Sermons on Scholars:

Come Thirsty

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2013

2 part message on being thirsty for the things of God.

Coming Thirsty Isaiah 55:1-11 Introduction- This morning we will begin a message about being thirsty for the things of God and hungry for God to do something in your life. Many people say that they want God in their life and many say that there hungry for God to make a change in their life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

If A Man Dies Will He Live Again?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 19, 2013

This was a funeral sermon for a Fine Christian man who was a leader in the church, and who died of cancer. His widow asked me if I could preach his funeral from Job 14:14 I replaced his name with phrases such as our dear brother.

IF A MAN DIES WILL HE LIVE AGAIN? JOB 14:14 FUNERAL FOR A CHRISTIAN LEADER WHO HAD DIED OF CANCER INTRODUCTION: 1.) Countless centuries ago, a great man of God came to a time when the circumstances and sorrow, pain and suffering of his life brought him to a place where for a time it appeared he ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Still Came Part 3

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 23, 2012

Jesus coming was told about in the Old Testament prophets and fulfilled as recorded in the New Testament gospels. God keeps a record of our lives too.

Today Jenny and I celebrate our 34th anniversary! Yesterday, we were reminiscing and thinking about how God has blessed us through these years. I could never have imagined having such a wonderful life with three children and now ten, going on eleven grandchildren. But I believe that God knew it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tough Times. Tough Men. Tough God.

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 23, 2013

Sermon on Daniel 12:1-13. Project for the class The Book of Daniel.

Reylourd P. Reyes 2nd Sermon on the Book of Daniel Title: Tough Times. Tough Men. Tough God. Keytext: Daniel 12:1-3 Introduction: In our class last week, we have learned that the chapters 10-12 of the Book of Daniel form a unit with three element. Other scholars would treat this last unit ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

You Are Anointed Series

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Feb 19, 2013

Whenever you attempt to bring about change because of the anointing placed upon your life, it plays on the insecurities of those who have grown accustomed to the way things are and have always been. In this way, your destiny or vision for change is often

Cyrus was a Persian king who ruled over a hundred years after Isaiah wrote these words found in our text. He was a man of great influence, a man God used to accomplish His purposes upon the earth. Allow me to pause here and state that every one of us has influence. Influence means a power that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Old Isn’t For Wimps! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Getting old isn't fun...nor is it for wimps! As Solomon concludes the Book of Ecclesiastes, he ponders the process and effects of aging. After all the quests we make in life, it all boils down to one thing...where will you go WHEN, not if, you die?

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Remember now your Creator (bara) in the days of your youth, 1b Before the difficult (evil - sickness, sorrow or senility) days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them": 2 While the sun and the light, The moon and the stars, Are not darkened, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Obadiah - The Pride Of Your Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2013

Don't let pride blinds you to the need of God and the needs of others. Be humble and faithful. We need God's grace and mercy. As we are led by God, let us do the will of God and be instruments of blessings for others.

Obadiah reveals God’s stern words to Edom, a nation South of Judah. • The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Esau and Jacob are the twin sons of Isaac. • Remember, Jacob cheated his brother for the father’s blessing? The two brothers were in ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unexpected Education In The Middle Of Nowhere Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the third message in a series on the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message shows how God often teaches us in the most unexpected places.

When we last left Moses, he had fled the land of Egypt leaving behind all the wealth and privileges that he was raised with. Moses was a rising star, who had had the very best education, the sky was the limit. However, a knee jerk reaction has cost him everything. Now he finds himself in the middle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before And After

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 15, 2011

The sermon points out five changes Jesus brought to the man possessed by demons. I identify what his life was like before Jesus and what it was like after encountering Him.

Before and after! From our cardboard testimonies you have seen the message of what a person’s life was like before Jesus and what it is like after Jesus comes into their life. Maybe you need Jesus to make a difference in your life today! Let’s look at the story of a man who experienced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gift Of Faith” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 6, 2011

Through the Advent of Christ, we have been given the gift of faith.

Something that consumes us at Christmas is giving and receiving gifts. The tradition of giving gifts is tied to the wise men who came bearing gifts for the Christ child. So we exchange gifts at Christmas. But often, the gifts we exchange do not meet our expectations. A woman was asked by her ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Message Of Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012

This message looks at the birth of Jesus through the eyes of the shepherds, and we must not leave Jesus out of our lives.

The Shepherd’s message of Hope Luke chapter 2:8-20 This message has some thoughts and illustrations from contributors of sermoncentral. Introduction- We have been in a series called Holding onto Christmas. We can get so busy that we could miss Christmas if we are not careful. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Secret To Ruth's Greatness Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 14, 2012

A sermon that lists 4 words; one from each of the 4 chapters that summarizes both the chapter and the secret of Ruth's greatness.

Title: The secret to Ruth's greatness Introduction •By New Testament times, the book of Ruth was included on a scroll with four other books that were read publicly at the feasts of Israel. •The book of Ruth was read at the Feast of Harvest (Pentecost) because much of the story is set ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sense Of Belonging Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a church where everyone belongs to a small group that loves them and will help them grow in their love for God and others.

I was watching a show the other night with my kids called the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Part of the episode was a re-enactment of The Wizard of Oz story line. Dorothy’s house had landed on the wicked Witch of the West and Dorothy had started on her journey to Oz along the yellow brick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

God Truly Among Us Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 20, 2012

A follow-up talk on the importance of true worship in every believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us Part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/19/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Greg Allen, the worship leader at SECC in Louisville, leading worship without having a voice for 16 of 36 months. “We didn’t hire him because he could sing. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Chapter Three: "Open Your Heart" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 27, 2012

We need to open our hearts to the possibilities and opportunities God is orchestrating in our lives.

Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth, had experienced bitterness in life, Because of famine, Naomi had fled with her husband, Elimelech, to Moab. There, her two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, met and married Moabite women. Naomi’s joy over her sons’ marriages was short-lived, however, as, due to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist