Sermons on Surgery:

Jesus: Our Focus For Real Life Change Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 22, 2009

Any hope of transformation requires us to focus on Jesus: see only him, hear only him. The disciples learned on the Mount of Transfiguration that there is only one Lord, and he required their complete attention. His presence and our obedience will bring

I have a hope and a dream. I have an ideal of myself, my life, my family In that dream, I am a dad who does not get angry or blow his cool. I am a father who is gentle under all kinds of pressure with his children. I am caring and spend many hours laughing, playing, being carefree with them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tradeoffs Series

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009

A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riding Out The Storm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2009

What should a person do you do when the consequences for their sin begins to catch up with them. Let’s learn from the example of David how to ride out the storm of heartache and trouble in the wake of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who lay sprawled across three entire seats in this posh theater. 1. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” 2. The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelistic Message

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 23, 2009

This is an evangelistic message presenting the truth of the resurrection from history. It examines the life of Jesus and his claims to be the son of God ending with the sinners prayer

Evangelistic sermon Something to challenge your thinking Let us open in prayer: <Pray that God will open our minds> As you know today is an evangelistic service. I was really worried about how to open the message. But then I realised; you guys have come here to have your views challenged. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where True Wisdom Is Found

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 26, 2009

True wisdom is more than knowledge, it is the right application of knowledge, especially a reverential awe and fear of our awesome God.

WHERE TRUE WISDOM IS FOUND--Job 28:1-28 Proposition: True wisdom is more than knowledge, it is the right application of knowledge, especially a reverential awe and fear of our awesome God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to know and experience the true wisdom of a ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Some Assembly Required Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 17, 2006

Gifts are to be used for the building up of the body. However, our greatest strength is our greatest weakness, and when a gift is used in the power of the flesh, it has destructive consequences illustrated in 1 Corinthians 12

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts – Part 3 “Some Assembly Required” 1. Review a. This is the third week that we have been exploring our spiritual gifts. By now, you should be familiar with what they are and why we have them. If you have been coming on Sunday nights, you likewise would be learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

First week of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

We Americans love our independence. Our nation was founded on the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate Independence Day. We love our independence! “I’ve got to be me!” “I did it my way!” “I don’t need anybody to tell me what to do!” We’ve been taught that happiness is the result ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 27, 2006

Salvation comes by faith alone in Christ alone!

I. The Plight of Man (1-3) A. You were Dead B. You were Deceived (2a) C. You were Disobedient (2b) D. You were Depraved E. You were Doomed (3c) II. The Plan of God (4-9) A. "But God" Resurrected us (5) B. "But God" Reconciled us C. "But God" Reveals His riches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Greatest Need Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Jesus knows and has taken steps to remedy our greatest need in life - forgiveness of sin.

She was wrong. You didn’t part on the best of terms. Now it has been several hours, and there’s a phone call. You’ve been thinking it through. You know what to say, so you begin, “Honey, I just want you to know, I’ve been thinking through what happened. It’s OK. I forgive you.” On the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Truck Stop Story

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2008

This sermon explores the Christian walk and how our Christian fulfillment is directly related to the amount of risk we are willing to take for Jesus. Sermon text and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

One evening in a small town in Nebraska, a tired trucker pulled into a truck stop. He parked his 18-wheeler and went into the coffee shop. He ordered a hamburger with all the fixin’s, a pie, and some coffee. Just as the waitress delivered his order, three burly bikers walked into the shop. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-29

Denomination: *other

Would You Be Blind? Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Happy Christian Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A practical analysis of beatitudes and their application to Christian living in our world today.

How To Be A Happy Christian Matt. 5:1-12 This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the scriptures. It is the core of what has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. Those who believe salvation is by works rather than by grace through faith alone, point to these verses as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mommy Dearest Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

Biblical characteristics of a godly woman.

There is a difference between a mother and a mom. I realize today is called Mothers’ Day, but I really believe we should understand it and celebrate it more as Moms’ Day. The truth is, every mother should be appreciated for the fact that she allowed a child within her to be carried to the point of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:7-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build A Complaint Free World

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

An invitation is presented to accept a 21 day challenge, and embark upon a complaint-free life and help build a complaint free church and a complaint free world—one person at a time.

I know how easy it is to complain, to find dissatisfaction with a situation or circumstance. In the 1970s, TV’s Saturday Night Live program, one of their skits involved "The Whiner Family." Anybody remember that skit? The family members spoke with a grating, irritating whine. When they engaged in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist