Sermons on Persuade Men:

The Heart Of A Father

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008

Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.

The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 5, 2007

Our influence in the world is not to be contained or limited to the wall of a Church and not being used to impact the world around us.

Sermon Text: Matt 5:13 (Believers Are Salt and Light) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Plot Outline: This film contains not only some incredible surf ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

It Has Always Been About Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

Genesis 15 shows that God’s plan for salvation has always been salvation by grace through faith.

Genesis 15 April 6, 2003 One of the biggest mistakes I believe the early dispensationalists made was calling the OT age Law and the New Testament age Grace. I prefer Israel and the Church. Grace has always been God’s operating program with man. Genesis 15 falls into a double pattern. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Complete Package

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

A brief outline setting forth the completeness that the Christian has in Christ Jesus

A COMPLETE PACKAGE “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (in bodily form); and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power (rule and authority).” Colossians 2:9-10. I. THE RIGHT BEGINNING! “Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Truly, truly, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

We All Need A Friend

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 15, 2010

Life is truly hard and when you have no one to lean on it,s even harder.

WE ALL NEED A FRIEND Acts 26:24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. 25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. 26 For ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Praise Prevail Over Your Asking

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 2, 2009

Your Praise should outweigh your asking

Let Your Praise Prevail over Your Asking Romans 4:20 God stayed with Abraham until he became strong in faith. Notice that being strong in faith has something that goes with it...to be strong in faith is to give God glory. Well Abraham is giving God glory. Abraham is saying that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Me A Blessing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 7 of 10

MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) A non-profit organization’s survey of 81,355 people 18 and older, reveals that Americans are a neighborly lot, says a national study that finds 76% trust most or some neighbors, 16% say they trust them all, 44% talk to them frequently and 65% exchange favors. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's What's Inside That Counts

Contributed by James May on Nov 1, 2001

Balaam’s sin was to hear only what he wanted to hear from God. It was a matter of the heart desiring the things of this world rather than obedience to God’s will.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-20, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Person Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Nov 24, 2001

Learning to integrate your life values with daily living.

Becoming a Person of Integrity Character Builder Series Pastor Mike Biolsi $20 bill illustration: ask, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Then crumple it up, step on it, roll it around and then hold it up again and ask, “Who still wants this $20 bill?” The value remains no matter what the item looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:17, Proverbs 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Hosea's Message: God's Faithfulness” Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2006

God is faithful to the extreme, which is why we need to see the extraordinary way He reached out to a rebellious people in Hosea and respond accordingly

“Hosea’s Message: God’s faithfulness” Opening Statement: Erma Bombeck tells of God in the act of creating mothers. She says that on the day God created mothers He had already worked long overtime. And an angel said to Him, "Lord, you sure are spending a lot of time on this one." The Lord turned ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Help! A Cry For The Gospel

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 26, 2003

a stewardship sermon on evangelizing based on a WELS sermon study

September 28, 2003 Acts 16:6-15 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy From Your Growth

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 2, 2001

Discover and rejoice in the seven signs of Christian maturity.

Introduction: Steve Brown often points out that one is a Christian or he is not. One does not become more Christian over time. Likewise, one is pregnant, and does not become more pregnant over time. You either are or you aren’t pregnant, regardless of whether you are showing. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: *other

Miracle On 1st Century Street Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2008

In this sermon, I use the movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate the difference between fact and fiction. The miracle of Jesus’ birth and life on 1st Century Street are altogether true and are worth believing in.

Introduction: A. Good morning and welcome to our annual special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Me A Blessing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 7

MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) A non-profit organization’s survey of 81,355 people 18 and older, reveals that Americans are a neighborly lot, says a national study that finds 76% trust most or some neighbors, 16% say they trust them all, 44% talk to them frequently and 65% exchange favors. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healed Hearts Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 19, 2010

The fearful heart cannot accept what God offers; but the healed heart receives freedom from shortcomings, confidence before the world, and liberty from becoming a controller of others.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC; November 23, 1986 By now you are probably weary of heart, this several weeks of dealing with what I have called, "heart diseases." By now you may have felt that everything that could be said about the heart in a Biblical reference had been said, maybe ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist