Sermons on Strong Beginnings:

Opposition, Prayer, And Victory Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Preached in 1989. Sometimes opposition is deeply destructive and isolating; the only answer is through prayer, for ultimately integrity is given by the risen Christ.

Opposition comes in all shapes and sizes. Opposition: feeling that somebody is out to stop you -- it takes many different forms. Sometimes it is just outright, straightforward, political campaigning. Sometimes folks choose up sides and define the issues and go after each other, and that‘s all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 2, 2009

Looks at why the resurrection is essential

The Resurrection The Resurrection is Essential to Christianity Fables that Deny the Resurrection The “Stolen Body” Fable The “Didn’t Really Die” Fable The “Wrong Tomb” Fable Facts that Support the Resurrection The Empty Tomb The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Out In Unity Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 7, 2009

The final part in a 5 part series on giving God room to work.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT, GOD MOVES IN PART 5 Moving Out in Unity ( All my sermons use illustrations from sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) As we wrap up this series of sermons, please turn with me to Ephesians 4 and we will be looking at many scriptures from this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To The Resurrection

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 9, 2009

Matthew 28. The women, religious leaders, and some of the disciples each had a different response to the resurrection of Jesus.

RESPONDING TO THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28 INTRODUCTION - If you have a Bible, turn to Matthew 28. - The date was around 33 A.D. The place was the city of Jerusalem in Israel. And the city had a certain “buzz” to it and was unusually full of people because the time to celebrate one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Living One

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 9, 2009

In a buffet of religious choices, choose Christ, the Living One!

“The Living One” I Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction A Mohammedan and a Christian were discussing their religions and had agreed that both Mohamed and Christ were prophets. Where, then, lay the difference? The Christian illustrated it this way: “I came to a crossroads and I saw a dead man and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Breakthrough Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

Have you ever felt like a spiritual hypocrite? Good news… Jesus understands… and he came not to condemn us… but to call us out… from outward religion to real life and relationship with God.

Breakthrough Spirituality Brad Bailey – February 25, 2007 (Much of the ‘commentary’ notes used in prep for this message are from or adapted from Don Williams, KingdomRain website study on Gospel of Mark Such commentary was never read but merely serves as ideas that were drawn on and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Pull

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 18, 2009

The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others... and ourselves.

Title: The Power of Pull Text: Mark 6:30-34 (53-56) Thesis: The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others… and our selves. Introduction Sometimes when we think of the word “force” we are thinking in terms of power and speed. G-Force as related to gravitational ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Out In Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2009

In order to get a miracle you have to go to Jesus with your need.

July 19, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Mark 5:21-43 Subject; Part 6 in the Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracle Title: Stepping Out in Faith – The Story of Two Miracles OK, Here are the facts. We have been going step by step toward receiving a miracle in your life. Everyone needs a miracle. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Godly Are Foolish Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

David makes a disastrous mistake toward the end of his life that has grave consequences. A number of lessons can be learned from this about accountability and humility in the face of temptation.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with a knock knock joke. 1. “Knock Knock” “Who’s there?” 2. “Census!” “Census who?” 3. “Census summer time kids don’t have to go to school!” Good news for kids, bad news for parents. B. Maybe you have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret Of Happiness!

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

Discover happiness and God’s plan of salvation in the Beatitudes.

Guaranteed, Money-Back, Surefire Secret of Happiness! If I were to tell you that I had a guaranteed, sure-fire method to find true happiness and that I would give you double your money back if it did not work, then how much would you be willing to pay for the secret? I’m thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Without Walls Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2009

The holy place of Jesus Christ resides not in any building, cathedral, or historical site, the holy place of Jesus Christ resides in your heart.

Stephen stands before the highest religious court in the land to answer charges of blasphemy against Moses and against God. This is the same court that Peter and John recently stood before and the same court Jesus recently stood before. All the same men are there who were at Jesus’ trial, all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 29, 2009

We need to heed Jesus’ cautions and steer clear of the traps of life.

A Messiah Who Gives Caution Text: Matt. 6:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago at a Promise Keepers conference, Dennis Rainey placed animal traps on stage. They were big ones too. Bear traps and even an African safari large animal trap that took two men to open. There were a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Be Holy Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

In Zechariah, you see God’s incredible forgiveness and promise of restoration and depth of love for His people, who had been slaves in Babylon and were now returning to rebuild their country, their lives, and their faith

Called to Be Holy Zech 5 August 10, 2008 Intro: I distinctly remember a conversation with a young man back in the days that I was a youth pastor. He was making some really destructive decisions in his life, and I was trying to convince him to make some better ones. I tried to help him see the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Journey From Sourness To Sweetness

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Jul 31, 2009

This sermons points out that as the cry of Moses to God brought cure to the bitter waters of Marah, the sourness in the life of the one without Christ (or the one with Christ that is facing problems) can be sweetened if he/she will cry to Jesus Christ who

JOURNEY FROM SOURNESS TO SWEETNESS TEXT: Ex. 15: 22 – 27 By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Key Verse: And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009

Rewritten for Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: When terrible things happen, pray honestly, in complaint; remember what God has done in the past; and know that He may be forcing us to see how much we need Him.

There is very little justice in the world. Many people feel that they are not being treated fairly. Just about all of us think we deserve a better deal than we are getting. We think that there is very little justice in the world. But that’s old news. We already know that. So what do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist