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Questions For The Sleeping

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 22, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5.6 (adapted from Spurgeon’s sermon called the Enchanted Ground, changed a few points and made it more contemporary)

Sermon for 3/21/2004 What? When? How? And Why? Introduction: In the Movie, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and the Tin Man are going on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. They have come through many trials but finally they see the Emerald ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Conspirators Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009

Using Ephesians 2:1-10 this sermon explores what it means to be a Christian.

Who here has seen the movie Ice Age 2: The melt down. In this movie there is a character called Ellie she’s a mammoth. But she has a huge problem she believes she is a possum. She has been adopted by some possums, hung out with possums and tries to do many things that possums do. Like swing from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

If You're Saved And You Know It Say Amen!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2011

Everyone has faith in something. There is a counterfeit kind of faith. Even the demons believe in God but aren't saved. The evolutionist has more faith than we do! Let's learn true faith. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

If You're Saved and You Know it Say Amen! Romans 3:28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SayAmen.html Here's the final conclusion on how we are justified...by faith! What is saving faith? We need to investigate because there is a counterfeit kind of faith. Everyone has faith in something. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019

When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Content With A Little - Philippians 4:11-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

We all know there are countless things we can't do. So when God says you can do all things through Christ, what does that include?

Contentment is priceless, because it is needed for putting all the main principles of Philippians into practice. Let privation humble you (submit to providence), look to God for strength to let go of discontent (you’ll need it!), and count on the promise that you can perform any feat of contentment ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

The Right Of Passage.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 16, 2005

In this world today there are many rights of passage from boyhood to manhood, different cultures and different ways. From Sinner to Saint.

The Right of Passage. In this world today there are many rights of passage from boyhood to manhood, different cultures and different ways. Many are extremely dangerous. For one reason or another these rights of passage became ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Law Was Being Quoting At Jesus, How Did This A Type Of Bullying?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016

Keeping tradition is a good thing, but not always. Some use it to put others down, or raise themselves up, either way it is bullying. How do we handle this? How did Jesus handle this?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

I Am Able! Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Believe that God can accomplish the impossible in your life through Jesus Christ...

(Part 3 of a 3-part Prayer Series: “3 Myths of Unanswered Prayer”) (Myths: I: God isn’t listening. II: God doesn’t care. III: God can’t / isn’t willing to...) Today’s sermon: “Part III of the Unanswered Prayer series: I AM Able.” God is the great I AM and HE wants you to know HE IS ABLE to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reclaiming The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The third and final sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church that You and God have Always Wanted.’

(1) As we conclude our current series, ‘The Church that You and God Have Always Wanted,’ we are treated one last time to some classic bulletin bloopers. (2) Today’s focus is on preachers and guest speakers. (2A) The Rev. Merriweather spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience. (2B) During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

#12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020

This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

#12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Vs Jesus - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2023

If you are a Christian, you probably don’t have the kind of unbelief the boy’s father had—doubting Jesus’ power. But very often we have the kind of unbelief the disciples had. This message will show you how to detect that kind of unbelief in your heart and overcome it.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

How To Win Big

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Jesus has a deep desire to help us move beyond "get by" thinking into the victory of winning big

How to Win Big Matthew 14:13-21 March 15, 1998 Morning Worship Introduction 1. What does it mean to win? Vince Lombardi said:Winning isn’t the most important thing it’s the only thing, winning is important in our society, For many people winning means to be the very best, NCAA tournement and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope Sunday Series

Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006

The basics of Advent.

Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help Me With My Unbelief

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008

to encourage the doubting believer to apply God’s word to his life

HELP MY UNBELIEF by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 10/26/2008AM Mark 9: 24 We have been discussing APPLYING God’s word to our lives. Satan attacks us in many ways – physically, financially, emotionally & spiritually. Today I want to share with you about our faith. Yes you can believe Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Denomination: Methodist