Sermons on Socialist Ideas:

Excusing Excuses?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 23, 2002

We ponder the idea of excuses hindering God’s plan.

EXCUSE EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 14:16-20. They all with one consent began to make excuse WHAT EXCUSE DO YOU HAVE FOR MAKING EXCUSES? Define excuse: to make apology, try to remove blame, to let off from doing, pass the fault, justify. It is our enemy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Raising Cain Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 17, 2013

A sermon based on the idea that it is possible to raise a pagan in a Christian home.

Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 6 "Raising Cain" Genesis 4:1-15 Genesis 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. INTRODUCTION: In today's message we see the birth of the first two human beings on earth through the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by David Ward on Mar 8, 2014

Big Idea: Our days are numbered--how much will they weigh?

“The Writing on the Wall” Daniel 5 INTRODUCTION You might not want to listen to this message today. I’m serious—you might not want to know what I’m going to tell you. You may be happier not knowing, because once you know, then you are responsible for what you know. What the Scripture has to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015

The world has a much different idea of how to love God.

Love of God 1 John 4:10-12 Introduction- 1 John 4:10-12 The greatest love ever shown to mankind is the love of God. The love the Father had in sending His Son Jesus Christ, and the Son of God sacrificially giving His life for our redemption. Between Christmas(birth) and His death on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Tithing On Trial

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 15, 2017

Teaching on the history of the idea of offering God worship through giving

Tithing on Trial! Coulee Community Church January 15th, 2017 Scripture: 1 Cor 9:6-11 (First of many scriptures today, teaching sermon- write down questions for the end) A family came home from church one Sunday and after they had lunch they sent their 6-year-old son off to play. After awhile, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, 2 Corinthians 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Second Chance

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

The idea that we all have a second chance through Jesus

-our first Drink Deep in 2010. Woo. Just think, only ten years ago everyone thought the world was going to end because computers were too dumb to know what year it was. Crazy. -but this is a time of year that’s full of snow, shortest days of the year, it’s cold and most people are sick, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

A True Christian

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 22, 2021

Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means.

A True Christian Scripture: Luke 14:25-35 Central idea: Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means. Specific purpose: to communicate to the congregation the true cost of Discipleship The inspiration for this sermon is Charles H. Spurgeon's sermon “Counting the Cost”. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Colossians 1:1-8 Inductive Sermon Outline Series

Contributed by John Allen on Oct 1, 2020

Inductive sermon outline ideas for Colossians 1:1-8.

The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: Trip, Tension, Twist, Truth, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Colossians 1:9-14 Inductive Sermon Outline Series

Contributed by John Allen on Oct 8, 2020

Inductive sermon outline ideas for Colossians 1:9-14.

The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: Trip, Tension, Twist, Truth, Triumph. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Colossians 1:15-20 Inductive Sermon Outline Series

Contributed by John Allen on Oct 19, 2020

Inductive sermon outline ideas for Colossians 1:15-20.

The following notes reflect ideas based on the homiletics in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167). It proposes an inductive-deductive five-point outline: Trip, Tension, Twist, Truth, Triumph. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Redefining Success

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Reorienting our idea of success from conversions and numbers to faithfulness

Background to passage: Jesus has been ministering up as far as Tyre and Sidon, then back to the Sea of Galilee and then to Caesarea Philippi. He fed the 4000, moved around the sea, and the disciples having caught up, he warned to stay away from the leaven of the Pharisees, which they completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Submission Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

My big idea is Spirit filled people are submissive people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Right Way Look Like?(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 22, 2005

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas?

In a world where there are so many ideas and opinions, how do we define what the “God Life” is supposed to look like without falling into our own wrong ideas? I. Ministry To Sinners Matthew 1 "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desire To Grow

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 31, 2011

Using the idea of desire or crave milk to grow in Christ, then illustrating the idea with Demas and John Mark as one who did not grow and one who did grow in Christ and the results of that

The Apostle Peter talked about milk and its value to us in our spiritual growth. Please turn with me to I Peter 2:1, 2 READ. I am so excited for Mitch, Taylor and Tyler this morning. You have the opportunity to begin your commitment to Christ today. You have your whole life ahead of you and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Burger King Church (Have It Your Way)

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009

The currently popular idea of the "church of the individual" would have the apostles spinning in their graves - the local church is critical for the making of disciples and the idea of a have it your way church is in no way a good thing

Burger King Church (Have it your way) TCF Sermon January 11, 2009 Open with Youtube video of BK commercial – commercial jingle sings: Have it your way. We’ve just finished the football bowl season – and you may have noticed that every bowl has a sponsor these days. It’s not the Sugar Bowl – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational