Sermons on Preparation To Serve:

Let The Poor Say, Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007

Remember this, the average observer on the evening of the first Christmas, might not have seen Mary and Joseph as particularly blessed. There may have been moments that they doubted it themselves. And yet, they were rich...

Let the poor say, "I am rich" Luke 2:1-7 Dawn and I went to Pennsbury Manor recently. This is the home of William Penn. Oddly enough, the place is almost completely a recreation. Nothing about the grounds or buildings is original. The house is not the house he and his family lived in. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Were All In The Same Boat

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 4, 2007

As followers of Jesus Christ we are all in the same boat, with the same destination. God and Jesus Christ watch over us during the journey.

We’re All In The Same Boat Mark 6:45-51 Jesus Walks on Water 45 Immediately after this, Jesus made his disciples get back into the boat and head out across the lake to Bethsaida, while he sent the people home. 46 Afterward he went up into the hills by himself to pray. 47 During the night, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007

The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

OPEN: An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where it ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 13, 2007

Are you connected to Christ or has sin caused a cut in your relationship with Him

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

In Hot Pursuit Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007

God pursues a continuing love relationship with us.

In Hot Pursuit September 24, 2006 Luke 15:1-24 Experiencing God #2 Deb and my oldest son Luke is in Kindergarten this year. So far he has made it through 2 weeks of school just fine and his parents are trying to do the same. This week Kindergartners were allowed to start riding the bus to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Service Of The Master – Part 9 - Judas, The Betrayer Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, or simply just to expose you. How does betrayal happen?

Traitor. Deserter. Turncoat. Defector. Betrayer. Betrayal. Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal is a profound word loaded with volatile and angst-ridden emotional implications. Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Action

Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006

A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Methodist

He Knows Me! Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 30, 2006

An exposition of the story of the woman at the well in John 4, focusing on God’s grace and our response.

When did you learn the truth about Santa Claus? I have to be careful here, lest I betray something in the sermon that I should not, but I¡¦m sure that all of you remember the day. For me, it had to do with the Easter Bunny. I happened to see some Easter baskets on the stairs one evening before ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Would Jesus Have Us Do To Our Enemies

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

Looking at Jesus’ teachings on how to treat our enemies - a Children’s service

What Would Jesus Have Us Do To Our Enemies – Luke 6:27-36 Gladstone Baptist Church – 13/2/05 am – Children’s Service Invite children down the front & give them worksheets for the service. Question : I want you to think of someone that you don’t like. Maybe it is someone who teases you. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Rollercoaster Depression Series

Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006

“Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.”

Definition: “Depression is a state of existence marked by a sense of being pressed down, weighed down, or burdened, which affects a person physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In other words, depression is not a state of mind but a state of being.” According to Psychiatrists Frank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Times Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 5, 2006

This message looks at 6 snapshots in the life of Naomi that we will be inspire and challenge us.

THE TIMES OF NAOMI TEXT: BOOK OF RUTH INTRODUCTION This past year during the general elections they made a big point of stressing that this was the "year of the woman", as many new woman ran and won political office. For the rest of the month of July we here at ETCC will have the month of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Can Separate You From God's Love Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

Do you feel discouraged, down, like you don’t "measure up" to God’s love? Then take heart and be encouraged. This most wonderful chapter in God’s Word tell us that no person, no event, nothing at all - can separate you from God’s love.

For an audio copy of this message go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com At the core of every human being is the desire to be approved – to be liked. We often set our self esteem on the opinions others have of us. Why is it that so many of us feel so badly about ourselves? Is it because deep down we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gideon - Small Steps To A Big Impact

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003

Gideon’s example shows us what God can do with people who will follow him even in the small things.

Introduction play Nothing Ever Happens by Del Amitri Describes a world that is not liked. The situation is no good. It refers to injustice, American business snap up Van Goghs for the price of a hospital wing. The Second World War, burning down the synagogues. And says it never changes, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Holiness

A Cry From The Heart Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

This psalm is an example of an “imprecatory prayer,” as it contains brutal honesty and an earnest call for God to bring His justice to bear on the wicked.

A Cry from the Heart As many of you know, I like to begin my sermons with humor, often at my own expense. This morning as we come to Psalm 10 in our series called, “Praying Through the Psalms,” I must confess that I can’t find anything very comical about this cry from the heart. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is the final installment of a series I did on I Corinthians 13, dealing with the fact that "love endures all things, and never fails."

“The Power of Love” I Corinthians 13:8-13 March 23, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Intro “Kids say the darnedest things”, they say, and so Art Linkletter, and more recently, Bill Cosby, made a TV show out of the concept! When Anthony was little, we got a kick out of the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free