Sermons on Self Talking:

Discipleship - The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2013

Discipleship - The Cost of Following Jesus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Decision (verse 57-58): (2). Delay (verses 59-61) (3). Determination (verse 61-62) SERMON BODY: Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: • "James Butler Bonham--no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Brethren

Believer's Triumph

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2008

A sermon that talks about how we can be assured of our salvation and because of that assurance we can serve God.

Believer’s Triumph Romans 8:31-39 Prayer Introduction I. verses 31-34 31 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us?£ 32 He did not even spare His own Son, but offered Him up for us all; how will He not also with Him grant us everything? 33 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Shouldn’t I Trust What The Preacher Says? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 27, 2021

This passage showcases the myriad of problems created when you have self-confident religious leaders. How do we avoid that problem with today's preachers?

OF COURSE I SHOULD: If the preacher is God’s messenger, shouldn’t I trust what he says? - Many presume that they should just trust everything that the preacher says. - This passage is a reminder to us in a myriad of ways that religious leaders aren’t always on point. SO MANY MISTAKES IN THIS ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Victory

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 7, 2014

A perspective on Mark 8: 31-38. St. Mark points out in his Gospel that there is another way to glory and that is the way of Christ. Therefore, what does the ‘way of Christ’ mean, and what does being a disciple mean ?

Mark 8: 31-38 The Road To Victory Nobody enjoys the pain of losing. We long for glory and the freedom from being a plain person living a plain life. As a result we all strive to align ourselves with winners or at least potential winners. We are willing to give praise and support to winners. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas: A Great Time To Say ’hallelujah’!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2009

A short talk for 200+ school children plus staff and parents. Christmas is a great time to sing and say Hallelujah - praise the Lord! Talk includes my rendition of the 2008 X factor Christmas single ’Hallelujah’; alternative words plus guitar chords.

(Just send me an email through Sermon Central if you would like to see a full copy of my version of the 2008 UK X-Factor Christmas single ’Hallelujah’ plus Guitar chords.) I was at my daughter’s school for her Christmas performance this morning. It was a combination of the events surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Walk The Walk

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Ephesians 4:1, “I… beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” I really believe that there are a lot of people who claim to have a relationship with Christ, but don’t. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk.

Walk The Walk; Ephesians 4:1 Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-25

Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Dating Series

Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006

Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are going to talk about dating. And as we begin, I want to be honest with you. I am very glad that I am now married because I was so bad at dating.

ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Dating “. . .male and female He created them” I’m glad that you have chosen to be with us today as we continue our series Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Our Losses In Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 1, 2006

Here at the start of a new year, it is important for us to set our convictions firmly with our life as a believer. I am not talking about resolutions. For resolutions, so often go by the wayside soon after they are made. I am talking about convictions

EMBRACING OUR LOSSES IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Every month I receive a statement of accounts concerning my retirement funds. Every year, I receive a year end statement of those same accounts that gives me the overall picture of how I have done financially for the past 12 months. I can see if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Communication With H.q. Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011

You may remember back when we started this series, we talked about how important it was that as soldiers we listened and heard the commands given. And we talked briefly about verse 18. we said that it was important for the soldiers to maintain communicati

The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 Communication with H.Q. This morning we will conclude our look at the whole Armour of God. We have over the last several weeks looked at the individual components that make up the armour given to us as christians. The belt of truth which is Jesus Chrisr. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Tithe! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Why is it a pastor seems to have your permission to talk about your marriage, your family, your workplace, but when they start to talk about your personal finances and giving there seems to be this real discomfort, and we get the rap right away of always

Imagine we’re worshipping in heaven and you give me a shove, you say to me, “I’m really mad at you”. I say, “Oh, why is that”. Because you never told me how important it was to settle my account with the master. What do I mean? If you look at the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 6, 2012

Do you have to use special words when you talk to your Dad, or wait for a special time, or wear special clothes. Hopefully not. It's the same with God. He wants us to open our hearts and talk to Him often.

Luke 11:1-13 (v.9-10) Prayer - May the words of my mouth SERMON – Jesus wants us to ask, seek and knock A bible class teacher once asked his group this question: "When you are in trouble, what do you usually do?" He then gave them three options from which to choose: 1. Take care of it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Preaches About Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2012

A short talk for children aged 5 to 11 plus their teachers and parents. This is Joseph (preaching in character) telling a bit of his story. The talk ends with a short song using the chorus of the well known carol O, Come let us adore him.

Hello everyone my name’s Joe – bet you don’t know what Joe is short for! Yes, that’s right, it is Joseph! Well, you’ll never believe some of the amazing and weird stuff that’s happened to me and my fiancée this year. No way will you believe it. My fiancée, my lovely girlfriend, my wife-to-be, she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

David Fights For His Throne Series

Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016

In this sermon we talk about how the Lord fulfils his covenant, what it means to walk in God's promises and how we can apply it to our walk with Christ. an audio version of this talk can be found at www.stkweb.org.uk/media

2 Samuel 5:1-10 A few years ago I was at a conference where we saw a young man who had been deaf from birth healed, he was brought all the way from the Netherlands by his parents to come to this conference expectant that the Lord would do something for them. He was being prayed for by a group of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Translations And Twbts Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 3, 2018

In this message we will talk about english translations and the 2 common philosophies - formal and dynamic equivalent. And we will also talk about TWBTS (the why behind the story)... Like why did Jesus come and how do we get in on it.

Translations and T.W.B.T.S. #UnderstandingTheBible For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV)   15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist