Sermons on Prison:

Demands Of Discipleship

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 17, 2008

Are we just followers, or true disciples, of Jesus? There is a difference! If we are a true disciple, then we have rewards in heaven. If we are just followers, we may not. Let us learn about the demands of discipleship.

It is possible to be a follower of Jesus without being a disciple; to be a camp follower without being a soldier of the king; to be a hanger-on in some great work without pulling one’s weight. Someone was talking to a great scholar about a younger man. He said, “So and so tells me that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Barabbas

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This is an sermon to show a sinner 1) the need of salvation, but also 2) the necessity of accepting the pardon that Jesus offers.

Text: Matthew 27:21-23 “The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A House Of Prayer For All People?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 9, 2008

We judge by what we see. God judges by the heart. His way is better. Let us join God is inviting others into His family.

-Is God’s house for everyone? -Is anyone welcome in chapel? -Does God accept anyone and everyone who steps foot in His house? -Before you answer, let me tell you a little story -Last week during fellowship, I told some of you about a scene from the Dark Knight, the new Batman movie -Have any of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Unshackled!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 11, 2002

This is message designed to remind God’s people of the power of the Word of God to change lives.

Unshackled! II Timothy 2:1-10 Main Text: II Timothy 2:8,9: 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. There are some things in life that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Leadership Style Of Jesus

Contributed by Joey Johnson on Oct 30, 2008

a look at the simple, yet effective leadership style of Jesus

THE LEADERSHIP STYLE OF JESUS (Mark 9.33-37) I. Look at how Jesus CONFRONTS the PROBLEM with His disciples… "Then He came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house He asked them, “What was it you disputed among yourselves on the road?” But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Truth 3 (Wk. 4) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "Holy Spirit baptism".

Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Foundational Truth 3 (Week 4) Introduction and review: To date in this series we have covered: Christians are to grow up spiritually. Repentance from acts that lead to death. Faith in God. Water baptism Let’s resume our study of foundational truth by ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Christians Love God And Love Others Because They Love God.

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 24, 2008

This sermon explores that Jesus emphasises that living as Christians results in us loving God and loving others because we love God. And as we do we interact with Jesus because Jesus is with the needy.

Today is Christ the King Sunday. The last Sunday of the church year. And as the last day of the church year, we are focussing on the last days, and our Gospel reading for the day from Matthew 25:31-46 highlights one of the ways how Jesus as King makes of a decision of who receives eternal life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

New Hope

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

This message was delivered at the kick-off of New Hope Christian Church but the principles apply to the starting of any new church work.

“New Hope” Six reasons why to start this congregation “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread together in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honey For The Journey

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

There is sweetness and strength in serving God.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Honey For The Journey Genesis 43:11, “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mysteries Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

The Apostle Paul is about to reveal to the Ephesians the mystery, which had been hidden from them but now, at the appropriate time, God is revealing.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ THE MYSTERIES OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-13 A mystery-lover takes his place in the theater for opening night, but his seat is way back in the theater, far from the stage. The man calls an usher over and whispers, ’’I just love a good mystery, and I have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mysteries Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

The Apostle Paul is about to reveal to the Ephesians the mystery, which had been hidden from them but now, at the appropriate time, God is revealing.

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ THE MYSTERIES OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-13 A mystery-lover takes his place in the theater for opening night, but his seat is way back in the theater, far from the stage. The man calls an usher over and whispers, ’’’’I just love a good mystery, and I have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Interested In Character Building

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 23, 2013

Paul invites us to follow the character of Godly Christians. It is allabout CHARACTER

Sermon: Character building In this the second Sunday of Lent, I would like to focus on our Epistle reading from the epistle to the Philippians Because it is all about CHARACTER Christian Character Story: Some years ago, I attended called a conference called “Spring Harvest at Work” ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Homesick For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

Paul was imprisoned in Rome and longed to be with the churches. With great distance between him and the churches, Paul did what he could to minister to the churches.

HOMESICK FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Colossians 2:1-8 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ November 20, 2016 Audio link to an mp3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/sg5042 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The definition for homesick is: to be sad because you are away from your family ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

If you hold to Jesus' teaching you will be free

Truth Sets you Free this week we continue the freedom from sin theme RO 6:16 Don't you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey--whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of Fear Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about how God did not give us the Spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.

Note: Not sure where all the references come from. I found this message in my file and put my notes with it. I know that all is not original but I wanted to share it with sermoncentral because I thought it was awesome. THREE GODLY GIFTS SAYING NO TO FEAR Text: II Timothy 1:1-7 2Ti 1:1-7 Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God