Sermons on Sackcloth And Ashes:

Defining Your Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 17, 2014

The way we define ourselves in the moment reflects our awareness of God's activity in our lives.

20140817 10th Sunday after Pentecost A Title: Defining Your Moments (The moment should not define you… you define your moments.) Text: Genesis 45:1-15 The way we see ourselves in the moment defines our awareness of God’s activity in our lives. Introduction A humblebrag is false ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 15, 2014

It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will experience the benefits of exercises you have to first experience some pain. In order to get physically fit there is a level of pain you must go through. Same with our spiritual growth.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “No pain, no gain” Matthew 5:4 If you have ever been to the gym or read anything about getting physically fit then you have probably heard this statement before: NO PAIN, NO GAIN It’s a simple statement that tells us this—before you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Not Understand What I Do Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2013

Paul struggled with his sin nature, just like us. Here is what he said about the sin nature and God’s deliverance. 1- Sin lives in me 2- God’s law delights me 3- Rescue awaits me

INTRO.- I don’t understand what I do at times! What about you? I think this is true for most people. ILL.- Wayne Smith preached at the Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY, for 40 years and had a great ministry. He was a well-loved preacher and full of laughter, but sometimes, he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As God's Remnant In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God takes notice of those who take notice of Him

When Mary and I were considering names for our children, there were a number of names that were immediately eliminated because of certain students that Mary had in her classes over the years that she just didn’t want to be reminded of. And even today, several decades later, there are certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Every Step Of The Way Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 29, 2013

Jeremiah points out that God will be faithful to you every step of the way. Each day when you rise, God will already be taking care of you. His grace, strength and love will be as much a daily part of you life as is breathing.

LAMENTATIONS 3: 21-25 EVERY STEP OF THE WAY [Philippians 4:10-13] It was the first morning of the first grade. Little Johnny was having breakfast with his parents, talking about what would happen in the YEARS TO COME. "After the first grade, I'll be in the second, then the third, then..." ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Obligated

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013

We are obligated in many ways in this life as Christians. 1- We are obligated to men 2- We are obligated to preaching 3- We are obligated to faith

INTRO.- ILL.- One day, when one of his secretaries suggested dropping work for a diversion which he knew would appeal to President Woodrow Wilson, he replied, “My boss won’t let me do it.” “Your boss?” questioned the friend, wondering who could be the boss of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17, Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Colors Of Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

There is no eloquence adequate to describe the colors of heaven. The colors will be brighter and more beautiful than the brightest rainbow we have ever seen in time.

THE COLORS OF HEAVEN based on Rev.21:9-21 By Glenn Pease Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Will God Destroy The World With A Nuclear Bomb? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2014

Lot's of people speculate on how the world will end. Some think it will be destroyed by an asteroid, others by nuclear war, still others by .... Zombies? But they're all wrong. Find out why the 2nd Coming should be important to us as Christians.

OPEN: There are a lot of people who seem to agree that the world is going to end. They just don’t all agree on how it’s going to happen. I visited website that reviewed several theories about how the world would end. Among them: 1. Some believe an Asteroid will destroy the earth. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd’s Blood

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 28, 2012

A communion meditation on the all-sufficient work of Christ.

THE SHEPHERD’S BLOOD Hebrews 9:9-28 Big Idea: A communion meditation on the all-sufficient work of Christ. Hebrews 9:9-28 9 This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper. 10 They are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:9-28

Denomination: Nazarene

A Secure Future Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 22, 2011

Our troubled hearts can be relieved when our future is secure.

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A Secure Future” John 14:2-3 In 1997, The Houston Chronicle, recorded a story about Princess Diana's death. In the early hours of August 31, the princess died in a Paris hospital after a violent car accident. Just a few weeks before her death, on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Truth About False Teachers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2011

In this sermon, we cover the entire second chapter and attempt to understand the methods and motives of false teachers.

Introduction: A. The picture you are looking at is of Joe Cervantes, who was an officer with the Kewanee Police Department for 30 years. 1. On the desk in front of him is the assortment of stolen goods recovered from the home and office of a man named Roger “Tank” Harlow. 2. The story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do It Now

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011

Never put off doing today what you could do tomorrow, who knows what tomorrow will bring.

DO IT NOW! (All my sermons use scripture found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have been meaning to talk to you about this subject, but I just keep putting it off. It is a subject that needs to be looked at from a scriptural perspective, but for some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Trinity Matters

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 18, 2013

Why does the Trinity matter to us? 1. Because God has confirmed the Trinity to us. 2. Because the Trinity reveals God’s character to us. 3. Because the Trinity carries out God’s work in His world.

Why the Trinity Matters Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 16, 2013 *Does the trinity matter to me? As Bible-believing Christians, as Bible-believing Baptists, we believe that the one true God exists as a trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, -- one God, three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Went To Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2011

Does Hell exist? And, if so, why did the Rich man end up there? What had he done that was so terrible that he deserved that type of punishment?

POEM: An old man sat by an open fire and dreamed the years away, While, outside in the battle of life, many perished in the toils of day. He never did any good, nor did he ever do any wrong. He just sat by the open fire and dreamed the whole day long. Now he’s left a vacant chair and they say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012

An introduction to the theological meaning of baptism.

Introduction In the church spiritual health survey that was taken last March, you will recall the first section of questions addressing doctrine. The result was rather impressive. All the subjects received no less than 92% agreement with the church, except for one – infant baptism, which 64% ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed