Sermons on Necessary:

Never Miss A Genuine Opportunity

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019

Don't Miss the Opportunity to Follow Jesus

Based on a true story, the movie Coach Carter shows Samuel L. Jackson taking over as coach of the Richmond High basketball team. His players are unruly, disrespectful, failing their classes, and destined for lives of crime and disappointment. By following his tough style of coaching, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified By Faith And Living In Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2018

“Luther’s expression sola fide is true if faith is not opposed to charity, to love.”

Thursday After Epiphany 2018 Reformation/Revolution The action of the Israelites and the response of the Philistines we have heard proclaimed from the first book of Samuel help us see the two primitive and wrong conceptions of the divine. For the Israelites, their God was the God of Moses who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Keepin It Between The Ditches Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 20, 2018

Ways that we can stay on track in our spiritual walk, especially by building a closer relationship with Christ

For the last couple of Sundays I have talked about getting back on track in our lives in order to win this race that we are in. And to do that first we had to figure out where we got off track in the first place and then once we adjusted our course and began moving in the right direction we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Towards A New Creation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2018

Longing for home.

TOWARDS A NEW CREATION. 2 Corinthians 5:6-17. Having spoken of the impermanence of the ‘tent’ of this body, and the ‘eternity’ of our dwelling in heaven (2 Corinthians 5:1), the Apostle Paul began to mix his metaphors, yearning to be ‘clothed upon’ with ‘our habitation which is from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

The words we say have a huge impact on people around us.

James 3:1–12 1Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. 3We can ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inclusion Is What We Need, Not Power Hungry People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 11, 2021

Jesus rebuked His disciples because they wanted to keep the power of healing for themselves. This is happening in church today even though Jesus said it is wrong!

I think that it is sad that when I read this narrative, it made me think about the control the church has held over people for almost 2000 years. The church used only one verse, thus out of context, to control people. Catholics could not own a Bible until 1964 CE. The idea that a person has to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-41

Denomination: United Methodist

There Is No Gods Blessings If You Don't Pray. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 30, 2021

Prayer is the backbone of a Christian's daily life with the Almighty God.

Prayer is the backbone of a Christian's daily life with the Almighty God. Prayer interfaces us to God, supplication is a functioning method to adore and connect with others, and supplication makes room in the implorer's heart for God's rectifying voice. The Bible says to "Pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, 1 Timothy 2:1

A Letter Of Concern- Questions About Marriage Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2022

This is the 80th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 11th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#80] A LETTER OF CONCERN- QUESTIONS ABOUT MARRIAGE 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction: This is the 2nd Sermon in a section of 1 Corinthians that is about pleasing God with your body. It should matter to Christians to please God in all areas of their lives. We need to be reminded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The King Forsaken

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2020

Jesus is the King of the Jews; Christ the King of Israel. The Beloved Son is forsaken, but only to provide us with THE way of escape.

THE KING FORSAKEN. Mark 15:1-39. After the Sanhedrin had delivered Jesus to Pilate, the first thing that Pilate asked Jesus was, “Are you the KING OF THE JEWS?” Jesus answered, “Thou sayest” (Mark 15:2). Beyond that, Jesus refused to answer any of the accusations brought against Him by His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Into The Heavens Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 21, 2020

We talk a lot about the resurrection but often skip over the ascension (when Jesus rose into the heavens). It's an important part of our doctrine and deserves some attention!

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5543023 Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Intro: • Mom & Dad leaving us home alone, but make sure you do your chores. • We blew the chores off and watched tv instead. Until… We hear the car pull into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11, Ephesians 1:20, 1 Peter 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Open Door Of The Ark

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

The society of Noah’s day was completely depraved; it was violent, inclined towards evil, hateful of any trace of goodness, constantly developing evil Imaginations, and except for 8 souls whom God had granted grace to, completely God rejecting.

An open door of the Ark Psalm 12 1. Genesis 7:1-5 2. (Matthew 25:1-13) And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Colossians 1:1-8 Inductive Sermon Outline Series

Contributed by John Allen on Oct 1, 2020

Inductive sermon outline ideas for Colossians 1:1-8.

The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: Trip, Tension, Twist, Truth, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Easter Evening.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2022

Our wisdom is to receive by faith what we do not yet understand.

EASTER EVENING. Luke 24:13-49. A man named Cleopas and his travelling companion were on their way back from Jerusalem, walking the seven miles to a village named Emmaus. Their conversation was very much taken up with concerns about the death of Jesus. A stranger drew near, and walked with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Victory Over Death

Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Apr 16, 2022

The death and resurrection of Jesus brought complete victory over sin, sickness and satan.

Introduction Imagine that Jesus died but did not rise from the dead? If He died but there is no resurrection, then there will be no ascension. If there is no ascension, there is no Pentecost. If there is no Pentecost, there is no power. Christianity will be a religion without power. Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-26, Luke 24:1-12, Acts 2:23-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That Critical Word "unless" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2021

Isn’t it true that when we ask Jesus for some favor, His timing is always flawless?

Monday of 4th Week in Lent 2021 One of the most contemptible features of our modern culture shows up today in the Gospel of John. Jesus tells this petitioner: “Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” The man repeats his request for Jesus to come from where he was in Cana to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21, John 4:43-54, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Catholic