Sermons on Scheming:

Let's Grow Up!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 30, 2009

The marks of a mature Christian

We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Potter And The Clay

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001

An expository lesson from describing how God can and will work in our lives to do great things.

THE POTTER AND THE CLAY Jeremiah 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: From Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 18:7-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Enemy Has Done This!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 15, 2006

This message dipicts the nature of Satan as he intertwines his efforts into the Church to hinder its growth.

Scripture: Matthew 13:24 – 30 Title: “An Enemy Has Done This” Introduction: We find Jesus comparing the “Kingdom of Heaven” to a farmer who had sowed good seed in his field only to find that when the plants came up someone had sowed “Tares” among the wheat. The ‘bad deed’ occurred while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Greatest Shepherd In The Presence Of Mine Enemies

Contributed by Lora Castillo Espejo on Nov 19, 2015

God's provision when we are facing our Life's battle

A. INTRODUCTION: a. The highlights of the movie is when there was a conflict happens between the two major characters. The movie was become exciting when there is conflicts. Same true with our christian life, the highlights of our life is when we faced life's battles. But unlike in most movies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Counterfeit Or The Original"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 25, 2011

There are many imposters in this world but only one original, who or what are you following?

Since the beginning of time there has always been people who make counterfeit’s of the original. The original always costs more money where the counterfeit can be bought at a fraction of the price. But the counterfeit usually has a big drawback. It isn’t made as well, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 10:3-5

Star

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2022

Esther the STAR. She was a go-getter, trend-setter, game-changer, never content, fearless, unstoppable, unbreakable, tenacious, efficacious, tireless, confident, shrewd, astute, sharp, patient, wise, strong prayer warrior.

STAR Esther 8: Mordecai Promoted 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews, to Queen Esther; and Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had disclosed what he was to her. 2 The king took off his signet ring which he had taken away from Haman, and gave it to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Act #2- Saul Envied David Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2022

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

Series: Israel’s 1st King [#12] ACT #2- SAUL ENVIED DAVID 1 Samuel 18:5-29 Introduction: Saul sent for David and brought him into his court. This was the beginning of a lot of drama between Saul and David. This type of drama still exists today- When you find someone who is being blessed by God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-29

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Spiritual Attacks SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

The enemy constantly tries to harm God's people in various ways, but through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have complete freedom. We are not victims, but victors.

Today, we will delve into the topic of spiritual arrows and their impact on the lives of believers. Spiritual arrows are invisible attacks from the kingdom of darkness that target specific individuals or groups. These arrows can cause harm, affliction, confusion, division, character disorders, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5

Topics: Christian Freedom, Spiritual Warfare

Money Matters Simplified Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

A LIFE SIMPLIFIED GETS A HANDLE ON FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL WEALTH.

Life Simplified Money Matters Simplified October 23, 2011 INTRODUCTION Good News and Bad News:  Recently American households have pared their debt (from $12.5 trillion to $11.6 trillion),  Most of that came from home foreclosures and defaults on credit cards.  89 percent ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Armed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

6th message in a series of messages on spirutal warfare.

Chico Alliance Church September 3, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 6 NOTE to Sermon Central browsers. This is part six in the series when preached but notes for part 4 and five are not included because the sermons from part three notes took two extra ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Protectiing Creation

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Oct 11, 2007

A Harvest Sermon on the theme of protection our God given environment

Creation is a tremendous mystery. You can begin to understand what a wonderful mystery creation is when you get asked a question like ’Where did God come from?’ Now an obvious answer to that question is ’well, God didn’t come from anywhere, he has always been here.’ Then you read the opening words ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Giving With Intent Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 17, 2009

In today’s world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God ( Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

As a parent, when I had young children, I remember times that I would give something to one of my children and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. For example you are on a trip in the car and hand child “A” a bag of French fries and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Deception And Death Of Annanias And Sapphira

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014

A sermon examining the tragic end of a deceptive couple.

THE DECEPTION AND DEATH OF ANNANIAS AND SAPPHIRA Acts 5:1-11 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 11th, 2025) “George MacDonald wrote, ‘Half of the misery in the world comes from trying to look instead of trying to be, what one is not.’ The name that Jesus gave to this practice is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart To Work Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 6 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message follows Nehemiah's ability to motivate the people to work in the face of severe opposition.

CHICO ALLIANCE CHURCH "A Heart to Work" REVIEW We have been following Nehemiah's Journal that records the process followed in rebuilding the walls and restoring the worship in Jerusalem. Following nearly 70 years of discipline, the city of God had been laid waste by the Babylonians. God now ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Celebration Of Giving Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015

The first of 3 sermons that formed our Stewardship (Giving) Campaign for 2015, this sermon starts by celebrating the huge amounts of God-inspired generosity that are already going on in our church.

So - I have two sermons here, and i wonder which one you would like me to preach? Here I have a really creative one (hold it up) - I promise you none of you will ever have heard a sermon on giving like this. The other one (hold it up) it is a bit more boring and ordinary. Which would you like? You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:17-24

Denomination: Anglican