Sermons on Motivating People:

The King Of Glory: Claiming His World, Cleansing His People, And Conquering His Gates Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 31, 2025

This sermon proclaims the majesty of the King of Glory—the Lord who owns the world, sanctifies His people, and reigns victorious over all.

Introduction I want to begin today by asking you a question about ownership. What does it mean to truly own something? Perhaps you think of the deed to your house, the title to your car, or the receipt for a precious family heirloom. These are things we possess, things we have a legal right to. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Basis For Church Planting And Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

God is a missionary God, Christ is a missionary Christ, and the Holy Spirit is a missionary Spirit! The Lord expects us to be involved in bringing lost souls to him. We should not just spend our entire time solving people’s problems in the church. A Bi

Using A Biblical Basis For Church Planting The Biblical Basis For Missions and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain five Biblical basis for evangelism and church planting. 2. The students will write three plans for doing evangelism and church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Snapshots Of A Gospel Writer Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next. The Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark, the Gospel writer.

HE CAME TO SERVE AND TO SAVE Six Snapshots of a Gospel Writer Text: The Gospel According to Saint Mark Introduction: •Photo albums contain snapshots of a person’s life…years may pass between one picture and the next •Scriptures give us 6 snapshots of the life of John Mark •John is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009

Mothers day service. It is a message that will honor all the women of the church as well as the Mothers

Honoring our Mothers Matthew 20:20-28 Disclaimer: This was prepared by prayer and thoughts from Sermon central contributors Introduction- Matthew 20:20-28 Read This is a unusual Scripture for Mother’s day. We see this as a scripture about two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Siete Jovenes Equivocados

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 15, 2009

¿Cuál es la reacción del diablo a la mención de tu nombre? Sobre todo, nuestra relación con Cristo es lo que hace la diferencia.

Siete Jovenes Equivocados Hch. 19:13-19 13 ¶ Pero también algunos de los judíos, exorcistas ambulantes, se pusieron a invocar el nombre del Señor Jesús sobre los que tenían espíritus malos, diciendo: --¡Os conjuro por el Jesús que Pablo predica! 14 Eran siete hijos de un tal Esceva, un judío, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from exhibiting the other.

Last time we were together we looked at the famous story of Mary and Martha. We concluded that the Lord wants us to be like Mary in our worship, and like Martha in our work. Duty and devotion are both necessary but there must be a balance. A balance where neither one would hinder us from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who You Believe: Who Is Church ? (Session 9) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010

“What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one might answer in an simple sentence or two. “A church is a building in which Christians meet for worship,” is one obvious answer. “ Why is this study called Who is Church?

Who is the Church? “The Church confronts the world with a message the world craves for but resents because it comes through the Cross of Christ.” Oswald Chambers Read Romans Chapter 12. “What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Candles That Are More Than Just Wax....

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 7, 2010

Using the different candles found in a trad. church as visual images to unpack what it means for Jesus to be Light of the World. preached 2/10/2010

Candlemas "Back in the days before electricity, a tight-fisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call on his girl friend. 'Why, when I went a-courting young ladies, I never carried a lantern. I always went in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

No Impossible Cases Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2012

God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So we know that God chose the time when Jesus was to come into the world, and that it was the ex

No Impossible Cases Acts 9:1-19 Introduction God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Over...or Is It?

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Dec 23, 2010

Just because December 25th has come and gone, does it mean that Christmas is over? It isn't over for the Christ-Followers.

Christmas Is Over…Or Is It? OPEN: Well…….today is the day after Christmas. I found this poem that you might enjoy. 'Twas the Day After Christmas 'Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house, Every creature was hurtin', even the mouse. The toys were all broken, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goodness Of God Through Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 22, 2020

While still alive, people on their own can choose this God who offers an eternal relationship with Him or choose to be eternally separated from God!

We have been doing topical messages, not expository ones, because we have been dealing with a virus pandemic along with social and political issues lately. We will continue with topical messages for a while until the Lord settles us down. Last week we noted the Goodness of God through Creation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Thy Way: Gehazi, On A Mission Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 31, 2020

A distraught mother came to the prophet Elisha. Gehazi was Elisha's servant so Elisha sent him on this mission of mercy. What happened?

Introduction: Suppose your son or daughter died unexpectedly. Now suppose your child had been the result of a promise, but that child is gone, seemingly, forever. Then suppose you were able to find a prophet, especially the one who assured you that your child was going to be born. What might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:18-37

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way-Jesus And The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 6, 2020

He had all the "right stuff", humanly speaking, but he knew something was wrong. He ran to Jesus, listened to Jesus, but walked away. "Go thy way" wasn't something he wanted to do.

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO, 2014 This is not an exact transcription Background: When an event in Scripture is recorded once, it’s clearly important. This event was mentioned in three of the four Gospels! This event took place shortly before the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Fall Down

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 9, 2021

God has demonstrated His presence, His judgment and His power - many times in scripture by FIRE. I want us, today, to look at a time when God used His fire To demonstrate His power, and, indirectly, His presence. And used it to call His people back to Him.

SLIDE Introduction (I Kings 18:1-2) God has demonstrated His presence, His judgment and His power - many times in scripture by FIRE. I want us, today, to look at a time when God used His fire To demonstrate His power, and, indirectly, His presence. During the reign of King Ahab, the children ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 14, 2018

We can all obey and be willing to step out/up when God calls. We are not called to understand or know all the details – but we are called to GO and make disciples. Moses is a great example and encouragement of how to obey today.

Exodus, Part 6 Exodus 5:1 – 6:12 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God’s faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man’s ability to be faithful to God - Today we see the first encounter between Moses and Pharaoh -- It is important for us to understand that not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational