Sermons on Taking Advantage:

Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 17 (A) We are lost in sin and lost in ourselves. But Christ has redeemed the world. Therfore, those who lose their old selves shall find themselves in Christ, who is Life indeed.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders” Jesus tells us that to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves, and take up our cross. Now, whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing Up For What’s Right

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 3, 2017

Sometimes we have to stand up for what's right. We need to remember that God knows our plight, we need to fear God above people, and we need to humbly take a stand. The Hebrew midwives in Egypt stood up to Pharaoh, and God remembered them for it.

Exodus 1:8-21 Standing Up for What’s Right Recently I watched the movie, “Hacksaw Ridge.” It documents the true story of Private First Class Desmond Doss, who enlisted as an Army medic during World War II, but refused for religious reasons to carry a weapon. Spoiler alert: despite ridicule, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-21, Genesis 15:13-14, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Last Days In The Power Of God’s Transformation – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2023

A seminar message based mainly on Romans 12:1-2. This considers transformation and resultant worship. All Christians are falling short if the truth of these two verses is not being taken seriously. We need transformation in individuals and churches.

LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS IN THE POWER OF GOD’S TRANSFORMATION – PART 1 This is a night message presented in Boston, England, a longer one. However for the purposes of length on SermonCentral, I have split the message into two parts. This is PART 1. [A]. THE WORLD’S WAY, BUT NOT OUR LIFE We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14, Romans 12:1-2, Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Hope Expressing Hope

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

This text is troubling because it doesn’t seem to connect, but when you dig in it has a beautiful message of praying for the nations.

Experiencing Hope/Expressing Hope (Mark 11:1-24) Sometimes we have a conception that people who approach life in a lighthearted manner don’t take things seriously enough. We often believe that they don’t care about things, that they have a kind of laize faire approach toward life, that they have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotional Blackmail

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 13, 2017

If you can work and don’t, you shouldn’t eat.

Emotional Blackmail by Fr. Emmerich Vogt, O.P. Something I always like to cover in my missions is the role of feelings and emotions in our moral lives. Someone just gave me a copy of a book by Susan Forward, Emotional Blackmail. It’s about those who prey upon people’s emotions as a form of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus On Cheek-Turning Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008

Part 8 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this last direct contrast between the old righteousness and the new righteousness, Jesus takes on the topic of how we respond to personal injury–how we act when someone has wronged us, or is intending to.

Jesus On Cheek-Turning Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 5, 2008 Let’s summarize where we’ve been. We started our series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by discussing why it’s important to really give Jesus a new hearing. The following week we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Don't You Know Who I Am?”

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2009

“Don’t You Know Who I Am?” 1) I’m your servant: imitate my humble service. 2) I’m your Lord: anticipate your heavenly crown.

“Don’t you know who I am!?!” You wouldn’t be surprised to hear that from someone standing at the executive class check-in who isn’t getting the kind of service he thinks he deserves. Of course you don’t have to be a minor celebrity or a high-powered CEO to demand: “Don’t you know who I am!?!” You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A True Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012

Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

From "Neighbor Sunday"--OBLIGATION, EXPLANATION, ILLUSTRATION.

Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Romans 13:8-10; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:27 A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. A few months ago Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stain Devils Clean Clothes, Christ's Blood Cleans Souls.

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 31, 2004

Your uttermost depths of sin can be cleansed away, but not by your actions.

Isaiah 1:18 ‘“Come now, let us reason together”, says the Lord’. Stain devils clean clothes, Christ’s blood cleans souls. INTRODUCTION. How wrong can someone get it! Through Isaiah, God has given a vision of condemnation, condemning a sinful and rebellious people; God’s people, Israel. Long ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Redeem The Time

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 8, 2009

A fresh look at time

Paul tells the Ephesians in verse 15 that they need to be wise concerning their ways, and then in verse 16 he tells them that they need to be wise concerning their days. At the beginning of a New Year, I think it would be good for us to consider the importance of time since it is what days are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Found Among Sinners Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 5, 2017

Large crowds followed Jesus, coming where He was. He could've waited on them to come to Him, but often He went out, seeking them. Jesus was often found among those society rejected. We too must be willing to go where they are, seeking to reach them.

Found among Sinners Mark 2: 13-17 Following a season of ministry around the region of Galilee, Jesus had returned to Capernaum. His return created quite a stir, as multitudes arrived at Peter’s house, hoping to see Jesus. The palsied man was miraculously healed, and Jesus made a statement that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shoe-Leather Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul continues to deal with the lives we are to live as believers, particularly living out our faith. John MacArthur summarized this passage as possessing shoe-leather faith. Our faith can't be hidden away or only revealed on special occasions, it needs to displayed every day we live.

Shoe-Leather Faith 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-12 The opening verses of this chapter dealt with the lives of believers and their responsibility to maintain godly character and integrity before the world. Paul left them a stirring exhortation in Vv. 1-8. These verses are a continuation of that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Dangers Of Opportunists Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 29, 2024

In today's fast-paced and often cutthroat world, it's essential to be aware of the potential threats lurking in the shadows.

In today's fast-paced and often cutthroat world, it's essential to be aware of the potential threats lurking in the shadows. One such threat comes in the form of opportunists – individuals who prioritize their own interests over others' well-being, often exploiting vulnerabilities for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:3, Matthew 7:15

Stumbling Block Vs Steppin Stone?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2003

It may take a crucified individual to take a crucified church to the feet of a crucified Savior.

STUMBLING BLOCK VS STEPPING STONE --- MORE THAN A CONQUEROR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 1 :12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God