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How Should We Then Live? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

based on 7 ratings

| 8,714 views

While most people --including many professing Christians -- indiscriminately follow the popular culture and focus their lives on either looks, materialism, popularity, success, power, prestige, or social acceptance -- why should we pursue God and godlines

How Should We Then Live? 2 Peter 3:11-12, 17-18 1. I just came back from a pastor's conference, and I had a good time. We did not have too much free time, but I was able to work in a sermon outline and borrowed my room mate's computer to send the outline to Jane. . I brought two commentaries with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Peace Of God Rule In Your Hearts

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

based on 59 ratings

| 7,579 views

This sermon is about experiencing the peace of God in our hearts. Seven keys to enjoy this peace are revealed namely 1.POSSESSION 2.PURIFICATION 3.PRAYER 4.POWER 5.PEACE-MAKERS 6.PIETY 7.PERCEPTION

LET THE PEACE OF GOD RULE IN YOUR HEARTS OUTLINE 1.POSSESSION 2.PURIFICATION 3.PRAYER 4.POWER 5.PEACE-MAKERS 6.PIETY 7.PERCEPTION THE MESSAGE LET THE PEACE OF GOD RULE IN YOUR HEARTS: Colossians 3:15 1.POSSESSION John 14:27 The Lord wants us to regard His peace as ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001

based on 124 ratings

| 87,900 views

Living a godly life is not popular but it’s possible. How do we do it?

Living a Godly Life in an Ungodly World Intro: A teenage Muslim student accepted Christ in Deerborn, Michigan. She eventually took the challenge of being at See You At the Pole. She was the only one who showed up out of her 85% Muslim school. She endured a lot of persecution, even from her own ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Money Talks

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 18, 2001

based on 136 ratings

| 10,047 views

"If money talks," said a popular comedian, "all it ever says to me is good-bye"

"If money talks," said a popular comedian, "all it ever says to me is good-bye" There are several miscellaneous matters in this last chapter, but the key thought seems to be that of the second coming of Christ (vv. 7-9). When Christians honestly look for the return of Christ, the evidences of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Submission

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 9, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 18,132 views

A not too popular subject, but one that is essential to successful Christian living, family living, and congregational living.

Obedience and Submission Introduction We live in a permissive world, a world where the absolutes of God hold diminished influence. This should not surprise us for the Bible tells us that lawlessness will characterize the days that precede the Second Coming of Christ. Believers in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Insurgency, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 7,709 views

Third in a series looking at spiritual warfare not on the basis of popular Christian views, but based on the biblical text.

The third and hopefully last in this series on spiritual warfare. To go back and recap: 1) So much has been written in the last 35 years, much of it with wild sounding terms like spiritual mapping, casting down strongholds, generational curses and binding spirits. I am not saying, nor have I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie Series

Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003

based on 27 ratings

| 6,149 views

Wicca is popular today especially among teenagers. This sermon exposes Satan for the liar he is.

Wicca: Satan’s Little White Lie Introduction: Goddess worship, Wicca, witchcraft and other occultist practices are more and more part of our main stream American culture. Chaplains in our prisons are required to facilitate witches, warlocks, and druids, just as much as any other religion. Wicca is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Hiding Behind?

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

based on 127 ratings

| 21,134 views

Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Wayne Major on Apr 1, 2015

| 6,502 views

Response to the popular theory of "blood moons" as a signal of significant end-times events about to happen.

This message is in response to a very popular teaching making the rounds recently, concerning various prophecies in general and this passage in Joel specifically, connecting them with recent astronomical events. If you are familiar with the teaching, you probably already know I am referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Singing In The Rain…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 27, 2025

based on 1 rating

| 478 views

I want to preach a sermon titled after a very popular song called, “Singing in the Rain.”

The words of this song “Singing in The Rain…” come from a famous song sung by Donald O’ Conner. The idea of course is that we often plan things in life and then the rain comes along and spoils those plans. For example: • We are going to watch a parade, but the rain comes and spoils our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Definition Of Marriage Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 13,566 views

America doesn't have a homosexual problem; we have a human sexual problem. If you consider yourself a Christian, God expects all of us to practice sexual purity.

INTRODUCTION Today I’m going to talk about “God’s Definition of Marriage.” This is the most popular trending topic today since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states. However, I’m not just speaking today in reaction to this ruling. Most of you know I teach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 7,424 views

Jesus Christ is the most popular person of all history, but so many people really don’t know who He is...

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 22, 2007 Date Preached: March 25, 2007 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: Jesus Christ – Who Is He? Sermon Text: Matt 16:13-16 “…13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Csi Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 2,680 views

My series on Tube Theology examines the theological undertones of popular shows. We examine the claim of the resurrection.

This sermon is from a series on Tube Theology. I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources. I use an expanded outline in preaching though it is not exactly a manuscript. I also use a sermon outline for the congregation to fill in. CSI: OUR FAITH NOVEMBER 7, 2004 Jay Robison 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sin

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 2,951 views

It is a popular subject for preachers, I just hope I can help someone with a thought or idea with this sermon.

The First Sin! Genesis 3:6,7 My, how times have changed. Look at how television has changed: 1951-1961: I Love Lucy 1961-1966: Dick Van Dyke Show 1960-1968: Andy Griffith Show Today, we have: Desperate Housewives – infidelity with adulterous affairs Sex in the City – promotes sex outside of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

True Reality - American Idol Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 3,657 views

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to look at God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - AMERICAN IDOL 23 October 2005 One of the most popular types of TV shows today are reality shows. Many of us have become caught up in the drama and excitement of shows like American Idol, Extreme Makeover, The Amazing Race, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Confident Preaching

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 18, 2001

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 9, 2004

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

Contributed by Wayne Major on Apr 1, 2015

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 27, 2025

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 27, 2005

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005