Sermons on Royal Wedding:

The Bible Teaches Real Love

Contributed by John Donnelly on Nov 3, 2006

Examination of 1 Corinthians 13, describing different types of love. Sermon aimed at teenagers and parents.

Sermon: The Bible teaches Real Love” I Corinthians 13 By the Rev. John Donnelly St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Wayne, NJ <www.stmichaelswayne.org> A young woman named Andrea wrote this story. Her story may be found on the web page of e-Harmony.com, an internet dating service. “Jeff ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Marriage Or Singleness?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 2, 2002

1 Cor. 7 is Paul’s theology of singleness. He speaks to the sexual needs that marriage answers and to the relationships that complicate devotion to the Lord.

There are few things that can hurt people like broken marriages. In fact, there are few things that can hurt a church like broken marriages. On the other hand, few things bring joy like a warm loving home built on God’s Word, and few things give strength to the church like warm loving homes built ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Caught Naked

Contributed by David Berthiaume on May 2, 2002

It’s a lot easier to witness with your clothes on than if you were naked...

Have you ever had one of those dreams? One of those dreams where you’re getting ready for the party of the year, it’s the biggest thing and every one will be there so you want to look your best. You spend hours getting ready, guys, you slick your hair back and comb your sideburns and put on your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:42-45

Denomination: Adventist

Are You Lively

Contributed by Lionel Gruver on Feb 13, 2001

Having the ’Zeal’ for God will produce victories!

Are You Lively? January 18, 1998 p.m. THEME: 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. TEXT: Exodus 1:8-21 **19 I. INTRODUCTION A. Definition of Lively 1. Webster’s says: “an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, Exodus 1:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Miss The Baby Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A look at those who missed the baby that first Christmas day.

Luke 2:1-7 – Don’t Miss the Baby (Carols Devotion) Two men went to the train station with a friend. The train was late so they sat down for a cup of coffee. They talked and drank and forgot about the train. Suddenly they heard the last announcement about the departing train. They all got up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006

Learn what it means to be a partner, not a party pooper!

Good morning, and thank you for worshipping God with me. For those new here, we’re involved in a really awesome emphasis right now – how we are better together! And let me tell you that some really cool things are happening! • Surprise attacks on many people this past week (like John and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 18, 2006

Jesus came to show us the Glory of God

Introduction In the beginning God said “Let there be light, and there was light” • And God saw that all that He had created was good and He walked with Adam in the cool of the day in the Garden Then with one act of disobedience sin entered in the world and there was DARKNESS • First came Abraham ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006

Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

The paths that we choose today, will determine our final destination.

The Pathway 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; the pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facts About Christmas

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

The facts behind some of the traditions

Mt 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” When it comes to Christmas, it isn’t just new and old but it is also a matter of good and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

The comfort and encouragement of Romans 8:28.

“Yes, God is working even in that” is the comfort and encouragement of Romans 8:28 • As everything around us swirls in confusion & pain and difficulty… God is on the throne, in love, working… Things can get real tough… as things don’t line up the way that we had planned or anticipated. • Then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not So With You

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

Jesus’ leadership command to His disciples was not one of lording it over others in entitlement, but rather selflessly serving them in humility.

Originally preached on September 14, 2006 Sterling C. Franklin Chapel service, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "Not So With You" Introduction Context -- Jesus was going up to Jerusalem since it was about time for the feast of Passover. This is a literal ’going up’ since Jerusalem is a city ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Stomachs Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 15, 2008

Empty stomachs, legalistic worship and stubborn hearts lead to missing Christ’s work in our lives.

“Empty Stomachs, Legalistic Worship, and Stubborn Hearts” May 18, 2008 Me: Some stuff really bugs me: poor cell phone etiquette, driving with a blinker on, people writing checks at the grocery store. All this stuff just really bugs me and I have been trying to understand why. Basically what I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 27, 2008

We are all to be useable vessels for the Lord to use.We must be an example, we are to stand firm in our faith, and be a positive testimony to others.

JARS OF CLAY 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 THIS SERMON WAS MADE FROM SOURCES ON SERMON CENTRAL AND MY PRIVATE STUDY. INTRO READ 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT WHAT JESUS MEANS TO YOU? I HOPE ALL OF US CAN SAY YES TO THAT. HAVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

What Makes You Think You Can Come Here?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010

Lent, 1986, Communion: We should never be intimidated from the Lord's Table by ritual, shame, or weakness. It is hosted by one who offers us mercy and grace, paid for by His blood; so come boldly.

In the South Africa of apartheid, I suppose, nearly anything is possible. And so I do not expect that this story, improbable as it sounds, is untrue. If anything, I expect it could be multiplied many, many times over. At any rate, the story is that one day an Afrikaner, one of the ruling class in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist