Sermons on Preordained Moments:

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jun 28, 2002

Funeral sermon for a young man I’ve never met who committed suicide. No family in this Country, a Memorial service for friends.

Funeral Sermon For Robert Lee Gray 28 June 2002 I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to each of you for comeing to this memorial service today. Each of you by your words and/or your presence have demonstrated a critical virtue of humanity that we need to see expressed more in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Renew My Desire SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

Seeing the importance in serving God

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As the sun rises and graces us with its warmth and light, we too rise to gather in this sacred space, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not just as individuals, but as a community, a family, bound ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Topics: True Meaning Of Serving God

Win The Day - Kiss The Wave Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of taking the first step of faith, using the story of Nahshon from the Exodus, who courageously led the Israelites forward even when there seemed to be no way.

There is a legend in Judaism about a man named Nahshon. He only gets one begat in the Bible. Of course, that’s one more than you and me! He is the great-great-great-grandfather of King David. He disappears almost as soon as he makes his debut, but Nahshon is credited with saving the nation of ...read more

Topics: Courage, Faith Steps, Exodus

Sermon Series: Win The Day

Narnia: Feeling The Icy Brip Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 10, 2005

Today we look at how C.S. Lewis used the symbols of evil -- Turkish Delight and the White Witch to remind us that evil is indeed real...

Feeling the Icy Grip of Evil CrossRoads Community Church Glenn H. Teal, Lead Pastor Sunday December 11, 2005 Why would anyone write a classic children’s fantasy tale and set the story in a lovely place called Narnia but then go and spoil it all by making it always winter there and never ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Peter: The Power Of Peer Pressure

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2010

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, 1983: Our denials, like Peter's, reflect our confusing loudness with loyalty and our seeing ourselves as victims rather than victors. But Christ is able to look at us, evoke repentance, and turn us around.

The fire crackled in the crisp air, casting shadows on the walls not five yards away. It looked inviting, this bonfire, for not only was the night air chilly, but also this whole episode had been so draining, so terrifying, that the body cried out for comfort, for something, anything, that would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Baptist

When We Shall Be Like Him Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Feb 13, 2010

This is the 6th sermon from 1st John. This message deals with Jesus' Returning for HIS children & the change that shall take place. It ends with a plea for pure & holy living, being ready for HIS coming.

Sermons from 1st John 1st February 14, 2010 Sermon #06: WHEN WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM: Scripture Ref: I John 3:1-3 ‘Behold, WHAT MANNER of LOVE the FATHER has BESTOWED UPON US, that we should be CALLED the SONS of GOD, therefore the WORLD KNOWS US NOT, because IT KNEW HIM NOT. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Now I See Series

Contributed by Donald Hart on Apr 1, 2007

Consider the players and their thoughts on that first Palm Sunday.

Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – April 1, 2007 (All Scripture passages are from the NIV unless otherwise noted) PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE NOW I SEE Text: John 12:12-16 INTRODUCTION One of the eye clinics in the area that specializes in cataract surgery ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Supper Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

1 of 3 messages on the last hours of Jesus. This message is on the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.

The Last Hours The Last Supper March 25 How would you spend your last hours? “It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To The Wilderness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

Second sermon for Lent 2006

(The introduction to this sermon was dramatic reading from the Lenten Series, ‘The Lenten Road,’ published by The Center for Creative Communication for the Parish. © 2004) (1) Look at this photo for a moment. It’s magnificent! It’s majestic! It’s appealing! It’s warm! It’s sunny! What a beautiful ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Tale Of Two Rooms

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

A 2006 post-Easter sermon

(1) When failure strikes, where do you go to regroup? I asked that question to several persons this week and here is what some of them said: (1A) One of them offered several different groups of people but ultimately said, “I drop to my knees, and pour my pain before the throne of God, and ask for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Does The Church Exist?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Let us remember that as the church, God has put us in charge of something extremely important. God has put us in charge of witnessing for Christ in all places and at all times.

One of the realities about the church of today is that there are a large number of believers that are very confused. I am not speaking about the false doctrines and sects; I am speaking about the confusion that there is reference the purpose of the church. I say this because when we ask a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Warrior Returns Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

Jesus rose from defeat to be the Victor.

The Warrior Returns October 21, 2012 There is a distinctive facial expression that is common to people from all countries and cultures. It doesn’t matter what language you speak, what color your skin is, or what country you live in. The response is always the same. The expression is known ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

When The Miracle And The Mistake Dwell In The Same House

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

The old preachers used devices called types and the struggle between Ishmael and Isaac is a classic to represent the flesh and the Spirit battling.

Genesis 17:15-19 KJV And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. [16] And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. [17] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Scandalous Love Affair With Broken People Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

There are skeletons in every closet: embarrassing family members with a checkered past who have missed the mark in God’s eyes. But while some may have fallen short of God’s will for their lives, no one is beyond redemption. And the Bible reminds us that n

A Scandalous Love Affair: With Broken People Matthew 1 The Rockefeller family is considered to be one of the most philanthropic families in the world, helping humanity globally in issues like economics, religion, education and environmental affairs. Yet the Rockefeller family tree is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Extra Mile !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 3, 2012

In this Lenten season, to focus upon "the Extra mile" our Lord went in the three phases of His life.

The Extra Mile Now old habits die-hard! Having been an executive in a State-owned Oil marketing company for 13 years in India, (before coming into full-time spiritual service), even today I cannot restrain from reflecting on any extra-ordinary event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: *other