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For Growing Love Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 18, 2024

Paul's love for the church of Philippi motivated his prayers for them. What does this demonstrate for us as we pray for our churches today?

This past Wednesday, we celebrated Valentine’s Day. So it seems appropriate that we talk about a prayer about growing love since the idea of love is on people’s minds. I had to chuckle when I saw this meme on Facebook and shared it with someone who had posted to see if anyone would like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Name Is ....holy Spirit (Hagios Pneuma) Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

Last of a fun little series looking at five different names of God - God as Provider, God as Healer, God as Father, God as Yeshua (God in Flesh) and God as Holy Spirit

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26–28; John 14:15-17; Acts 2:38 Series: Names of God My name is ….. Ruah Qodesh – Hagios Pneuma – Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We are only a few weeks away from celebrating Halloween. About 50 years ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-28, John 14:15-17, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 9, 2023

The best is yet to come. The heroes of Hebrews 11 had their eyes set on a heavenly reward and at the same time were faithful to God during their lives. Some of Jeff Strite's sermon is in here.

“The best is yet to come!” Hebrews 11:13-16 Credit: There are some big chunks of Jeff Strite’s sermoncentral sermon “This World Is Not My Home”. Jeff’s work is mostly in the introduction. The outline and application are mine. A preacher named Ray Stedman: ? traveled across the country ? for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Easter: They Came To See Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 22, 2023

Some Greeks came to Jerusalem to observe Passover. These men met Philip and asked him to introduce them to Jesus. The Lord's reply has a lesson for us even today.

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central already has a message of mine based on this text called “Seven Sundays to Easter: ‘Sir, We Would See Jesus’”. This is a different message, based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on March 19. 2023. This message is not an exact ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Dear God, Why Don't You Do Something?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2022

Habakkuk was frustrated with the lack of faith and the immorality in the Israelites. God had an answer for him and for us.

11.20.22 Habakkuk 1:1–3, 2:1-4 1 The threatening oracle which the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 How long, LORD, must I cry for help, but you do not listen? I call out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save! 3 Why do you cause me to see injustice? Why do you overlook misery? Devastation and violence ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-3, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelize -- Just Do It!

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Challenge to congregation to do the work of an evangelist.

Evangelize. It means to share the good news of Christ. We are all commanded to evangelize. We are all evangelists. Look at your neighbor and say "YOU ARE AN EVANGELIST." Now say, "I AM AN EVANGELIST." Not only are Billy Graham, Steve Hill, and other prominent ministers evangelists. We all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-20, Acts 16:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Isaac Test Series

Contributed by Tim Gibson on May 18, 2001

Abraham’s offering up of isaac is not only a beautiful foreshadowing of God’s offering up of His only Son, Jesus, but it also shows us and important principle for our own Christian walk. Have you offered up any Isaacs lately ?

(1) INTRODUCTION: What is the ’Isaac Test’(see verse 1) "God will test our faith by asking us to sacrifice those things that are most dear to us that He has blessed us with." (we are tested as Abraham was as we are the ’seed of Abraham’ - Galatians 3:29) He is not asking us something that He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: *other

Scattered Under The Green Tree, And Not Obeying His Voice

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

A comparisson of how the Children of Israel had to listen to God and Modern day Christians.

I. Introduction – I will attempt to do my best to bring the message as God has laid upon my heart. I have struggled with this all week and in trying to find the heartbeat of God, I pray I will do Him justice. II. We are taught in studying the Bible that what the Jews of the Old Testament had To do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

My First Experience With Fear And Warfare. Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Oct 2, 2005

I just wanted to give the Devil a big ole black eye, however he not only gave me the black eyeI intended for him he busted my lip and bloodied my nose. I was a babe in Christ and thought I had a black belt in Spirtual Warfare.

This part of my personal experience with fear this also introduces you When I paralyzed by fear. This more of and into to the sermon. When I started working full time for the Lord I was attacked by the enemy repetitively, he came many various ways and times. A few of his snares I feel right into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Gazillion Resons To Follow Jesus"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 19, 2004

When Jesus told them to launch out into the deep and take cast out their nets that night, something divine was about to take place. Gazillions of fish flooded into their nets and even more got away when their nets did break...

Greetings, January 19, 2004 It was a pink morning. Really. When the sun rose this morning from the East, it made all of the clouds over the big lake look pink, and the pink reflected down into the ice crystals floating on the water. The trees where framed with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Imagination - God's Power For Growth Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 21, 2004

God’s power for growth is beyond our imagination but within our grasp.

I. The power to be (vv 14-15) A. Paul acknowledges the power and sovereignty of God 1. He kneels – not a posture of prayer but of obedience before kings 2. God names all families in heaven and earth a. Naming is a sign of power b. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were a group of teens who had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Who Makes Concessions

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

God often caters to human nature. He will not bend in some areas, but He is more flexible than many Christians I know! Sometimes He gives us what we ask for, even if it is not the ideal

1. Most of us start out adulthood as idealists. As we grow older, it is natural to surrender that idealism for a more pragmatic idealism...but we need to hang on to some of it. 2. God is sometimes an idealist, other times a pragmatist; He is an idealist in that He has a perfect plan, and He will ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy In Heaven

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 20, 2001

God`s joy when I came home to Him.

"JOY IN HEAVEN" Some time ago I read the story of Loch the collie in one of our English Daily Newspapers. Loch was one of two British dogs sent to El Salvador after an earthquake in its capital city, San Salvador, to sniff out trapped survivors, and to lead searchers to bodies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A People Of Faith And A God Of Promise Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

GOD’S PEOPLE BELIEVE GOD’S PROMISES WHETHER THEY ARE FILLED IMMEDIATELY OR NOT. Here are Four accomplishments of people who believed the promise of God

August 21, 1994 - PM A PEOPLE OF FAITH AND A GOD OF PROMISE Hebrews 11:8-19 INTRO: (1) God is a God of promises. Whenever we come across the words, “I will” when spoken by the Lord, we have a promise. (2) Heb 13:5-6 is a promise for God’s abiding presence. It will be constant. (3) No ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sure The Lord Is Around For Another Generation

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2001

Parents’ responsibility in passing the teaching about God on to their children.

Introduction: When God moves in a powerful and mighty way in your midst, that moment can feel like it will never go away. Perhaps you witness a loved one healed or watch the Lord miraculously take care of a financial need. But the Scriptures warn us that even the greatest miracles and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist