Sermons on Pre Existence:

Harmony Through Humility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE HUMILITY? BY CONTINUALLY CASTING YOU CARES UPON GOD.

Humility is Self-effacing and it is Modest. It is quiet, reserved, shy, gracious, mild-mannered, and doesn’t believe it’s own press clippings. Humility is essential if you are a follower of Christ. Today’s Big Idea: Be Humble if You Want God to Work for You. “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 14:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Defending The Faith Sermon V: Embrace The Distinctiveness Of Christ As King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, as the Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, we Christians must separate ourselves from those that deny and defy the Lord God but we wholeheartedly embrace Christ as King and Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE . . . CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRIST AS KING Statistically, what’s true of Christianity worldwide is not true of Christianity in the USA. It is without a doubt true that our nation is like the rest of the world in that all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-11, John 14:5-7

Indescribable Gift Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 3, 2022

He emphasizes giving generously, giving bountifully, and giving the indescribable gift. The true Christian life is connected with giving the self, the sources, and giving the priceless gift of salvation to all.

AMC, 04.09.2022 Theme: Indescribable Gift Text: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy Teachers’ Day! St. Paul Having discussed in chapter 8, the principles of Christian giving, Now, he shares the promises that we can claim if we are faithful in our giving to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming The Enemy Within And Without.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Psalm 25:1-21 Title: “Overcoming the enemy within and without.”

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Psalm 25:1-21 Title: “Overcoming the enemy within and without.” This is an alphabetic psalm, each verse begins with a succeeding letter of the alphabet. The psalm existed in written form long before it was adopted for common worship. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

So You Want To Be Unique Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 2, 2001

Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World -- Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need.

So You Want To Be Unique? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Developing a Christlike character is possible, and just what we all need. James 1.19-27 February 4, 2001 Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: United Methodist

A Today Only Offer

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 18, 2005

As important as the choice of vocation - education, even the choice of a mate may be, none of these are the greatest choice of all. Life’s greatest choice has to do with our relationship with God.

Sermon Central Contributor Account# 12972 Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK (Preached Sunday August 14, 2005) http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Joshua 24:15 “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fads – A Chance For Evangelism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 23, 2007

Fads today offer opportunitis for evangelism. Pul on Mars Hill pointed out a fad and turned it into a way to reach that Athenians.

Fads – a chance for evangelism Last week James talked to us about worshiping when we really don’t feel like it. When things are bad and even scary that we need to find a way to worship. Paul and Silas are set free and after an apology, visit the new church members and go on their way. They go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Will Return

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

That Jesus will return is a constant theme of the New Testament and a basic Christian teaching. His return could be near. Are we ready?

I’ve read recently about an inscription on the Dome of the Capitol building in Washington. It’s placed where few can see it. It’s a line from the poet Tennyson: One far-off divine event to which all history moves. That ’one far-off divine event’ is the one we pray for every time we say ’Thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Getting To Know God - Elohim Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Study of God’s Names - Elohim

Getting to Know God - Elohim I want to ask you a question before we start. What is the purpose of life for a Christian? Those who are a bit older may be thinking back through their catechisms for an answer … How would you answer that simple question? What is our purpose? A simple answer ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of The Christian Jedi

Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005

This graduation sermon takes a look at the StarWars Jedi, looking for and finding parrells with the values and practice of Christianity.

THE WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN JEDI 5/21/2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-20 Long ago in a Galaxy far far away…. And with those words we are whisked off to a fictional Galaxy where the noble Jedi Knights fight the evil of the Dark Side in an effort to overcome that evil and champion Peace and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Throne Room Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

John is given a picture of a God who is transcendent, unapproachable in his holiness, surrounded by the greatest of angelic beings who can think of nothing they’d rather do than fall down at his feet and sing his praises.

I applied for ordination in 1988 - in another diocese from this. When I went for the interview to see if I was acceptable, one of the questions I was asked was “What is God like for you?” It’s a good question, isn’t it? What is your image of God? Now I have an idea that the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Story- Chapter 20- The Roll Of The Dice Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 20, 2014

Is life just a roll of the dice or is there someone bigger behind the scenes?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A saying in Vegas is “MY LIFE IS WRAPPED UP IN THE ROLL OF THE DICE.” • In Vegas you can beat the odds and win it all with a roll of the dice or you can lose it all in a roll of the dice. • It seems as (when no one is cheating) that it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be Confused About The Term Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010

The modern-day, Americanized church is a poor representation of the 1st Century church. We are confused about what we are.

Don’t be Confused – (THE TERM) - #1 Matthew 16:13-19 * This morning I carry you on a brief journey on which, for the past couple of weeks, I have found myself. Quite honestly, this journey has been painful and helpful as well as hard and exciting. My first disclaimer is that my desire is not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Open Secret

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

What was a mystery has now been made plain - God has healed the rift between Jew & Gentile - He has broken down the dividing wall. God heals the broken hearted & broken relationships - all by the work of Christ as revealed in the Gospel.

Intro - In 1956, Stuart Hamblen wrote the song “It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - the chorus runs like this... It is no secret, what God can do what He’s done for others, He’ll do for you with arms wide open, He’ll pardon you it is no secret what God can do - This is the issue in today’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational