Sermons on Scales:

The Eleventh Hour

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 24, 2019

We can be sure that our reward will be “WHATSOEVER IS RIGHT.” You will never lose anything by working for God

TITLE: THE ELEVENTH HOUR SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 20:1-16 Be honest. When you heard the reading of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard just now, did your heart leap for joy? Were you thrilled when you heard that the workers who had toiled and slaved all day long in the hot sun were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Backward Steps Of Peter

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2019

Peter, the greatest of the 12, a man of faith & power, took 7 backward steps that nearly ruined his ministry. But God's love & grace was greater than his sin. He was restored and again became God's prime mover. Look for these 7 steps in your life.

THE 7 BACKWARD STEPS OF PETER Mk. 14:30-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student went into a large pet supply store and approached the pet food counter, “Hi! I would like to order 30,000 cockroaches to be picked up tomorrow, please.” 2. The astonished clerk said, “What in the world would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:30-72, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming To Faith

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2016

Theme: Coming to Faith - Isaiah, Paul and Peter come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their sinfulness 3. Accepting God's purifying touch 4. Partnering with the LORD JESUS

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11; [1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Acts 9:1-19] - Epiphany 5 Theme: Coming to Faith - All three individuals (Isaiah, Paul and Peter) come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

"Where Is The Justice In That?" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Dealing with injustice and oppression.

A Study of the Book of Ecclesiastes: Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Justice Will Prevail, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2020

Life can be hard and unfair. We cry out for justice and wait for it. We may never experience justice in this world, but God promises us that He is a just God and that justice will prevail in the next world.

A. Have you noticed in life that justice can be hard to come by? 1. One day a defendant stood before the judge and the judge announced, “Tell me, sir, do you have anything to offer this court before it passes sentence?” a. The defendant replied, “No, your honor, I have nothing to offer this court, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29-31, Revelation 20:11-12, Romans 2:16, Hebrews 6:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advantages Of A Strong Small Church Pt 1

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message shares some of my thinking from a brief exploration of the character and place of the small church. I credit a large measure of my thinking to the author of the "Grasshopper Myth" by Karl Vater. I include and credit a number of quotes to him

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Introduction I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes success. Numerous movements and strategies have come and gone. Nearly all the conferences for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Wrath Of The Lamb

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 31, 2022

Revelation 6

THE WRATH OF THE LAMB (REVELATION 6) A woman asked John Wesley, “Suppose you knew that you were to die tomorrow night at midnight, how would you spend the time until then?” “Why, just as I intend to spend it. I should preach this evening at Gloucester, and again at five tomorrow morning. After ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Zechariah's Eighth Vision: The Four Chariots From God Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 14, 2022

Message explores Zechariah's eighth vision recorded in Zechariah 6:1-8. The vision reveals God's end-time judgment on the ungodly nations. Timeless principles such as God's faithfulness to his people, God's execution of justice in his own timeline, etc.

Intro In our study of Zechariah, we come to the last of his eight visions. On the night of February 15, 519 BC God gave Zechariah eight visions concerning His plans for Israel.i These are recorded in the first six chapters of the book. Follow with me as we read Zechariah 6:1-8 from the NKJV. “Then ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-8, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 23:4, 2 Kings 6:14-17, Luke 1:19, Revelation 6:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Fruitful Series

Contributed by Jonathan Giles on Jun 27, 2022

The divine design is for man to steward creation. Nothing's changed.

The Lord was not mistaken when he put man in the Garden of Eden and he said, 'tend and keep it'. The divine design of creation is perfect. For all the problems we have, the answer is to return to the Lord and His ways. The word says covetousness is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5) We ...read more

Psalm 19 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 27, 2020

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." What does the plurality of heavens refer to, and what do the heavens' utterances say about God's glory? 

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Revelation 1:19, 1 Kings 8:27, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 9:23-24, Acts 7:55-56, Exodus 3:1-22, Acts 7:53, Hebrews 2:2, Galatians 3:19, Numbers 22:38, Numbers 23:5, Joshua 13:22, Numbers 22:22-35, Acts 10:3-6, Acts 10:9-16, Matthew 28:6, John 14:25-26, Hebrews 1:1-2, Judges 6:36-40, Romans 10:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay In The Tent

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 15, 2017

The importance of being deliberate and guarding your time with God, as well as pursing intimacy with HIM

Stay in the Tent! CCCAG February 12th, 2017 Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11 Intro In my early days of being a Christian, I was working in an electronics factory. Tammie and I had been arguing over something that morning when she got home from work after closing the restaurant she managed, and I left ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Canaanites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2022

The Canaanites lived in the land of Canaan, an area which, according to ancient texts, may have included parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.

The Canaanites Who Were the Canaanites? The Canaanites lived in the land of Canaan, an area which, according to ancient texts, may have included parts of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Much of what scholars know about the Canaanites comes from records left by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Tent Pitched?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Life is made up of many decisions. Some BIG and some SMALL and sometimes very unpopular.

For example: (1) SOMETIMES WE HAVE TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS Consider the many decisions an umpire has to make calling “balls” or “strikes” in a baseball game. He can almost rest assured that by the time the game is over he does not have a friend in the stadium. These fellows have a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 19, 2024

'Rich Man, Poor Man' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A Different Attitude (14:21) A Different Awareness (14:31) A Different Relationship (19:6) A Different Borrower (19:17) A Different Response (21:13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Les Misérables was written in 1862 by Victor Hugo, • It is one of the great novels of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:21, Proverbs 14:31, Proverbs 19:6, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 21:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Lord Is In His Holy Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2024

Psalm 11:1-7 teaches us to trust in the Lord despite advice to the contrary.

Introduction Today, I would like to begin our summer series of sermons. Due to summer schedules with people traveling and various interruptions, I thought it would be wise to do a series of messages that do not build from one week to the next. So, over the summer months, I would like us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed