Sermons on Nation Whose God Is The Lord:

Why We Believe

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Priesthood

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015

There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015

Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Help, I'm Drowning In Ridicule" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

I read this week that last year over 5000 drivers were killed last year because they were texting on their phones while driving. Lot of people think it’s safe…it’s not. On the average

LIFELINES “Help, I’m Drowning in Ridicule” Nehemiah 6:1-16 If we look carefully at the scripture one of the things that quickly emerges is this fact: life can be a struggle....it is a battle from beginning to end. It doesn’t have to be but many times it is. In the book of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16, Mark 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

(A Nobody Who Told Everybody About Somebody Who Can Save Anybody)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 21, 2018

A CLOSE STUDY OF THE 4 GOSPELS REVEAL THAT JESUS SPENT MOST OF HIS TIME WITH THE NOBODIES OF SOCIETY DURING HIS THREE AN A HALF YEARS OF PUBLIC MINISTRY THE 4 GOSPELS REVEAL THAT HE MINISTERED TO THE POOR THE DOWN CAST AND THE DOWN TRODDEN

John 4:28-30 (KJV) The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, [29] Come, see a man, whichtold me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? [30] Then they went out of the city, and came unto him. VERY BRIEFLY I WOULD LIKE TO USE FOR A ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Greater

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 20, 2011

The fact is this, “the things you think upon, the things you speak, and the things you act on make you- you.” Simply put: If you’re in Christ, you act like Christ! You’re fruitful, loving, concerned, filled with destiny, prayerful, because you’re anointe

John 14:12-14,16NKJ Greater “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Time Traveller: Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Dec 5, 2011

Chapter 3 of the ongoing saga.

The Time Traveller Chapter 3 So here we are again, ready for our next instalment of the Time Traveller. I have nothing special to say at the beginning of this chapter, but I would beg that you forgive in advance some of the self love I am going to manifest today. After John’s visit to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sick Of Gennesaret Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2017

The people of Gennesaret made Jesus and His disciples feel at home. They knew about Jesus, and they knew about the mighty works which he did where ever He went, and that He was a willing healer, and that He usually did not stay very long in any one place

-Spring, AD 29- Gennesaret Lesson: Sick of Gennesaret Healed Matthew 14:34-36, Mark 6:53-56 _Matthew-Chapter 14 34 When they had crossed the lake, they came to shore at Gennesaret. 35 When the people there recognized Jesus, they told people all around there that Jesus had come, and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

"all I Want For Christmas Is A Savior

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

In the OT there were many prophecies that were written down and these prophecies are like promises. They both tell us that something is going to take place. Over 300 prophecies were given to us in the OT concerning the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

“All I want for Christmas is a Savior” Micah 5:1-2 and Isaiah 7:14 It is hard to imagine that Christmas is now less than a day away. Technically Christmas will arrive in about 6 hours. It’s now past that time when people ask the question-hey-what do you want for Christmas? I read this week about ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Charity? Series

Contributed by Jorge Paez on Jun 14, 2024

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My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today I want to address something that is very frequently misunderstood by both friend and foe of the Christian life. That is the word charity. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 13:13 says: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these 3; but the greatest of these is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

The Spirit Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 11, 2025

This entity is known as the spirit of misunderstanding. It is a demonic force that attacks the minds of individuals, causing them to misinterpret and misconstrue the words, actions, and intentions of others.

In the realm of spiritual warfare, there exists a malevolent entity that seeks to sow discord and confusion among believers. This entity is known as the spirit of misunderstanding. It is a demonic force that attacks the minds of individuals, causing them to misinterpret and misconstrue the words, ...read more

Portraits Of _____________

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 3, 2009

An inductive sermon on 1 Corinthians 13 where you never say the word ’love’

PORTRAITS OF ___________ 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION As I begin my sermon, I would like to define something that seems as though it does not have just one definition. I don’t like words like that. I like words that have one definition and we can all be on the same page… but this word is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob-The Original 90-Month Fiancé! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 15, 2023

Jacob left his home in Beersheba, heading to his uncle Laban's land, 450 miles away, in order to find a wife. Allowing five months for the journey, and a month before starting his seven-year contract, he was the original 90-month fiance'!

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two messages of mine in a series about Jacob dealing with his situation here, namely, how he got his two wives. They’re “Jacob-What He Did For Love” and “Jacob-Finding True Love--And More” but this message is not simply an edit of these two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002

The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Service Leads To The Throne

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002

A Sermon for the Ascension Season.

I`d like to begin with a story this morning, the story of a man called Peter. Peter loved Mary very much indeed. He was always telling her that he loved her - always showing her in lots of little ways. In many ways he was a model husband....... ..........not perfect, of course, but generally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican