Sermons on Summary:

A Messiah Of The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 13, 2010

When we read the Bible we need to understand what God is trying to tell us.

A Messiah of the Word Text: Matt. 12:1-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?”“I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Knowledge (Not Opinion)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2010

Some of us handle truth by simply asserting ourselves forcefully. Paul's way was to root truth in revelation rather than logic; to find authentic confidence in personal experience; and to submit himself to transformation. First Baptist Church of Gaithers

If there’s one thing I have a strong opinion about, it is that I do not like people with strong opinions! I have a hard time with the person who declares what he thinks with absolute hard-core certainty, riding roughshod over any contrary thoughts I might have. I struggle with that. I have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity And Creation Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 24, 2010

The Trinity foreshadowed in creation.

The well known Christian author, Jim Packer, lectures in systematic theology at Regent’s College in Vancouver. One of his former students says that Packer started every class by saying, ‘Arise, friends, let us sing the Doxology!’ After singing and a word of prayer, he would then say to his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Does God Fit In? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 6, 2010

What does it mean to take God seriously? What does putting God first look like? What does it involve?

“Law & Order: SPU – Where Does God Fit In?” Exodus 20:3; 1 Corinthians 10:5-14 A man purchased a statue of Christ and placed it on his desk in his den. A few days later his wife moved the statue to a table in the living room. Their five-year-old daughter, noticing the change of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Oikos Tou Theo: The Household Of God Series

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010

We are the church, the body of Christ based on what Christ has done for us in breaking down the wall of hostility and bringing us who were far very near. Because of the peace of Christ, we are now reconciled both to God and to one another.

Oikos tou Theo: The Household of God Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction I’ve been sad and disappointed lately...and it has to do with a few families that decided to leave the church and other individuals who are pondering it themselves. And even though some have told me that those people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

The Vanity Of Living Wisely Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2010

In today’s lesson we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from living wisely.

Scripture We continue in our sermon series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as “Qoheleth” and “the Preacher,” wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to live a meaningful life. Today we shall ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2009

This sermon is about spiritual thirst, seen in the light of Christ’s thirst on the cross.

Sermon for CATM – March 15, 2009 – The 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: “I am Thirsty” John 19: 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 1:1-AV In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 0430 ’elohiym {el-o-heem’} plural of 0433; TWOT - 93c; n ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Twelve Tribes Of Israel Part 3 Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, Manasseh Ephraim Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 6, 2011

Detailed individial look at each of the twelve tribes of Israel. With focus on the unique name and mission as a tribe fullfilling God’s plan.

The Twelve Tribes of Israel (Part 3) Levi, Benjamin, Joseph, (Manasseh, Ephraim) “And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.” (Genesis 49:1) Intro: We continue to look at the sermon series titled “The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As A Man Thinketh

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Our thinking has the capacity to either crown us or cripple us.

Proverbs 23:7 KJV For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: . . . Philippians 4:8 KJV Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 27:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

White Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Feb 4, 2012

The Women at the Well served as an evangelist. Jesus loves all of us no matter who we are, what color we are and no matter with what traditions we were raised with.

WHITE UNTO HARVEST 2-5-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT; JOHN 4:5-35 INTRODUCTION; We have just finished our Christmas celebrations and many folks are still paying on the presents that they bought for loved ones, In a number of weeks we will ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Fear God And Keep His Commandments Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2010

In today's lesson we are urged to demonstrate our fear of God by keeping his commandments.

Scripture Today we come to our last lesson in the book of Ecclesiastes. In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to demonstrate their fear of God by keeping his commandments. Let us read Ecclesiastes 12:9-14: 9 Besides being wise, the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Penetrating Plan Revealed

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Dec 29, 2010

The Bible is a useful tool in the life of a Christian if we allow it to be, this sermon spotlights 4 ways we can let the bible do its' work

GOD’S PENETRATING PLAN REVEALED (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I once heard a story with a neat lesson. There was an old man that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The old man had a big family. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010

This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace On Trial.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Grace on trial.. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Dealing with tradition Reading: Acts chapter 15 verse 1-35 Ill: A very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. • Every day before his time of meditation in order to show his devotion, • He put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, • One day his cat came in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Brethren