Sermons on Salvation Army:

Discover Purity Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2011

Jesus told us that outward behaviour wasn't the only thing but it is still an important thing

Things were beginning to escalate. Up to this point Jesus had been criticized locally for some of his teaching but now they were bringing out the big guns. The news of Jesus and his preaching was spreading throughout Palestine; remember last week I mentioned that the news had reached Herod in his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Does It Look To You Now?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 7, 2011

There was no way they could restore the temple to its former glory; it would be nothing in comparison to King Solomon’s temple. It is at this point that God began to teach them, it is not about how impressive the Sanctuary is.

TITLE: HOW DOES IT LOOK TO YOU NOW? SCRIPTURE: HAGGAI 2:3-7 Our scripture text this morning is a difficult book to find in the Old Testament. The easiest way to find it is to go to the end of the Old Testament and turn back a couple of books because Haggai is the third book from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Or Concrete Commitment?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 10, 2010

Commitment is viewed by many diferent people many different ways, yet the scripture has another idea about what commitment is and how we can achieve single-minded devotion to Christ.

CASUAL OR CONCRETE COMMITMENT (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise indicated) A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Every day he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grab Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2010

If we want to grab a hold of the life that is truly life, then we must grab tomorrow by living for eternity; guard our love for God today; and give away as much as we can.

The movie, Braveheart, tells the story of William Wallace, a common man, who led Scotland to freedom from the tyranny of English rule in the late 13th Century. At the end of the movie, Wallace has been betrayed to the English and sits in prison awaiting execution. The Princess of Wales, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Throne, The Scroll, And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

We humans strive to create an extravaganza that blows us away ie. Olympic opening ceremonies. Maybe we’re trying to create our own experience of heaven’s spectacle. But even Hollywood couldn’t recreate what we hear about in these chapters of Revelation, w

Probably the most spectacular sight I have ever seen was in Disney World this past winter, and it was a show called Fantasmic. Fire, music, water, lasers, holograms, lights, dragons, fireworks, battles. You couldn’t take your eyes off it, it was so spectacular. We humans strive to create an ...read more

Worshiping God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we must worship God in his house with reverence.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of worshiping God. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Gift Of Service Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Satan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 5, 2010

With all the talk about war going on in our own society & around the world, Christians still forget that we are in a war of our own, a spiritual war. This battle is between heaven & hell & the place where the battle is often fought is here on earth. The s

[The Invisible War Series] WHO IS SATAN? Or KNOW YOUR ENEMY EZEKIEL 28:12-17 / ISAIAH 14:12-15 [-21] You and I are engaged in a battle, one of cosmic proportions. We know we are facing a real opponent because this world bears the bloody, painful scars of this conflict: wars among nations, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 10, 2010

We all know the reality of unanswered prayer, but do we know the why of unanswered prayer?

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always Lends a whole new meaning to “I’m praying for you” doesn’t it? Prayer helps us feel closer to God, more connected to the church and extremely guilty if it is perceived that we don’t do it enough or correctly. And this is one of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Light-Bearing Word Of God Revealed Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 12, 2010

Jesus is our Glorious King and Creator, who came as the very expression and being of God in the flesh. He offers His light to us as our compassionate High Priest -- will you accept?

"The Light-Bearing Word of God Revealed" Sterling C. Franklin Given October 17, 2010 at Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Scripture Reading: John 1:1-14 John 1:1-14 (NKJV) 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2010

When opposition comes, like Isaac, persevere by remembering the promises of God until even your enemies recognize God’s presence in your life. Or to put it more simply: trust God and dig another well.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Encouragement For The Present Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 28, 2010

These people were only a few years out of the despair that failure brings but they were repentant & becoming obedient. So God gives them the assurance that He has responded to their repentance & obedience & has purposed a time of blessing.

ZECHARIAH 8: 9-17 ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE PRESENT Although the previous prophecies in Zechariah 8:1-8 will only find their fulfillment in the establishment of Christ’s kingdom on earth the prophet does have an accompanying word of encouragement for the people of his generation. And from these ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Silence Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Oct 30, 2010

This sermon is about refuting the arguments non-Christians have about the existence of God.

URBAN LEGENDS: God’s Strange Silence Today we’re going to get back to our series called Urban Legends. We actually started this series way back on October 6th. So it’s been a while since we’ve talked about this. Maybe you’re familiar with some urban ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Walking Dead, The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2010

On the day of your life there should be a collision, both mourning and celebrating. How will you write the script for that day?

It is a story told only in the gospel of Luke. Jesus is coming into the community of Nain and around him a crowd of his followers jostled one another to get closer to their friend and teacher. And as often is the case when a group of like-minded people gather together the sound of laughter rose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist