Sermons on shy:

How Could God Love Someone Like Me?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2013

It was a scandal. Jesus was hanging out with some folk who were not well-respected. In fact, they were religious and social outcasts – and Jesus is not only eating with them, He is enjoying their company.

9 September 2005 How Could God Love Someone Like Me? Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Lauren’s sports bar, “Goony Birds?” If you’re thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Anothers #4: Greet One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2019

Did you ever attend a church and did not feel welcome? This should be a preposterous possibility if you understand God’s design for the church. This sermon is a reminder that our churches are meant to be places of warmth and worship.

Greet One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh June 12, 2022 BLURB: Did you ever attend a church and did not feel welcome? This should be a preposterous possibility if you understand God’s design for the church. Yet it is not. This is why Paul commands us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2018

Be sure of God's rest; however, if you're not sure, strive to be sure of that rest.

A photographer was snapping pictures of first graders at an elementary school, making small talk to put them at ease. “What are you going to be when you grow up?” he asked one little girl. “Tired”, she said. (J. R. Love, Rushton, Louisiana; www. PreachingToday.com) Evidently, she had been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Beauty From Ashes

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 7, 2019

A message about God working out HIS plan in your life despite your mistakes and sin

Beauty from Ashes CCCAG Jan 9h, 2019 Scripture- Exodus 3 Intro- Today is the first Sunday service of 2019. This time of year is a time of reflection and looking back at the last year and seeing where we may have gone well or look at ways we could have done better. It’s our feeling that we need to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overview Of Luke Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 27, 2019

Luke's Gospel is 1) Reliable, 2) Universal, 3) Spiritual, 4) Radical

• On 2 or 3 occasions, Liz and I have taken our boys to an art museum. And we always hit the same problem. I am trying to take my time looking at the exhibits, and reading the background details of every painting. But the kids are running ahead looking for something to entertain them. During ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Luke 9:51, Luke 19:10, 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waiting Wisely

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 10, 2019

A sermon to help us use our time wisely and prepare us for the coming of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Life is about a series or sequence of waits. There are a number of things we will wait for in our journey of life. We keep moving from one season or chapter of waiting, to another season or chapter of waiting. For example, if you just took an exam, you are waiting for your results to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

When we face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy? Really, James? Find out how how that's possible.

One of my favorite songs or mantras that I often repeated when I was a young man was: “Why me?” “Why does this always happen to me?” Every time there was a problem … any time something threw off my day or my plans … I would launch into an endless chorus of “Why Me?” One day I was singing the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Hallelujah, What A Saviour!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2020

Isaiah chapter 52 verse 13 to chapter 53 verse 12 - Hallelujah, What A Saviour - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A Surprising Saviour (52:13-15) A Rejected Saviour (53:1-3) A Representative Saviour (53:4-6) A Suffering Saviour (53:7-9) A Sovereign Saviour (53:10-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Now if I were to ask you to give me some of the names and titles of Jesus, • What immediately comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

A Story That Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2017

Daniel in the Lions' Den has been called the "one of the best loved stories in the Bible." But have you ever thought that God had a message in the story that could change your life?

ILLUS: A 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom to make a speech about "What he wanted to be when he grew up." He stood up in front of the class and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce lions. I’ll walk into the cage and they will roar… and they’ll roar… and they’ll…" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Think I Married The Wrong Person Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The bond of marriage is grounded in the covenant- not in the ideal person.

OPENING SENTENCE: Some years ago there was a popular movie whose message was that somewhere in the world is a perfect soul mate made just for you in heaven- you just have to find him/her. INTRODUCTION: The movie, called “Made in Heaven” tells the story of two people who had a few chance encounters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblically Correct Mother

Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016

In these days of political correctness, the serious Christian mother must make a choice between being politically correct or biblically correct.

The Politically Correct or Biblically Correct Mother? May 8, 2016, A.M. (2Timothy 1:3-8) Command Baptist Church I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; Greatly desiring to see thee, being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Take Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2016

In order to heal broken relationships, give to the relationship; don’t take from it and get all you need and more from God Himself.

Pastor Van Morris, from Mt. Washington, Kentucky, tells the story of a married couple, who had a fight and ended up giving each other the silent treatment. A week into their uneasy silence, the man realized he needed his wife's help. In order to catch a flight to Chicago for a business meeting, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stand Firm In The Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

God wants us to plant the seed of His Word, to water it, and then rejoice in whatever growth God will provide.

I like what I’m seeing here at Central Park. I’m seeing some growth. I hope you see it as well. One of the catalysts behind this growth is in our youth. We have a very dynamic and outgoing youth minister, who along with his wife, have breathed some life into our ministry ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017

God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

How Buff Is Your Wallet?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016

Updated 04-08-24 A proper attitude about finances and giving of tithes and offerings is expected of us by Scripture, deepens our faith, and is part of worship.

HOW BUFF IS YOUR WALLET? 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 | #buffwallet THREAD: HOW BUFF IS YOUR WALLET? As we begin today, I would like us to read together the Scriptures that we will focus on. We are looking at just two verses in the book of 1 Corinthians. 1 Corinthians was written by a man named Paul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ