Sermons on Open Arms:

I Am...the Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 24, 2007

To demonstrate Jesus’ care for us and desire that we follow him.

With the DaVinci Code book and now the movie coming out soon, there have been people, even Christians, calling into question, who the real Jesus is? Two weeks ago, we began looking at the Jesus’ self declarations in the book of John, Jesus’ “I AM” statements. Jesus telling us who he claimed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Our Eternal Father Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 5, 2007

This is the third sermon in this series. 1. Christ’s CHARACTER does not change. 2. Christ’s COMPASSION does not change. 3. Christ’s COMMITMENT does not change.

Our Eternal Father Three weeks ago we started a series of sermons based on Isaiah chapter nine and verse six. Let’s go ahead and read our focal passage at this time. "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May The Lord Bless You And Clear The Way

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

Our text tells us how the Lord blesses us and others. 1- May the Lord clear your way 2- May the Lord increase your love 3- May the Lord strengthen your heart

INTRO.- ILL.- A 4-year-old boy who was asked to return thanks before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Fears Defeated By Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2016

We look at 7 fears spoken of in Psalm 91, what they are, and the solution God gives us to eradicate them.

7 FEARS DEFEATED BY FAITH Ps. 91:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ‘I MAY BE CRAZY’ 1. A man was driving past the Insane Asylum at Rusk, Texas, when one of his tires began to vibrate badly. 2. He stopped, got out and looked, and discovered that all but one of his lug nuts were missing and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018

This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago. TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 A. A question we'll undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

It seems that in the first half of chapter four Peter is talking about the attitudes the believer should have in the midst of those occasional times of suffering.

Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 2) 1 Peter 4:1-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the attitudes we should have in times of suffering, specifically, on those occasions when we suffer for doing good. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 22, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS SERMON THAT THE GRACE OF GOD BRINGETH US REDEEPTION, BRINGETH US REFORMATION, AND BRINGETH US REWARDS.

THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD Titus 2:11-13 On the Island of Trinidad is a crater in an extinct volcano which is completely filled with pitch. This asphalt is hard enough for folk to walk upon, although gas still escapes here and there from its surface. Men dig great chunks from this tar-like lake and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Father’s Provision For Purification Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2011

In response to repentance & faith in Jesus, God cleanses you both inside & out. Sorrow over sin is not an end in itself. Those who repent & follow God find He revives the heart of the contrite & blots out their sins.

ZECHARIAH 13: 1-6 THE FATHER’S PROVISION FOR PURIFICATION Following the great outpouring of the Spirit who brings spiritual illumination, recognition of the Crucified One, and the resulting sorrow of repentance (12:10-14), the Spirit then brings cleansing. Sorrow over sin is not an end in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Solitary Places

Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 11, 2001

Satan desires to isolate us to destroy us, but God desires to draw us to solitary places to restore and renew us.

Solitary Places Luke 8:26-39 In Santee, California a boy turned fifteen just a few weeks ago. While fifteen year old freshmen in high school are supposed to be studying for their math exams and trying out for the freshmen baseball team or getting ready for their next Debate Team competition, Andy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish Line 1: Who Is Your Sponsor? Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 11, 2005

This is the first sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon how Christians must let the whole world know that Jesus Christ is our "sponsor" ... the One we represent in our lives and ministries. (04/10/05)

Who Is Your Sponsor? Exodus 17:1,8-15 **Message Outline** Bible Truths 1. This race of life has a finish line. (v.1) 2. This race of life is long, difficult, and dangerous. (vv. 8-11) 3. Sometimes you need some help to run this race of life. (v. 12) 4. Victory is attainable in this race ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Touching God In Worship Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 12, 2009

Third part of a Christmas series. Christmas is not only about sing songs, it is making worhsip.

A Touch of Christmas, P3 Touching God through Praise Luke 1: 46-55 INTRODUCTION Series Summary: even at a time that is as stress filled as Christmas, • God wants to touch others THROUGH YOU, with His love and grace • God has a Fresh Touch FOR YOU • You can TOUCH GOD with your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Pentecostal

School For The Performing Arts Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2010

A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 8

Ezekiel 4: 1 – 8 ‘School for the performing arts’ Part 1 1 “You also, son of man, take a clay tablet and lay it before you, and portray on it a city, Jerusalem. 2 Lay siege against it, build a siege wall against it, and heap up a mound against it; set camps against it also, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Unfailing Love

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 7, 2020

We undeniably live in a world that is truly crying out for love and this is or at least should be the desire of everyone’s heart that this world would be a better place.

God’s Unfailing Love By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - In 1966 Dionne Warwick sang a song titled “What the world needs now”. The word were What the world needs now is love sweet love, It’s the only thing that there's just too little of, What the world needs now is love sweet ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Wisdom From The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Trusting in God, not ourselves or others, anchors our hearts and brings lasting strength, hope, and fruitfulness even in life’s hardest seasons.

Some of us walked in today with a smile that covers a storm. Bills stack up like bricks. Family tensions tug at your heart like a riptide. News cycles churn, and your soul feels thin. You’re doing your best, yet your best feels brittle. Have you ever wondered, “Where do I place my weight when the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Topics: Trust, Curses

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2009

This sermon urges us to consider whether or not we have truly accepted the Gift of Christ into our lives.

Don’t you love the day after Christmas? Fighting the crowds at the mall just to return an unwanted gift or two. And if you’ve ever waited in one of those endless lines where the customers are impatient and the clerks are too few and too new, you were quick to realize just how the day after ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist