Sermons on Role Of The Church:

Crazy Like A Christian Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This continues my series through the book of Acts.

“Crazy Like a Christian” Acts 25-26 August 10, 2008 It’s what Patsy Cline sang that that was what she was, for making the mistake of falling in love. It’s what Paul Simon sang that he still was, “after all these years”. Alanis Morrisette and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Character Of God's Word. Are You Taking Time To Read The Book

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 20, 2010

The Bible is the Christian's guide through life

The Character of God's Word. Are you taking time to read the Book A challenge to read the Bible Joshua 1:8-9 Psalm 119:11 Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rules For Holy Living - Part 2

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 23, 2010

Exposition of the words in Colossians - Compassion, Kindness, Meekness, Humility, Patience, Forgiveness, Love

Rules for Holy living – part 2 Reminders of part 1 Margaret spoke to us last week and covered the first part of Paul's instructions to the Colossians. In case you weren't here or like me your memory isn't that good lets look back and see what Paul was saying. Take a look back at verse 1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

Dwelling In God's Secret Place

Contributed by James May on Jan 24, 2010

If we desire to have God's best then we need to dwell in His Secret Place - that place nearest to God's heart, where His glory shines brightest.

Dwelling in God’s Secret Place Sunday, January 24, 2010 A.M. By Pastor James May Have you ever had your own little secret place; a place where you could go to get away from it all; a place where you could be alone with your thoughts? Little children often find such a place where they can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Type Of Clay Are You?

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

Just as the potter molds and shapes the clay into what it ought to be, our heavenly Father molds and shapes us into what we ought to be. He uses our situations and our circumstances to make us more and more into the image of Jesus Christ.

What Type of Clay Are You Jeremiah 18:1-12  Intro:  I was reading about a teenager named Ron who came from a broken home. When he was 15, he said something terrible to his dad and he ran away. He got into drinking and drugs and partying. But one day, he met someone who told him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life From Death? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2010

Modern day Sadducees still teach that a bodily resurrection is unbelievable. For what 3 reasons do they reject a teaching that is so obviously Biblical?

(This was the last in our series "The Upside Down Teachings of Jesus" and to emphasize that theme, we played the video "Blindness" found through sermoncentral. If you’ve not seen it it is worth the time to prevue it’s powerful message). OPEN: His name was Roger Williams and he was a famous 17th ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trekking With Jesus Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2011

The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus.

Title: Trekking With Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-43 Thesis: The Christian life is a long walk with Jesus. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Last week we saw how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born For Greatness

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Examining the life of Joseph, and the reasons God chose him to be born for greatness. For, like Joseph, we've each been born to carry out a great mission from God

Do you believe God predestines people for greatness? As we go through our time this morning, I’d like for you to allow that question to simmer in your mind. Now, I don’t know about you, but when I look into the chronicles of history, I can see some folks that have definitely done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Moths Rust And Pirates Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 18, 2012

We live in a wolrd where the law of loss rules -- where things break down, fall apart, or are even stolen. What if we could find something that had permanent value? Where can we store it? What does that look like?

Introduction We see the evidence everywhere. It’s seen in a bike no longer ridden... a washer or dryer no longer functioning... a table or chair with a busted leg... a television that stopped working... How many of you have something you once valued now stored in your garage, shop, attic, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 19, 2012

Jesus Anointed at Bethany. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Religious Leaders (vs 1-2) (2). The Woman (vs 3) (3). The Critics (vs 4-5) (4). The Lord (vs 6-7) (5). The Traitor (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two brothers were alone in the kitchen. • Before them on the table was a huge bowl of eggs. • The older one said "I’ll give ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Holy Spirit - Pentecost

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 6, 2006

This sermon describes the institution, the power, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Message: “The Holy Spirit – Pentecost” Text: Jesus spoke these words to the disciples: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Trustworthiness Of Scripture

Contributed by Steve Holmes on Jun 10, 2006

Defending the trustworthy character of the Bible

 Can anyone tell me what the first recorded words of the devil are? (Yea, hath God said) What do you suppose his intent was in posing this question? There was a course I took in Bible School called Biblical Hermeneutics. The course exposed us to a number of principles used in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: *other

Guard Duty

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

A message on the nature of the heart and how crucial it is to protect it and fill it with Scripture.

Trinity Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Guard Duty Proverbs 4:23 Imagine a mountain village sitting at a high elevation. The little village is situated such that its water resources are very limited. Aside from collected rain water, it has only one source -- a sparkling clear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

"How Great Is Your Faith"

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jun 24, 2006

This sermon is designed to encourage believers, to exercise faith so that they may see God’s manefested power on their behalf

How Great is your Faith By Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr Word of Faith Tabernacle Word of Faith Church Nassau, Bahamas There are many ways that one could define faith. But the Bible gives only one definition of Faith. In Hebrew chapter 11: 1 we fine the Bible or God’s version of what faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did Jesus Really Say About Himself? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon looks at eight of the “I Am” passages in the Gospel of John for the purpose of seeing what it was Jesus actually said about Himself. This sermon addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus never really claimed divinity.

Who Did Jesus Really Claim to Be? John 8:48-59 Introduction Here is another quote from Dan Brown’s, The Da Vinci Code: “Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet… a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A mortal.” This is pretty much the general opinion concerning Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist