Sermons on Skin:

Revivals Of A Meal, A Commander And A Lost Axe Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2021

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives?

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives? 1) Revival of a Bad Meal Does God care enough that His faithful servants eat well, to revive an unacceptable meal? A convention of the prophets met with Elisha. Stew was requested for their meal. Was it wise to collect unknown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Teach With Courage And Conviction The Correct Living In The Church

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 4, 2022

It is one thing to teach from the Scriptures, but do we live what we teach as well as we teach?

The ability to carry on with the Christian life originates from Jesus Christ. Since Christ died for us and delivered us from transgression, we are therefore liberated from the control of sin. Christ gives us the strength and the comprehension to live as per God's will. Thusly, we would now be ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Like Paul And John We Are Prophets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2023

Restoring the prophetic voice.

Solemnity of John the Baptist 2023 St. Paul knew how to approach the Jews and the Gentiles who had an interest in the Jewish faith as he went through Asian Minor and Greece to spread the Gospel of Christ. So we see him in today’s story from Acts coming to the local synagogue on Shabat, Saturday. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Catholic

Lie, Cheat, Steal And Pay Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2023

Jacob will have to leave his family and himself get cheated in a foreign land before he will be fit to return home.

Saturday of the 13th Week in Course 2023 Back about sixty years ago, when I was growing up, there was a TV ad for some political candidate that had the opponent’s picture on the screen, interpreted by a loud voice-over yelling “LIE, CHEAT, STEAL.” The approach was hokey and original for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Psalm 135:1-6, Genesis 27:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

The Incredibly Easy Yoke Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2023

Because of the blood of the covenant, which we know is the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, anyone can be set free of that sin-slavery.

Fourteenth Sunday in Course 2023 What does the prophet Zechariah tell us today about the kingdom God proposes to establish around Jesus, the king of His kingdom? He comes to His people as a victorious leader, but He does not come on a warhorse, but on a donkey. So He comes into a kingdom of peace, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 8:9-13, Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Lamp Unto My Feet Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

a lamp unto my feet

Psalm 119:105 - 112 ? Nun - Fish 1. Our Walk It's Grace - 105 Thy word It's Guidance - is a lamp unto my feet, It Is A Lamp That Keeps Us From - Stalling, Stumbling and From Straying It's Glory - and a light - Ex. 34:29 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Holiness

Going Up To The Real Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2023

Lepers were outsiders. They were ostracized from society, and could not enter either Temple or synagogue.

Wednesday of the 32nd week in Course 2023 Ten lepers came as near to Jesus as they dared. That would have been fifty to eighty meters. Their chronic skin condition, maybe Hansen’s disease as we see such infections these days, has ruined their social and religious lives. They were ostracized from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Examining Our Heroes And Our Hearts

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 2, 2026

In Matthew 23, Jesus pronounced seven woes denouncing superficial righteousness.

EXAMINING OUR HEROES AND OUR HEARTS MATTHEW 23 INTRODUCTION A. Lilyan Wilder in Professionally Speaking refers to the “invent-an-image politicians,” in which many politicians hire consultants to teach them how to “look natural.” She says that it doesn’t work because, “You can’t create humanity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armor Of God – Righteousness Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

This teaching goes over the two types of righteousness; righteous position in Christ and righteous living. This teaching talks about how they are separate and yet connected.

For an easy to read PDF: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral The Armor of God – Righteousness – Teaching (Recap: If someone wasn’t there, encourage them to ask someone for notes.) Really quickly: Last week we talked about our truth belt and leaning on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Pride And Arrogance Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jul 5, 2004

This sermon looks at what sinful pride is and how Naaman’s pride almost cost him everything!

In his book, “The Applause of Heaven”, Max Lucado tells the sad story of a man he came to know through a friend. The man’s name was Anibal. Anibal was a tough man. Max Lucado said that his tattooed anchor on his forearm symbolized his personality—cast-iron. His broad chest stretched his shirt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Dust And Ashes Attitude

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 23, 2004

How God wants us to remember who we are and where we’re headed so we can find strength in him

February 25, 2004 Job 30:16-19 16 “And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me. 17 Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never rest. 18 In his great power God becomes like clothing to me; he binds me like the neck of my garment. 19 He throws me into the mud, and I am reduced to ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:16-19

Denomination: Lutheran

"Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

What About His-Story?

Contributed by Tony Britt on Feb 6, 2002

This sermon is written in honor of Black History Month. Not only do we look at how important our history is, but we are also challenged to look at how we as black/African Americans have always been central to God’s story.

What About His-story? Back in the days of steam ships, only rich white people sailed at sea. One day while sailing, something suddenly happened to the ship and it was about to sink. Terrified, the white folks aboard didn’t know what to do. Someone suggested that they do what the black folks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Luke 26:23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting To Exhale

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 16, 2003

This message deals with the Seventh and Final Saying of the Savior from the Cross of Calvary. Preached during City-Wide Celebration of Passion Week in Lubbock, Texas.

Gracious God our Father: I ask in Jesus’ Name that You order my steps in Your Word; that You temper my temperament as I teach the Text; and that You pace my passion as I pull and project powerful principles from the Preaching Passage. So let it be done. So let it be done. I do recognize these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Mississippi's Greatest Sin

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the issue of racism and the reasons behind it and looks at some practical ways to bring about reconciliation.

1 Corinthians 14:8 says, “If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?” The church has been given the responsibility to boldly trumpet God’s truth so that are society has an understanding of what is right and what is wrong. One of the reasons we have such moral ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Methodist