Sermons on Simon Greenleaf:

How To Have A Successful Year In Your Christian Life

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 3, 2004

Guidelines for having a successful Christian life.

HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE! Psalms 1:1-3. Ps 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing

Contributed by Steven Davis on Jun 11, 2003

The story of Jesus is an amazing story, which we sometimes take for granted. It should not be this way. We should be amazed!

It is an amazing story, wouldn’t you say? The story of Jesus - his birth, his life, his teachings, his death, his resurrection. An amazing story, indeed. As the title of a movie about Jesus’ life once described it, it’s “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” John the Baptist had told the people about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-28, 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live Successfully Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

A look at the four beatitudes found in Luke’s account.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 12 How to Live Successfully Luke 6: 17-26 Jesus went into the hill country with His disciples during this night of prayer he was directed by the father to disciple an inner core of men, the apostles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Church Be The Church Part I

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003

The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

'tis The Season To Be Expectant Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A new look at the Christmas Season

Matthew 4:18 - 22 Intro: 6 - ’Tis The Season To Be Extravagant To Love Him with all of our being! 13 - ’Tis The Season To Be Confident To Know He is there no matter what! 20 - ’Tis The Season To Be Jubilant (Part 3 of 4) To Trust in Him alone for our Joy! 27 - ’Tis The Season To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Confusion Clouds

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 29, 2002

This is a sunrise service message which focuses on what we can learn from Mary Magdalene about how to recognize the voice of Christ through the clouds of confusion.

Sunrise Service When Confusion Clouds March 31, 2002 John 20:1-18 Intro: A. [Christ’s Alive and at Church Today, Citation: Peggy Key, Portage, MI. Today’s Christian Woman, "Heart to Heart."] While driving to church on Easter Sunday two years ago, I told my children the Easter story. "This is the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Faced With An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002

Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

Understand Jesus' Life Of Humble Service! Series

Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004

The second in a series on Lenten symbols, this sermon focuses on Jesus’ humble life of service first as our Substitute and secondly to be an example to his followers of humble service.

3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Paradox

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 3, 2006

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 The Paradox of God strong vs weak

5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Mark 6:1-13 2nd Corinthians 12:2-10 "A Paradox" 6:1 ¶ He went away from there and came to his own country; and his disciples followed him. 2 And on the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue; and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2007

This is a sermon that could be used any time during the year. I wrote it for Easter Sunday 2007.

The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Today is Easter Sunday and it is good to see all of you here. Easter is the most important Christian holiday that there is. It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. In 1990 George Gallup took a survey and found that 84% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Determination Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

If we are to ever “Get Ahead” we must make a determination (coming to a decision based on the facts) and then walk in determination to the end. A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead and what we must do. Based on Isaiah 55

Determination Sunday Sermon May 20, 2007 / Series: Getting Ahead Intro: If we are to ever “Get Ahead” we must make a determination (coming to a decision based on the facts) and then walk in determination to the end. Through out these last weeks we have been looking at the different, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rise Up

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007

See how the power of God worked in the early church to miraculously transform the lives of individuals.

Rise Up Acts Chapter 3:1-10 We are continuing in the Book of Acts this morning and Chris and I have wanted to clear off this time to take a look at this incredible book of history, where God lays out His plan and power for this church age. Really, we want to go back and look at some of the things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Time - Using It Wisely

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2008

WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO WITH OUR TIME? If tithing is giving back 10% of our firstfruits to the Lord...With 24 hours in a day, What are you doing 2.4 hours each day? Are you redeeming your time with the LORD?

2.10.2008 "Watching Time" Being Good Stewards of our Time by William Akehurst, HSWC Key Scriptures: Mark 14:32-38 Deut. 26:2 Ephesians 5:15-17 Colossians 4:5a James 4:14 Romans 13:10-12 Revelations 22:7-10 As a guideline, a tithe is 10% of our treasures, talents and even our time. With 24 hours ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two On Trial

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 7, 2008

Passion Week: A careful examination of the text reveals there were really 2 people being tried. Not only Jesus, but also Peter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Two on Trial Matthew 26:57-75 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TwoOnTrial.html There were 2 phases to Jesus’ kangaroo court. There was the religious phase where He stood before Jewish religious leaders, and then there was the civil phase where He stood before Roman government leaders. But a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Resurrection Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

This contemporary message is part two of a four part series on "Make a Fresh Start" inspired by Outreach and a variety of messages on Sermon Central.

Make a Fresh Start Series Personal Resurrection As we have been discussing in our new series, every now and then we have to make a fresh start. Sometimes we choose a fresh start. • It might be a commitment to get our household affairs in order. • It might be joining a health club or fitness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9