Sermons on Nails:

The Ultimate Savior Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Jesus Christ Crucified, that’s the answer.

The Ultimate Christ Series (Part 4 of 4) Mitchell Skelton The Ultimate Savior 2 Cor. 5:14–6:2 INTRODUCTION (Idea for intro and conclusion taken from He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado) “When I came to you brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Hands?

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Aug 20, 2001

Our hands are gifts from God to used for His glory and purposes.

Whose Hands? Psalm 8:3-6 About a year ago I received an email entitled "Whose Hands". This is how it read: A basketball in my hands is worth about $19. In Michael Jordan’s hands it’s worth about $33 million. It depends upon whose hands it’s in. A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. In Mark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: What's At The Centre?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 28, 2006

An all-age Christmas Day talk based around a game of Pass the Parcel with 7 points all relating to the 7 layers of the parcel! This was written with not-yet-Christians in mind.

Christmas - Luke 2: 11 (an all age talk) A father was chatting with his daughter one afternoon in the early spring and asked her what she might want for Christmas. The young girl gave it some thought and then replied that she would like a little brother. By some fluke of date alignment, sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Anglican

Never Underestimate Jesus

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 10, 2004

Jesus has often been underestimated from his birth until now ! Don’t understimate him !

Never Underestimate Jesus Matthew 2:1-19 Introduction: The shepherds believed what the angels had revealed to them, and came to Bethlehem and worshipped the Lord. The Wisemen traveled a great distance believing what revelation they had received. They brought gifts, and bowed and worshipped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Women, Arise And Conquer

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon on Deborah

Woman, Arise and Conquer By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Judges 4:1-24 1. Break out of the mold (4:4) a. Leadership i. God has called you to be a leader 1. For too long, woman have be held back from arising and taking their leadership role ii. Some of you are stuck, just like Israel b. Speak out ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's So Good About Good Friday?

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Mar 30, 2006

How you view the cross makes all the difference.

I wasn’t raised a Catholic, but I used to go to Mass with my friends, and I viewed the whole business as a lot of very enthralling hocus-pocus. There’s a guy ... nailed to a cross and dripping blood, and everybody’s blaming themselves for that man’s torment, but I said to myself, ’Forget it. I had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Quiet Sharp Focus!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2013

Train your eyes! Let your eyes not meander towards the wrong things! Control!

QUIET SHARP FOCUS! 2 King 2:10”…if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you..” “Keep your eye on the ball” is a mantra for many golfers and golf instructors!” Someone said: “Quiet Eye training, as the name suggests, is an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three R's Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

The three R's of salvation.

THE THREE R’S OF REDEMPTION ECCLESIASTES 12: 1-14 Introduction: Many people have heard of the three R’s of education – “readin’, ritin’ and ‘rithmetic” – but how many know about the three R’s of salvation? In this concluding sermon from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Csi Jerusalem: Whodunnit? Series

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008

Study the history of biblical events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ, and see God’s hand from the beginning.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ THE USUAL SUSPECTS • Caiaphas, Judas, Pilate, Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce And Remarriage

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 10, 2018

A divorce is a legal matter. God is against it, but in some grave circumstances, it may be necessary. A Church annulment is saying that the marriage consent was substantially defective.

27B Jesus is comparing and contrasting divorce and remarriage from what Moses allowed to his teaching. The same can be done today. e.g. We are aware of King Henry VIII of England who could not divorce Catherine of Aragon, with whom he had been unable to conceive a son, and since he could not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12

Denomination: Catholic

From Doubt To Faith: The Journey Of Apostle Thomas SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Exploring the transformation of Apostle Thomas from a doubter to a faithful follower of the Lord.

When we think of the disciples of Jesus, certain words often come to mind. We remember Judas Iscariot, the betrayer, and Peter, who denied Christ three times but later became the rock on which the church was built. We also think of John, the beloved disciple. And then there's Thomas, commonly known ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Faith, Doubt, Apostle Thomas

Faith From A Cross: Luke 23:40–43

Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 11, 2025

A reflection on the criminal's faith in Luke 23:40-43

A condemned criminal hangs on a cross next to Jesus. He, like all who are crucified, has been brutalized. He’s been stripped of his clothes and deprived of dignity. He’s bleeding profusely due to long, sharp nails having been driven into his hands and feet. He’s thirsty, hungry, lonely, and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Confession Of Sin

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003

Confession of Sin

Confession of Sin 1st John 1:8-2:2 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly go over the three verses we studied last time. b. First, we looked at The Message - God’s sinless perfection, and how God’s message to us is a promise, and not just a message, by looking at the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grave Of The Slave

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A message on killing the old self and putting on the new.

The Grave of the Slave How To Be Truly Free 9/29/04 I. Introduction One episode of the old “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” TV show was about a pretty woman serving a life sentence in prison. Angry and resentful about her situation, she had decided that she would rather die than to live another year in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Johnny Small on Feb 25, 2002

What did God give us and what does He expect in return. Bel Aire Baptist Church March 3, 2002

The Greatest Gift Have you ever had to give a gift to someone, who has everything? It is very hard to find that just right present for my wife, when all she wants is my undying devotion and love. I am very blessed because she also loves me unconditionally and supports God’s will in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13-14

Denomination: Baptist