Sermons on Quitting:

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Pilate’s question to Jesus.

“What is Truth?” John 18:36-38 October 18, 2009 General introduction Dr. Norman Geisler and Dr. Frank Turek make some important points regarding truth in their book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Crossway Books, 2004). Some of their material is quoted below: "We demand truth in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Different Motives Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 18, 2009

Abram learns from mistakes and his motives change allowing God to make the decisions for him.

Years ago I was working two jobs trying to get into professional golf. One of those was a courier job where you had to use your own vehicle. I had a very reliable Honda civic hatchback, great for driving in the city, a fair bit of space in the back with the seat folded down. It was the best car I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Back In The Day

Contributed by K. Simms on Dec 23, 2009

How many times have you been in a conversation, folk sitting around reminiscing; talking about how things used to be?

Back in the day… Isaiah 23: 11-18 “Cross over to Cyprus even there you will find no rest…” In other words, if you’re trying to get away from what God has in store for you, you’re not going to be able to. “Look at the land of the Babylonians, this people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 23:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Mapping Out The New Year Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2009

The scripture is our divine GPS for mapping our lives in order to experience many good days. What does this divine GPS tell us to do? 1- Seek the Lord 2- Follow the Lord 3- Trust the Lord

INTRO.- Have you ever had a bad day? Well, of course. Who hasn’t? But what about a really bad day? Here’s one that tops many I’ve heard. ILL.- The following is seen in a Florida newspaper: A man was working on his motorcycle on his patio and his wife was in the house in the kitchen. The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gifts Part 1 - Serving Others Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 3, 2010

This sermon is about using your gifts to serve others. It examines that God controls our very purpose for exisiting, everything is created by jesus, everyone has a gift to share, all gifts must be exercised, all spiritual gifts must be used in love, we mu

Spiritual Gifts part 1 Using your gifts to serve others One of the most influential Christians who lived in 1700 and early 1800’s is John Newton, the writer of “Amazing Grace.” His own evaluation of himself was, “a wretch who was once lost but then was found, saved by amazing grace.” God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Clash - Psychic Network Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 3, 2010

When everything is theoretical,everyone loves to coexist, everyone celebrates diversity. Interfere with their lifestyle and you become part of the problem, not part of the solution.

To say that there is one God hinders social harmony. To claim that there is only one way to salvation is an affront to our diversity. To allege that a belief is wrong is the ultimate bigotry. Christians are the problem - Christians not part of the solution. Paul and his companions run into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise: Romans 8:28

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 9, 2010

Adapted from Robert J. Morgan's book, this message explores the wonderful promise that God works all things for good. Alliterared & exopsitory. Powerpoint is avialble, just e-mail me.

The Promise Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from the book by Robert J. Morgan In Robert J. Morgan’s book, The Promise, he tells the story of John Peterson. When John was a teenager he had a remarkable singing voice and was in high demand as a performer. His greatest ambition was to become a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31, 2 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Doubt, Dignity, And Discovery

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2010

Often we are not credible because we do not accept others’ doubt as real, nor do we permit them to retain their dignity. We are called simply to invite them on a voyage of discovery where they will find that their hurts are healed.

What do you do when you try to help, and those you are helping are not sure they want that help? What do you say when someone has a need, you propose an answer to that need, but they don’t believe that what you want to give will really do any good? How do you help people who are not sure they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

“jesus And The Truth About Sin” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010

Jesus confronts the Pharisees defective view of sin.

A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 24 "Jesus and the Truth About Sin" Mark 7:14-23 In our study we have seen how the Pharisees had elevated their oral traditions to a position of equal or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

“great Faith” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010

Have you ever wondered what grips the attention of the Lord? God is excited about faith. There are only two individuals described in the Gospels as having, “great faith”....

“Great Faith” Mark 7:24-30 Have you ever wondered what grips the attention of the Lord? What is it that He is excited about? Our text today reveals the answer to that question: God is excited about faith. Faith always gets our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness In Church Planting Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Supernatural boldness in church planting validates authentic ministry when based on pure motives and proper conduct (the marks of Spirit-filled church planters).

As we reach the end of our first month of attempting to plant a church and as we study the NT model for church planting from the Book of 1 Thessalonians, we need to ask ourselves if we are too tentative. What is impressive from studying Paul and Silas and Timothy is their confidence and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Termites Of The Soul

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

When you are spiritually cold, the termite of the soul would be able to work. When you abandon your quiet time and your prayer life is cold, termites would be eating you up slowly.

TERMITES OF THE SOUL Dr. D. K. Olukoya We will start this message by looking at Matthew 12: 22-24: “Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Me? You Have Got To Be Kidding God!

Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2010

God has called you to serve Him, yes You. No excuses; just obey Him in faith. Only those who answer the call of God will see the victory.

Who Me? You have Got to be Kidding God! Wednesday, January 20, 2010-01-20 By Pastor James May How many of you love to fly? I know that some of you probably wouldn’t fly unless it was a life or death emergency. A lot of people have a fear of flying. If you’re one of them you would surely ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Truth About False Teachers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2011

In this sermon, we cover the entire second chapter and attempt to understand the methods and motives of false teachers.

Introduction: A. The picture you are looking at is of Joe Cervantes, who was an officer with the Kewanee Police Department for 30 years. 1. On the desk in front of him is the assortment of stolen goods recovered from the home and office of a man named Roger “Tank” Harlow. 2. The story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hazard Ahead: Hypocrisy

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

A main excuse for worldly people not to come to church is that the church is full of hypocrites, well there is always room for one more.

HAZARD AHEAD: HYPOCRISY (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Perhaps one of the biggest reasons given by non-churchgoers is “church is full of hypocrites.” This is true to some extent, but there is always ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ