Sermons on Moral Abilities:

Building God's House God's Way

Contributed by Harold Wilson on Jan 22, 2005

Small beginnings have great endings when we follow God’s building plan.

Ezra had his hands full with the awesome task of being the minister to a congregation of 42,360 people who returned from 70 years of bondage in Babylon. It was his task to rebuild the temple and restore the spiritual and moral values of the people. Ezra’s approach to this awesome task provides us ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:59-70

Denomination: Methodist

The Future: Won By Some, Lost By Others

Contributed by Cornelio Castillo on Aug 10, 2004

The roles of human and Divine will in determining the future.

THE FUTURE: A Race Won By Some, Lost By Others Joshua 23 How many of you, young people of today will one day in the future, find yourselves sitting in a dark corner of your rented and very small room, looking at your 3 hungry but sleeping children and wondering about the source of their food for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Principles On Sharing Your Faith

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Practicle insights on how to share your faith. (PowerPoint slides for these talks are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

One to One Evangelism Reading: John chapter 4 verse 1-30. In our relationship with Jesus we need both to: • Know him (We do that better by). • Learn about him (Must always lead onto). • Live like him. • All 3 of those things are interwoven and out work themselves in this ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38

Denomination: Brethren

"Why I Believe Eternal Security Is False"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2010

My personal experience of what I believe the doctrine of eternal security is false.

Why I Believe Eternal Security Is False Andy Grossman I am a little different from most Christians, I’ve found. I didn’t come to Christ in a Church meeting; I didn’t seek God after reading a Christian book or tract; I wasn’t led to the Lord by an individual. I came to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:20

Denomination: Holiness

Right Scales Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 20, 2023

Right scales refer to the honest, integrity and humility. These are the blessings on the right people. God’s children always have blessings of God. God is delighted in right people.

Theme: Right Scales Text: Proverbs: 11:1-11   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Illustration: In Europe in the 14th century, unemployed soldiers often became small armies of bandits and robbed and burned and killed, and raped towns and villages all over Europe. These ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Humility Over Pride: A Lesson From The Pharisee And The Tax Collector SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A reflection on pride and humility based on the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

I love Bible stories, and I believe many of us who grew up in the faith find them to be a beautiful source of teachings that still resonate with us today. Stories like David and Goliath, Elijah, Joseph, Moses leading the Israelites in the desert, and Noah's ark have been a constant companion in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Pride

Praying For My Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance and power of prayer in protecting our families from spiritual attacks, drawing lessons from the story of Nehemiah and his people.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're turning our attention to the book of Nehemiah, specifically, chapter 4, verses 1-23. Our focus will be on the need for prayer for our families, the enemies ready to attack our families, and the power of praying for our families. As Dwight L. Moody once ...read more

Topics: Prayer

A Great Step-In Father PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Highlight the powerful impact of a father's love and guidance, as exemplified by Mordecai's relationship with Esther, and to encourage us to follow his example in our own lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the story of Esther. Our story today focuses on the unique bond between Mordecai and his cousin, Esther, whom he raised as his own daughter. As Billy Graham once said, "A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Topics: Decisions, Good Dad

Advice From A Veteran

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 6, 2001

Suggestions from David on spiritual warfare.

Here are the suggestions of David, the great veteran warrior for God, on engaging the enemy in spiritual warfare: 1. Focus on God, not your fear. (Psalm 27:1-3) Notice how David extols God first. Then, in comparison to God, he has no need of fearing his enemies. "The LORD is my light and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of Faith?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007

Dear saints of God do not believe the lies that this increasingly secular culture would have you accept! In order to be a person of faith you need not abandon the mind which God gave you. And in order to be a person of reason you need not abandon faith i

The End of Faith? Psalm 14 Introduction One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species. Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?” “Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Creator Of Man And The Sabbath

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Importance of mankind and the Sabbath Day

THE CREATOR OF MAN AND THE SABBATH GENESIS 1:26-2:7 READ GENESIS 1:26-31 READ GENESIS 2:1-7 I. THE SABBATH (v. 1-6) A. The seventh day was a day of rest. Not because God was tired and needed to recharge, but because it was a day to observe what He’d made and enjoy it. B. All of creation worked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Thankful With All Your Heart?

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Oct 24, 2018

Short Thanksgiving message

Psalm 9: 1 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. It was approaching Thanksgiving and Dave's family was together. He was in the construction supply business and business was good. In response to hearing about how well things were going, Dave's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1

Have You Learned The Difference Between Discernment And Judgment? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 29, 2019

What God describes as unclean and what we see as unclean are different things. Should we separate ourselves from the world or should we pick up where Jesus left off and minister to others?

Discernment is the ability to distinguish what is appropriate and what is inappropriate. It involves our meekness and concern without taking a serious action. However; judgment can't stand not being involved. Not only does it involve an action, but it also involves power, criticism, separation, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:7-8, Matthew 7:6

Understanding America's Heritage

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at the christian foundations of our nation.

It is obvious that many of us are unashamedly patriotic. Across the country one could find many church leaders who would quickly say that this kind of nationalistic display is inappropriate for Christians. They argue that it is nothing short of idolatry to pay honor to the nation. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Total Makeover Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

Romans 12.1-2 exposition

Romans 12.1-2 is a natural bridge between the two major sections of Paul’s letter. In light of what he has just said in the first 11 chapters about the mercies of God, he now makes an appeal to the Roman believers to live their lives in accordance with the grace they have received through faith. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Congregational