Sermons on Pushing And Pulling:

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Depression

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006

Elijah becomes an example of dealing with and overcoming deprestion

OVERCOMING DEPRESSION – 1 Kings 19 Jam 5:17/ Mal 4:5-6 Review 1 Kings 18 (esp v.24)/ 1 Kings 19:1-2/4 (Every church has a Jezebel) Here is a man who great victories but now wants to die – Ps 42/ Num 11:15 Jeremiah … would that was never born 2 Cor 1:8 Two types of depression: 1- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Foursquare

Relationships That Draw You Closer To God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

As Christians, we know that our relationship with God is the most important one.

As Christians, we know that our relationship with God is the most important one. But how do we know if our other relationships are aligning with His will? The answer is simple, any relationship that drives you away from God is not meant to be. Any relationship that drives you away from God is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41, Genesis 13:5-13

How To Pass The Tests Of Life

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011

Introduction Turn to James chapter 1.

Introduction Turn to James chapter 1. And, we’re beginning a new study now through the Book of James: “Practical Christianity—Religion in Shoe Leather.” And, we’re going to preach right on through the Book of James, God willing, Sunday mornings and Sunday nights. So, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

G.a.p. - Matthew 5:29-30 (Cont’d) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 15, 2024

In this message you will learn how to fight sin in a way that is not burdensome, so that the Christian life is a life of doing what you want, rather than a life of resisting what you want.

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Lessons From My Journey

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2002

In this message I share some lessons that God taught me on a 12 day period of alone time with him.

Lessons From My Journey QUESTION - When you hear the word journey what do you think about? What images come into your mind? Homer’s Odyssey? Christopher Columbus? Lewis & Clark? Captain Kirk & the Enterprise? The 1980’s rock band (“when the lights go down in the city” “anytime you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: God With Us And For Us Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jan 27, 2009

A consideration of Isaiah 7:13-16 and its fulfillment in Jesus, as described in Matt 1:18-23

TITLE - Jesus: God With Us And For Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon #2) TEXT - Matthew 1:18–23 DATE PREACHED - February 2, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Way To Ruin A Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020

When Jesus was around the dead couldn't stay dead and the living couldn't stay silent

What a way to ruin a funeral Luke 7:11-17 I heard about a gifted public speaker, who was asked, what was his most difficult speaking assignment? He said, "That's easy. It was a speech I gave to the National Conference of Undertakers and the topic was 'How to Look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Think And Re-Phrase Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2021

We need to pursue renewal by re-thinking and re-phrasing our mindset and words. The tongue unchecked has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks.

Sermon: Renew 2021 – Re-thinking and Re-phrasing! Video: Transition a Needy World from sermoncentral.com Everywhere you go there is a need. In our cities, our nation, and our world. People are struggling, addicted, broken and lost. If Jesus is the hope of the world, then His church should act as ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10, Proverbs 12:18, James 1:26, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Morbid Anatomy: The Root Of Sin - Mark 7:14-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Why did God make some food unclean, and now we can eat them? This message goes into the important and often misunderstood concept of uncleanness

Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him ‘unclean.’” 17 After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 15:10-20

The Anchor Holds – Mother's Day 2004

Contributed by Tex Cox on May 9, 2004

I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the f

The Anchor Holds – Mother’s Day 2004 I think it goes without saying that it takes a very special person to be a Mother. Being a parent changes everything. But being a parent also changes with each baby. Here are some of the ways having a second and third child is different from having the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training Your Kids

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

Kids WILL ask questions, won’t they? How do you handle those times? An examination of principles for training your children when they ask those tough questions.

Daddy, why do we close our eyes when we pray? Why do we pray to God and not to Buddah? Why do we have to go to church? Why do we have to live so different? Why can’t we be like… Every parent has faced them: Those innocent questions from the angelic faces of children -- or sometimes it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-27

Denomination: Holiness

Let God Be Your Strength Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

In order to be an effective Christian, we allow God to be our strength.

“How To Become An Effective Christian” LET GOD BE YOUR STRENGTH! II Timothy 4:9-22 Introduction This past summer during the baseball season, Ken Caminiti, a former All Star and National League MVP, came out publicly to admit that he used steroids during his playing career. Steroid use has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who I Want To Be In 2003

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 24, 2002

Here are seven attitudes to resolve to have in the new year.

Colossians 3:12-14 WHO I WANT TO BE IN 2003 I think it’s true that people are getting more and more mean and aggressive as time goes on. For example, today, everyone knows what “road rage” means. More and more people are driving aggressively, pushing people on the road who aren’t going as fast ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Letting God Be God In Death #3 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the third in the series of God’s awesome activity in our Death Experiences. It takes a look at the life and legacy of Miriam.

For the past several Sundays, I have been pushing the premise that At Times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious Sanctuary of Satan) rather than Canaan (Sacred ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist