Sermons on Tattoo:

There's Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007

What’s so special about Mary that she got picked to give birth to the Messiah?

There’s Something About Mary December 24, 2006 The Cost of Christmas I heard that Jesus went to the mall and watched a movie Saturday. It wasn’t exactly the real Jesus, but it was a life-size cutout of Jesus. The youth group from “Lamoni United Methodist Church” in W. Des Moines, IA., went to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Want Vs Need Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

“Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help For Keeping "Stuff" In Perspective Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: a proper view of things will help us to carry through the command to not steal

You shouldn’t have been following the car so closely – not on State Street at 5:30 on Friday evening. Maybe they had a brake light out – hard to tell – it all happened so quickly. One minute you’re tooling along thinking about supper, the next you’re watching ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Kindness

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 30, 2010

Kindness is one thing lacking in the American church today, this sermon looks atsix characteristics of Kindness and teaches us how to be a kinder more compassionate people.

KINGDOM KINDNESS All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. “A little lame boy was once hurrying to catch a train. In the press of the crowd he experienced real difficulty in manipulating his crutches, especially as he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Liberty & Your Influence Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2014

Food sacrificed to idols - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Love verses knowledge (vs 1-3). • Proposals and people (vs 4-8) • Make a point, or make a difference? (vs 9-13) SERMON BODY: ill: • YouTube News Clip: • This past week Germany celebrated 25 years since fall of the Berlin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

In His Steps Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 17, 2014

Christians should make the best employees...and employers.

In His Steps 1 Peter 2:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill November 15-16, 2014 Following Jesus Video Imagine that a homeless man walked into a service and interrupted the sermon by saying, “I’ve been wondering since I came in here, if what you call following Jesus is the same thing as what He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fame To Shame Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the story of one of the great heroes of the Bible...Samson. But as you track his life you’ll see that there were some missteps that moved him from fame to shame. And it’s my hope that we can look at t

“Fame to Shame” Judges 16: 15-22, 28-30 May 5, 2013 Intro: Mike Tyson was no doubt the MOST feared fighter of the 1990s. Even his nickname’s scary--Iron Mike! Mine pales in comparison--Elmo. Tyson was so dominating he started his career off by winning 19 straight fights by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Is Taking The Next Step Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2013

We trust God to supply our every need as we take the next step.

Title: Trust Is Taking the Next Step Part III Text: I Kings 17:8-16 (16:29-33 and 17:1-7) Thesis: We can trust God to supply our every need as we take the next step of faith. The Back-story: God had sent the Prophet Elijah to let King Ahab in on what was about to befall him and the nation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thinking Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2016

In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the Creation

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 and Colossians 3:1-17 Title: Just Thinking Like Jesus Proposition: In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Borderland Ministries Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 22, 2016

Jesus calls us to the border lands of our society 1. We are to reach out to the broken hearted, the disenfranchised and the marginalized 2. We are to bring them deliverance and freedom in the name of Jesus We are to be Christ to our world!

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 (cf. verses 11 - 14); Psalms 111 and 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Theme: Borderland Ministries Proposition: Jesus calls us to the borders of our society - 1. We are to reach out to the broken hearted, the disenfranchised and the marginalized 2. We are to bring them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Governance-&-Work-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2017

1 of 4. Peter confirmed the role of Christian submission in relation to the obligations of servants. Christian submission is crucial in or pertinent to our work obligations. But How? Christian governance is at WORK thru submission to...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 Attention: Marc Taylor, a fresh graduate from college with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 25

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to Handle Difficult Days

Psalm 25 - How to Handle Difficult Days - July 31, 2016 Turn with me this morning in your Jewish hymnals to hymn number 25. Or for those of you who haven’t brought your Jewish hymnals with you, we’ll put the words on the screen. But just a reminder for those of you who might be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Celebrating The Box?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 3, 2018

This message challenges us to re-think the meaning of Christmas.

We’re going to begin in two places tonight – John 3 and Genesis 3. I want you to think about a question: How will this Christmas be different for you than past Christmases? But probably the question that really needs to be asked is this: How will you be different this Christmas than in past ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Genesis 3:15, Luke 7:36-50, John 14:15, John 21:15-17, Matthew 25:31-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are A Peculiar People

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jan 27, 2019

ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;

Brothers and sisters, in my lifetime, I’ve known many people from many walks of life. I’ve traveled to Africa, Spain, England, Caribbean, Australia, and many other countries and states. In this walk, I’ve known people who didn’t believe in technology and refused to have any of the conveniences ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, Deuteronomy 14:2, Deuteronomy 7:6, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Deuteronomy 26:18, Titus 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Making A Decent Proposal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2022

In this sermon on Ruth chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to make a bold and decent proposal to Boaz. From Naomi, Ruth and Boaz we learn the importance of stepping out in faith and doing the right things the right way.

A. Today, as we return to the story of Ruth, we will witness an unusual marriage proposal, so I thought it would be fun to start with a few funny marriage proposals I found on the internet. 1. This first picture shows the importance of getting things in the right position when making a successful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ