Sermons on Meaningless Wandering:

Tradition For Tradition's Sake

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 31, 2009

Too often our living and worship become steeped in tradition and ritual. This sermon is a call to examine what we do and more importantly WHY we do it in an attempt to keep us from elevating the traditions of men above the law of God.

Tradition for Tradition’s Sake Mark 7:1-23 (This message was preceded by singing "Joy to the World" as the opening hymn and the theme of "tradition" was introduced by a video clip of Fiddler on the Roof - from the prologue 1:55 (as the fiddler begins to play) through 3:57 (as Tevye says, "...and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009

Often used as the basis for teaching stewardship principles (tithing, time, etc.), perhaps this parable is meant by Jesus to teach stewardship of something a little more important?

The Parable of Jesus The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 August 30, 2009 This week is the parable of the talents. We’ll be looking at Matthew’s parable of the talents specifically. Luke has a very similar version. However, the details have been changed (such as talents become minas) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Church Of God

A Gold Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2009

What was the most valuable gift that was given in the story of the wise men? And what can we learn from the gifts that were given?

(This sermon was preached following a Christmas cantata, and time constraints forced us to sing only one congregational Christmas song. To compensate for this, I included 3 Christmas carols/hymns in the sermon). OPEN: Someone sent an e-mail that made a list of Christmas Signs they’d seen in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Innocence Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Gift of Innocence” Romans 3:23-24 October 26, 2008 Said Martin Luther, “The doctrine of justification by faith alone is master, prince, lord, ruler, and judge over all kinds of doctrine.” In other words, get this one right, and most of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Do You Believe? Who Is Driving Your Car? (Session 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 23, 2010

As humans, we function best when we let God be in the driving seat. Maybe our pride does not like it, but we need to be led and directed in life by having a close connection with our Lord. Every one of us at some time of our life has chosen to shove God o

Who is driving your car? Imagine for a moment that you have decided to buy a car. Rather than head off down the London Road to one of the many car dealers, or one of the used car supermarkets at Lakeside, you decide to visit the massive Toomey dealership on Cherry Orchard Way to look at new cars. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mite Is Mighty

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Jan 25, 2010

The hidden lessons in the story of the Widow’s Mite

Message---The Mite is Mighty…The rest of the Story * By Pastor Ken Burisek The Ole’ Country Church Medford, Wisconsin Kburisek@jesusanswers.com www.webspawner.com/users/tictocc SHOW ON POWERPOINT Mark 12:41-44 * 41 Jesus went over to the collection box in the Temple and sat and watched as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Had To Rise

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 21, 2009

Easter is a time of HOPE in a world sadly lacking

He HAD To Rise! (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (We showed a video from the “Passion of Christ” entitled “Beautiful Savior” just before I preached.) “Jesus your nailed scarred hands are beautiful, and your nailed scarred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministry Is A Stretch! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 3, 2009

Serving is about what is, not what should be. It involves giving and receiving, blooming where you are planted, and seeing both the individual trees and the forest. Ministry is a stretch!

Ministry is A Stretch! (Jeremiah 37-45) 1. Life has a way of socking us between the eyes. I remember my teen and young adult years and the feelings of broken relationships, disappointment, uncertainty about future direction, and all the stresses of that stage of life. 2. As I aged, I found out ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 10, 2007

In introducing the gifts we need to understand and desire the giver of the gifts more than the gifts themselves. This is a sermon about who the Spirit is (God) and some of what he does in us.

ILL: Jason was a friend who was one of those people who seemed good at everything. He was artistic, outgoing, smart, a good preacher. I was glad to call him my friend, but boy, did I feel inferior! Do you ever feel like that around others? We may not all be Jason’s, but the reality is every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Eight of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

Matthew 5:10-16 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mystery Of Contentment In Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon explores the research of Solomon on the secret to contentment in life.

Intro: Why is there so few people in the world who are content with life?... so few people who are satisfied with their life. Philippians 4:11-12 Paul wrote that he had learned the secret to contentment. Typical logical deduction would assume that the more a man has, the more content he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For A Time Such As This Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 26, 2006

4 of 4 on the Treasure Principles. Based on 1 Timothy 6:17-19 this message empahasizes why we need to give to break the hold of things in our lives.

Treasure Principles For such a time as this November 19, 2006 Treasure Principles The tyranny of things Lets say that someone gives you a free TV... Now what? You have to get an antenna or subscribe to cable. You need a vcr, a dvd, a TIVO box, and surround sound speakers to make the experience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Servant Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2008

The 2nd Servant passage reveals the Servant of God who restores His people so that salvation reaches the ends of the earth. This prophecy can help us understand what it means to be a servant of God.

ISAIAH 49:1-7 THE SERVANT OF RESTORATION [Philippians 2:6-11] Chapter 49 begins another section of the book. It begins with the second Servant passage and reveals the Servant of God who restores His people so that salvation reaches the ends of the earth. So ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mvp

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008

Christian dedication

MVP A week ago today millions of people were crowded around their tv sets to watch the biggest football game of the year – the superbowl! And here at church we had an awesome outreach event for the game. I hope everyone who came had as much fun as I did. The food, the fellowship, the game, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' "Firsts" Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

In the third sermon of the John series, Jesus performs his first miracle, connects with his first apostles, and has his first confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem.

John’s Gospel #3 Jesus’ Firsts CHCC: January 20, 2008 John 1-2 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at Jesus’ Firsts in the Gospel of John. In chapters 1 and 2 John tells about Jesus’ 1st Apostles, his 1st Miracle, and his 1st Confrontation with the Religious Leaders. MY 1st thought was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ