Sermons on Preceptive:

Motivation For Commitment

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 22, 2001

Motivation is sometimes hard to come by, here are some partical steps in order to keep that motivation for total commitment in your life.

Motivation for Commitment Have you never noticed motivation can be a real problem? I know I need to lose some weight, I’ll start next Monday. I know the grass needs to be mowed, I’ll do it tomorrow. I know the house needs to be painted, I’ll do that this spring. I know the Sunday school ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:15-148, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

Wise people pursue more wisdom, for wisdom is given to those who value it.

The Wisdom of Solomon (I Kings 3) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): B 1. Did you hear about the man who found a lamp and started to rub it? Sure enough, out popped a genie. The genie told him that he had three wishes. The man couldn’t believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repent - The Call Of A Prophet

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 8, 2005

The call of John the Baptizer still rings true in the 21st century. Our culture seeks to do away with sin by calling it a "privacy" issue. The scriptures call our acts of disobedience againts God and our fellow man....sin.

In Jesus Holy Name December 3, 2005 Text –Mark 1:1-4 Advent I – Redeemer Lutheran “The Call of the Prophet—Repent” Christmas is coming! People are shopping! Decorations are being hung. Christmas trees are purchased. Dinners are being planned. In the early part of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Sound Doctrine & Secure Fellowship Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 5, 2005

Part 10 of a series in the 119 Psalm

Sound Doctrine and Secure Fellowship Part 10 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 18, 2003 PM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 73-80 Introduction It seems as if I have been repeating myself over and over again in one particular aspect of this study, but I believe I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Want His People To Be Holy?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 30, 2003

We need holiness to cure the ills of our day.

“The King’s Highway” Once a king had a great highway built for the members of his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many as desired to participate. Their challenge was to see who could travel the highway the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Love- The Secret To Your Success

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

The Secret to your Success

Sermon 2 John 6 “And what this love consists in is this, that we live and walk in accordance with and guided by His commandments- His orders, ordinances, precepts, teaching. This is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you continue to walk in love-guided by it and following ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Risk Of Obeying God

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2010

When Peter took a risk and trusted God, he was able to see God do a miracle.

Intro. Backdrop of story, text. Genessaret, sea of Galilee - Called this because of a fertile plain along the coast - John 1:39 "He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Change Comes Hard

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Gleaned from several sermons on sermoncentral, we see change as necessary but we are slow to do so.

Outline to Learning to Change Acts 10:1-48 It has been said that only wet babies like to be changed, even then they are not that excited about it. Illustration: Henry Ford and William Knudsen Conclusion: Even though he was considered a genius, he did not like change. Sometimes change is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The End Begins

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 25, 2009

There is a danger when we get to close to sin. It all starts when we pitch our tents toward Sodom.

Introduction How does a person end up with their lives in a mess. They feel that they have failed. Their marriage is ruined. Their finances are in trouble. They have lost their job. They feel all alone. If you throw a ball straight up in the air when does it start to come down? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Obamanation Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 16, 2009

Our leaders in congress our president our judges have not judged correctly they have called what is evil good and what is good evil.

Obamanation: 1st 100 days of shame Jeremiah 1:16-19 2:7-19 Jeremiah the weeping prophet was charged by God to deliver his message to the people of Israel and like us, they had forsaken the Lord and had followed after other gods. Gods of gold, silver and stone gods that could not save ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day 2008

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008

There are many famous names in the bible and many character studies we could choose but none that will reveal the heart of God as clearly as the study of the mothers of the bible.

Mothers Day 2008 God has given us our bible to teach us the most important lessons about living as human beings. God has given us our mothers so that we might learn the process of becoming a loving human being. There are many famous names in the bible and many character studies we could choose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Teachable Spirit Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 10, 2007

Psalm 25:12 speaks to us concerning the type of person that the Lord can give instruction to. Until we have a teachable spirit within us, we will never have joy in the deeper things of Christ.

A Teachable Spirit Griffith Baptist Church – 12/9/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 25 Main Verse: 25:12 Introduction What distinguishes a teachable spirit from an unteachable spirit? It is not the willingness to learn that which we would desire to learn but rather a willingness to learn that which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did He Cry

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

You are probably saying to yourself – what in the name of the Lord does the word "tetelestai" mean? It means to bring something to its ultimate conclusion.

WHY DID HE CRY "TETELESTAI" JUST AS HE BOWED HIS HEAD AND DIED? I have the Power point to this sermon if you ask me for it. My email is LarryJ713@aol.com. Refer to 06-04-09) John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist