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All Jazzed Up

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Dec 29, 2002

Instead of New Year resolutions, consider making a New Years "Revolution". I offer Two to consider: 1: I will quit giving my money to the church. 2: I will make my feet more beautiful

All Jazzed Up Well, it’s that time of the year again when all good men and women prepare to fool themselves into believing they can truly keep a New years Resolution for more than a week this year. Now we could go the conservative route and make a resolution to eat more and exercise less, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Isaiah 52:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing For The Wounded; Forgiveness For The Those Who Wound Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013

An honest/mature Christian honestly evaluates him/herself & strives to do better. When we evaluate ourselves we tend to err in two directions: judge ourselves better than we are or worse than we are.

Bullying: Far From Harmless Healing for the Wounded; Forgiveness for the Those Who Wound 3/10/2013 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: 13 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Sunglasses

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 21, 2011

Wouldn't it be great to see things through the eyes of Jesus? Perhaps if we accept the Cheap Songlasses that come with Grace, we could see others differently.

CHEAP SUNGLASSES (ALL my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture in NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning the puppets performed a song by Brandon Heath called “Give Me Your Eyes” to have the eyes of Jesus. “Give me your eyes for just one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ripple Effect Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

My wife, Lora, and I have a little tradition on Christmas Eve. We watch the 1946 classic It’s a Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart. Our kids have a tradition too. They watch Inception, the science-fiction thriller written, directed, and produced by Christopher Nolan. It gets our kids into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 23, 2007

The emerging culture wants to see whether or not we as Christians have faith we live by, more than just talk about.

*Author’s note: A lot of my ideas came from Erwin McManus’ book "The Barbarian Way."* For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the church, what it looks like, what it does. For the next 3 weeks, we are going to put some skin on the bones so to speak. There has been one verse that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finish Line 2: Start Your Engines... Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 11, 2005

This is the second sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon the preparations that must be made in order to get ready to run our "race of faith." (04/17/05)

**Sermon Outline** Start Your Engines … Galatians 1:11-2:2 A Little Review (From Week 1 - Who Is Your Sponsor?) 1. This race of life has a finish line. 2. Sometimes you need a little help to run the race. 3. You are already on the winning team! 4. Does the world know who your “sponsor” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unless The Grain Falls Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2006

A sermon that discusses what it means to die to christ - Uses a graphic description of Christs death and an amusing story to emphasize it’s points - Was well received

Unless a grain of wheat John 12 – 23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the son of Man to be glorified, I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… Temptation Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 16, 2010

God’s ways, words, and wisdom, are questioned in tempting us to sin.

Scripture Introduction So, three men walk into a museum, one British, one French, one Russian. They stand together admiring a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Brit says, “Look at their reserve, their calm. They must be British.” “Nonsense,” the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Person In The Mirror Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 11, 2015

Part 4 focuses on if God is our co-pilot then we must be the pilot and the ones calling the shot. If we are the co-pilot then God is calling the shots and we need to understand what He is saying about us.

The Person In The Mirror Part 4 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction This message is part 4 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” The foundational Scripture for this series comes from James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rod Of God In The Hand Of Man

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2019

The Rod of Moses, a seemingly common piece of wood, became the instrument of power to overthrow nations and part oceans. The Name of Jesus also seems a common name, but is invested with power to save and deliver.

THE ROD OF GOD IN THE HAND OF MAN Exodus 3 & 4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW THEY HANDLED DONATIONS 1. A rabbi, a priest, and a pastor were discussing what they do with donations. 2. The pastor said that he drew a circle on the floor, threw the money up in the air, and whatever landed in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mercy In Action Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, we’ll see that mercy is more than a feeling—it’s compassion in action. God’s mercy meets us new every morning, and we are called to extend that same mercy to others in tangible ways.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c Last week we began our series Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, based on the song Less Like Me by Zach Williams. We talked about humility—how John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, James 2:15-16, Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Better Choice

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Christmas 2001 Jesus is a better Choice

John 10:7-10. A better choice for a better life Eric A. Snyder , Minister, Farwell Church of Christ December 23, 2001 In an average lifetime, the average American spends 3 years in business meetings, 13 years watching TV, Spends $89,281 on food, consumes 109,354 pounds of food, Makes 1811 trips to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks In All Circumstances

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 29, 2011

Gratitude is like oxygen to the soul.

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances Brad Bailey – November 27, 2011 Intro This has always been a special weekend to gather… a time in which we actually GIVE THANKS to God…we share what we are grateful for. As many have noted…gratitude is quality of life that has been in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas is not always picture perfect. In fact not even the first one was, but God can make it better.

Trouble at Christmas Luke 2:1-20 December 2003 December 2007 This is a fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind us that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Faith In You And Me

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 29, 2025

Jesus actually trusts us to help people come to him and calling Simon "a rock" shows He believes we can do it. Of course we will give Him all the credit.

Annual Sermons: Vol. 2 Sermon 21* Bob Marcaurelle: 1988 John 1:42 * Catalog of all messages (1000 +) bmarcaurelle.@charter.net CHRIST’S FAITH IN US As a boy, Sir Walter Scott was left week and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10, John 17:18, John 21:6

Denomination: Baptist