Sermons on Mature Thinking:

The Glory Inside.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2024

What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown.

The Glory Inside. Exodus 40:1-3 What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown. It’s outer covering was of badgers skin. So ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-3, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trusting God In Turbulent Times

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 30, 2023

What should Christians think and do about the conflict in the Middle East. Does God still have a plan for the nation of Israel? These are important questions. Trusting God and praying for peace are the most important things we can do.

Introduction: A. Today, we are stepping away from our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark in order to address the heartbreaking current events in the Middle East. B. I’m sure that all of us have been horrified by the recent outbreak of violence and military strikes taking place between Hamas and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 46:1-3, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 17:7-8, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Deuteronomy 6:10-16, Deuteronomy 28:1-21, 1 Kings 9:3-7, Romans 11:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Finances And Rest Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

What's next, Lord? I think that's the question we need to ask ourselves regularly. What's next, Lord? What are you going to do in my life next?

What's next, Lord? I think that's the question we need to ask ourselves regularly. What's next, Lord? What are you going to do in my life next? But I think some people approach that kind of a statement with fear and trepidation. You've heard the statement: Don't pray for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:31-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tell Jesus

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2023

This sermon was inspired by a sermon starter in "52 New Testament Sermon Starters" by Spiros Zodhaites. There is power in telling Jesus about our needs and the needs of others no matter how insignificant we may think they are.

TITLE: Tell Jesus Mark 1:29-39 (NIV) 29 And immediately He [or, they] left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. The Greek word translated as "immediately" is significant in the gospel of Mark. It is used 42 times in Mark's fast-paced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Room For The Move Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This teaching reveals that when we make room for the presence and purposes of God, He fills our lives with what we didn’t even think to ask for. Honour, discernment, and persistent faith are keys to birthing the miraculous.

MAKING ROOM FOR THE MOVE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Supporting Texts: Revelation 3:20; Hebrews 13:2; Isaiah 54:2-3; Matthew 10:41; Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: This portion of 2 Kings 4 introduces us to a noble woman from Shunem. She perceived that Elisha was not just a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Things God Doesn’t Know

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 26, 2025

One of the attributes or characteristics of God is omniscience, He is all-knowing, He knows everything. Yet, I can think of some things that even God doesn’t know. We’re going to look at 5 of them.

FIVE THINGS GOD DOESN’T KNOW Romans 8:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this kindergarten teacher. She wanted to teach her students about self-esteem. She said to her class "Everyone who thinks you are dumb, please stand up." 2. She didn't think anybody would stand up, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Things God Doesn't Know

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 26, 2025

One of the attributes or characteristics of God is omniscience, He is all-knowing, He knows everything. Yet, I can think of some things that even God doesn’t know. We’re going to look at 5 of them.

FIVE THINGS GOD DOESN’T KNOW Romans 8:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this kindergarten teacher. She wanted to teach her students about self-esteem. She said to her class "Everyone who thinks you are dumb, please stand up." 2. She didn't think anybody would stand up, but in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon: The Attributes Of God The Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 13, 2025

What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” God is love! Really!

Sermon: The Attributes of God the Father Text: Luke 15: 11-24 “And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

When One Door Closes, Another Opens: God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God's appointments, so don't let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

In life, we often encounter doors of opportunity that open and close before us. But are these doors being opened and closed by God? While the exact phrase "When God shuts one door, He opens another" is not found in the Bible, it aligns with the truth that we will explore in this sermon. We will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Topics: Apologetics General

Just Like Us (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 11, 2019

Have you ever made a mistake? You may be thinking, 'is this a trick question'. Knowing the answer is a resounding, 'yes', why is it so hard to admit that we make them? Everyone makes mistakes, even those in the bible. They were just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part one) Have you ever made a mistake? You may be thinking, 'is this a trick question'. Knowing the answer is a resounding, 'yes', often times it's hard to admit when we've made a mistake. Remember the show, 'Happy Days'? There was an episode where ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-15, James 5:16-18, John 14:12, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can Do Everything Through Him Who Gives Me Strength Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (5:1 NIV). I want us to think about 5 A’s illu

Text: "I can do everything through him who gives me strength (Phil. 4:13 Niv). Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:3-4:20 Introduction Introducing the chapter of Romans in which he describes salvation as reconciliation, Paul says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

We prepare to weather the storms of life by applying the words of Jesus in our everyday lives.

In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project - a bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. But after construction had progressed to the second floor several years later, the tower began to sink and tilt due to the fact that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The One Needful Thing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 6, 2022

This message is about the one thing our Father needs from us.

Good morning to the blessed of the Lord! You are God’s hope in this world! Praise God! If you are like me, and I believe most of you are, when I stand before Jesus on my day of judgment and He pulls out the book of life and sees my name written therein, He will look up, smile and say “Welcome home ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-16, Luke 10:38-42, Jude 1:1-3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2, John 4:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Peace Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week, we’re going to take a look at the fruit of peace and learn exactly how to produce peace in our lives. It’s much easier than you think, no praying, asking, or begging required. If you did your homework, and practiced letting your joy out, then peace will follow.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral (If you did the Armor of God series some may be a repeat. That’s ok. Remind everyone that we haven’t quite mastered peace, and it’s good to hear again.) So far in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:7-8, James 3:7-8, Luke 6:45, Psalm 34:12-14  (view more)  (view less)