Sermons on Ordinary Moments:

After Christmas ... What?

Contributed by Brad Easley on Dec 12, 2009

This message, for a Sunday following Christmas, looks at the boyhood of Jesus.

"AFTER CHRISTMAS ... WHAT?" OPENING: After Christmas…Now what? Easy….we get ready for the next holiday! Take down the tree, get out the East decorations. The choir meets and plans the Easter cantata. I retire to my study and begin on the Easter sermon series. But something is happening ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm For Truth

Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009

If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibilities Of Those Who Received The Good News (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004

The shepherds were privileged to hear the good news of Jesus Christ’s birth through the angels.

The Privilege and Responsibility of Those who Received the Good News Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Series) Luke 2:1-20 reads as follows: (RSV) 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 31, 2019

God called Moses for the highest lifestyle. The call narrative is very interesting and enlightening. There is no age limit for the call. Living for God on the earth is important than doing some thing on God's name. Personal life precedes programs.

Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: The account of call and commission of Moses comes to us in the book of Exodus through Yahwistic and Elohistic sources. It is placed between the states of the oppression and liberation of Israel. Let us meditate the call of Moses. Exodus 3:1-4 GOD’S CALL TO MOSES Now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Face-Off With The Bullies Of Nazareth

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 19, 2022

Are you suffering from low self esteem? Are you experiencing bullying from the very same people that should be supporting you? Are you ready to give up your dream due to the rejection of people who are close to you? Jesus has been on that same road and he has a message of hope for you!

THE BULLIES OF NAZARETH: (A Case Study on Dealing with Rejection) Afterward, Jesus left Capernaum and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. Mark 6:1TPT INTRODUCTION: During His first preaching mission to Nazareth recorded in the book of Luke Chapter 4, Nazareth was impressed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ridiculous Commitment Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Elisha's commitment and faith were so strong that by today's standards it might appear "Ridiculous." Part one of a series on Elisha.

Ridiculous Commitment Elisha, A Tale Of Ridiculous Faith, Week 1 Today, we are starting a series on the life of the OT prophet named Elisha. We're calling it: A Tale of Ridiculous Faith. Don’t be confused, because we did a series on the prophet Elijah not long ago, but Elisha is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 27, 2014

The Story chapter 4 'Deliverance'

Deliverance The Story – Chapter Four ALRIGHT… let’s do this ‘The Story’ chapter four. AND LISTEN MAPLE GROVE – from where I stand, all I can say what an awesome journey so far! Wow! AND REMEMBER – like I said back on 1/13… if we really lean into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Washed Clean

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 11, 2001

Children’s Assemby / Sermon using a really clever piece of magic/basic science to illustrate the dirtiness of sin and the washing clean of Christ

Washed Clean based on an idea by Daniel Henderson Tools: 2 Clear Glass Bowls 1 small bottle of Iodine 1 bottle of Film Fixer 1 Purificator or Handkerchief Preparation: Fill the two bowls with approximately 1 litre of water, in one bowl have approximately 150-200mls of fixer in the bottom [adding ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sheep Herders Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2001

This is the 6th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at shepherds.

Sunday Morning December 23, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#6] SHEEP HERDERS Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: 1. We have found many “Christmas Surprises” over the last several weeks. We discovered that the Messiah had been anticipated since Eve’s curse for sinning. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Jesus concentrated on teaching, training and developing twelve disciples into church leaders. By putting quality ahead of quantity, the Lord set a pattern for how godly leaders are to develop. There can be no short cuts to developing leaders for the churc

Why Jesus Concentrated on Only Twelve Disciples by Paul Fritz Mark 3:14-3:14 In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today’s standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Angelic Announcement

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

angels teach us a lot about Christmas

Intro: some bible studies are very deep–Cain in the land of Nod, Matthew 24-what is 70 A.D. what is end times, and what is the ministry of angels. Today, we will definitely see one of the ministries of angels in the Christmas story. Before cable television, before cell phones, before lap tops, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of Moses

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 3, 2009

Three unnmed heroines in the service of God - and I wonder if they even realsied it!

Exodus 2:1-10 Frisby on 15th March 2009 I don’t usually speak off cuff (and I have reconstructed my talk to put it on Sermoncentral) – but I feel that God wants me to do so this morning I want to say this morning clearly that we have a God who intervenes in this world, using ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

How Great Our Father’s Love

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 28, 2012

God’s love for us surpasses anything we can imagine

How Great Our Father’s Love September 30, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s love for us surpasses anything we can imagine Focus Passage: I John 2:27- 3:2 I. Manner of Love a. The word “manner” as used in our text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Our Father’s Love

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012

God’s love for us surpasses anything we can imagine.

How Great Our Father’s Love September 30, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s love for us surpasses anything we can imagine. Focus Passage: I John 2:27- 3:2 I. Manner of Love a. The word “manner” as used in our text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Water Turned Into Wine Series

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 31, 2015

This message talks about the first miracle of Jesus where He turned the water into wine. Hearers will learn that needs, problems and trials are part of life and we can trust Jesus to help us during these times. Hearers will also learn the faith of Mary.

WATER TURNED INTO WINE ELOHIM Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines March 7, 2015 Good morning. It is good to see you today. The Bible says I was glad when they said unto me let us go to the house of the Lord. It is good that you can go to Church today. You see, there could be many reasons why you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible