Sermons on New And Old:

The Promise Of Jesus In Simeon

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 30, 2023

Simeon is an old man who is described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him is his expectancy to see the Christ based entirely on the promise given to him by the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning, I want to take you back to a man only mentioned 1 time in the New Testament. Yet he is someone who fascinates me. Simeon is an old man described as “righteous and devout.” What fascinates me about him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Brethren

Preparing The Way: The Dawn Of God’s Mercy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024

Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also reflect on the profound truths revealed in Scripture about His coming. Today, we focus on a prophecy spoken by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, in Luke 1:76-78

Preparing the Way: The Dawn of God’s Mercy Introduction: Advent is a season of anticipation and preparation. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we also reflect on the profound truths revealed in Scripture about His coming. Today, we focus on a prophecy spoken by Zechariah, the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-78, Isaiah 40:3, Matthew 3:1-2, John 1:29, Luke 19:10, Ephesians 1:7, Malachi 4:2, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:2, Lamentations 3:22-23, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 1 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 24, 2020

The first of the 150-psalm collection contained in the Old Testament book of Psalms, intended to follow "Introduction to Psalms" which is a sermon separate from the various psalms examined in the series.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Psalm 119:97, Psalm 119:113, Psalm 119:163, Exodus 33:1-11, Revelation 21:27, Job 23:10, Matthew 15:13, Romans 8:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live A Holy Life! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

This Old Testament account of King David leads us to consider the temptations that we face and the holy life Jesus calls us to live in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:21-37.

“How did this happen?” Have you ever read or heard a news story that just left you with that thought? “How did this happen?” I think that there were quite a few people that felt that way last Sunday afternoon as the heard the news of the 41 yar-old basketball superstar, Kobe Bryant’s death. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Matthew 5:21-37, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace And Me Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 7, 2008

This is the final sermon in the series looking at the book of Titus and how we all, young and old, should live a life of example that follows the Scriptural guidelines, and how it all revolves around the grace of God

Grace and Me Titus 2:11-14 This is our final study in the series Short and Sweet And this morning we are looking at the book of Titus This letter was written by Paul and the recipient was Titus A young pastor facing the assignment of setting in order the churches on the island of Crete It was ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Examine Injustice In The World - And Then God’s Perspective On It Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2022

Where is the God of justice? This world is plagued with injustice, and it will only increase. This message looks at justice, righteousness, examples of injustice in the Old Testament and in our governments. There is also a section aimed at dealing with injustice.

LET US EXAMINE INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD - AND THEN GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON IT INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT In the KJV of the bible, {{1 John 1 v 9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” In the Holman version it says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Isaiah 10:1-2, Hosea 10:12-13, Micah 2:1-3, Malachi 2:17, 2 Timothy 3:13, Hebrews 13:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Establishing Credibility Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2025

To establish your credibility, fervently DECLARE and faithfully DEMONSTRATE the good news of God’s grace.

Several years ago (1993), FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Is Finished...or Is It?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

This Easter message encourages 'new life' for those who are simply ready to 'give up the ghost!'

I. Jesus Reached the Finish Line – Text: John 17:1-5 A. Jesus had, once and for all, completed His work – vs. 4, “I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.” B. Jesus had just spoken, in John 4:34, that it was His “food” (or KJV says “meat”) was to do the will of the One who sent ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008

When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

There's Going To Be A Change In Me! Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 28, 2007

We want to make changes for the New Year. The best way is to be set apart from the lure of the world.

December 30, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17 Subject: New Year’s Resolutions Title: There’s Going to be a Change In Me I have to be honest with you all about something. I love Christmas and what it is all about, but I grow weary by the time Christmas day is over. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Of The Biggest Mysteries Of God Revealed

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014

There are many mysteries in the New Testament; this is one of the biggest reveal by Paul. Soak it up and set yourself free.

Summary: There are many mysteries in the New Testament; this is one of the biggest reveal by Paul. Soak it up and set yourself free. Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Psalm 72:1-7,10-14 This sermon was delivered to the congregation of St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Glory To God In The Highest!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

It was just like any old night for the shepherds. They were out in their fields, literally “taking care of their business.” It was night and all of a sudden the sky lit up. The sky lit up with the glory of the Lord.

Luke 2:8 And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. The region Luke mentions in verse eight is the region of Bethlehem. Bethlehem, Bethlehem was about six miles directly south of the city of Jerusalem. It's just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Stages Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 24, 2018

When Paul told his salvation story again to Festus, he described three stages of salvation, the same stages all believers go through. This sermon describes them.

Three Stages of Salvation Series: Acts Chuck Sligh May 20, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 26:18 – “To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Short Story About Growing Up Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2023

This is an old sermon of mine that I have updated. This morning we have seen a situation where a stressed sinner put forth quite an effort to see Jesus and was successful in finding Him.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE A Short Story About Growing Up LUKE 19:1-10 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… https://www.snopes.com/top/ There is so much fake news and garbage out there that sometimes it is hard to know what is true or false or twisted or spun. I perused snopes this week to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Has My Life Been A Failure? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2003

Joshua’s life reveals that success in old age is measured by faith and not sight, by what we have left for the next generation to complete, and by passing on a warning about the lessons he had learned.

And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed. Not one thing has failed. It would ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist