Sermons on Physical Food:

You Have More Power Than You Think Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002

Judges, Pt. 2

YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK (JUDGES 6:11-35) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, known for his opposition to Hitler, was imprisoned and executed in 1945. One of Bonhoeffer’s poems in prison is a masterpiece, revealing his fear, courage and faith in the face of unspeakable evil. “Who am I? Who am I? They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why I Love The Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 13, 2006

Many people say they love the church, but do their actions support that? The church has some flaws and problems, but I love the church and here is why I love her

“Falling in Love With the Bride of Christ…Why I Love the Church?” Introduction: A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is claimed to be the world’s worst dog. He crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity. He went berserk during thunderstorms, destroying everything in his path. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Brook Runs Dry: 1 Kings 17 Series

Contributed by J.k. Hill on Apr 13, 2014

Elijah (God is the Lord) stood up boldly for God. He proved that God is the one who owns and his in charge of everyone and everything as he encounters a drought, a dry brook, a depleted barrel, and a dead boy.

Supplies: Fake Vine, Scissors Series Drought: Moving from parched to passionate (1 Kings 17-19) Week One: When the brook runs dry Go ahead and be turning to 1 Kings 17, fill in blanks I want to start out today with a question: What do Passover, an extra cup of wine, leaving the door of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Compassionate Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish a true Chris

This is really one of the big issues in the world today. There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

The Riches Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 9, 2014

This sermon discovers the six greatest advantages to having wisdom.

Did anyone see this story this week? A Texas woman said a burglar stole up to $1 million worth of designer bags and accessories from a treasured room in her Houston-area house — her closet. Theresa Roemer, an entrepreneur and former Mrs. Texas United America, recently displayed her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019

There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9, John 3:3, James 1:22, Matthew 24:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Missing!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 5, 2016

"The Empty Manger" is about a guy who noticed the nativity display at his church was missing the baby Jesus. Everything else was there but the most important piece was missing. In life, everything else can be there but if Jesus is missing it's incomplete.

JESUS IS MISSING! INTRODUCTION: The Empty Manger. "A number of years ago, the church I attend set up a very nice nativity set in the front of our sanctuary during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, when we observe Advent. The wise men, shepherds, livestock, angels, Joseph, and Mary had all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbent And Unbound Series

Contributed by Yvi Martin on Jan 20, 2022

A sermon on the miracle of Jesus healing the bent-over woman

A little over a decade ago, still somewhat early in our marriage, I was in seminary – we didn’t have any kids, Scott was working – life was simple, carefree! But we were first-time homeowners…and had had some recent plumbing work done on our 1940s Decatur, Georgia home. The contractor wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Characteristics Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 23, 2024

Acts 2:42-47 gives us the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church.

Introduction We live in deeply troubling times. We have two major wars—in Ukraine and Israel—going on at present that are significant for our country in different ways. Thousands of people are being killed. Billions of dollars are being spent. No end is in sight. Our country is facing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Redeemed Of The Lord Say So Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2024

Psalm 107:1-43 teaches believers to thank God for his deliverance from various perils.

Introduction How would you like to travel on a small ship for 66 days with about 130 other people and all their belongings? The Pilgrims did that in 1620 on a ship called Mayflower. Mayflower set sail from England in July 1620 but had to turn back twice because its sister ship, Speedwell, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus On Anxiety Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 23, 2002

I want to thank John MacArthur Jr for the mainpoints of this outline. Is worry consuming your life?

INTRODUCTION • How many of you here today live a life without anxiety or worry? Please raise your hand. Don’t be embarrassed to raise your hand. • What are some of the things that you worry about in life? Some things that send chills up your spine when you think about them? • People worry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Bread Of Life: John 6:35, 41-51

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on the miracle of the feeding of the 5000, and what Jesus means when he says he is ’the bread of life.’

I don’t know what your week has been like, but I’ve had a week that has been full of typical priest-type things: visiting the sick and organising weddings, baptisms and funerals. Indeed, in the next few weeks we’ve got two baptism scheduled, there’s one wedding next Saturday, and tomorrow I have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessing At Berea - Bible Study / Reading / Devotions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2005

Those at this city on Paul’s 2nd Missionary Journey received the Word in 3 ways that we all should receive it. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Blessing at Berea Acts 17:10-14; I Thess. 2:13 In Thessalonica the apostles were Resisted, but in Berea they were Received. Next time we’ll look at Athens where they were Ridiculed. We can learn a lot here about Bible Study. God called these people “noble” which means “excellent”. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Well To Battle Satan

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2005

Prepare well to battle Satan by watching how Jesus’ handled temptation, and by trusting Jesus defeated temptation.

v When I was coaching high school basketball I learned that the key to defeating our opponents was to know them well. Ø We’d even drive for hours to watch our opponents play. Ø We’d study our opponents so thoroughly that we could teach our team their plays. Ø The time spent scouting paid off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Go, Call Thy Husband, And Come Hither Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 27, 2010

. THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It is so amazing in t

“Go, call thy husband, and come hither” John 4: 1-42 I. THE WARNING THAT CONCERNS ME- ALARMING A. The possibility they denote B. The opportunity they disregard II. THE WONDER THAT CAPTIVATES ME - AMAZING A. It is so amazing in that it embraces the unwanted before salvation B. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist