Sermons on Practicing What You Preach:

Do You Believe What You Believe?

Contributed by Daniel Reed Jr on Jul 25, 2014

There are many people in the church who either do not truly believe what they say they believe about Jesus or currently believe the wrong things about Jesus.

INTRO Do you believe what you believe? I know that sounds like an unusual question, b/c why would you not believe something you claim to believe. The reason I ask this question is b/c I believe there are many people in our world, and even in the church, that do not truly believe what they say they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Hoping For - Do You Know?

Contributed by Adrian Johnson on Nov 30, 2012

We place our hope in many things but we need to have three character traits of the wise men who placed their hope in Jesus.

What Are You Hoping For – Do You Know? Introductory Remarks Prayer for Illumination Matthew 2:1-12 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Do You Want What You Have? Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011

Not long ago, I heard ‘lust’ defined as wanting something else, someone else, or somewhere else. If that’s true, then I must confess to lusting quite a bit. I find in my heart a discontent for what I have and I’m not alone. Ingratitude and discontent are

Not long ago, I heard ‘lust’ defined as wanting something else, someone else, or somewhere else. If that’s true, then I must confess to lusting quite a bit. I find in my heart a discontent for what I have and I’m not alone. Ingratitude and discontent are poisons that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

What You Get When You Give

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 15, 2011

What happens when you give of your time, talents, and money? Many ministries teach that you will receive a material blessing for material giving. I think they completely miss the mark. Paul, in this chapter, sets out a wonderful pattern of the true result

Last time we talked about the motivation behind giving, and the process for how to give: it comes from the word “generosity” which means simplicity, sincerity, and singleness. We give who we are, and what we have, back to the Lord who owns it all, for Him to take our simple gifts given ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Understand What You Read?

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 10, 2012

Special notes on the Book of Revelation

SPECIAL NOTES ON REVELATION By Denis O’Callaghan, Ph.D. The proper designation of this last book of the Bible is given in the first three words: "REVELATION, or unveiling, OF JESUS CHRIST." The order of communication is as follows: God gave the Revelation to Jesus Christ; He signified, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Understand What You Are Reading?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

We read Scripture because we want to know more about God and His plan for us. But do we really understand?

Thursday of the 3rd week in Easter It is no surprise that whenever someone is reading from the OT during NT times, he is probably reading from an Isaiah scroll. The only time that Jesus gave His disciples an extensive Bible lesson, He began with Moses and then the prophets and asked “was it not ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-51, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Catholic

Why We Preach On Giving

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If This Was My Last Message

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Feb 21, 2015

If this was my last message

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. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: *other

Gospel, Preached, Received, And Obeyed

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

If Jesus is not raised, it is all for nothing that we are Christians. But Jesus, the one who was crucified for your sins is alive!

There is one central alleged historic event upon which everything we believe and practice as Christians rests. That is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Unbelieving historians do not seriously question that a man named Jesus lived. Some would even grant that he did unexplainable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're Speaking My Language

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 10, 2011

When the gospel is preached – if there is going to be a harvest – it is vital that people understand what is being said.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 12, 2011 YOU’RE SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE Isaac Butterworth Acts 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preaching The Word, A Worthy Vocation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 28, 2023

Proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in a world filled with bad news, opposition, criticism, and deception is not easy. But a healing word is needed in a broken world.

Sermon – Preaching the Word, a Worthy Vocation 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (NIV) “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.” Introduction – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

Something Special

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 7, 2016

What is life all about? Is there really a God? If there is a God, does He even know who I am? If God knows me, does He really love me?

“SOMETHING SPECIAL” Jeremiah 1:4-5 Psalm 139:1-6, 13-17 51:10-1 Schools are soon to go through their Graduation exercises. And all over America there are thousands of young people asking themselves the same questions. 1. “Well, I’m through with school, so ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 51: Preach Impromptu Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2018

Occasionally a preacher is required to give a sermon with only a few minutes notice and completely without preparation. Here's how to do it.

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach without notice. Lesson Intro 2 Timothy 4:2 tells preachers to always be ready to give a sermon. There comes a time when you will show up at a church service only to be asked to pinch hit for someone else who had been scheduled to speak. Perhaps you are on vacation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 31: Preach A Contrast Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 9, 2018

Teach people to think by contrasting two or more sides of a theological argument.

Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that contrasts different sides. Lesson Intro When we spoke of a false dichotomy, we realized that some stories have more than two sides. However, some stories have only two options, or sides and that is not a false dichotomy, but a genuine one. Let's contrast two or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Worship Choices In The Last Days Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009

Worship choices we make today may affect who were aligned with in the last days--the Beast or the Christ!

A Warning for the Worldly Revelation 18:3-24 It was one of those days that you never forget—you know exactly where you were when you first heard the shocking news of unprecedented tragic world events. It happened when President Kennedy was assassinated back on November 22, 1963. I was 10 years ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Bible Church