Sermons on Tear Up:

The Discriminating Christian Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one.

James 2:1-13 – the Discriminating Christian Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one. Is that not the way WE feel? When we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Whosoever Promise (3:16, Part 6) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Apr 3, 2008

Final sermon of 3:16 series, using various texts to illustrate that God promises eternal life to "Whosoever" believes in Him. Whosoever means 1)However, 2)Whenever, & 3)Wherever.

Message developed as part of series inspired by Max Lucado*s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. This sermon in the series contains primarily the same outline, as you will find in one chapter of the book. Scripture: John 3:16; various ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Getting Back On Course In Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 9, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series of four on Christian marriage which deals with Getting at the Heart of God’s Plan, Being Mutually Submissive as well as Leaving and Cleaving - from an “exchanged life’ perspective.”

It doesn’t take a social scientist to figure out that marriage today is in trouble. Adultery, divorce, depression, alcoholism, work-alcoholism, and a host of other “isms” have reached epidemic proportions. It may have been Benjamin Franklin who said, “A disease is never brought under control ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To The Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008

Hold fast to the Word, for we stand under the judgement of God’s Word. Do not compromise at all cost.

Holding on to the truth is of vital importance. - It is a matter of life and death, blessing or suffering, reward or judgement. - Jesus emphasizes this need to the two churches. - They performed well in many ways but not in the guarding of God’s truth. We need to (1) HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Generosity

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with why be generous and the results of being generous. All of us have been blessed by the generosity of others.

I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon TRUE GENEROSITY February 17, 2008 Jay Davis Robison Philippians 4:12-20 Today talking about True Generosity, word Generosity means marked by abundance or ample proportions above & beyond All of us have benefited from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of God: The Exodus/Christ Event

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008

The foreshadowing of the passover, and the true passover are amazing. Explore this interesting parallel in the story of God as he prepares his people for the preparation of all people.

THE STORY OF GOD: THE EXODUS/CHIRST EVENT TEXT: EXODUS 12:21-27 THEME: THE PASSOVER EVENT FORESHADOWING THE CHRIST EVENT. Most of us have never experienced slavery. We have no understanding or comprehension about the degrading act of slavery. But Frederick Douglass does. The son of a slave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compromise

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

As we look at the life of Moses we see that there is no room for compromise in a believer’s life.

Compromise 1) Introduction a) The word compromise does not appear in in the Holy Scriptures, though it is a common word in our Evangelical vocabulary today. Compromise is a common word in political, labor, marital, and parental disputes. Can we use this principle in religion? In our ...read more

Reading The Bible Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 5, 2008

Sometimes reading the Bible can be difficult. Why should we even read it? If if we convince ourselves to open it, where do we start.

***Open the time with all the lights out and the room completely dark. Begin to lightly toss stones up front so that the thud can be heard by the group*** The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Torah which is what the Jews look to as their Bible. The Hebrew word torah meant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Judgment Of God (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 7, 2008

The 5th in the series on Paul’s letter to Rome.

Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Understanding the Judgment of God Romans 2:1-16 * It was on a Monday in 1994 that I first heard the news. Actually, that Monday was my Mom and Dad’s anniversary (June 13). From the news on the radio I heard, “Last night in Los Angeles the x-wife of O. J. Simpson and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do The Heathen Rage?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008

The Heathen rage in rebellion to the Lord Jesus

PS. 2:1-10 Why Do the Heathen Rage? 3-1-08 Today I want to talk for a little while about all this terrorists madness that we see on every hand. Its not just here in our country, but there’s an every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around the world. And according to Gods ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessings In Christ Jesuss

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

BECAUSE WE’RE IN CHRIST JESUS

The Many Blessings Of God because we’re in Christ Jesus: Eph. 1:1-6 3-15-08 Today we’ll try and point out a few of the many blessings we have because of our being in Christ Jesus. 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007

A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Contentment Challenge

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

Preached to a church immediately preceeding the announcement of it’s Senior Pastor’s resignation over moral issues. It is only by knowing the true condition of my heart that I can be intentional and effective in aligning it with God’s heart!

THE CONTENTMENT CHALLENGE 1 Timothy 6:3-21 September 4, 2005 Motive Check: “Gone Nutty” – Intro. from the movie, Ice Age Have you ever been like that about something before? Something you so much desire to attain or keep that nothing, not even a catastrophe (or the onset of the Ice Age) will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Our Sacrifices To God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

What offering are you giving the Lord?

INTRO: A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed them bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, “There is only one thing wrong with feeding bacon and eggs to the poor. For you it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel According To Moses

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 31, 2007

A sermon about the 7 "I wills" of God in Exodus 6:1-8.

Introduction 1. Well, there’s a new pirate movie out... I’m sure most of you have heard about it... Pirates of the Caribbean 3... It has become a record breaking movie... So far, as of Tuesday, after only 5 days... it had made $160,831,171. With all this interest in all things pirate... I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene