Sermons on Responsible:

"Godly Sexuality" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

Sex sells...are you buying? Sex is an every-day, all-day, in-your-face issue. What are we to do?

"Godly Sexuality" – Part 1 Matthew 5:27-32 (Cognates: Matthew 19:3-12; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20; 7:1-17; Hebrews 10:26-31) God’s stand on sexuality, marriage, divorce and remarriage is clear when we take the whole of Scripture, prayerfully read it and then trust the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quiet Disciples: James, Son Of Alphaeus; Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biography of the lesser known disciples JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES

“THE QUIET DISCIPLES: JAMES, SON OF ALPHAEUS; SIMON THE ZEALOT; AND JUDAS, SON OF JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 6:12-16; JOHN 14:22-23 Sunday, February 1, 2004 If you will turn to Matthew 10:1-4 and have your finger in John 14, we are going to take a look at those two texts. If you are visiting with us, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Were Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

God wants us to love what He loves and that’s the church

“YOU WERE FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY” Sunday, May 9, 2004 40 DAYS OF PURPOSE - week 3 We welcome you back to 40 Days of Purpose. This is the third week of our series spanning 40 days from April 25 to June 6. We are asking, and seeking the answer to, the question “What on earth am I here for?” We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

You were created to become like Christ

“YOU WERE CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST” Sunday, May 16, 2004 Welcome back to the 4th week of 40 Days of Purpose where we have taken 40 days out of our schedule and set them aside as a church and as individuals to discover the answer to the question “What on Earth are we here for?” How are we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

40 Days of Purpose (Rick Warren) The question “What on earth am I here for” can be broken down into three questions. These are some of the ultimate questions people ask: [1] The question of existence: why am I alive? [2] The question of signi

What on Earth Am I Here For? 40 Days of Purpose Ecclesiastes 8:1, 15 INTRODUCTION: As we begin our 40 Days of Purpose we want to consider “What on Earth Am I Here For?” Video Clip: Everybody Loves Raymond So do you ever feel like your only purpose is to open a jar of pickles, or kill a spider? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #4 MINISTRY — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD Purpose #4 MINISTRY — 40 Days of Purpose 1 Peter 4:10 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: A couple years ago the nation remembered Elvis by making his greatest hits album number one in the nation—25 years after the guy died! Now in spite of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Your Prayer Path Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005

Part 7 (and final) in series "Learning to Pray," this message encourages each individual to pray in ways that they find most natural, that draw them most closely to God.

Learning to Pray, part 7 of 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 6, 2005 [Note to SermonCentral readers: This sermon is based on results of a temperament inventory our people took. If you are interested you can take the inventory online at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Advice To Graduates And Other Folk

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

A motivational sermon to preach at the graduation of Seniors.

Advice to Graduates and Other Folk Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life As God Intended It To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Feb 11, 2005

Genesis 1:26-2:25 presents to us how God wants us to live as He intended it to be.

Introduction One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell God that they were finished with him. The scientist walked up and said, “God, we’ve decided that we no longer need you. We’re to the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Genuine Miracle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

Sermon contrasts the characteristics of this miracle with magical phenomena in much of the popular media of today such as "Harry Potter" "Crossing Over" etc...

A Genuine Miracle Fortifying the Foundations # 26 John 11:38-54 1-4-04 At the beginning of the service we read our text in John 11:38-54[1]. It is the story of Jesus’ last great miracle before his crucifixion: The resurrection of Lazarus. Miracles play a central role in John’s gospel. In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, John 11:38-54

Denomination: Charismatic

The Scandalous Cross: A Curse Or A Blessing Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 26, 2004

Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Message Series

The Scandalous Cross: A Curse or a Blessing Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Series at Grace International Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Mel Gibson’s new movie The Passion of the Christ opened to about 3,000 screens this past Wednesday. Some here may have already ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Way: In Miracles Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2004

Every miracle of Jesus was performed with you and me in mind. The miracles of Jesus takes us to the very heart of Jesus and the compassion that He has for you, His church, His followers, His friends.

The Way: In Miracles I. Introduction Jesus’ life was wholly devoted to one thing, going to the cross and offering Himself as a sacrifice there for the sins of the world. This Way or Path to Jerusalem is a compilation or collection of several topics. Jesus taught the disciples, Jesus taught in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting Ready

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

In this text Paul tells us 3 things about the second coming. (1 Thessalonians pt - 5)

“Getting Ready For The Second Coming” 1 Thessalonians Part Five 4:13-5:11 A new preacher had just begun his sermon. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into the talk his mind went blank. He remember what they had taught him in seminary to do when a situation like this would arise- ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dependence Day Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 1, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in a series titled "A Declaration of Dependence." This message looks at our need to depend upon God for salvation and has a patriotic flavor.

DEPENDENCE DAY Series: A Declaration of Dependence Philippians 3:2-11 July 4, 2004 Series Introduction: Today our nation celebrates Independence Day. But as a nation we are in danger of forgetting that we owe our independence to our dependence upon God. Our forefathers clearly recognized this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

The Case For A Creator

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 28, 2004

More than any other time in the history of the world, the evidence of science powerfully supports your belief in God. The good news is not only that there’s a Creator, but that He loves you and that He’s inviting you into a personal relationshi

Note: this message incorporates a dramatic clip from the film Unlocking the Mystery of Life. The DVD or videotape may be obtained at www.illustramedia.org. Permission to show the clip may be obtained from Illustra Media, P.O. Box 2711, La Habra, CA 90623-2711. The phone number is 888-897-6026 or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other