of Assyria, Whereon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God's People Pray

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

We know we should pray. In fact, Jesus, in His Word even taught us "how" to pray. But what really happens "when" we pray? This is a faith builder and will encourage your desire to pray even more!

“WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY” Mark McCool TEXT: Matthew 6:6-13 6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. 7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal