Sermons on Soiled Garments:

You Can Write A Different Story Of Your Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 6, 2010

Our past is sometimes history of disaster and troubles for many of us. But you can change the course of time and make it a different story

YOU CAN WRITE A DIFFERENT STORY OF YOUR LIFE IN 2010 Reading: Isaiah 61:1-11 Randy Bataanon The Living Word Christian Church in Kuwait 2009 was a history of suffering and disaster for many of us. The world went through recession. Swine flu hit the world. Many countries including Philippines have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dying Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2006

The church was dying and did not even know it.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  The greatest criticism of the Church today is that no one wants to persecute it: because there is nothing very much to persecute it about. -- George F. MacLeod, Leadership, Vol. 2, no. 4.  This statement could be the story of the church that we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hoarder Or Steward? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Washing Dirty Feet (Cancelled Debts)

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

(Matthew 6:9-15 NASB) "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. {10} 'Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. {11} 'Give us this day our daily bread. {12} 'AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE ALSO HAVE FORGIVEN OUR DEBTORS. {13} 'And do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-8

Sardis: The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Mar 9, 2026

Appearing alive is not the same as being spiritually alive.

# Introduction As we continue through the letters to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation, we remember that these words were not written simply for seven ancient churches. They were written for the church in every generation. And the question we return to each week is the same: “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:5, Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Mantle Must Rest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

The sermon encourages embracing God’s timing, resting from roles when needed, prioritizing presence and relationships, and trusting prayer to shape our lives and seasons.

There’s a rhythm stitched into the world by the hand of God. The tide rolls in and slips out. Winter gives way to spring. Babies cry, grandparents smile, and somewhere in between we learn how to hold on and how to let go. Seasons change. And if we’re honest, our souls feel it—the gentle tug that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Topics: Sacred Tension, Seasons

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be def

Introduction • Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be defined. • True ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Delight?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 27, 2007

What’s your Delight? Are you missing out on life? God wants to give you the desires of your heart, all you need do is this...

At the Billy Graham Phone Center, this past week, we handled 92 calls, and 36 of those callers received Jesus as their Lord and Savior. And THAT makes me want to SHOUT! What’s your Delight? Psalm 37:4 Scriptures on Delight Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilt By Association Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2014

Jesus was a friend of sinners and set us right by HIS actions. In Jesus God sees his righteousness on us, in spite of all of our shortcomings.

1. Guilt by Association movie: "Guilt by Association" is a 2002 movie based on true events about a single mother who gets caught up in a drug bust because of her drug-dealing boyfriend. The woman, who unknowingly helps her boyfriend, is sentenced to a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence for her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jude Addresses Christians With Practical Advice For Living In The World – Jude 1:17-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

We must know the true, so we can expose the false. We must know the false, so we can uphold the good. Jude encourages his readers to build themselves up in their faith followed by several commands for Christian living so they keep themselves unpolluted by the world.

JUDE ADDRESSES CHRISTIANS WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR LIVING IN THE WORLD – Jude 1:17-23 Jude 1 v 17 “but you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jude 1:18 that they were saying to you, “In the last time there shall be mockers, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23, Matthew 20:19, Matthew 27:29, 2 Peter 3:2-4, Titus 3:10-11, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 8:8-9, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 2:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tests Of Real Religion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Real-Igion

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2012

In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into thinking the more I exemplify religious behavior the more spiritual I am. Le

REALIGION James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: Preventing deception is a major theme for James (1:1:16, 22, 26). In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Profitable For The Ministry

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 5, 2018

All God’s servants are entrusted with gifts and talents by God. God expects us to produce a spiritual profit. At His return He will reward those who increase His investment and punish those who fail to. John Mark was profitable.

PROFITABLE FOR THE MINISTRY 2 Tim. 4:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR (Pastor’s humor about inconsistent members) 1. In Minnesota three pastors got together. They discovered that all three of their churches had infestations of bats. They decided to compare notes of how they had dealt with the problem. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Capitalize On Your Borrowed Time

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Through all the ups and downs, mountains and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, good days and bad days, God has blessed us to see one more year. Many people died this year. We are alive. We have all the reasons to say "Hallelujah & Amen."

“CAPITALIZE ON YOUR BORROWED TIME” LUKE 13:1-9: 1 There were present at that season some that told Jesus of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Challenge Of Change

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 24, 2010

CHANGE is one of the hardest things a church or a person can do, BUTIt is something God wants from us. No Growth occurs without change.

CHALLENGE TO CHANGE All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless noted otherwise) I once heard that God loves us just the way we are, BUT He refuses to let us stay that way. That could almost be confusing, God LOVES us, in spite of the many flaws ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ