Sermons on Old Testament Examples:

Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

Prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as believers. It is our direct communication with God, our means of expressing our dependence on Him, and the way through which we align our hearts with His will.

Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Introduction C.S. Lewis once said, “I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me.” Prayer is one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, John 15:5, Luke 6:12, Matthew 26:36-39, Luke 4:1-2, James 5:16, Matthew 6:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Matthew 6:6, James 4:8, Psalm 46:10, Romans 12:2, John 10:27, 1 Kings 19:11-12, Matthew 26:39, Luke 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eulogy Joseph Lanton

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 14, 2003

This is a eulogy for a 33 year old Christian who was very active in the life of the church and knew Christ greatly. He was a single parent and left a 12 year old son.

Funeral Joseph Lanton 5/12/2003 by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Brothers and sisters I submit to you tonight, that Joseph Lyle Lanton was specially created by God. God took a little piece of his father Curtis and a part of his mother Oritha and began knitting Joseph together in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does The Bible Say, ‘you Are Gods’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 9, 2021

This is one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament. Why does Jesus say, "You are gods"?

- This is a difficult passage that needs to be unpacked carefully. And so we are going to walk through it step-by-step and verse-by-verse to see if we can make it all add up. - Also, bonus question as we start: can anyone name the gospel passage that happens at Hanukkah? No? Well, let’s see ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus- Committed To Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 31, 2014

Zacchaeus gives an example of the commitment one is called to as a follower of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin a new series entitled “Committed”. In this series we will examine various aspects of what it means to be committed to Jesus. • I see countless Christians who appear to be frustrated with their relationship with Jesus. I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Priests In The Church?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 19, 2015

Did Jesus intend the office of Priest to be included in the New Testament Church? If not, why not?

Matthew 21:23-27 “Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while He was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him. ‘By what authority are you doing these things?’ they asked. ‘And who gave You this authority?’ “Jesus replied, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Testimony Of Two Giants Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Sep 15, 2020

Paul draws on the two men most Jews would look to as examples of their faith.

The testimony of two giants Romans 3:27-4:8 There were three children bragging about their fathers: the first one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for one hour on any subject.” The second one said, “My dad’s so smart he can talk for two hours on any subject.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth & Naomi's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 3, 2016

The relationship of Ruth and Naomi show us a glowing example of covenant love.

For the past four weeks, we’ve been putting women in their place! Over these four weeks we’ve discovered Sarah’s faithfulness. Natalie Johnson showed us how God used an unnamed Samaritan woman to become a powerful example of evangelism, and last week we saw how Mary of Bethany ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer In Desperate Times

Contributed by Timothy Wong on Sep 14, 2021

Follow the example of Asaph who prayed during desperate times

PSALMS 77 – PRAYER IN DESPERATE TIMES I cried out to God with my voice— To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be comforted. 3 I remembered God, and was troubled; I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Uncommon Service Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at how Philip’s life was an example of uncommon service.

UNCOMMON SERVICE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 4 Jesus lived and breathed service. Jesus stooped to love. He bent over backward to concern himself with others’ needs. It doesn’t seem logical that God would choose service as the path to try to impact the world. Yet the most strident atheist ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-39

Denomination: *other

Tangible Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 7, 2009

For your faith to be tangible, you must be able to touch it, identify it, and realize that it has value.

Tangible Faith Hebrews Chapter 11:1-10 This message was by prayer and resources from Sermoncentral Introduction I want to talk to you about faith. I want to talk to you about your faith. I realize when you talk about faith, people want to say it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Saul Of Tarsus' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 4, 2016

To establish that Saul of Tarsus’ conversion followed the New Testament’s “pattern of conversion,” as depicted in the Book of Acts. This lesson dispels the false notion that Saul was saved on the road to Damascus rather than in the city three days later.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Saul's Clash with Christ 2. Saul's Call by Christ 3. Saul's Conversion to Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: "Saul of Tarsus' Conversion." What will be evident in this lesson is that Saul's conversion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2005

Who we belong to will be easy to see, we are a chip off the old block!

INTRODUCTION • Have you looked out in nature and noticed that apple trees always produce apples? • When you plant an apple tree, you do not hope that it produces a few oranges do you? You are not hoping for a mix of lemons and apples are you? • When I see an apple tree, I see apple pies and apple ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of A Supernatural Body Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 9, 2014

The Day of Pentecost signifies the birth of the New Testament Church and fulfillment of even more of Jesus' promises.

Pentecost: The Birth of a Supernatural Body: Acts 2:1-13 OUTLINE: I. The Supernatural Signs and Setting (1-4) 1. Like Wind: (Ezek. 37:9, 13, John 3:8) 2. Like Fire: (Matt. 3:11, Ex. 3: 2) II. Supernatural Spirit-Enabled Speech (5-13) 1. The SPEECH was a SIGN of the promised baptism of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit - Part 6 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 5, 2017

Continuation of the ministries of the Holy Spirit in the functioning of the New Testament church; specifically the functions of apostles, prophets, and teachers.

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:11, 2 Timothy 1:11, James 3:1, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Romans 12:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ