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It Dawned On Me

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

Have you ever thought what it might have been like for the disciples to experience the death of the One they gave up everything to follow? Try to visualize one of those disciples coming to meet with us here on Resurrection Day.

Introduction Read Luke 24:1-9 Easter! What a glorious day for Christians. It means everything to us. In fact we worship on the first day of the week, Sunday, every week because Jesus came out of the tomb on that day. I hope none of us takes for granted what Christ’s resurrection means. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2015

A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to their need and the example of Jesus.

Title: A Generous Spirit Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Economic Research reported that the latest Great Recession began in December 2007 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 29, 2012

This follows "I am the Life' and looks at the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters.

I Am the Resurrection Where is he? Where? Where is he? How many times had she asked that question over the past four days. Her only brother had come down with some mysterious virus and nobody could do anything for him. Well nobody except for their friend Jesus. How many times had he reached ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Word Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2019

If you want to truly live, experience Christ Personally and share Him with others.

One summer evening, during a violent thunderstorm, a mother was tucking her little boy into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?” The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. “I can't, Dear,” she said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4, John 10:10, John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Kingdom Is The Lord’s

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 13, 2021

To our cry, “How long O Lord?” comes the message of Obadiah, that God is in control and that He is working out His will and purpose through it all, or what He says through Obadiah at the very end of this letter, “The kingdom shall be the Lord's.” (Obadiah 1:21)

The Kingdom is the Lord’s Book of Obadiah Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnGFMIzeVY As Christians we’ll have enemies, and our spiritual maturity can be measured by the kind of enemies we have. What we need to make sure of, however, is that our enemies are the same as God’s enemies, and ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:21

Denomination: Foursquare

D-Day: Defiance, Despair, Deliverance Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to begin the fight for regaining control of northern Europe from Nazi Germany. ...

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to begin the fight for regaining control of northern Europe from Nazi Germany. This event is called…“D-Day.” Do you know why it’s called that? Answers commonly offered are: ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 20, 2021

1. Jesus came to fulfill God's promises to the Jews (vs. 8). 2. Jesus came so that all people could glorify God (vs. 8-11). 3. Jesus came to give us godly hope (vs. 12-13).

Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down to Earth The Book of Romans Romans 15:8-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 20, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that in Romans 1-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to give us a full explanation of the gospel. There Paul spelled out the truth about our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Are You Ready For The Rapture? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 12, 2023

Here Jesus stressed 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to get ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Are You Ready for the Rapture? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 12, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24, and we will study three more of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-51, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Active In The Lives Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2023

In Daniel 5:1-31, we see what happens when God crashes a party.

Introduction What would happen if someone gave a party—and God crashed it? In the first verses of Daniel chapter 5, we find a description of a rather wild party thrown by a king named Belshazzar. Then we are told how his party was crashed. Right in the middle of the party, at what was probably ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John, The Love Gospel

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 2, 2023

Amazing fact, the gospel of John is the only gospel that says God loves us. Today I want to give an overview of the gospels with special emphasis on the gospel of John, and show why it is rightly called the “Love gospel.”

Note: Further down in the message I have a chart on the use of the word love in the gospels, I cannot get it to format correctly on sermoncentral. If you want a Word doc contact me. Blessings! Maurice John, the Gospel of Love PPT 1 Series title Behold To behold means to give something our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 16:27, John 15:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning The War Of Our Minds

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 26, 2023

This is a sermon in a series on Philippians

Title: “Winning the War of Our Minds” Script: Phil. 4:8-9 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 8-27-23 Intro: We are living in a day and age of uncertainty and conflict. The largest war in Europe since WWII is presently being fought in Eastern Europe. There are currently 32 major conflicts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Silent Man Who Spoke Not A Word – Message John 11 Lazarus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

The raising of Lazarus from the dead is a mighty miracle giving us one of the greatest I AMs in the bible - I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. This message examines that day at Bethany.

THE SILENT MAN WHO SPOKE NOT A WORD – Message John 11 LAZARUS Part 2 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL John 11 v 17 When Jesus came, He found that he had already been in the tomb four days. John 11:18 Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, John 11:19 and many of the Jews had come ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-20, John 11:21-27, John 11:28-31, John 11:32-37, John 11:38-44, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Revelation 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostle's Warning

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 30, 2022

Expository sermon in II John.

Title: The Apostle’s Warning Scripture: II John Type: Expository Where: GNBC 7-31-22 Intro: A friend of mine has a phrase that he has used for years. “Always put a little velvet around the brick.” What he means by that is “When telling people something they need to hear, make sure to be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Thirst/It Is Finished - Palm Sunday 2022 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 10, 2022

What if you spent thirty minutes in solitary thought about one of these seven statements? What if you spent thirty minutes in conversation about one or two of these seven statements? Do a wide sweep in your mind just now and see all those witnessing His crucifixion. Take it all in.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus Christ enters into the city of Jerusalem to make this memorable last week before His crucifixion. This week means so much as it culminates in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The cross of Jesus means so much even all these years later. Mary George was martyred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

3 Effective Antidotes To Spiritual Poison

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 11, 2022

This is a message for Christian growth.

Title: 3 Effective Antidotes to Spiritual Poison Scripture: Romans 12:12 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 6-12-22 Intro: When I was a young pastor the church used to meet at Montgomery Hall. We rented the building on a Sunday but was used for all sorts of events during the week. The basement ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible