Sermons on Outlast:

Love By Serving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 30, 2015

3 essential characteristics of a servant attitude

LOVE BY SERVING Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became involved in the church and was led to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Faithfulness Of God, Even If You Falter

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2016

We look at when God is faithful, why He’s faithful, and hear of an amazing example of God’s faithfulness even when it looked like He’d failed.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD, EVEN IF YOU FALTER 2 Tim. 2:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BIRTHDAY PRESENT 1. It was Saturday morning and Philip remembered that it was his wife Victoria's birthday. So he went downstairs, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and said, Happy Birthday, darling!" 2. "Thank you," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 28, 2012

People in the world think you are going to be happy if you pursue what you like - your dreams and desires, but Jesus tells us in the Beatitudes what makes us truly happy - O how blessed are...the poor in spirt, those who mourn, the meek... - you see the c

My message this morning is titled “Happy New Year.” Part of the reason for that is because we are going to take a look at the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “O how blessed are the …” and the word there “blessed” is makarios, which means, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

The History Of Israel In Prophecy…jesus Is Coming…

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

When we understand the history of Israel, we realize we are in the last days...

THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL IN PROPHECY…JESUS IS COMING… Israel is a nation built on a promise God gave to Abraham 4,000 years ago. God made an everlasting covenant with Abraham. His promise was both physical and spiritual. Physical, because God promised Abraham he would have children, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2012

In today's lesson we learn that, because of its enduring quality, love is God's greatest gift. It contrast to love's permanence, spiritual gifts are temporary, partial, and elementary.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Love – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith The Greatest Power In The Wprld

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jun 10, 2012

The greatest power in the world is faith. Biblical faith is not a possession to be hoarded but a walk to be lived out of relationship with God.

Faith — The Greatest Power In The World Hebrews 11:1-3 INTRODUCTION Politicians run for it. Armies fight for it. Business people try to buy it. Scientists examine it. Hydro companies harness it. Everyone wants it. What is, IT? IT, is Power. I am told that the greatest power in the universe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Bless Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

When we serve others we find satisfaction, significance and succession

CALLED TO BLESS Many years ago there lay a large boulder in the middle of a well travelled roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Comforted To Comfort

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 28, 2018

God comforts us so that we can comfort others to trust God.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of a handful of German theologians to stand up to the Nazification of the German church. Bonhoeffer’s courage thrust him into leadership in that part of the Protestant church that opposed Hitler. He founded an underground seminary in Bavaria, which was closed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesson Of The Alabaster Box.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 20, 2019

There is a something to learn about giving hidden in in the lesson of the Alabaster Box. Two giants that mock God's people are frustration and depressed. Are you in a season of testing? Refuse to fall into the trap of frustration and depression!

THE BROKEN ALASBATER BOX? TWO GIANTS: FRUSTRATION AND DISCOURAGEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This lesson will be a series.) I HAVE A CANDLE BURNING UP FRONT. I dance with a butterfly (or my hands) around and around the flame. Have you ever sat around a campfire ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:37, 1 Samuel 30:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 90 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 14, 2020

From everlasting to everlasting, differences in time intervals are insignificant to God. In all generations, he is our dwelling place. How is God a place?

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17, Psalm 15:1-5, James 1:17, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Follow Me

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023

Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Love Factor Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2020

In chapter 12 of Romans, Paul gives an overview of what real, sincere love looks like. In so doing, Paul moves love out of the realm of the abstract into the realm of the concrete.

This morning I want us to start with a Peanuts comic strip. 1. One day Linus said to Lucy, “I’m going to be a doctor when I grow up.” 2. Lucy replied, “You a Doctor! Ha! You could never be a doctor! You know why? Because you don’t love mankind. That’s why!” 3. Linus defended himself, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 24, 2018

Growing in Faith Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – September 23, 2018

Growing in Faith Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – September 23, 2018 Intro – It’s a joy to welcome you into our official start of our fall venture which we are calling Daring Faith. Last week was an introduction to our focus on faith. By way of recapturing what we are engaging…lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Publicity Stunt: Missing God In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 16, 2024

How do you explain that when people want to curse, they don’t say, “Muhammed,” but they swear by saying the words “Jesus Christ”? Why do Muslims, Sikhs, Mormons, Unitarians, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Deists all find a way to incorporate Jesus into their religion?

Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are a lot you cannot of people you cannot count on. But there’s one you can bet the farm on, and His name is Jesus. Find John 7 with me, if you will. Jesus finds Himself poked and prodded by the public in every ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Unstoppable Invitation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 23, 2024

Jesus pops up to speak in the middle of everyone on a major holiday with seemingly nowhere to go. Why would He risk His life? Why would He place Himself in such a dangerous position? Jesus risks everything to give us a gift that changes everything.

Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are many things in life we CANNOT count on. You CANNOT count on a politician’s promise. You CANNOT count on the weatherman’s forecast. And you cannot count on the pastor when he says, “I’ll be just one more minute.” ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-52

Denomination: Baptist