Sermons on Suitability:

Act Your Identity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2017

In order for us to live lives worthy of the gospel, we must remember our identity.

Introduction: A. One day a famous preacher visited a Nursing home where some patients with Alzheimer’s lived. 1. He went around and greeted the people who were very glad to see him. 2. He walked up to one lady and asked, “Do you know who I am?” 3. She said, “No, but if you go to the Front Desk, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Which Is Perfect

Contributed by David Walker on Nov 27, 2019

1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. A new insight. Imagine the discussion between Baptist and Pentecostal seminary students about the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away.

THE PERFECT HAS COME 1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. A new insight. Imagine the discussion between Baptist and Pentecostal seminary students about the meaning of 1 Corinthians 13:10, but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10

Denomination: Baptist

An Easter Nobody Will Ever Forget! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2020

Psalm 22:22-31 expresses praise to God for the expanding proclamation of the good news of victory over death.

Scripture Psalm 22 is a fitting psalm for our meditations on Good Friday and Easter Sunday because the first part of the psalm (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, while the second part of the psalm (verses 22-31) announces the resurrection and expresses praise to God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Psalms 14 And 53 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 26, 2020

Psalms 14 and 53 are similar to each other, having only minor differences in the mode of expressing the same thoughts. This sermon studies the two passages in parallel, slightly enlarging the understanding of their combined content.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 12:21, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, Exodus 34:13-16, Exodus 23:32, 1 Peter 5:8, Mark 3:28-29, Ecclesiastes 9:3, Psalm 66:5, Psalm 11:4, Romans 3:28, 1 Kings 8:39, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 1:18-22, Matthew 23:37, John 19:11, Genesis 7:1, Psalm 53:1-6, Psalm 14:1-7, Genesis 11:5, Romans 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 110 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 15, 2020

A rare conversation between two Lords - the LORD and the Lord. The enemies of the second Lord are to be put under his feet, and he is to be a high priest forever after the priestly order of Melchizedek. What is the order of Melchizedek?

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1, Romans 3:4, Hebrews 1:7-8, Psalm 110:1-7, Genesis 24:9, Isaiah 53:2, Hebrews 7:2, Revelation 12:7-12, Exodus 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Where Does My Help Come? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2020

Psalm 121:1-8 shows us how God helps his people.

Scripture Our various governmental agencies have directed that there be no meetings of ten or more people at the present time. This is because of the worldwide Corona Virus pandemic. Like many churches, we wrestled with our response to the directive. Our Session decided that as a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forward In Faith 7: Why Are You Here? A Communion Reflection

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing?

Why are you here? A Communion Service Reflection Tonight I want to ask the question: WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

The story of Esther reveals God's plans and purposes for each of us as we live out lives that are directed by God's design and will. Nothing is by accident even if we are unable to figure out what God is up to. Esther gives a good example of this concept.

Esther INTRODUCTION: A well-known theologian was once asked to prove the existence of God. He replied that he could prove God’s existence in two words: “The Jew.” From ancient history to today, many nations have attempted to exterminate God’s chosen people. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Secret Resource

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that our secret resource is prayer.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24 we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, and our mighty weapon. Today, I want to examine our secret resource in this spiritual warfare. So, let’s read about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why The Wait Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 8: 1 – 22

Genesis 8: 1 – 22 Why The Wait 8 Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 The fountains of the deep and the windows of heaven were also stopped, and the rain from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Strength From The Shepherd

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 24, 2019

The Shepherd Psalm is so familiar but it is so full of encouragement.

STRENGTH FROM THE SHEPHERD PSALM Introduction Passages That Strengthen Me is a great theme for a series of messages. When we turn to the Scriptures for the strength we can truly find what we need. Everyone in this room has needed to find strength for difficult days. Ephesians 3:16 I pray that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complementary Gender

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 5, 2014

Mother's Day 2014 message on the reason God created women.

The Complementary Gender Genesis 2:18-25 I find it hard to believe that any adult who is living in American today could not see that we are living in and witnessing all around us a MAJOR MORAL REVOLUTION. Some of the things which are occurring are things which many people never believed would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Breathed

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014

John assures us that much more could have been written, but these are written, “that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing we might have life through his name”

INTRODUCTION There are various views of inspiration. The Bible says and shows about itself, a definition of divine inspiration can be formulated. The ultimate source of divine inspired God Himself for the Scripture are God “breathed” (inspired) by Him (2 Tim. 3:16): “All ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Maintaining Joy In Desperate Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2020

My keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture.

Keys to Maintaining Joy in Desperate Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - These are my keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture. If you like me have ever lost or misplaced, your keys you know you go through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Apostolic

What Happens On The Mountain Does Not Stay On The Mountain

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

Our experience with Jesus on the mountain top affects us and sustains us for the rest of our lives and minstry.

Title: What Happens on the Mountain Doesn’t Stay on the Mountain Text: Mark 9:2-9 Thesis: The most important turning point in our lives is when we only see Jesus. Introduction Robert Frost spoke of turning points when he wrote, The Road Not Taken. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational