Sermons on Strategies:

Letting Go & Moving Forward

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2005

This sermon deals with the need to let go of our past and move into what God has for us for the future.

Letting Go And Moving Forward GNLCC 1-2-2005 Joshua 1:1-9 Acts 14:8-20 Now most of us in Cleveland know that Lebron James is our star basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron is truly an awesome and incredible athlete. Very few people can make the jump from high school to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Genesis 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your First Family: Minister Well To Them Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

Speaks to the idea that our family at home is the second most important relationship we have, following, of course, our relationship with God.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 9, 2005 "Your First Family: Minister Well To Them" [TITLE SLIDE] When Americans hear the words first family---their thoughts typically race to the occupants of the White House---the president and his family. And some of you reading the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Being Fishers Of Men”

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 29, 2009

In Jesus’ invitation to “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” we find that there is one command, one promise and a lifelong process.

“Being Fishers of Men” Mark 1:17 Today’s message is about Jesus’ invitation to become fishers of men.I love to fish! Anyone who has fished with me will tell you I am not a very good fisherman, but I still love to fish. I also love fish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Tares, And The Gnashing Of Teeth

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all about hypocrisy; it is also a gospel reading, full of strength through humility, and atonement. Read on!

Title: The wheat and the tares, and the gnashing of teeth. This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: The parable of the wheat and the tares is not all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Episcopal

St. Patrick, Whose He?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 15, 2014

Around this time of the year, one should consider the life of St. Patrick, especially since there is a day dedicated in his honor.

Title: St. Patrick, Whose He? Theme: The Real St. Patrick Introduction: The writer of the Book of Hebrews has some real sound advice for the children of God, “Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Untying The Knot Of Anger Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2013

The 3rd sermon in the series, "Untying What’s Tying You Up," this sermon examine anger, both acceptable and sinful anger; what constitutes the sinful anger; and how to conquer it.

Untying the Knot of Anger Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh April 21, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 4:26-27, 29-31 – “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Dads That Make A Difference" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 17, 2013

Sermon preached on Father's Day to encourage fathers to remain faithful to the task of being fathers who are involved and active in the rearing of their children. Sermon challenged them to continue to be good and godly role models and mentors.

"Dads That make a Difference" Central Zion Baptist Church - Fathers Day - June 16, 2013. Genesis 6-8 Salutation – Welcome Guests General comments….. Salute the fathers - commend them for the work they do. I want to personally congratulate and applaud the many hard-working men ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overwhelming Good

Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 28, 2011

EOLS: The greatest weapon the Lord gives us against overwhelming evil is the passion and conviction for overwhelming good.

Overcoming Good Rom 12:9-21 (9) Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (10) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (11) Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (12) Rejoice in hope, be patient in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

We are in a life and death struggle with the forces of Satan's kingdom...and because of that it is crucial that we put on the full armor of God.

THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD EPHESIANS 6:13 We've been examining the subject of spiritual warfare...and last week we saw that the war we're involved in is against a highly organized kingdom of darkness ruled by Satan. And it is a kingdom of demons...evil spirit-beings whose headquarters are in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

The Story - Sermon 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

The story of Joshua leading the people into Israel. Inspired by Frazee and Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 7 The Battle Begins October 24, 2010 Can you think back to a time in your life when you were facing an overwhelming challenge? It was right in front of you and you had to confront it. But you were scared to death. Maybe it’s happening right now and you need to charge ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Temptations Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 24, 2010

The temptations that Satan tempted Christ with are common to each of us and we can learn from his response

Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Elders On The Run Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Talk 3 in series. Strong leaders are needed to deal with false teaching.

‘I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod’, says the most popular of all leaders. During World War II, Winston Churchill was forced to make a painful choice. The British secret service had broken the Nazi code and informed Churchill ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wisdom Of The Olive Tree

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Some very valuable lessons come from looking at the traits of the ageless olive tree.

Judges 9:8-9 KJV The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. [9] But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Failure Is Never Final

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 27, 2011

Failure is a part of life for successful people.

Failure is never Final Luke 5 Have you ever blown it? Have you ever failed a test in life or in the classroom? And then we feel like we are a failure. If others don’t get down on us, we get down on our selves, right? Saying things, “I’m so stupid, I can’t believe I did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan