Sermons on Precedence:

Heaven Rejoices When People Repent

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

In the scripture we read this morning (Luke 15:1-10), Jesus tells two parables that have to do with sought and found.

Luke 15:1-10 The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with the company’s main computer. He dialed the employee’s home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whisper, "Hello?" Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Concerning Those Who Have Died"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2010

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 “Concerning those who have Died” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, “Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Partaking Of Christ's Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2008

Eating & drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. This consumption of Jesus springs from hungering & thirsting after the life of JC & becomes a metaphor for the interior life one should have with Christ.

JOHN 6: 51-59 PARTAKING OF CHRIST’S LIFE Eating and drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. As St. Augustine said these verses that call “for a man to eat that meat and to drink that drink is to dwell in Christ and to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59

Denomination: Baptist

Nice Preaching Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 2, 2010

God requires church leaders to correct those whose teaching does not align with the gospel.

Scripture Introduction It seems that many congregations will tolerate unbiblical preaching as long as the pastor is not rude or mean or sharp with them. Most pastors lose their jobs pretty quickly if they cannot figure out how to preach nicely to the church. So our passage this morning shocks ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Never Alone In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 27, 2010

In this installment, we look at Elijah's sin, not resting in God's provided sabbath

Concordia Lutheran Church 4th Week after Pentecost June 26, 2010 Living Never Alone…in Christ 1 Kings 19:9b-21 † In Jesus Name † Paul started the epistle to the church in Galatia with this greeting, which is for you, the people of Concordia as well! 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"Working With Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 30, 2010

When we leave everything that hinders in order to work with God in the great harvest field, we are set free to be truly human, and find ourselves filled with such love for our fellow human beings that we can hardly contain it nor comprehend it!!!

“Working with Jesus” Luke 10:1-9 Think of your favorite writer, or perhaps your favorite musician or artist. Or how about your favorite historical figure. Perhaps it is one of our founding fathers. Or imagine the President of the United States… Anyone of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Of Prayers And Trumpets And Prophetic Proclamation

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 18, 2010

Revelation leaves us gasping for breath when we see God’s response to the saints prayers. When God sends even his limited judgments against his enemies... "Woe, woe, woe! is about all that can describe it.

Take the book of Revelation and remove it from its historical foundation and give it to scholars with a fertile imagination and let them consider their present situation and they will surely make a new application or see it as a biblical alegorization. Revelation 8-11 shows us how the saints’ ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wheat And Weeds

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

In Matthew 13:24-30, Jesus tells a parable that helps us understand. It’s a parable that answers this very question, If the kingdom of God is here, why is there still evil?

Wheat and Weeds 6/01/08 AM Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 Introduction Turn with me to the Gospel of Matthew. Do you know what Matthew is trying to get across in this gospel? Do you know the truth he was trying to share? Matthew wrote this book because he wants us to know this one basic truth: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Difference Jesus Makes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 4, 2009

When we come to Christ, we are born again into God’s family, through which we find help and hope.

(Show video - The Church) In our passage for today, Paul tells of a love relationship that makes an eternal difference. It is a love relationship with the God of the universe, Jesus Christ. Let’s consider what Paul tells us here about the difference Jesus makes. Verse 13 is the pivotal verse in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Jimbo Carroll Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 18, 2009

I would like to open the Scripture for you, family members and friends of Jimbo, our friend who commited suicide. And let the word of God comfort you and comfort me… Not prejudices, not gossip, not what readers of the local newspaper are thinking, but wha

Funeral Jimbo Carroll I was a senior in high school when one of my neighbors, George, committed suicide. He was 19 the only son his mother, a poor widow, Mrs. Maria. He hung himself because some friends made fun of him… Mrs. Maria mourned over the terrible loss of her only son was not her only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Man Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2009

A Fathers day message for the men of the church to accept the challenge the Lord gives for us to be all we can be for the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Sermon by prayer with thoughts and Illustrations from Sermoncentral contributors Man up 1 King 2:1- 4 Introduction- It’s Father’s day, so I am directing my thoughts to the men, but the message will benefit everyone in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010

There is a difference between a trial and a temptation. there is a difference in the way that we approach our trials. God has to be in charge.

Faith that Works; Understanding trials of Life James 1:1-18 Introduction: We are starting a new series this week called Faith that works. We will be studying the book of James. Possible other lessons; Listening and living the Word of God. Taming you tongue. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessings And Birthrights

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

For every blessing there s a corresponding birthright. This message explains why some Christians go about life with out enjoy the divine blessings ordained for them. It also provides prayer.

By Bode Ayodele For every birthright there is a corresponding blessing. However, it is not he that owns the birthright in all cases who enjoys the blessings attached to it. Examine the case of Esau and Jacob. In Genesis, when Esau came in from the field hungry and asked Jacob for food, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

And His Name Shall Be Called... Wonderful Counselor

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2008

A Christmas message concerning Christ’s roll as wonderful counselor in the Christian life.

Dakota Community Church December 14, 2008 (pm) And His Name Shall be Called - Wonderful Counselor We are taking a break from our Foundational Truth series for the month of December to celebrate the incarnation. Last week I mentioned that as we walk with God the Holy Spirit within us begins to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Dealing With Holiday Emotions

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 13, 2008

The myriad of emotions as Christmas create a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction. How do we deal with these emotions?

DEALING WITH HOLIDAY EMOTIONS LUKE 10:38-42 Introduction: Perhaps no other season lends itself to such a myriad of emotions as Christmas. The holidays can be a time of stress, conflict, frustration, and dissatisfaction causing emotions to intensify. Holiday Stress for many is all too real. Martha ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist