Sermons on Straw:

Never Again

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 29, 2012

A sermon on Amos 7:1-9 (Much material adapted from Cecil P. Staton, Jr. in book Interpreting Amos For Preaching and Teaching Kerygma and Church, chapter 8)

HoHum: “Never again,” John said. “Never again will I trust you. I can’t forgive you this time.” Ann could feel the pain in his words. His heart was broken, and now he was going to break hers. “Never again! No more chances! How could you do this again? ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Thankful

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 26, 2012

The Thanksgiving Holiday gives each of us the perfect opportunity to help transform lives that are only known for busyness… into lives that are known for thankfulness and compassion. God wants nothing more than for us to be a people of thanksgiving.

Video… Forget something SLIDE#1 Prayer On Thursday each of us will be gathering together with our friends and families. And hopefully we will remember to do more than just sit down to eat a meal… yell at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Dear Half Hearted Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Laodicea

Dear Half Hearted Jeremiah 29:10-14 Deut. 4:29 Rev. 3:14-22 Clip--War Room clip of Lukewarm Who likes lukewarm coffee? I mean, who likes lukewarm anything or half-hearted anything. When Jesus calls these Christians lukewarm, He’s saying that their love, their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rob O'neal on Apr 6, 2016

Women hoping to tend to Jesus’ body went to his tomb. The stone closing the entrance was rolled aside. They met an angel announcing that Jesus had been raised from the dead. This event set in motion our own final salvation.

Easter started in darkness. Jesus had been buried quickly but compassionately after he died on Friday afternoon. With permission from the Roman governor, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, two Jewish religious leaders who quietly followed Jesus, took Jesus’ body down from the cross, carried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Advancing In The Midst Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

The difficulties associated with our modern day are reaching new levels of intensity. The majority is not interested in the Word or worship. As difficult as it may be, we remain obligated to serve the Lord and reach others. We can advance for Christ.

Advancing in the Midst of Adversity 1 John 2: 24-29 Take a moment to consider the great challenges John spoke of in our last study. He warned the spirit of antichrist was already among us, seeking to undermine the church and hinder her ministry. He reminds us that we are living in the last time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Technology And The Soul Of Man

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 4, 2017

How should the Christian view technology?

Technology and the Soul of Man Genesis 4:16-24 We live in a blizzard of new technology today. We even wonder how we could live without it. I can remember the surprise snowstorm which hit the South in March of 1993 when the power was out in some places here for a week. It was interesting to see how ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God For The Blood

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD NOT YOUR GOOD WORKS NOT YOUR FAME OR FORTUNE WHEN I SEE-------- THE BLOOD NOT YOUR POPULARITY OR POSITION BUT WHEN I SEE THE------BLOOD I WILL PASS OVER AND NO PLAGUE WILL FALL ON THEM WHEN I STRIKE EGYPT

Exodus 12:13 (GW) 13 But the blood on your houses will be a sign for your protection. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. Nothing will touch or destroy you when I strike Egypt. VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD AND THE GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2017

Teaching, The World, Divisiveness

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing Matthew 7:15-20 (p. 679) May 21, 2017 Introduction: Every Thursday morning I get to spend about a half hour reading with my 8 year old buddy named Ethan…and the Thursday before I left for vacation Ethan brought in a book about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Advent Of Jesus Means The Advent Of Eden

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2016

Jesus isn't just like an ambulance rushing to our rescue, he's also like a resort shuttle bus, for he is coming to take us to paradise.

Take a look at the two vehicles pictured on the screen. Which one is more like Jesus? The ambulance or the Disney-resort shuttle bus? On one hand since Jesus comes to rescue us from our sins and from eternal death, you could say that he’s like the ambulance. On the other hand Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016

Funny thing about joy, we all want it but few know how to keep it. the Joy that the Lord gives is not based upon possessions or circumstances.

The joy of the Lord Introduction- this sermon was gleamed from materials from SermonCentral and its contributors. Good morning, we have been looking at the character of God as we celebrate the Advent season. Last week we began with hope. All our hope is to be wrapped around a loving God that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is With Us

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 20, 2017

God is with us because he wants to be

GOD WITH YOU Matt.1:23 Look, the virgin shall conceive & bear a son, & they shall name him EMMANUEL," which means, "GOD IS WITH YOU." Once upon a time, a certain king was very rich & very powerful. He lived in a huge palace, & all the kings around him bowed before his might. While traveling ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Choosing Excellence Over Loss-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2018

2 of 4. Paul told the Philippian Christians the value & means of maintaining a proper level of commitment to Christ. Christians are expected to maintain their commitment to Christ. But Who will, & How? Those who maintain their commitment to Christ...

CHOOSING EXCELLENCE Over Loss-II—Php. 3:7-16 Attention: “On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, & yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 16, 2018

A sermon examining the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told Luke 2:8-14 I am so thankful that this year we celebrate our 11th Christmas together. I must confess that I encounter a certain struggle around this time each year. The struggle that I speak of is preaching the Christmas story without it seeming like I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do Furry Friends Wait For Us

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 29, 2017

Pets and animals are God's special gift to us. Are they in heaven?

Do Furry Friends Wait For Us Are There Animals In Heaven? There is place of which nearly everyone believes exist, a place of which the beloved John wrote about. "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away..." (Revelation 21:1) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story "Dreams, Jealousy & Betrayal” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

“God’s problem is not that God is not able to do certain things…. God’s problem is that God loves. Love complicates the life of God, as it complicates every life. part of being created in the image of God… we have the ability to love

In Jesus Holy Name May 15, 2016 Text: Genesis 37:3-5 Series: The Story Redeemer “Dreams, Jealousy & Betrayal” What was the greatest gift or card you received on Mother’s Day? Was it a fancy $5 card and a box of chocolates or flowers from your husband? Or was it a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran