Sermons on Religious Tests:

Faith And The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Hopkins on Jun 30, 2002

A sermon on Mark 9:14-29 regarding the confrontation of the demonic-satanic in our lives and the power of Jesus to free and cleanse our lives.

“Faith and the Power of God” Mark 9:14-29 Most of us want to live on the excitement of the highs in our lives. We don’t want to come back down to the valley and walk amidst the unbelief and ridicule. Our faith is not the kind that thrives on the assaults of unbelieving and unkind people. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Bad News Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Mar 9, 2002

He is not afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord.

Bad News (Ps.112:7) During Lent I have been preaching on various verses with each one having its own powerful truth: “my times are in your hand” (Ps.31:15); our God is a consuming fire (Heb.12:29); and now this morning verse 7 from Psalm 112: He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5, Psalm 112:7

Denomination: Congregational

God' S Concern For The Way We Think And Why It Matters Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 19, 2004

Today, we are going to look at a few more areas in which we need God¡¦s help, and then look at WHY we need to be concerned about such non-churchy, non-stained glass, everyday mundane things.

God’s Concern for the Way We Think and Why It Matters (Eccl. 11:1 to 12:14) 1. It is a challenge to preach sermons that are Biblical, relevant, and spiritual. 2. Some pastors do this by skipping around and avoiding the drier or more detailed sections of Scripture. 3. What many people miss, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 17, 2005

Learn from the mistakes of the Pharisees: (1) Don’t be too caught up by the outward, it’s the heart that counts; (2) Don’t be too caught up by what man thinks; it’s what God thinks that counts.

We are all creatures of habit. We do many things over and over again. • There is nothing wrong with that. There will surely be routines in life. • But the danger comes when we get so accustomed to them, that we no longer understand the reason why we are doing them. • If fact, we may have lost its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9, Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What It Means To Be Held

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jul 26, 2005

In this sermon I use Natalie Grant’s song Held as a tool to understand Jesus’ message to the church at Smyrna. Smyrna was a church under attack with Pain Poverty Slander and a promise of worse yet to come. But the church was also held because Jesus sees t

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ARE HELD July 24, 2005 Jay Davis Robison Revelation 2:8-11 According to 20 the countdown magazine #1 Contemp Christian song 7/23/05 Natalie Grant “Held” Song a little unsettling, verse tells of 2-month-old baby Who dies while his mother is praying for sudden ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Religion Or New Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005

The riches of a relationship with the true God through faith in Christ alone cannot compare to the bankruptcy of merit religion.

Dead Religion or New Life? (Philippians 3:1-3) INTRO 1. Many of you know that I love the music of the 20’s and 30’s and old time radio from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. 2. Because of MP3 formatting of discs, I have discs with over 100 shows on them…all available Jack Benny programs (the greatest radio ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

This message focuses on the one who returned to give thanks and answers the question: how can we help each other develop a true attitude of gratitude?

The Simple Life at Church “Developing an Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 My friend Holland Barnes just got back from one of his hunting trips in N. Florida. He always gives me some deer meat so I’m interested in how his hunting trip goes. So when he got back I ask him....did you get a deer? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Love Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

We must believe that the power of Jesus exceeds the power of sin.

Mark 5:21-35 A Season of Love- By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence “Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear. Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure – measure a year? In daylights – In sunsets. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

God Our Father

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jun 19, 2003

The intimate relationship of personal love that Jesus makes possible for us with the Father-"Abba"-was and is revolutionary and unique among religions. Jesus is the only way to "Abba", Father.

GOD OUR FATHER A Sermon for Father’s Day 2003 John 14:1-9 The challenge for fathers has never been greater; but we have the greatest role model – God our Father. A. Father – a Term of Personal Love [Read Romans 8:14-17] 1. The term “Father” does not mean primarily “male.” It says God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17, John 14:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What We Believe: The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 1, 2003

Discover the three essentials of Jesus’ Church

We’ve spent almost two months worth of Sundays looking at what our church believes. What we believe determines how we behave. There was a time when people believed the earth was flat. They didn’t dare to travel too far for fear that they will fall off the edge of the earth. What you believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Two people from very different walks of life are connected by their faith in the Savior

The Power of Faith The Book of Mark Mark 5:21-6:6 I. Introduction A. How strong is your faith? 1. Jesus said that if we had as much faith as a mustard seed we could remove mountains. 2. Most of us take that to be an illustrative statement. 3. But the question still remains, how much power does our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In One Verse

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Evangelistic Message sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Greatest Verse in the Bible Reading: John chapter 3 verse 16. Ill: Bill Cosby Story. • A couple went to see the American comedian in concert; • They enjoyed the concert so much they decided to get his autograph. • Not for themselves! • But for their little baby who was at home ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

Pray, Give, Go

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 22, 2010

Designed as a short, punchy talk to motivate people for mission.

Naomi Reed writes a regular column in ‘The Pulse’ magazine. The article is called, ‘Pray, Give, Go’. We ought to be praying for mission, we ought to be giving to mission, and we ought to be sending workers into the field.   I think Naomi has missed the most common response ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Feb 15, 2012

It is not without purpose that the Lord gave us the ordinances of the church. Communion offers us a special time to refocus the inner man.

Title: Communion: A Time to Refocus Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 Date: February 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Revival & Communion A. The Table is spread 1. What were your thoughts? 2. Will you stay? B. Every communion ought to bring personal revival 1. Jesus said, “do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pilgrims Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

A sermon for Independence Day weekend (USA) on Hebrews 11:8-16 (Much information from other Sermon Central Sermons and an article by Iain Murray: http://www.puritansermons.com/banner/murray3.htm)

HoHum: A writer from perhaps the third century AD described Christians in these words: They live in their own homelands, but as foreigners. They share in everything as citizens, but endure everything as aliens. Every foreign country is their homeland, but every homeland is a strange country to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ