Sermons on Mercy Of Jesus:

Sexual Immorality Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Is sex before or outside of marriage really immorality?

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sexual Immorality 6/15/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction The scene is Malacandra (Mars). The human, Ransom, is having a conversation with an hross, a seal-like Malacandrian. In a roundabout way, Ransom has raised the question of hrossa overindulging in sexual relations. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Drinker Turned Drunk Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013

The passage asks questions, calls for observations & gives answers. It gives a description of the attractions as well as the effects of wine. Drinking is suppose to be characterized by happiness & merriment, but it is overshadowed by woes or problems. Th

PROVERBS 23: 29-35 A DRINKER TURNED DRUNK [Proverbs 23:19-21] This Proverb gives the picture of a drinker of alcoholic beverages. The father, talking to His son (v.15), passes from the sin of uncleanness to that of drunkenness because they are closely related. To wallow with wantonness in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way In The Wilderness

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on the fact that God often meets us in the most difficult places...

MEETING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS... ISAIAH 40:1-11 Introduction: Someone once said that it is “only when we are brought to the end of ourselves (in other words our own strength and ability) that we are in a position to see more of God than we have seen.” How true is it that it is often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebrating A New Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007

The life of every child is precious to God. #3 in a 4-part series.

Title: Celebrating A New Life Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Psalm 139:13-16 Introduction: A Pro-Life President President George W. Bush signed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act into law November 5, 2003, vowing that his administration would “vigorously defend this law against any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Can See Clearly Now

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 3

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Growing up, I had my fair share of “Why” and “Why not” questions. Why was I the overlooked youngest child, and not the popular middle or influential eldest child in the family? Why was I not better looking, better built or better off? Why did I have a flat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness Means Having To Say You're Sorry Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 4 (Final)

FORGIVENESS MEANS HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY (GENESIS 42:21-22, 44:33-45:8, 50:15-21) The first time we experience clogging in our double-basin kitchen sink was a nightmare. The water would drain from the left basin and come up on the right basin. We tested the garbage disposal but it was working ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who's In Charge? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Joshua, Pt. 3

WHO’S IN CHARGE? (JOSHUA 3:1-17) Famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawabest’s black and white movie “Ikiru” certainly makes one ponder about life’s meaning and purpose. The story is about the choices a dying man faced and made upon learning he had cancer. Kanji Watanabe, the Chief of the Citizens ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Parent's Work Is Never Done Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 5

A PARENT’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (JUDGES 14:1-15:1) Have you heard of the “Parent’s Dictionary of Meanings” in deciphering children speak? DUMBWAITER: one who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. FEEDBACK: the inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. FULL NAME: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Changes People Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 1

PRAYER CHANGES PEOPLE (1 SAMUEL 1:1-22) Kurt Cobain, the founder and leader of the grunge band Nirvana, was the most acclaimed and creative singer of his generation, according to Time Magazine. His parents divorced when he was eight, and two of his father’s uncles had committed suicide. Marriage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Is A Test Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Saul, Pt. 3

LIFE IS A TEST (1 SAMUEL 13:5-15) There are many tests in life: death of loved ones, getting the pink slip and struggles in the family, to name the most stressful. One of the most stressful periods of my life was when I returned to full-time continuing theological education. My savings dried up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Takes A Village To Raise A Child Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Kings of Judah, Pt 4

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD (2 CHRONICLES 22:10-24:27) I enjoy reading bumper stickers on cars and one caught my attention more than most. It was on the back of a car that was in front of me at a red traffic light. The “Dear God” beginning made me curious and I read the rest before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of as a youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Moses

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

God is angry with the children of Israel, but, as he does several times in this book, Moses pleads with the Lord on behalf of the people.

Maybe you’ve heard the story about a pastor who woke up from his after-dinner nap one late February Sunday in no mood at all to preach in that evening service. When he stepped out onto his porch his desire to preach lessened even more as he felt the nice warm air that had been missing from his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:9-17

Denomination: Holiness

Dispute And Debate In The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2008

From this text, we get a few ideas of what to do whenever disputes arise in the church. 1- Legalism always leads to trouble 2- Trouble should be handled by the leaders 3- Leaders must always follow God’s Spirit

INTRO.- ILL.- A married couple were arguing with one another. The husband said, "Don’t you remember promising to love, honor and obey me?" His wife, "Yes, but what else could I do, I was in church!" ILL.- A wife said, "Dear, could I have some spending money?" Husband, "Money, money, money. If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah: The Process Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

The Process of Prayer. Nehemiah 1:1-1:11 I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a long time since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ¬all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist