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People Of Israel, It Is Time To Get Serious

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 24, 2002

This sermon encourages Christians to get serious about their relationship with the Lord. The sermon illustrates three ways to get serious about the Lord

I. Introduction a. Joshua’s farewell speech. b. Joshua’s last words were for the people of Israel to get serious about the Lord. c. God wants us to be serious in our walk with Him! d. In the text we find three ways that we can get serious about the Lord. II. The First way to get serious about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Duty Vs. Devotion Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002

Is it possible to serve the Lord out of habit rather than out of love? An examination of Martha and Mary illustrate the cost of a loss of focus.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 27 Duty vs. Devotion Luke 10:38-42 What brought you here today? Was it a sense of duty, you feel a sense of obligation, a responsibility to the Lord for all that he has done for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of A Hard Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2001

Pharaoh’s four responses to God when he is commanded to let the Children of God go, illustrate the consequences of a hard heart.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 7 “The Consequences of a Hard Heart” Exodus 7-10 Dr. John R. Hamby Proverbs 29:1 states the biblical principle, “He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The sermon's main point is the importance of unity among God's people, and how living in harmony brings blessings, as illustrated in Psalm 133.

Good morning, Church family! We're going to talk about a beautiful psalm today - Psalm 133. This psalm, though short, is packed with wisdom. It’s all about unity, the blessing it brings, the consequences when we don't uphold it, and God's command for us to strive for it. As A.W. Tozer once said, ...read more

Topics: Unity, Blessing

Comfort Comfort My People

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

First Chair Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on May 8, 2006

Uses the illustration of three chairs to force students to consider their lifestyle, and where they are in their spiritual journey. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

This presentation was designed to be presented to a senior high audience using Microsoft PowerPoint If you would like the actual PowerPoint presentation, just send me an email. Click on the “View all sermons by Robert Fox” link at the top of this page, then click on the “contact” link in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not!

Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 9, 2007

The thing that pointed me to God when I was in the sewer of life, was not a story, or an illustration, or an impassioned altar call, it was God’s word.

THE PRIMACY OF GOD’S WORD JOSHUA 1:1-9 Josh 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Based on the Psalm and powerfully illustrated by the clip it teaches how we Christians must "sing our song" (give our testimony)

The Testimony of the Redeemed Psalm 40:1-3a I have watched that 2 minutes of film about 20 times this week. It makes the hair on my neck stand up. It was not meant to be a Christian film or have a Christian message but I tell you that is as powerful, as convicting, as biblical and as relevant as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Monument Of Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Mar 24, 2007

Sermon 3 of the series. I make no claim that illustrations are my own. All that are not mine will be told truthfully as I find them.

Monuments of Rejoicing - Joshua 4:1-24 (text - vs. 5-7) Intro. The first two monuments had to do with Jacob, now the next two have to do with Joshua. We have seen the Monument of a Relationship - Remembering when we met the Lord. (Jacob at Bethel. Monument of Revival - Jacob returned to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Foundations

Contributed by Heath Carlton on Aug 1, 2007

A look at the foundational importance of understanding the Genesis account of Creation as reliable - illustrated from Jesus’ Words in Matthew 7:15-29.

I’ve titled my sermon this morning, “Foundations”. The reason for this is that God has impressed on my heart the deep-seated need for this generation of Americans to understand a key difference in how we look at things, how we approach our daily lives and the decisions we make. The foundation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Cling To Me

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 25, 2006

Using the illustration of Exit Glacier in Seward Alaska, examining the reason why Jesus said to Mary, “Don’t cling to me”?

I. INTRODUCTION A. Stop Clinging? – Why??? 1. Why forbidden? a. nature so new, fresh - could be defiled easily? b. nature so new, fresh - would zap her dead (fly zapper) 2. Clue is in the nature of her clinging a. Greek = “fastened to, hold tight, adhere to, she wouldn’t let go” b. Jesus didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming A Setback

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The action taken by David when his wives & children were kidnapped is used to illustrate how to respond to a disappoint, crisis, or setback.

Overcoming a Setback 1 Samuel 30 8-30-09 Intro Today I want to talk about overcoming a setback. Has anybody here experienced a setback or two in life? Has anybody recently experienced a setback? It’s a part of living on planet earth. Chuck Swindoll described the Christian journey as “Three steps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Charismatic

The Underside Of Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 8, 2010

To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name.

THE UNDERSIDE OF FAITH Rev. 6:9-11 Sermon Objective: To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name. INTRO: We don’t talk about it much. It is the side of faith that we tend to avoid in our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Delighting In Mankind

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2010

A sermon about Jesus from Proverbs 8:22-31 (Some illustrations and thoughts from other Sermon Central Contributors)

Evening Service for 10/31/2010 Proverbs 8:22-31 WBTU: A. Last week we talked about Adulterous Anne and temptation. B. Chapters 8 and 9 begin a compare and contrast between Folly and Wisdom. Solomon puts it in terms of two women: Woman Wisdom and Woman Folly. He discusses these concepts as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ