Sermons on Overcoming Shame:

Payback

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 14, 2014

May we get angry? Are we allowed to take revenge when wronged?

Sermon by Pr Paddick Van Zyl (MTh) 14 Nov 2014 Title: Payback Intro: Ray Stedman recalls seeing the following where he grew up. 'When I was in school in Montana, I used to watch the cows in the corral. They would be standing there peacefully, and then one cow would kick another cow. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2009

This sermon examines the phrase "as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." John 20:21

Have you ever struggled with a task that stretched your limits? Jesus gave Christians a task that will stretch your faith. However, the task is also inspiring. This task is outlined in John 20:19-22. “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 7, 2009

This message gives 4-truths to be seen in the coming of the Christ child.

The Truths about the Christ Child John 1:1-13 * Darkness is defined as the "absence of light." In Genesis 1 we clearly see this concept. In verse 1 God created the heavens and earth and in the verse 2, darkness covered it all. God didn’t created darkness, it simply exists. Then God created ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, Luke 1:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To Laodicea: The Church Tha Is Affluent But Lukewarm Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed.

This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed. What made them so bad? They were lukewarm. What does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Far Beyond All We Can Ask"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 18, 2012

Do we know the love of Christ?

“Far Beyond All We Could Ask” Ephesians 3:14-21 The main theme of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is that there is no nation, no family, no person—no matter who they are, what they have done, where they come from that is beyond the love of God in Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Be Patient And Pray

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THE HARDEST THING AT TIMES TO DO IS TO BE PATIENT AND PRAY AS WE WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE ON OUR SITUATION.

WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: BE PATIENT AND PRAY ISAIAH 55:1-12 WE ALL HAVE IN OUR MINDS A CERTAIN WAY OR PLAN THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD FOLLOW. THERE IS AN ACCEPTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE, MUCH LIKE WHAT SOLOMON STATES IN ECCLESIASTES 3 WHERE HE SAYS: ECCLESIASTES3:1: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Is Right, But The Story Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 11, 2019

What do you do when facing false accusations? What do you do when accusers have "fact" to destroy you. Joseph taught us how to handle false accusation.

THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT, BUT THE STORY IS WRONG "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:10-16, Psalm 23:5, John 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradoxes Created By The Fall: The Tangent Universe & The New Universe

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

Growth as much as life itself is shot through with paradox. Though it wasn't always that way. The universe itself once used to be quite right. It was good.

Growth as much as life itself is shot through with paradox. Though it wasn't always that way. The universe itself once used to be quite right. It was good. Very good. And so were we. But something terrible happened, that no one can quite understand, long, long ago. This is not legend, but a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:10-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Faithful Saying Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2021

A very interesting Bible passage is found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13 and it begins with the phrase: “This is a faithful saying”.

A Faithful Saying Text: 2 Timothy 2:11-13 There is an encouraging Bible passage found in 2 Timothy 2:11-13l, beginning with the sentence, 'This is a faithful saying.' Reading the verse, you will notice that this passage is indented. It is similar to the verses that we read in the book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of The Garbage Truck

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 9, 2021

What can we do to maintain a positive outlook? These 4 beliefs will help us (Rework of an earlier sermon: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/i-m-a-believer-davon-huss-sermon-on-possibilities-149880?_ga=2.228478683.776084012.1612903332-805630847.1612903332)

HoHum: David Pollay- One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by inches! The driver of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Undimmed By Human Tears

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2022

Let’s talk about the Lord's tears from Luke 19:41 (Material adapted from Walter A. Maier of sermon called "Tears Over America" at: https://www.newsforchristians.com/clser1/maier_001.html)

HoHum: July 4, tomorrow, we celebrate our nation’s independence. 246 years ago the Declaration of Independence was adopted where the founders of our country broke away from the rule of the British crown. We celebrate this day with fireworks, with parades, with backyard barbecues. It is a day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

W#ho Said Following Jesus Would Be Easy?

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 27, 2022

Salvation is a gift but discipleship is hard work and may be costly.

WHO SAID FOLLOWING JESUS WOULD BE EASY? Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Scripture: Luke 14:27-33 When in the Bible did God ever give anyone an easy job? God comes to Noah and says, “I have a job for you. I’m not happy with the way things are going in my world, so I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Top Five Answers On The Board

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Our ministry of reconciliation and sharing our faith has barriers. Going to deal with the most common.

Background to passage: after the idea of immense suffering in our lives, Paul talks about heaven. Please make sure you define heaven in biblical ways. Same with Jesus. Since he was talking about heaven, he noted that we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, therefore we persuade ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Go To Trust God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024

This sermon explores how God's grace empowers us in our weakness, leading us to embrace trials as opportunities to draw closer to Christ.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the living Word of God. There's a certain comfort and peace that comes from knowing we are united, not by blood or by birth, but by the shared love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. And it's in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Topics: Trusting God

Case Closed Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

Through the finished work of Jesus, God has delivered the final verdict on your life: "Not Guilty." You are set free from the penalty and power of sin.

Sermon Title: Case Closed Series: Unshakable Text: Romans 8:1-4 We live in a world, in a city, that can feel anything but stable. Everything feels like it's in motion, everything can change in a moment. You can have your whole day planned out, but one traffic jam can throw it all into chaos. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist