Sermons on Radicals:

Pharaoh And Gender Politics Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

Israel's status quickly deteriorated from welcomed guests to feared aliens and oppressed slaves.

Exodus 1, 2 (NASB) 8 A new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 He said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are more and mightier than we. 10 Come, let us deal wisely with them, or else they will multiply and in the event of war, they will also join themselves to those who ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Revisiting God’s Design For Marriage: Lego Vs. Painter Views Of M Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is God’s construct designed for companionship, procreation, and permanence. If we approach marriage as an inviolable covenant that models Christ and the church, we must seek whatever avenues are necessary to restore them when damaged.

OPENING SENTENCE: When my sons were younger they spent hundreds of hours playing with Legos. INTRODUCTION: We bought dozens of kits each with assembly instructions. The kits included pirate ships, castles, police and fire stations, exotic vacation places, spaceships, Star Wars themes and more. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 14, 2024

The First Resurrection Morning

New Beginnings, Empty Tomb Edition Mark 16 Good morning, He is Risen. Merriam Webster's dictionary defines beginning as “the point at which something starts.” New beginnings could be defined as a new start.” A LinkedIn article said, “New Beginnings give you the freedom to make choices for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020

The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Acts 4:27-28, Hebrews 1:6, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 145:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel. Part 3: What Happens If We Accept Jesus?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 15, 2020

When we accept Jesus we ARE a new creation and the old passes away. There is new birth and death. But we shouldn't imagine for a moment that the job is done. Just as a new baby needs nurturing, our new spiritual selves need nurturing. And our old selves need to be shown the door.

The Gospel, Part 3 We have now reached the third of our four talks in our series ‘the gospel.’ Part 1: The problem Part 2: The solution Part 3: What changes if we accept Jesus? Part 4: What happens if we reject Jesus? [Slide of Adam and Eve] In part 1 of this series on ‘the gospel’ we first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Rend The Heavens - Come Lord Jesus !

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 24, 2020

This sermon looks at the Prophet’s Prayer – 1. A Prayer with Passion and Purpose 2. A Prayer Answered in Jesus 3. A Prayer that Leans Into Jesus' Second Coming

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; John 1:1-18 Theme: Isaiah’s Prayer Title: Rend the Heavens – Come, Lord Jesus! This sermon looks at the Prophet’s Prayer – 1. A Prayer with Passion and Purpose 2. A Prayer Answered in Jesus 3. A Prayer that Leans Into the Second Coming INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 20, 2025

This message is about the importance of Resurrection Sunday, how it is the essential part of our salvation. Understanding and believing the resurrection account help us to know the truth of Christ Jesus.

Well… today is Easter Sunday, and I’ll just tell you right up front, I don’t usually call it Easter Sunday, I call it Resurrection Sunday. Because that’s what today is all about. The resurrection of Jesus Christ. And I admit, that when I was a kid, I didn’t really understand what this holiday was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Timothy 1:6-10, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 15, 2003

Jesus, in picking His disciples, shows us what following Him is all about. Series on Mark

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN Mark 1:16-20 INTRO: The Plan Hernando Cortes had a plan. He wanted to lead an expedition into Mexico to capture its vast treasures. When he told the Spanish governor his strategy, the governor got so excited that he gave him 11 ships and 700 men. Little did the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Close Encounter With A Loving God

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002

An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Armogeddon

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 6, 2004

The word Armageddon strikes fear into the most bravest of men, because of its ominous meaning, about the end of the world as we know it. There are many that scoff at the very words in scripture that cover the battle. But they will answer to a vengeful God

Armageddon. Revelation 16:16 The word Armageddon strikes fear into the most bravest of men, because of its ominous meaning, about the end of the world as we know it. There are many that scoff at the very words in scripture that cover the battle. But they will answer to a vengeful God for their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Teeter-Totter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003

When we slide away from God’s plan and toward the world’s value system, it’s like going from one end of a teeter-totter to the other. We can’t move toward one end without moving away from the other

Passage: I Corinthians 5:1-8 Intro: 1 Corinthians just never gets any easier, does it? 1. reading this passage, studying it, the questions come flying at you like sparks off a grinding wheel. 2. so easy to get bogged down in those questions, try to make this passage say more than was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rebirth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 29, 2002

The resurrection of Jesus brings rebirth of hope

Rebirth of Hope Mark 16:1-8 INTRO.: Mark states the story very briefly, as is his customary style. He just wants to state the facts and get the story straight. He gets right to the meaning, skipping over many details. For example, he mentions the Sabbath, but gives no details of what went on that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberty As Virtue Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

The Christian, unlike the world, should use his liberty to demonstrate his virtue, not to justify his vices.

I Peter 2:13-17 “Liberty as Virtue” Intro—Last week, we looked at Peter’s discussion of the church as “sojourners and pilgrims” in the world—Peter calls on the church in 2:11 to “abstain from fleshly lusts,” and we talked about how we need to abstain from those fleshly lusts for two reasons—first, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Will Worry Be The Death Of You?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2002

Jesus encourages us to put our trust in God rather than worry

Worry - Mt. 10:24-39 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when she had finished. As he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

“God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Catholic