Sermons on Succesful Preaching:

Christ Is Superior To The Angels Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 12, 2008

During the time that Jesus walked the earth, people placed angels in high position relative to the Lord. With Jesus Christ now being preached as the sole way to heaven, the author of Hebrews had to convince the people that Christ was superior.

Christ is Superior to the Angels Hebrews 1:4-14 Intro In this text we are going to be dealing with the meat of the Word, rather then the milk. Keep in mind that the book of Hebrews is written to both believing and non-believing Hebrews. Both groups are being pressed with the truth that the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For The Poor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

In God's Courtroom You're Forgiven Through Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 18, 2011

What would it have been like to hear the Apostle Paul preach? Let's join those hearers in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch. Parts: A. A verdict for your faith's joy. B. A verdict that can pass on.

Text: Acts 13:38-48 Theme: In God's Courtroom You're Forgiven through Jesus A. A verdict for your faith's joy B. A verdict that can pass on Season: Epiphany 2a Date: January 16, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:38-48

Denomination: Lutheran

The Necessity Of Sound Teaching

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009

A sermon preached September 13, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was Sunday School/Christian Education Rally Sunday. This sermon focuses on the necessity of sound teaching from the Word in the life of the congregation.

One of the things we put a great deal of importance on in our American society today is education. We encourage our kids to “stay in school” and to do well in school. We now also live in an age where most of our high school graduates go off to college, or some type of specialized education in order ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

True Greatness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 20, 2009

A sermon for Pentecost 16B/Proper 20 preached September 20th, 2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It talks about greatness in the Kingdom of God vs. greatness in the eyes of the world.

I’d like for you to imagine the following scene, and tell me what you think about it. You’ve just been told by a doctor that you have an incurable disease. This disease is fatal. You know you have a short time until you die. The doctor describes in detail how the disease will progress and rob you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Forgotten God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 19, 2011

We can think Jonah saved the people of Nineveh but it was God who saved them. This lesson will show that it is ONLY the word of God that saves. No amount of entertainment preaching from us will do if the Holy Spirit is not present and active.

Jonah 2:10 “And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.” Sometimes we forget God controls all of life, not just humans. He still controls all the breath and actions of animals. What a powerful, all knowing God we serve!! So now Jonah finds himself thrown up ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-10

The Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 11, 2012

That is why the church of God must return to the preaching of the Cross. Yes, it offends. Yes, it alienates. Yes it is a stumbling block to many, and yes, it is sheer foolishness to others. But to those who believe, "It is the power of God unto salvation"

The Call To Discipleship Imagine in your mind that you are a news reporter for station W-O-R-D in Jerusalem. You have been assigned the task of following some new religious fanatic who has appeared on the scene and seriously shaken the status quo. Not much of a Jew yourself, this whole scene ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Adventist

The Lord’s Provision Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2012

Our knowledge comes from experience and it is very limited, but Jesus’ knowledge is unlimited, and He could see into the future. He knew that in the future, when His disciples began to preach the gospel, that they would encounter hardships and persecutio

The Lord’s Provision Acts 1:1-11 Introduction Jesus understood the needs of His disciples before they knew they had a problem. I can relate to that, because I think that I may know my wife so well that I anticipate her problems; and at times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Breath With God

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009

Preached on Transfiguration Sunday 09. Looks at the transfiguration in a different way. An invitation to "conspire" or "breath"with God. See following definition... (Conspire...Middle English, from Anglo-French conspirer, from Latin conspirare to be in ha

We live in the greatest country in the world. There are lots of things we do better than other countries. And there are some things about our country that are kind of unique. Americans seem to love conspiracy theories. Think of rumors about a CIA conspiracy to kill President Kennedy; Concerns ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Difference That Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish that God calls upon teachers and preachers to make a difference in their messages, methods of correction, and ministries. The difference is the substance of the message, not the style of delivery. This lesson identifies a man skilled in “The Art of Preaching” who was not yet converted!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Difference in the Message 2. The Difference in the Method 3. The Difference in the Ministry Introductory Remarks. 1. The setting of this lesson is in Ephesus; sometime after Paul had left for Antioch, closing out his second missionary journey. A new preacher has come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time For Change

Contributed by Michael L. Brown on Nov 2, 2015

This sermon was preached when a church was installing a new pastor. Membership shoud be reminded that churches evolve over the course of time. Diferent Pastors do things diferently. The method may change but the message of the Gospel remains the same.

Change Gen. 12: 1- 4 Now the aLord had said to Abram: “Get bout of your country, From your family, And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am A Soldier Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

A Bible study on 2 Timothy and A CHRISTIAN IS... a soldier in the Lord's army (Material adapted from Alger Fitch in his book, Reading Between the Lines, and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is...) Preached for Veteran's Day

HoHum: Object: A flag Today we celebrate a special holiday. - It isn't Thanksgiving, even though that is getting close - It isn't Independence Day or Valentine's Day The holiday we celebrate today is called Veterans Day. This holiday is celebrated in many countries around the world. In some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Light That Brings Hope

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 17, 2015

I preached this sermon last Sunday, December 13th, 2015, at our Christmas Carol Service. It is shown here mostly as it was presented. The sermon talks about the Light of Jesus that brings hope for more than a season.

THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT THAT BRINGS HOPE (ISAIAH 9:1-7, MATTHEW 4:13-16) INTRODUCTION – Good evening friends, it’s so nice to have you at our Christmas production 2015, “Christmas Hope – for more than a season”. I want to speak tonight about a hope that lasts beyond a season. One of our musicians told ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Garden

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 29, 2017

This was preached for an Easter Sunrise service but can be used anytime. Theme is from the hymn "I Come to the Garden Alone" and topic is insomnia. (Material adapted from the book, "Sweet Dreams: A Guide to Productive Sleep" by Minirth, Meier)

HoHum: I have 4 teenage sons, two sets of twins, ages 17 and 13. When I ministered at a church in Indiana, every other month we had a worship service at the local nursing home. The worship consisted of singing favorite hymns of the residents and then I would preach. Well, one lady always wanted ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work In Athens Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 2, 2017

Paul works among Gentiles for eighteen months in Corinth and for nearly three years in Ephesus, but no example of his preaching is given. The reason is that it has already been given—in Athens, in the very center of Gentile culture and intellect.

March 21, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: The Work in Athens (17:15-34) Acts 17:15-34 (KJV) 15 And they that conducted Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist