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Pear Of Goodness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

I’ve chosen a pear to represent goodness, because kindness and goodness are a "pair." Kindness and goodness go "hand-in-hand."

THE PEAR OF GOODNESS We are studying the FRUIT of the Spirit - The "Christ-like character" which the Holy Spirit produces in us - when we abide in Christ - when we maintain a close personal relationship with Him. -We’ve been seeking to develop the "INNER FRUIT" first - love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Matthew 19:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009

It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, I Don't Swear By Your Name—god Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

There are a number of places we can put our trust in. Only Jesus is worthy of our full complete and total trust.

HEY, I DON’T SWEAR BY YOUR NAME—GOD Hebrews 6:12-20 September 6, 2008 Pastor Jim Bohrer. Don’t you just love those white on black billboards someone started some time back that has God’s sayings on them? 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada!

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007

Sitcoms made the term "yada" mean something boring, but the Hebrew term is the basis for a life of Thanksgiving that "in everything gives thanks."

It’s Thanksgiving! Yada! Yada! Yada! --I Thessalonians 5:16-18 In January and April of 1997 the hit sitcoms THE NANNY and SEINFELD coined a neologism, a new phrase that has come into popular use. That neologism is “Yada [“YAW-DAW’”], yada, yada!” Elaine Benes, the character in SEINFELD played ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Why Should We Be Thankful

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

As Christians, in spite of the outlook of our personal lives or the world around us, there are always these constants we can be thankful for and rejoice in.

WHY SHOULD WE BE THANKFUL? INTRO: We Christians are a weird lot! A. The world does not understand us…sometimes we don’t even understand us! 1. We live our lives (or we should) swimming upstream. a. We live in direct opposition of how most people think we should live. b. We do the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Way Ahead Ii Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 11, 2008

A useful and clear outline for preaching your own exciting message about eternity future. Heaven will not bore! Not everyone gets in...

Looking Way Ahead II Eric J. Hanson December 2, 2007 The Less Pleasant Side of Things: Not everyone gets in: (Matthew 25) The Ten Virgins (1-13) The Talents (14-30) The Sheep and the Goats (31-46) Hell, An Unfortunate Reality (July 7, 2002) Now, for those who DO get into the Kingdom of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lights...camera...action!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 8, 2012

A sermon which focuses on the comparative study of the Book of Joshua and Acts...in the Post-Pentecostal weeks before the Father’s day.

LIGHTS’…CAMERA…ACTION!!! No, not your run-of-the mill Hollywood flick, coming your way, but something infinitely better. Hang on, I would come to the point but firstly…amazing thing about the Bible, is that several things which occurred in the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Dry Bones

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 15, 2008

Salvation will arise from the ashes of judgment. God--in His time--will breathe new life into us and revive us.

"Dry Bones", Ezekiel 37:1-14. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ezekiel has been given an unusual preaching assignment. He’s brought by God’s Spirit to a valley full of dry bones. It is a scene of desolation and death. The bones are a gruesome image of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

For Jesus' Love 19 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2017

The leadership of Christ Jesus began before he was a baby---coming in to leadership for "in the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, the Word was God".

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 19 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

52. The Advocate Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018

The “Spirit of Truth”, another like Jesus, is not only going to walk beside them as Jesus did, but will come and live “in” them.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 52 - THE ADVOCATE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Genesis 3:8, John 14:16-23, John 14:12, John 12:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Divine Providence Part 5 - The Only Way To Eradicate Sin Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 13, 2018

Now that a penitent sinner is "in Christ," temptation springs again, and the reformed sinner sins again. How are our sins erased?

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 5 of an 8-part series that was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33, Romans 6:1-2, John 10:27, Romans 8:35-39, Romans 8:1, Hebrews 11:19, Revelation 3:5, 2 Chronicles 3:1, Genesis 22:6-14, Revelation 21:27, Revelation 21:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Revelation 20:15, 1 Peter 4:17, James 1:15, Romans 8:33-34, 1 John 1:8, Revelation 17:8, Revelation 13:8, Philippians 4:3, Daniel 12:1, 2 Chronicles 25:1, Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 25:31-46, Romans 6:3, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 8:2-11, Romans 6:23, Galatians 6:7-8, 2 Kings 14:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trying Times

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 29, 2013

A comparative depiction of drawing nigh to God (Christ Jesus)in modern times as the prophets and kings (fathers) did in the early days.

Trying Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in afflictions])”. “Let not your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-17

Denomination: Friends

Oh So Shallow

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2011

Is it okay to be a shalllow christian? It makes it so much easier to "fit in" to our modern society and of course, requires less commitment.

Shallowness 1 Co. 2:14 to 3:3 (read from Bible) What is your thought or feeling when someone mentions any of the following? -tithing -witnessing -attending church more than once a week -daily Bible reading -family altar time Your response will depend on how rooted you are in Christ. 4 Types of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Treasure? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2014

The first thing we have to realize is that there are two places to store our treasures: 1-On this earth 2-In heaven

Matthew 6:19-21-“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

When We Don’t Understand

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 30, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019

When We Don’t Understand Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – April 28, 2019 Text: Luke 7:18-35 – Exchange with John the Baptist about clarifying what should have been expected Intro… It’s so good to gather with you this morning. I appreciate the distinct places we may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational