Sermons on Spiritual Desert:

Sermon 1 - People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2025

People matter to God and therefore, people should matter to us. God wants everyone who is lost to be found and that's why God gave the great commission to the followers of Jesus. We must go make disciples who make disciples.

Introduction: A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 1:17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Farewell Message Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2025

Acts 20:13-38 teaches us that God sovereignly preserves his church through faithful elders.

Introduction Toward the end of his second term as the first U. S. president, George Washington announced his retirement from office in a letter addressed to the American people on September 17, 1796. Though many people feared a United States without Washington, the address assured the young ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon 3 - Into The Warm Arms Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 9, 2025

What is the state of people after they die before the final resurrection at the second coming of Jesus? We want the comfort of knowing that our loved ones are safe in the arms of God. What does the Bible say about this?

A. We are in a sermon series called Eternal Questions…Biblical Answers. 1. So far in our series, we have talked about when Christ comes and when death comes. 2. Today, I would like to start with a Winnie the Pooh quote: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” 3. With ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Family Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2025

It's easy to overlook just how radical a statement Jesus makes here. He is doing nothing less than fundamentally redefining the family. What are the implications of actually living this out?

ONE QUICK POINT BEFORE WE GET TO THE ACTUAL SERMON: The definition of a Christian is someone hearing God’s word and putting it into practice. - Luke 8:21. - Matthew 7:21, 24, 26; Matthew 12:50; John 7:17; John 14:23; John 15:10; 1 John 2:17. - Jesus says something here that is crucially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice To Be A Father

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2025

This sermon is a Father’s Day Message encouraging men to choose to become fathers as Jesus did by being compassionate to others. He raises the widow of Nain’s son.

The Choice To Be A Father Psalms 1:1-6 Ephesians 6:1-4 Text Luke 7:11-17 Today is father’s day. It is a day we take time to say thank you to the men in this world who have impacted our lives in a wonderful and helpful way. For some of us it is a day of sadness and reflection for those men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, Ephesians 6:1-4, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do I Need Purging? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 20, 2025

A look at what happens after we die.

What About Purgatory? Hebrews 1:1-4 April 11, 2010 Lately, I’ve been asked by a number of people very sincere questions about eternal life. What is it? What does it mean? Is there really a heaven and a hell? What will happen when I die and what about my loved ones? Has God really forgiven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Romans 8:1, Romans 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jun 20, 2025

A sermon to adults on the war that rages in all of our minds.

“The Battle for the Mind” 6/22/25 a.m. 2 Cor. 10:1-5 I don’t think we realize the BATTLE that is being waged today. I’m NOT talking about the war in the Middle East. Iran vs. Israel. That’s definitely something that we all need to be praying about. I’m NOT talking about the war on ILLEGAL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Quiet Strategy

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 28, 2025

This speaks of patience and smart movement! Your umpteen educational degrees become just a piece of paper if you lack knack to crack problems with dexterity and wisdom.

QUIET STRATEGY Esther 5:1 On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the hall, facing the entrance. 2 When he saw Queen Esther standing in the court, he was pleased with her and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Before All Else

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025

To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Come

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 5, 2025

In this sermon we receive a clear revelation of the devil's works, and the greater works of Jesus to destroy the works of the devil.

Text: John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible. And one specific reason why it is so special and important to me is, that it makes ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Measure Upon Measure – Judgment And Condemnation – The Restoration Of God - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2025

Adam and Eve had no concept, then, of what a curse would be in reality; what labour pains would be in childbirth; or what hard work and toil would involve in practice. They were condemned and expelled. Jesus was condemned for us and now – justification and pardon.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – JUDGMENT and CONDEMNATION – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 14 CHAPTER 6 - THE SIXTH CONSEQUENCE ADAM AND EVE BEFORE AN AWESOME GOD We come to the sixth consequence of Adam’s failure. This time we are thinking about CONDEMNATION. Associated with condemnation is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12, Genesis 3:13, Genesis 3:24, Galatians 6:3, Romans 12:3, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 5:15-19, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 7 - Great Is Your Reward In Heaven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2025

The promised rewards of heaven are given to us from God to inspire and empower us towards faithfulness and perseverance.

A. Do you know who holds the record for the most homeruns in a single MLB season? 1. The answer is Barry Bonds – he hit 73 home runs in 2001. 2. Mark McGwire holds the #2 and #4 spots with 70 home runs in 1998 and 65 in 1999. 3. Sammy Sosa holds the #3, #5, and # 6 spots with 66 home runs in 1998, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Cannot Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 27, 2025

Even the smallest light can pierce the darkest night—God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

### **Introduction: Change the World** Video Ill.: Change the World by Dan Stevers Every kid dreams about big adventures But at some point, the dream dies We settle for less Blend in And put up walls Welcome to the real world, kid But you were created for more You are a child of God You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – Judgement Day Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

Judgement Day, what’s expected of us, take communion, and talk about how the study changed you.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral (This study is a little shorter to leave time for discussion and communion. The week before, ask someone to bake or buy a celebration loaf of bread {sweet and tasty ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-7, Acts 9:4, James 2:14-18, Matthew 25:1-46, Revelation 20:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

"embracing The Priorities Of Jesus"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 18, 2025

Embracing the Priorities of Jesus" is an exposition of Mark 2:1-12 that teaches that Jesus always prioritizes the eternal over the temporary. EMBRACING THE PRIORITIES OF JESUS

Jesus was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth. But Capernaum was his home and headquarters during his Galilean ministry. Simon Peter, one of the initial disciples, also lived in Capernaum. In Mark 1, Jesus healed the sick – including Simon Peter’s mother-in-law – and cast out demons. But these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist