Sermons on More Compassion:

Hazard Ahead: Hypocrisy

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

A main excuse for worldly people not to come to church is that the church is full of hypocrites, well there is always room for one more.

HAZARD AHEAD: HYPOCRISY (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Perhaps one of the biggest reasons given by non-churchgoers is “church is full of hypocrites.” This is true to some extent, but there is always ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How She's Made

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 9, 2010

When we know how intricately, wonderfully and purposefully a person is made, we appreciate that person much more.

Title: How She’s Made Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Thesis: When we know how intricately, wonderfully and purposefully a person is made, we appreciate that person much more. Introduction “How It’s Made” is a really interesting TV Series that airs on the Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Four Keys For "Getting Wisdom"

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

In the world that we live in Wisdom is more important than a college degree. Without wisdom the degree has no value.

I. Begin by Thanking God (verses 15-16) A. Paul thanked God for their faith (verse 15). B. Paul thanked God for their love for one another (verse 15). C. Paul thanked God for them continuously (verse 16). D. We can thank God for His generous blessings. II. Ask God to help you understand His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Consistent And Committed

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

We should strive to be more like GOD in every way and not in just the ways we find easier to accomplish.

Hebrews 10:19-25, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance: What Is It All About?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 11, 2007

A sermon focussing on repentance, that reveals that it is more than saying sorry and that we need God’s help to repent.

Who has been to Port Arthur (Tasmania, Australia)? Port Arthur is one of those special places to visit Not just because of its beauty, But because of its history A history which indicates how the early settlers dealt with sin Port Arthur was chosen as a convict settlement because of its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Worthy Walk

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 15, 2007

The Bible uses the term "walk" to mean more than shoe-leather express. It means how we live.

Three times the Bible gives us this command. We see it also in Colossians 1:10-14; then, we see it again in 1 Thessalonians 2:12. The immediate question arises as to how we might possibly walk worthy, and what does the phrase, “the calling with which you were called,” mean? I want to spend ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Being A 24/7/52 Christian

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Sometimes in life we just need a little more understanding, insight, training. God’s word is the start.

My brother-in-law was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds - he’s famous for two things: He was #2 on the all-time sports injury list behind the guy who sprained his eyelids blinking and for creating an international incident while going through customs – He’s a good ole boy from Texas who never ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Crazy On A Ship Of Fools"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 19, 2007

Do we beleive that the Risen Christ is more than willing and able to save even us, even us?

"Crazy on a Ship of Fools" Genesis 32:22-31 Mark 8:34-38 By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN I remember reading the morning paper way back in June of 1994. The lead story was about the murder of O.J. Simpson’s wife…which had happened ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Deadly Sin Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2007

Hypocrisy is deliberate deception, trying to make people think we are more spiritual than we really are.

THE DEADLY SIN OF HYPOCRISY Acts 4:34-5:11 “BUT” -starts chapter 5. The “buts” in the Bible are hinges on which great doors swing. They always mark a decisive change in the story. The incident of chapter 5 begins in chapter 4. The story of Ananias and Sapphira is a story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Why is your soul so valuable? Deal or No Deal – Cases=none more special Inside matters, not outside

Deal or No Deal 1 Cor. 6:20 INTRODUCTION In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual that his body is buried in a prominent place. However, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maximum Impact

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 7, 2010

Warning ( may contain some provocative material), read at the risk of becoming uncomfortable, hungry and passionate for more of God.

My Text reading: 1 Sam 1:1-2, 6-7, 19-20 Elkanah had two wives: You know there’s going to be trouble right there. The name of The one was: Hannah (Grace-favor) And the name of the other was: Peninnah: (Jewel, ruby, precious, valuable) Hannah (Grace, Favor, was unfruitful, unproductive, barren, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Believe What We Believe

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus said we who did not see, hear or touch Him, are more blessed that those who did

John 20:19-31 Why we believe what we believe In Hebrews 11 verse 6 it says: ‘without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists’. The writer of John’s Gospel gave us the beautiful words in 3 verse 16: ‘For God so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Blessed Part Vii - Responding To God's Discipline Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 19, 2013

Responding properly to God's discipline brings hope of God's blessing-- straining against it only brings more discipline!

How to Be Blessed Part Seven Our threefold definition of being blessed remains: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled This morning’s message begins in II Chronicles chapter 7. The background is the dedication of the temple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2013

God saved us for more than just going to heaven! God wants us to be active in His kingdom!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I thought Easter was awesome this year! I mean for me it is awesome every year, but it was even better because millions of people watched the Bible series on the History channel. • When we think about the meaning of Easter, when we think about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dust To Glory

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 12, 2013

Man is a strange mixture of a dust head and a glorious crown He is dust but God made him much more.

Introduction: Every man should revisit his beginning. It’s not ape to man It’s not big bang theory to man. It’s not accident to man. It’s dust to glory. I. Man’s Origination. (God’s mind) I I. Man’s Derivation. (Dust) III. Man’s Formation. (God formed him) IV. Man’s Combination. (God and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist