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The Blame Game

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

based on 55 ratings

| 8,245 views

Three views of the beheading of John the Baptist, or how to blame someone else for your actions.

The Blame Game What do you suppose happened at the palace the next morning, when Herod woke up with a hangover the size of the Roman Empire and a public relations problem twice as big? I can hear them all spinning the story, can’t you? It’s not the way it seems! It’s not my fault! I’m not to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Thanksgiving Catalogue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 18, 2001

based on 348 ratings

| 24,871 views

The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want.

Psa 103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psa 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Psa 103:3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Psa 103:4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Base Ten Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

based on 93 ratings

| 6,198 views

Introduction to Sermon Series on the 10 Commandments: Why God gave them, what they say about God, what they say about people.

How many of you like murder mysteries? It’s one of the most popular genres around. I myself have been a major fan of murder mysteries for years. I excuse the habit because Dorothy Sayers approved of them (She not only wrote the Lord Peter Wimsey mystery stores but was also a rather brilliant ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-7, Deuteronomy 8:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Being At Church And Not In Church

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 12, 2004

based on 106 ratings

| 53,429 views

This sermon deals with how we sometimes miss what God has for us by not attending church or when we do attend, we don’t worship like we ought to.

The Danger Of Being Church At And Not In Church Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

based on 448 ratings

| 22,966 views

Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival, Reform, Renewal

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2003

based on 61 ratings

| 24,463 views

For Reformation Sunday, and a followup to a week of revival services: revival is good, reformation is better, but renewal is what God is really aiming at.

My great-uncle, Ed Weber, drove an ancient car. I doubt if you’ve ever heard of its brand name. He drove a Terraplane. Anybody remember the Terraplane? Well, dearie, if you do, then you are much older than I, because my great-uncle’s Terraplane was already ancient when I was a boy. It had been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:25, Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Have The Power You Have Got To Clean The Tower

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Nov 4, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 4,920 views

God still has the Power if we will just keep ourselves clean

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 21:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgive God, Others And Yourself

Contributed by James May on Nov 15, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 6,713 views

We must be careful not to allow anger to become a root of bitterness that will destroy our soul. Forgiveness for one another is a must.

Forgive God, Others and Yourself By Pastor Jim May If there would be one word that I could use to describe the attitude of many of the people that I meet every day, that word would be “bitter”. Every word that comes from their mouth is bitter. Anything that requires something of them draws out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Gardener Does (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 5,726 views

Growth. Grow where you are; it’s God’s Plan - Cooperate!

Title: What the Gardener Does Text: Luke 13:6-9. FCF: We are supposed to grow. Jesus will make sure that happens. SO: I’d specifically like to encourage the congregation to take risks in growing – things like committing to some evangelism… Intro: I’m not really much of a gardener. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

His Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 17,538 views

As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Made Us Stewards - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 10,185 views

Financial stewardship.

READ: Malachi 3:8-12 We are accountable to God for how we handle the many gracious gifts He grants us. In fact, we are answerable to Him for the whole of our lives. Romans 12:1 says ... “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Possible Dream Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2003

based on 155 ratings

| 22,415 views

Joseph, Pt. 1 of 4

JOSEPH: GOD WILL MAKE A WAY Four individuals shaped and defined Israel's rise as a nation and emergence into a force. Abraham was the spiritual giant who walked by faith, and not by sight. Isaac was the perfect gentleman who treated friends and neighbors fairly. Jacob was the consummate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 29, 2003

based on 231 ratings

| 35,754 views

This is the first in a 5-part series I did on witnesses to the life and ministry of Christ. Each message was prefaced with a dramatic monologue.

MONOLOGUE (Holding dirty coat in hands; speaks as if to a person who has brought him the old coat) Man, where’d you find this thing? C’mon, where’d you get it? I never thought I’d see this old thing again! You think I’ve got a use for it now? Man, it’s old and ratty and dirty; I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 10, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 8,599 views

Jesus warned: 1. Don’t store up treasure. 2. Guard your heart. 3. Focus your eye. 4. Have only one Master

I read a recent magazine article about a pastor and his encounter with some unbelievers while having breakfast. Here is how he tells the story: “My wife and I were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and had breakfast in a coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Difficult People Part 3 Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 6,297 views

Good News for Dealing with Difficult People.

Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis (And Beyond) (Part 2) I want to begin this message by giving you some common contemporary types of difficult people you may encounter. • The Bird Dog- Four legged bird dogs’ point to where the hunter should shoot. The two-legged Bird Dog likes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:39-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

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