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  • The Wicked Generation

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,788 views

    John the Baptizer wasted no time in telling Herod that it was wrong for him to have his brother Phillip’s wife saying that it was not lawful. John went to prison for being the prophet God called him to be and not the puppet that Herod wanted him to be.

    THE WICKED GENERATION Text: Matthew 11:1 – 19, 25- 30 N. T. Wright once said that “… wicked people don’t like a message of judgment because they think the message is aimed at them, (and rightly so) while good people don’t like a message of mercy because they think (wrongly) that ...read more

  • A Generous People

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2024
     | 256 views

    We give our first and best because we’re thankful. We give our first and best because we’re trusting.

    Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 16 A Generous People December 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 NIV Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his ...read more

  • Fatherhood In This Generation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,547 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of fathers as spiritual leaders in their families, following God's design for fatherhood, and to encourage support for fathers in our community.

    Good morning and happy Father’s Day! Today, we're going to dive into something that impacts our families, our communities, and our world - fatherhood. In a time when the role of a father is often misunderstood, misrepresented, or even dismissed, the Bible provides us with clear guidance on God's ...read more

  • Chosen Generation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,728 views

    Recognize and embrace the privilege of being chosen by God, and live our lives as a reflection of His love and goodness as part of a chosen generation.

    Hey, everybody! We are so blessed to be gathered here today, and I'm really excited to talk to you about something that's been on my heart lately. You know, when we look around at our world today, it can sometimes feel like we're living in a time of chaos and confusion. It's easy to feel ...read more

  • Living Generously. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,126 views

    Our lifestyles are to the glory of God to be abundant. With the abundance we have recieved we are able to give of our time, talents and treasures. Read on.

    Lifestyle of generosity. This material should be used in conjunction with Dr Harry Wendt’s “In Heavens Name, Why on Earth?” There are many quotes throughout the sermon of Dr Harry. We Christian’s have a thing build into us by the Spirit of God, and this thing comes about due to the life change ...read more

  • Daring To Be Generous Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 543 views

    Generosity leads to worship, witness, wellness, wealth on earth and wealth in heaven

    DARING TO BE GENEROUS A few years ago, there was a story out of Miami, Florida about six Royal Palm trees that had been vandalized and cut down along one of Miami’s main streets. Due to the expense involved in replacing them Dade County wasn’t sure how soon, if ever, they would be replaced. ...read more

  • Generous Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 471 views

    This sermon encourages us to emulate Jesus' radical generosity in our lives, extending beyond material giving to encompass love, service, forgiveness, patience, and kindness.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and our love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We're here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to be transformed by His Spirit. Before we begin, let's take a moment to consider the ...read more

  • Jesus Confronts Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
     | 6,514 views

    Who is guilty of adultery? Jesus gives us the answer in the Sermon on the Mount and what He reveals might just surprise us; but, if it doesn't, it certainly ought to change our behavior.

    JESUS CONFRONTS ADULTERY Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION ** We introduced this sermon with a 4 minute drama of the woman caught in adultery ** A. WHO IS AN ADULTERER? 1. Those Who Practice Wicked Deeds. Mt 5:27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; Jesus chose murder ...read more

  • When Jesus Was Tempted Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 110 ratings
     | 109,355 views

    The purpose of Matthew’s recounting this event is to demonstrate the pattern of Jesus’ victory over temptation & sin. When we face testing & temptation we too can be victorious over the adversary’s attempts to corrupt us & to usurp the Lord’s rightful pla

    MATTHEW 4: 1-11 WHEN JESUS WAS TEMPTED A husband took his young daughter to the grocery store to help him buy groceries. In addition to the healthy items on his wife’s carefully prepared list, the two of them returned home with one of those big bags of M&Ms. His wife said "Why did you buy ...read more

  • The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
     | 3,205 views

    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

  • Submit To God, For He Lifts Up The Lowly

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    As we submit to God and come near to him through his Word and Sacraments, he lifts us up in victory over the devil and washes us clean. Parts: A. The devil will flee. B. Your heart will be clean.

    Text: James 4:7-10 Theme: Submit to God, For He Lifts Up the Lowly A. The devil will flee B. Your hearts will be clean Season: Lent 4c Date: March 14, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Submit-to-God,-For-He-Lifts-Up-the-Lowly-James4_7-10.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

  • Let's Make A Deal!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,325 views

    A message about sin, using the old ’Let’s Make a Deal’ TV show. Text at www.sermonlist.com/2008.html. Communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com/communion.html.

    We all love to take chances, don’t we? Well, I should say that we all love to take chances as long as there is no perceived danger to us. The problem is that we cannot always see the outright danger that exists. For instance, many people love to go to the casinos and gamble a little of ...read more

  • Road Signs Of Faith

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,357 views

    I’d like to look at a couple road signs today and see what they have to teach us. We are going to take a spiritual drive… call it a Sunday Drive if you want.

    ROAD SIGNS OF FAITH INTRODUCTION… Learning to drive is an important part of life… especially in this day and age. Cars allow us to travel great distances in shorter and shorter amounts of time. I do not want to know how long it took to get from the homestead to the town… in a horse and wagon… ...read more

  • Let’s Make A Deal

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,467 views

    Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

    INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

  • Tempted And Double-Minded

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,778 views

    James Chapter One tells us the results of being double-minded in that we should expect nothing of God unless we can make a clear choice.

    Tempted & Double Minded Rev. Col. Byron E. Martin American Rescue Workers DC Corps rescued@aol.com READ James 1: 2-8 Illustration (from sermoncentral.com) What is double-minded? A mother noticed that a friend of her teenage daughter had a tattoo of a Japanese symbol on her back. "Please ...read more