Sermons on Not A Match:

Unlocking Potential (August 13, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

One of the things that parable points out is that actions have consequences. That means that we have choices that have consequences both good and bad.

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL Text: Matthew 13:31 - 33 Have you ever underestimated the potential of anything? It only takes a spark to get a fire going right? Just think of the potential that lies within a match. One match has the potential to burn down a forest. When Jesus told the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Crescendo (August 18, 2019).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Jesus shared with his audience then and his congregation today that life is not always a rose garden. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Some who are open to the gospel are often rejected by those who oppose it and sometimes they are family members.

CRESCENDO Text: Luke 12:49 - 56 Have you ever had something happen that made your Adrenalin glands kick in instant overdrive when you were almost asleep? It said that Beethoven would sometimes shock his audiences with a shift from soft music to abrupt harsh noise. Imagine sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 12 - The Manner Of Our Praise (Palm Sunday 2020) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 1, 2020

Over the last few months we’ve contemplated the subject of worship in great detail. I pray I’ve at the very least, energized your passion and zeal to worship Jesus with vigor and all you are

Note: This sermon was written before the COVID-19 Pandemic. The content remained the same for this submission on Sermon.net, but the presentation on this day would be very different. You may find a copy of this message at www.gracecommunity.com/messages A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:7-9, Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Brethren

Overcoming Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO DO WHAT WE BLIEVE TO BE RIGHT, WITHOUT PRAYING THY WILL BE DONE. WE ESSENTIALLY WANT TO BE IN CONTROL, AND NOT GOD. WE BELIEVE WE KNOW, EVEN BETTER THAN GOD WHAT IS BEST FOR US. HOW WRONG WE ARE!

OVERCOMING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY ROMANS 12:1-8 I THINK IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY, THAT THIS SERIES HAS PROBABLY LEFT A FEW OF YOU SCRATHCING YOUR HEADS AND WONDERING IF THE PASTOR HAS TAKEN A DIVE OFF THE DEEP END. I ASSURE YOU THAT I HAVEN’T, THOUGH AT TIMES YOU MAY BE RIGHT TO WONDER. THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes Of Faith, Not Sight Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 26, 2017

Elisha and his servant were surrounded by the Syrian army. The servant was fearful, seeing only the enemy. Elisha was confident, seeing the host of God about them. We tend to see only the adversity, but fail to see God. He is able to meet our needs.

Eyes of Faith, not Sight 2 Kings 6: 15-20 During this time Israel faced numerous attacks from the Syrians. Each time Syria’s king planned an attack, the Lord gave Elisha insight to their plans and he was able to warn Israel. Knowing someone was sharing their plans with the Israelites, the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation For Favor Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 24, 2021

Often events and circumstances in life take us by surprise. At times life is going according to plan, and then without warning, difficulty arrives. Thankfully, God is omniscient, knowing all things. He is never taken by surprise and always works according to His divine will.

The Foundation for Favor Esther 2: 19-23 As we take a moment to consider our lives, we discover they are made up of varied series of events. Often one event serves to prepare us for a future event. At times, several events tend to blend together and create a major event. Viewing life from this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Truth In Action Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus not only spoke truth, He lived truth. He was truth incarnate, and truth in action.

The story is told of how years ago a hard shell Baptist returned to his community after visiting Jefferson, Texas, and he reported to his neighbors that he had seen ice made there in July. It is claimed that the first artificial ice in the United States was made in Jefferson. When the word of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6

Nahum: Fall Of Assyria Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Nahum was a patriotic saint who had a deep hatred for the Assyrian nation. He speaks nothing about the internal conditions of Judah and Jerusalem; he leaves that to his contemporaries Jeremiah, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah.

ILLUSTRATION: A few weeks ago my family and I WATCHED the latest Rocky Balboa movie, “CREED.” It was surprisingly a good movie, especially since this is the sixth SEQUEL and seventh MOVIE made in the Rocky series. Sequels, of course, are a continuation of a STORY. Hollywood has learned the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Faith Alive? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 17, 2022

Based on James 2:14-26 - Sermon encourages congregation to consider the characteristics of a living faith.

“IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE?” James 2:14-26 FBCF – 10/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon bump video (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/book-of-james-10149-detail) Continue our series in book of James – “Faith that Works.” So far, we’ve talked ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 4 - God of Jacob I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family as this family rises and then nearly falls from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-36, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 32:24-28, Genesis 33:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing Our Attitude To Imitate Christ - Philippians, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 20, 2022

We are called to develop an attitude that reflects Jesus in everything that attempt. Accepting it and serving as Christ did is our only job today and tomorrow!

“Developing our Attitude to Imitate Christ” - Philippians, Part 4 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 4 Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Collapse Of End-Time Babylon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 13, 2024

One of the 7 angels invites John to witness the punishment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters – later identified as “BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.”

June 15, 2024 Last time we discussed the 6 Last Plagues and the gathering of the Satanic armies for the final battle. Today we will focus on the collapse of End-Time Babylon. • Plague 7 – the Satanic Trinity is shattered (16:17-21) The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:17-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grips In The Garden Series

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 26, 2007

Life can put grips and holds on you that God can bring you out of.

“Journey Through Gethsemane: Part I” Matthew 26:36a Grips in the Garden Introduction: The spladle, the guillotine, the cross-face cradle, the half-nelson & twist, the cement mixer. These are grips or moves that are almost certain to lead to a pin in wrestling. In the next few weeks we are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd, Court, And Conviction Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 11, 2004

Jesus willingly gave his life for you; therefore, you must willingly live your life for him.

The Passion – the crowd, court, and conviction Hope Community Church February 15, 2004 Matthew 26:47-67 Jesus willingly gave all of his life for you; therefore, you must willingly live all of your life for him. I. Jesus willingly faced the crowd (vv 47-56) A. He willingly suffered the betrayal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-67, Matthew 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Play With Fire

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 18, 2006

THERE ARE SOME THINGS AND PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NOT PLAY WITH. NADAB AND ABIHU LEARNED THAT GOD IS SUCH A PERSON. THE HEBREW WRITER WAS ABSOLUTE WHEN WRITING "GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE."

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (PT. 1/5) LEVITICUS 10:1-3 INTRO: CERTAIN THINGS/PEOPLE – YOU DO GOOD NOT TO PLAY WITH. BLENDER KNIFE MATCHES FIRE HEBREWS 12:29 “GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” GOD – IS NOT ONE TO BE PLAYED WITH. ADAM/EVE . . . ANANIAS/SAPPHIRA . . . SUCH IS THE CASE IN OUR TEXT LEVITICUS, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational