Sermons on Preaching Schools:

Rubbing People The Wrong Way

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 27, 2015

Jesus asks us the same question he asked Peter long ago at the shore of the Sea of Galilee; namely “Do you love me?” What he is really asking is “Do you love me more than anyone or anything else?

There was once an evangelist named Billy Sunday. He was the Billy Graham of his generation. He was conducting a crusade in a particular city, and in one sermon he said something critical of labour conditions for workers in that city. After the service, several businessmen sent him a message which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Anglican

Dead-Beat Christians (Sermon On Soul Winning)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

I read again this week the wonderful story about Ed Kimball, a Sunday school teacher.

He won a young fellow to the Lord who became the well-known D. L. Moody. After evangelizing America, D. L. Moody started to evangelize England. There in England Frederick B. Meyer heard his message. One of the illustrations that Moody used did not at first stir Brother Meyer. Then one of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Does The Resurrection Affect You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 14, 2001

Do you know the power of His resurrection?

Does the Resurrection Affect You? As is my manner, I will be a bit non-traditional this Easter or as I prefer this Resurrection Day. On many radio and TV stations as well as in the churches, you will hear preachers far more eloquent than I do a guided tour of the Crucifixion detailing and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near ( And It's Just The Beginning)

Contributed by Brian B on Aug 13, 2004

In this sermon, I'll demonstrate that there is an end! I’ll show when it will be! What it will be like! also if the end is just the beginning, what is it the beginning of? ends with a closing challenge!

*disclaimer.. I was a Nazarene pastor at the time of this writing. I have since changed some of my positions but I will leave this sermon here. Brian Then end is near! (And it’s just the beginning!) (This is an original sermon. any similarities are coincidental. most of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is revealed in scripture and Jesus reveals godliness to us. He is portrayed in various ways by Paul.

INTRO. - Unsolved mysteries. ILL.- Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says "What’s in the bags?" "Sand," answers Juan. The guard says, "We’ll just see about that; get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Just A Blue Jeans Minister

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jul 15, 2011

I just a Blue Jeans Minister

- A Blue Jeans Minister – Robert A. Glass I’m just a blue jeans minister A simple life I’ve trod I’ve tried to show the erring The only path to God To save a soul from being lost To save a soul from Hell To help someone in need of Christ Who needs his love so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 12, 2011

Paul encourages the church by declaring he is "... not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ". Would Christians today be so bold to make the same declaration?

Romans, Part 2 Romans 1:14-17 Introduction - Previously, we discussed Paul being a servant to Christ … as we must be - We examined that the GRACE provided by Christ is the key to church mission - IMP APP: The only way to overcome is through Christ; this book strengthens - If we will study and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Como Vencer La Tentacion

Contributed by Dr. Samuel Sanchez, Ph.d. on Aug 21, 2009

La tentacion es como un vendedor aguerrido y decidido a venderte algo. La tentación es algo que todos sin excepción tenemos que confrontar en algún determinado momento.

COMO VENCER LA TENTACION Dr. Samuel Sánchez, Ph.D. Pastor Executivo Fundador MINISTERIOS FORTALEZA - ATLANTA Génesis 39:1-4 “Cuando José fue llevado a Egipto, los ismaelitas que lo habian trasladado allá lo vendieron a Potifár, un egipcio que era funcionario de Faraón y capitán de su guardia. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding God's Word, Part 3: The Response Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

It not only takes the right message and the right method to understand God’s Word. It takes the right response. Do you want to understand the Bible in such a way that it will be sufficient for all of your life’s needs? Then you must have the right resp

Understanding God’s Word is not an optional thing for us. Understanding God’s Word is crucial. If we want to live our lives in the way that we were designed to live them, we have to understand how to do it. And the only way we can do that is to understand God’s Word. So, the question that this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptizer: A Totally Different Kind Of Guy

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 10, 2009

This children’s lesson was used at an evening vespers hour at an elementary age youth camp. It deals with the ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptizer: A totally different kind of guy! Matthew 3:1-6 (Have who ever is available come in before you and announce your coming in a loud voice like a town crier saying something like, “Now hear this! The most honorable reverend (insert your name here) is coming this way! Prepare to hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Patience Of The Prophet Jeremiah ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts New Testatment Christians to observe and follow the example of the prophets, as examples of patience and we will first observe things about Jeremiah, who was treated horrible.

INTRODUCTION #28 1. Open your bibles to James 5:10. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed three things from James 5:7-9 that exhort Christians to be patient. Exhortation #1, v. 7a&8, We must be patient until the Lord comes! Exhortation #2, v. 7b, We must follow the example of patience ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is King! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ’Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ’Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ’I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - a day traditionally referred to as the feast of ’Christ the King’. I appreciate that there are probably not many here that manage their schedule according to the ecclesiastical calendar, yet I’m sure w are all familiar with the way in which ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Parting Words Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 12, 2009

We commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection annually and claim to personally experience the resurrection of Christ in our own lives. If however there is hostility toward the church and organized religion, something about the resurrection of Christ

• I showed a comic slide to start, which asked the question, "Did anyone hear what the chairman of the board’s parting words were?" The point is how we can walk through an experience, meeting, etc., and totally miss what it was all about. The big question facing us this morning is that very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 3:8. (Material adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Sermon with the same title)

Sermon for 4/19/2009 on Ephesians 3:2-9 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ- Ephesians 3:8 Introduction: When asked if I was a preacher (pastor) I would say, “That’s what they tell me.” Or “Unfortunately, Yes.” I don’t say that anymore WBTU: A. I feel it is a great privilege to be allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Clarion Call For The Last Days"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 1, 2009

The true church has a clear call to preach the Word in these last days of earth.

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox