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The Do's And Don'ts Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter gives us instructions on how to deal with suffering.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Suffering Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction In Basic Training, soldiers quickly become acquainted with two simple facts about suffering: 1. You will suffer 2. There is a right way and a wrong way to deal with suffering as a Basic Trainee. Ways that will only increase ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Elders Are Important

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Elders Are Important Acts 15:1-29 Quality leadership is best seen in the plurality of godly servants

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healed Demoniac

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is tremendous power in telling what the Lord has done for you.

Thesis: There is tremendous power in telling what the Lord has done for you. Intro.: 1. This AM we turn to one of the strangest stories in the Bible. a. Story of naked, crazy man who lives in the tombs. b. If he was alive today he would probably be in an institution. c. But he met Jesus and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Character Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Sep 2, 2006

This is the third sermon in a series on Discipleship. This message is about tsome essential aspects of a Disciple’s Character.

Character of a Disciple Matthew 28:16-20, Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. The subject matter today is one that I consider to be most important. It is that of being a Disciple of Jesus. We often think that Jesus’ only responsibility was to come and Die on the Cross in order to provide salvation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Adventist

How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2005

Do not equate the immaturity of children with irresponsibility. Many children are capable of developing deep impressions about the Lord that remain with them for the rest of their life. Ask God for His wisdom

How Jesus Taught Lessons on Evangelism With Children Matthew 19:13-19:15 85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Minas Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2005

Benefits of using God’s blessings to bring glory to Him

Stories Jesus Told - 2 "The Minas" Luke 19:11-27 INTRO.: Have you wondered if living the Christian life is worth the sacrifices and effort required? This story answers the question. Historians tell us this parable is unique among the parables of Jesus because it makes reference to an actual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About You?

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

what have you done for christ?

Sermon Joel 2:13 What about you? Introduction: We learn here that this is Joel son of Pethuel. He wrote to the people of Judah, the Southern Kingdom, and God’s people everywhere. He was writing for the purpose to warn Judah of God’s impending judgment because of its sins and to urge the people ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Lost Everything By Doing Nothing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 20, 2006

The third servant simply buried the talent and did nothing. This unprofitable servant lost everything by doing nothing! It is to this third man that I am directing this message. His thinking needed to be changed. He was wrong about seven things:

Note to SermonCentral readers: Please read the message on this text by Brian Bill. It helped to inspire this message. Thanks Bill! Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Title: “The Man who lost Everything by doing Nothing” Introduction: Most of you are familiar with the story of the master who went on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The 24/7 Godlyparent

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 11, 2003

Being a godly parent is something one does deliberately.

The 24/7 Godly Parent Duet. 6:4-9 August 10, 2003 Baby Dedication Service Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Psalm 127:3-5 DT 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [5] Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. [6] ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

PART 2 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

Part 2 of The Vine and Branches Study The goal of God’s discipline of the believer is always for a person’s good. According to the Bible, a man who withholds discipline actually “hates his son (Proverbs 13:24) Hebrews 12:5-11 what do we learn about God’s methods & motives in the discipline ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering The True You

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jun 16, 2004

The world is waiting for God’s children to discover who they really are and in so doing begin to fulfill their God-given purpose of standing out so significantly that the world will want to be who we are!

The phrase that captured my attention: “…the glorious freedom of the children of God..” Creation longs to be released from corruption in the way that God’s children have been in Christ. Do we truly understand what it means to be the children of God? Why is this considered such a ‘glorious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-21, John 1:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Never Too Late

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2004

The encouragement of the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that Jesus is not interested in 99%’ He wants 100% in the Kingdom

NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Passing Along Our Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the Family

Foundations of the Family: Passing along our Faith Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Of all the tragedies in child rearing, perhaps the greatest is when we, as Christian parents, fail to convey our faith to our children. There are many reasons for this failure, but it doesn’t make it any less of a failure! Some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 16, 2002

A positive Christian attitude will determine your success in life and your success in eternity.

Sermon.387 See # 977, 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 "A Winning Attitude" Text: Philippians 3:14 President John F. Kennedy made a now famous speech to Congress on May 25, 1961. At the time we were far behind the Soviet Union in the space race. President Kennedy challenged Congress and our nation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

July 3, 2005 Communion Meditation

In yesterday’s News-Sun, there was an article on page A9 entitled, “After 35 years in prison, man finds freedom frustrating.” It was the story of Georgia resident Junior Allen. Allen was arrested, charged, and sentenced 35 years ago for stealing a black-and-white television from an elderly woman in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God