Sermons on Oily Cakes:

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 11, 2001

Danger in itself is not wrong. But there are temnptations we face to deal with our anger unhelpfully.

I want to talk today about the danger of anger; or more accurately about the temptation to let our anger consume us. Now let’s face it, every one of us will experience anger from time to time, some more than others. Some of us are probably more prone to anger due to our emotional makeup, but all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon is about answering God’s call.

Ring, ring! “Hello. Who is this?” The call. How often do we answer calls? They come on the telephone. They may be a letter or e-mail. Calls come in different shapes and sizes. If you have noticed during a baseball game the manager will make the “call” to the bullpen to get a relief pitcher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Goalie

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Some illlustrations taken from other SermonCentral contributers)

Sermon for 3/28/2004 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Introduction: A. Vs. 8 in some translations talks about being sober. In many worship services we have that one down. Nothing will move us. This is not how people in the New Testament were. When Paul went before Festus, he called Paul mad. When the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Single Minded Devotion Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

Where are you putting your energy, your money, your time? Are you putting them into your own personal future, your own worldly security, or are you investing them in a future with God? Look to God’s future for security and hope.

Stop being so anxious! Don’t worry, just relax! Why are you so stressed? You’ve probably heard words like that fairly recently. It’s the nature of our age to be stressed isn’t it? In fact this passage from Matt 6 could have been written specifically for us, couldn’t it? We live in an age where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Anglican

The Master's Touch

Contributed by Robert Donato on Jul 18, 2005

God is always there to help us in our time of need.

The Master’s Touch Matt 14: 30-32 Any person truly touched by the hand of Jesus is ever the same again. A little girl on a city bus approached a grouchy, dirty, old woman. “Are you a gwanma? I got a gwanma. I wuv gwanmas.” There was a change made in the countenance of the old woman at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sanctity Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 18, 2005

The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation in the Sermon on the Mount.

“THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE” (Exodus 20:13) The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation. In the Sermon on the Mount He said, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Trust The Lord To Provide

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2005

Is "Providence" more than a city in Rhode Island?

“Provide.” “Provision.” “Providence.” Even in English the ancient roots of those words can be seen. “Pro” in Latin meant “ahead.” And “video,” meant “to see.” Someone who is a provider “looks ahead” and “sees” what will be needed. The implication then of course is that the person makes plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God Loves You

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

God loves you no matter what

God Loves You Once upon a time there was a young man, .Work and school kept him busy. He was friendly enough. One evening he came home from school a little early, there were was a car in the driveway. Not just any car but, a car that he knew. He was suddenly afraid. What could be going on? Why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Does The Church Suffer Because Of The Lack Of Bible Study?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2005

We look at the importance of Bible reading and Bible study in the family and church. The word of God does the work of God!

DOES THE CHURCH SUFFER BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF MY BIBLE READING AND STUDY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Matthew 22:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Death-Day Is Better Than Your Birthday Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2005

As Christians and seekers, our faith and future stands or falls on the resurrection of Jesus.

A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. - Ecclesiastes 7:1 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

'tis The Season To Sigh

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2004

1- The sigh of sadness 2- The sigh of relief

INTRO.- ‘Tis the season for shopping. ILL.- A lady said, “I was browsing in a souvenir shop when the man next to me struck up a conversation. Just as he was telling me that his wife was getting carried away with her shopping, a brief power shortage caused the lights to flicker overhead. ’That,’ ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Wise Guys"

Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003

When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

"Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"lord, I've Had Enough!" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 21, 2003

This is part 3 of a series of sermons dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. It deals with the subject of spiritual frustration.

Elijah Part 3 "Lord, I’ve Had Enough" Have you ever had that kind of day or week where you just felt as though it couldn’t possibly get any worse? Maybe it seemed that only a short while before, everything was going fine. But then something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christmas - God's Perfect Timing

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Your life & mine are in the hands of God, & He keeps the clock! So let’s think about God’s perfect timing in the O.T., in the life of Jesus Christ, and in our lives, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Galatians 4:4-5 ILL. There is a familiar song that begins with these words: “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” It is a beautiful song that brings back a lot of memories. One stanza ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Galatians 4:4-5, Acts 17:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ