Sermons on Qualifications For Elders:

What About The Younger Widows Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014

Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

“Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies Of The Cross

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001

In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

"Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Disciples Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon looks at the disciples and the call that Jesus placed on their lives.

Jesus and the Disciples Mark 1:16-20, 2:13-14 Today, we’re continuing our series about Jesus asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” and “What does his life mean for us today?” To answer that question, we are turning to the oldest existing book about Jesus written between ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Eliminate The Distractions

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006

Are we all allowing the distractions of this world to cause us problems with our walk with Jesus Christ?

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: Mark 8:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Common Men With An Uncommon Purpose Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 31, 2006

Twelve Men Who Followed Jesus - the Disciples

Tyndale Publishing is synonymous with American publishing successes of the 20th Century. But few who read the thousands of literary works put out by that company know that the name Tyndale is associated with martyr William Tyndale (1492-1536). Did you know that William Tyndale is credited with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Most Of Your Benefits Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 25, 2005

We may lose benefits while employed in some job. In Christ we have benefits for this life and for all eternity. We are encouraged to make the most of God’s benefits by doing four things.

Making the Most of Your Benefits Psalm 103 How can you make the most of the benefits God has given you? 1.Bless the Lord. (v.1) We can receive more of God’s blessings if we would learn to “Bless the Lord”. Blessing the Lord means we bow the knee and give Him respect, the deepest of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Elections?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015

To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you vote in this coming elections? The man who fears GOD, and is a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 25:5 (Amplified Bible) Take away the wicked from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing Properly Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus cares how we view him, ourselves and our possessions.

• We value our vision. Seeing is important. • Many have had to experience, either for a temporary period, or in an advancing stage, life without good vision. • Part of that is getting old, I am learning. Just another inconvenience of living to be older. • A pastor went to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointments: God’s Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2014

Peter decided to replace Judas as apostle. Matthias "won" & Joseph "lost" when the lots were cast. This must have been an great disappointment to Joseph. This sermon examines if Peter did the right thing, but focuses on how to handle disappointment.

Disappointments: God’s Blessings in Disguise Chuck Sligh TEXT: Just after Jesus ascended into heaven in Acts 1:9-11, we read, beginning in verses 14-26 – “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. 15 And in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Not Who You Think He Is Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Being a Christain means confessing that Jesus is the Messiah, but our views of what a Messiah should be doesn’t always fit Jesus.

As I as watching a Lakers game this last week, I saw Kobe Bryant put on an amazing shooting performance. Kobe set an NBA record by making 12 three point shots during the game, nine of the shots he made in a row. It was truly amazing to watch. I was excited, the fans at Staples Center were excited, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything You Wanted To Know About Church Membership

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The biblical basis and rational reasons for church membership and explanation of the process for joining our church.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe Didn’t Want to Know) about Church Membership Chuck Sligh October 29, 2006 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

Take Off One Sandal-- The Place Your (Two) Feet Touch Is Holy (Joshua 5:13-6:27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 23, 2021

Why one sandal? And what does "holy" mean here, and in general?

Last week, AJ (Author of Joshua) began chapter 5 by messing with us. He reminded us that all the kings of the land were terrified by the Israelites, and their hearts had melted. It was then, at that time, that Yahweh commanded Joshua to make swords. We were all excited, thinking, NOW. NOW ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27, Joshua 5:13-15

He Has Prepared A Place

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 24, 2001

Heaven is the winner’s circle of life’s race.

John 14:1-6 He’s Prepared A Place ! Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 4)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How does God respond to our prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray? (Part 4) Daniel 4:18 If you had a pressing problem, who would you ask to pray for you? Who would you turn to for help? The other day, I got an email from a stranger with the heading, “Urgent prayer request.” I didn’t know how the person got my email ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Melchizedek, The Royal Priest” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

We explore the biblical information about Melchizedek and his relatationship to the Christ

March 16, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 7:1-10 “Melchizedek, the Royal Priest” 1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, 2and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Brethren