Sermons on Social Ills:

’tis The Season To Trust Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 16, 2010

In this message, as we look to a new year, let’s think about how to trust the Lord more in life. 1- Trust His provision 2- Trust His protection 3- Trust His promise

INTRO.- Listen to this horror story. Get Ready to Live on $190 a Month. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Are you prepared to live on $190 a month when you retire? For most Americans in their 50s, that’s all the personal savings they’ll have to look forward to during retirement, according to Wells ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are We? Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

We are a Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’..

Who are we? A Gathering of people, called together by a team of leaders to be ‘in God’ V1 Paul never worked alone but as a team The very word church means a gathering and you cant have a gathering of one! God our Father, and Jesus (together with the Holy Spirit in v5) are and always were a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts On Church Membership

Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006

What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sopater Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2021

Inborn intelligence and diplomacy bring ambition to fruition. Versatility brings honors, do not become careless. Use, develop, and apply imagination and succeed, but avoid irrationality.

Sopater In Biblical Names, the meaning of Sopater is: Who defends the father. Today, we will attempt to discover all there is to know about the person named Sopater. To do this, we will use an acrostic and the name Sopater. First, notice that the name of this ancient man has seven letters, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:17

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance For Christmas

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016

Let’s look at Matthew 3:1-12 and the idea of repentance as preparation for Christ.

Intro A commercialized, materialistic Christmas disappoints us every year. We spend money we don’t have on gifts that our children don’t need and we end up raising unhappy and selfish adults who don’t appreciate the greatest Christmas gift of all. What we really need, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Break The Cycle Of Failure

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Feb 2, 2002

An examination of the relationship between Jesus and his brothers as viewed by John 7.

One of the little known facts about Jesus Christ that is in couched within the Holy Writ is the subject of his relationship with his family. We know much about his interaction, concern and care of his mother, Mary. We know a little about the social intervention between him and his earthen father ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Compromised Christianity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2019

Part 2 of this series focuses on continues the discussion of how Christianity is being compromised and how our relationship with the world is making us weak.

Compromised Christianity Part 2 Scriptures: John 17:17; Matthew 24:3-14; 1Timothy 4:1-3; 5:19-20 Last week in Part One of this series I shared with you that when Jesus prayed for His disciples (and subsequently also for us) in John 17:17 He asked His Father to “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-17, John 17:17, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Vital Commitments

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003

This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2021

Mark is challenging the reader’s mind. Do you need more proof that the "rule of God" has arrived in Jesus? It is the story of Jairus' daughter and a healing. When Jesus returns He will touch us and reunite our body and soul. Philippians 2:30-31

In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2021 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost V Redeemer “The Touch of Jesus” (read the text) Each Sunday in our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we know that Mark is asking his readers to answer these questions: Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:28-41, Matthew 8:28

Denomination: Lutheran

That Special Touch

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Feb 1, 2026

This is a sermon on how we as Christians are called to Compassionate Ministry and the true meaning of being a disciple of Christ; that we are called to put our compassion to work in our lives and reach out to others. It is not enough to just feel it, we must do something about it.

“That Special Touch” Mark 5:21-34 This morning, I want to talk about something special. Something that only a Christian can understand and appreciate. What am I talking about? It is learning to use a special Kind of Touch. Not just the healing touch like a Doctor or a Nurse, but the special ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perfecting The Saints

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 15, 2006

Church, weve got a problem...

Perfecting the Saints Scripture setting- Ephesians 4:8-12 Text-Ephesians 4:12 “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” “Houston, we’ve got a problem!” came a voice from space. It was an Astronaut high above the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Everlasting Covenant

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2006

God has established an everlasting covenant with the whole earth that endures to this very day. That promise, that covenant is for you.

Genesis 9: 8 – 17 – An Everlasting covenant Intro: I once asked an adult Sunday school class to write a job description for Noah. This is what they wrote. Wanted: Person to build, maintain and sail a large ship. Must be civil engineer with experience as a zoologist. Must have experience in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shepherds And The Magi Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

Looking at the shepherds and Magi response to Christ’s birth.

"The Characters of Christmas: The Shepherds and The Magi" 1. The message within Christmas is that the Gospel is for everyone. I know this may seem a rather simplistic statement but as I have reflected on these past few weeks, I have come to realize more and more how true this is. Consider the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Holiness

"I Just Want Bread"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

It's Bible verses we have heard many times but, in this day of politically correctness... the true meaning and purpose sometimes gets lost

Bible says in John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; Jesus also said in John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It's Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Work And Pray Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2016

To be effective at evangelization, we must be firmly rooted in prayer and adoration.

Thursday in Fifth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Early in St. Paul’s ministry in Anatolia, his success in planting new congregations of Christians inspired others to do missionary work outside the more traditional areas of Judea and the adjoining provinces. But something else was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:7-21

Denomination: Catholic