Sermons on Provoking:

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 26, 2013

"If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT).

God's design for Marriage The Bible tells us; "If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT). We live in a time of massive marital discord and family ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2009

The Lord wanrts to show us that if we are going to love our enemies, it will not be by retalliation, but by showing them Jesus.

Loving your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Disclaimer: Information was gathered from Sermon Central and personal devotion for this sermon. Introduction- This morning here’s what I want to see happen. Here’s what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Determined To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:8-21 about Daniel’s commitment, his confidence, and God’s favor in refusing the King’s provisions

Text: Daniel 1:8-21, Title: Determined to be Faithful, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, PM A. Opening illustration: conversation with a friend at the TCSO, new believer, about struggles in Christian life B. Background to passage: God has given Jerusalem and Jehoiakim over to N, and now N has commanded his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Church Trains Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

A servant church that trains is a church that releases people from spiritual bondage.

A Servant Church Trains Acts 18:24-28 Teach the way of God more perfectly. And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures; came to Ephesus. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Big Shoes To Fill

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2009

This sermon examines the phrase "as the Father has sent Me, I also send you." John 20:21

Have you ever struggled with a task that stretched your limits? Jesus gave Christians a task that will stretch your faith. However, the task is also inspiring. This task is outlined in John 20:19-22. “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Together

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009

Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy Of Unrepentance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

2 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-II— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Gentleness (Gentle Love) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 4, 2011

Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GENTLE LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness. GALATIANS 5:13-26 SERMON As we prepare for communion we want to pause and shift our morning’s emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 4, 2011

Part 2 of this 2 sermon series about attitudes. Please search SermonCentral for part 1 of this message

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 Motivation matters. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Isolation

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Those who isolate themselves are without a shepherd and are wide-open to peril.

One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do…. - Three Dog Night As I was thinking about my message on isolation that well-known lyric sprang to mind. I remember a time when I wasn’t just singing it….I was living it! I was married at 18 years of age. My young wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Weakness! -- Deborah Series

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Sep 13, 2011

God gave victory through three weaklings!

Deborah sat patiently under the palm tree that was her office. Dozens and dozens of people lined up every day. Every person had his or her own complaint. Each one wanted somebody else straightened out. Wearily she listened to their cases. She must often have felt like Moses, so weary she could not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Holiness

Samctity Of Human Life: You Shall Not Murder

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jan 20, 2013

All human life is important. God is displeased and angered when people take the lives of others out of anger and pride. This message looks at some of the root causes for murder in America and the world.

Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. And while most messages being preached today are going to focus on abortion and the 55 million babies that have been murdered since Roe V wade became the law of the land on January 20th 1973. It has been 40 years since this horrendous decision was handed down ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict: The Heart Of Conflict Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2012

Conflict is inevitable. Watch your heart in a conflict. Focus on the heart of the matter. Seek to please the heart of Christ.

Just like to share with you a funny story at the start. A man was stranded all alone on the desert island for years before he was finally rescued. His rescuers asked him what the 3 huts were that he had built on the island. It’s perplexing for one man to have 3 structures. He said one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

12 Ordinary Men - John Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of John based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Apart From The Lord

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 13, 2013

A Thanksgiving message reflecting on Psalm 16:2 - Apart from the Lord I have no good thing.

Dakota Community Church October 13, 2013 Apart From the Lord Psalm 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
    I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
    in whom is all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite