Sermons on Old Testament Truth:

An Explanation Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2007

In this message, we learn from the Apostle Paul how grace-oriented giving works.

Scripture Today is the third in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. The first week we looked at “An Example of Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. The second week we looked at “An Exhortation to Grace-Oriented Giving” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007

I guess we’ve all been in a position when we have received that indescribable gift – then been lost for words when we opened it in front of a doting relative! As someone perceptively said, “Christmas is a season of emotional family ties – especially when

SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: *other

When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008

This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

A Life Of Hope

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2008

Part of a series at our church entitled "High Definition." It is a segemented narrative sermon focused on hope.

LIVING LIFE IN HD: HOPE PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 SEGMENTED ILLUSTRATION 1: The Shawshank Redemption (www.ozsermonillustrations.com/frames/hope_frameset.htm) The Shawshank Redemption is one of the best modern films made in my opinion. It has drama and suspense and turns your heart and stomach upside ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priesthood Of Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 18, 2008

On overview of Hebrews Chapter Five

The Priesthood of Christ Hebrews Chapter Five Introduction: 1. In chapter four Paul introduced the Christian rest. a. He shows how we can truly find the Prize (1-11). b. How we can have the power to make this promise real (12-13). c. And how Jesus, our “Great High Priest,” makes “rest” possible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Change That Will Do You Good

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Mar 24, 2008

Exposition of Luke 3:1-22

A Change That Will Do You Good Luke 3:1-22 Many years ago the coach for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team was a man named Earl Weaver. He was famous for his reaction to what he considered a bad call. He would angrily charge over to the umpire and shout, “Are you gonna get any better, or is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lot's Wife

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007

: "Remember Lot’s Wife!" Why would Jesus warn His disciples (and us today) to remember Lot’s wife? After all, we don’t even know her name. There must be a powerful lesson for us hidden somewhere in Genesis 19. Let’s take a look!

Luke 9: 62 Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."Gen 19: 1 The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hearing From Heaven Series

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

The different wasys we can hear God speak to us

Hearing from God So here we are back together again – as we continue through the book “The Life you’ve always wanted”. When Graham announced his intention to study this book I was somewhat pleased as before starting at Spurgeons we had been leading a homegroup where we studied this book as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Miracles

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

Many believers do not trust God completely. Many believers are not convinced that God can, and will resolve any situation in their favor.

Last week we studied about the importance of listening to the voice of God, and moving towards His will. We learned that when we are willing to listen and do His will, we will receive the blessings that He has stored for us. We learned that we must trust Him in all things, and that we must not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In His Hands

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

Today we are going to speak about placing all that we are in His hands, and allow him to shape us according to His will.

If you remember, last week we studied about the importance of being ready for that moment when we will finally be before the presence of God. The reality of it all is that we all need to check our life on a daily basis, to discover those areas that may be weak, or those areas that we can improve. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Three Greatest Joy Robbers Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Life gets messy. That’s no surprise. What is surprising is how easily we forget that God wants joy to be our regular experience of life. And it’s the stuff a a messy life where we’ll experience God’s joy. We’re called to live in harmony, peace and of cour

Introduction Over the years I’ve noticed a pattern in how God works in my life. Whenever I’m going to speak about a particular topic God first allows me to personally experience it. I need to tell you…this is not always fun! But God seems to set things up so I have to live out the principles that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Are...

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 15, 2007

Sermon preached at a Pastor’s & Missionaries Conference to challenge those called to ministry.

Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Pastors & Missionaries Conference March 13, 2007 Introduction I am so excited to be given the opportunity to preach today. As I thought and prayed about what I might preach, so many things came to mind. This being a pastors and missionaries conference, do I preach about us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity 101-Be Like Christ!

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007

As Christians we should follow His example. In this sermon I share several things I believe we should do as Christians to "Be Like Christ."

Read Scripture Acts 11:19-26 I want us to think about that last sentence for a few minutes this morning. The Disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Those who called themselves believers and considered themselves to be His disciples were referred to as Christians. Some scholars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A 'good Enough' Sermon Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 13, 2007

Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican - The church is full of ’good people’ who need to know the difference between self-righteousness and God’s righteousness. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Good Enough Sermon Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:9-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodEnough.html You get to write the introduction to this sermon. I need help, and this is just the right crowd to assist me… Honestly, in your own words, write a brief answer to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist