Sermons on Seizing Opprtunities:

The Ultimate Love

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 23, 2014

Walking in the light of God changes everything. No shadows, no tricks, just pure light.

The Ultimate Love 1 John 1:5-7NLT Introduction: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

Is the Lord Your shepherd?

The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm 23 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most familiar and beloved psalms in all of Scripture. It has been recited at countless funerals to give comfort and hope to the bereaved. It has been used in some of the most beautiful music ever composed. It has been the inspiration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

From time to time we all need to move outside our comfort zones if we are going to be effective in ministry

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Nehemiah 11:1-36 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 9, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:1-36

Denomination: *other

That We Might Live

Contributed by Monty Roark on Jan 25, 2013

Funeral sermon depicting Jesus’ call to life.

As we gather today to remember I wish to share with you God’s marvelous strategic plan that He’s made available to everyone who hears and responds to His offer. The information and instructions of this plan are given in the Bible. First of all we are experiencing the loss of a son, nephew, mentor, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Harvest Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

One must plant seed to reap a crop.

• John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. • Never did Jesus encourage his followers or even those who were considering becoming his followers to wait until tomorrow. o He was gripped with the urgency of the hour and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen First Martyr For The Faith

Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012

THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE MESSAGE PREACHED BY STEPHEN.

HFL AUGUST 16, 2009 ACTS 6;8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has Chosen You

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Like the potter placing the clay on his wheel and fashions a vessel, God carefully fashions you on His wheel. You are His creation and he is very proud of how you look.

God Has Chosen You Introduction Do you remember when you were a child and played childhood games? Weather it be dodge ball, red rover come over, flag football, or hid and seek there was a time that teams were chosen and sides were chosen and you waited patiently for your name to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

"How God Uses Doubt"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 17, 2011

Our doubts have us ask questions. Those questions will eventually lead us to the answer that is it only God that can calm the storm in your life.

Doubt - to lack confidence in : distrust - Merriam Online Dictionary Many believers and non-believers alike think that a strong Christian is one who does not doubt God. I am here to tell you today that everyone doubts God from time to time. But it is through those doubts that God proves himself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-29

Praying In The Face Of Opposition

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 3, 2011

When threatened, the church responded with a prayer of personal commitment rather than praying against those who were persecuting them.

Praying in the Face of Opposition TEXT: Acts 4:23-31 BACKGROUND: After the glorious healing of the crippled man at the gate of the temple, Peter (with John alongside him) preaches a powerful message to those who are amazed. This upsets the elders and the teachers of the law who seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Suffering Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 1, 2016

The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37

The Life of Joseph Making Sense of Suffering Genesis 37 David Taylor October 16, 2016 This week we start our final series in Genesis, The Life of Joseph, in chapters 37-50. Joseph is seventeen, the second youngest in the family, and the favored son. One day after he has been tending the flocks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bildad’s Second Charge Of Job Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 7, 2017

From this second conversation we can learn two things: We ought to show compassion and be discerning when we talk to people. It may be the only grace they receive during their time of trouble!

Bildad’s second charge of Job Job Sermon Series, Part 9 Introduction (Job Slide) - Today we continue to examine Job’s conversations with his friends -- Re: These men came in Ch. 2 to sit with him and mourn his loss - They appear to come to comfort … but quickly their real motives are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Thankful For The Coming Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015

In this passage God outlines for us His second coming

Introduction: Consider the state of our world… our homes: • Half of pregnancies among American women are unintended, and about four in 10 of these end in abortion. • About half of American women will have an unintended pregnancy, and nearly 3 in 10 will have an abortion, by age ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Name Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 2, 2017

The third commandment challenges us to use the name of the Lord correctly.

AG: One of the first duties of parents is to name their children. This can be a difficult task. The parents make lists. They read baby name books and field suggestions from family members. They try various combinations and say them out loud to see how they sound. They consider all the possible ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Fitting Memorial

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Memorial Day sermon remembering the sacrifice of soldiers as well as the sacrifice of our Lord. The Lord's Supper is a fitting memorial. The Gettysburg address was a fitting memorial in 1863, but the words of Jesus are a lasting memorial.

Sermon May 28, 2017 David Simpson "A Fitting Memorial" 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Tomorrow our nation honors the memory of those who died for our country. We call it Memorial Day. Perhaps no greater tragedy took place in our nation's history than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian Church

True Friendship

Contributed by Rev Mutinda Musyimi on Jun 2, 2017

A true friend is Caring. And true friend never gives up on a friend

Introduction The Bible is full of examples of friendships! Some were good, others not good! Here are some good ones! Abraham & God ( 2 Chron 20:7 ; Isa 41:8 ; James 2:23 ) Ruth and Naomi Ruth 1:16-17 - "But Ruth replied, 'Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational