Sermons on Skin In The Game:

The Discomforting Christ

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015

Could it be the will of God that you feel disturbed when you are in the presence of Christ?

The Discomforting Christ Uncomfortable, Bothered, Uneasy and Disturbed --Pain and discomfort many times are the very thing that leads or drives us to get something done about our problem. Without it, we are prone to ignore or pospone dealing with the issue. Mt. 15:21-28--the Syrophoenician ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Ending Arguments Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2021

Can God be pleased with Believers continually arguing?

We continue to worship God by learning from the book of Job. Our loving God wrote the Book of Job for us to learn from! The majority of the Book of Job (Chapters 3 to 37!) is a debate between Job and his 3 friends with God just in the background. Because Job lost just about everything and he had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Third Sunday Of Easter--Characteristics Of A Resurrected Body

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 16, 2021

“When we hear of the holiness of some people, our first reaction is: I knew her when...Between the “then” and the “now” has intervened a battle in which selfishness lost and faith won out.”

A mother proudly told her pastor: "My teenage son has finally learned one bible verse: It's Luke 24, verse 41, from today’s Gospel, where Jesus says to his disciples, “Have you anything here to eat?” Characteristics of a resurrected body to eternal life— 1). St. Thomas Aquinas says that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

Narrow Escape

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2021

This is what fear would do in your life, it is more dangerous than Corona virus, the only vaccine for this is the Word of God. Are you listening?

Close call 1 Samuel 21:10”Then David arose and fled that day from Saul, and went to Achish king of Gath.” Have you had a close call in your life, I mean a big boulder would have fallen on your head if not for the sudden intervention of your friend who saved you from being killed, or a lorry that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Healing On The Sabbath.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2023

Jesus answers an unspoken question with two questions of His own.

A HEALING ON THE SABBATH. Luke 14:1-6. LUKE 14:1. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus. It is perhaps remarkable that Jesus accepted hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure- Battling Self Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2023

This is the 131st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 11th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#131] THE CURE- BATTLING SELF Romans 7:1-25 Introduction: This morning we are going to talk about something that I know a lot about- Fighting. Now, before you judge me, most of you are really good at fighting as well. Whether it’s physically fighting, (like my brother and I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lion Of Judah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 1, 2014

Lions cannot stand before the LION OF JUDAH! Hurray!

Lion of Judah! Daniel 9:4"O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments.’ I’m struggling! Should I give you three points on the above scripture? I was thinking! I preached this promise Word in the church ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua And Caleb Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 5, 2025

Joshua and Caleb were from different tribes. They were the only two spies that had faith to take the land.

The Story of Us Joshua and Caleb March 9, 2025 Joshua and Caleb were from different tribes. They were the only two spies that had faith to take the land. 1. We must mourn the past before we can embrace the future. Joshua 1:1-3 NIV “After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3, Joshua 5:10-12, Luke 5:37-38, Joshua 14:10-12, Joshua 24:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing From Leprosy And Sin

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2022

Just as leprosy could and did kill in the time of Christ, so sin kills the life of the soul in every age of man.

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Course 2022 What was the worst part of leprosy in the days of Christ and even millennia before and after? I believe that the skin condition and other physical ailments were horrible experiences, as well as knowing there was no human cure. But the worst part seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-13, Psalm 98:1-4, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic

Honest Prayer (Job 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 22, 2025

Do we believe in honest prayer?

Is prayer always just formulaic, or is there room for unfiltered honesty with God? Let’s look at Job 10. How did Job complain bitterly to God about his suffering? Can life’s last great lesson, old age, bring similar questions in the midst of pain and loneliness? I am sick of life! And from my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Slander Or Comfort (Job 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 24, 2025

Do we slander or comfort each other?

Is this little assembly like some churches, judgmental, filled with slander and gossip rather than comfort? Are we like that? Let’s look at Job 16. Is our church like Job’s small group of friends, where the suffering are accused and not comforted? Then Job spoke again: “I have heard all this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's Mercy SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

People in the bible often appealed to the Mercy of God or they threw themselves on the Mercy of God....Not something that we do so much these days....But we should. This is a sermon on God's Mercy.

In the Bible, people often sought the mercy of God or threw themselves upon His mercy. This is something we don't do as much today, but it is something we should embrace. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of God's mercy and how it can transform our lives. Matthew 15:21-22 (NIV) "Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-13

Topics: Mercy, Faith

In The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

The church will be triumphant in these last days. We are in the right place, at the right time, to see the devil meet his ultimate defeat.

IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME By Pastor Jim May In December of 1944, the German Army had mounted an offensive in the dead of winter as a last ditch effort to cut off the Allied armies from their sources of provisions coming into Europe. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this attack found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Going Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

This is the third of four on an Olympic theme. It was delivered at an outdoor Bandshell event in three parts. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central.

Go for the Gold 1st Part: Get in the Game Keep Going Hebrews 12:1 12 We have around us many people whose lives tell us what faith means. So let us run the race that is before us and never give up. Olympic history is filled with stories of athletes who gave all they had and then some in an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Greatest Future Ever Imagined!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

Heaven awaits those who have trusted Christ as their Savior.

John 3:16 tells us that when a person comes to God through faith in Jesus Christ, he "shall not perish, but have ETERNAL life." The word "eternal" refers not only to length of life but depth of life! It not only has to do with how long I live, but to how well I live! 1. Eternal Life Is Eternal In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist