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Esther: Courage Tested Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004

Will you answer God’s call to live courageously?

Esther 3:1-15 Courage Tested Woodlawn Baptist Church July 18, 2004 Introduction Over the course of the past several months, as I have been studying the Scriptures, I have seen over and over the providential hand of God at work. We have been watching God at work in Genesis, leading and guiding, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Kicking The Sides Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Changing the mindset of what it means to be t he people of God

Flat Earth: At one time everybody believed, comfortable theory that seemed right. Globe makes no sense to me. When evidence countered that theory people became upset. GOD IS FLAT: safe, easy, and comfortable ideas of God which are predictable and securely locked in our own little theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

Why Can't I Just Be Me?

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

This message is for believers who still want to live their life according to their desires and old habits. This message helps believers understand Christian growth through eight callings toward achieving holiness through Christ.

Many Christians ask Christ into their life, often not knowing what they just have done, or what to do afterwards, other than just “go to church”. Eventually, one will become tired of that…they want to experience the “new life” and “faith” that they hear preached about, but don’t know where to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscover Joy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2020

Joy bubbles up throughout the Christmas story. Does it bubble up from you?

[I am grateful for the Sermon Series Kit Rediscover Christmas. This manuscript relies heavily on that series.] Rediscover Joy Matthew 2, Luke 1 Good morning! Please turn in your Bible to Luke 1. We’re also going to jump over to Matthew 2 for a little bit, but we’re going to mostly camp out in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

She Chose Better Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 18, 2023

While Mary sat at Jesus feet, “Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.”

August 19, 2023 Jesus, Martha, Mary and Lazarus, were close friends – the best of friends, really – and Martha’s home was a place of refuge for Jesus. It was a place where he and his disciples could rest and relax. Luke tells us that one day, while on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus popped in for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Where Succession Fails (1 Samuel 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 28, 2025

Can someone outside the line of succession be more faithful to God? Let's look at 1 Samuel 2.

Does a list of succession automatically mean faithfulness to God? Do faithful people often come from outside artificial lines of succession? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 2. Who weighs the actions of people and judges accordingly? And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; My horn is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Passenger Seat

Contributed by Gordon Douglas on Mar 4, 2008

Riding in the passenger seat can be quite an experience... our walk with God can be much the same.

Most of the time when I am in an automobile, I am the driver. But, every now and then I am in the passenger seat and someone else is driving. This is not normally my first choice…. I like to drive…. I feel more in control… I trust myself Just this week I found myself riding as a ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

One Calling Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 21, 2016

Our Calling, God's Providence, God's Word

ONE CHURCH - One Calling Jeremiah 1:1-10 (p. 522) June 26, 2016 Introduction: Jeremiah is often called, “The Weeping Prophet.” He is brokenhearted about the condition of God’s people…and the message he has to deliver to them from the Lord. And his most ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings And Curses

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Bless those that curse you

Blessings and Curses Romans 12:14, 17-21 “Blessing” = Authoritative pronouncement of God’s favor (Oxford Dictionary) “Curse” = a malevolent appeal to a supernatural being for harm to come to somebody or something, or the harm that is thought to result from this MS® Encarta® Reference Library ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking Toward The Future

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 3, 2014

WANTING ASSURANCE THAT OUR FUTURE IS IN GOD'S HANDS

“LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE” Jer 1:11 “11 The word of the LORD came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied.” INTRO: Seeing is very important in our lives. The majority of statistics say that we remember ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding The Mistake Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2007

We can learn from the example of Moses that we must not let anger get the best of us.

Introduction: A. A man with a terrible temper, was playing a round of golf with his preacher. 1. After leaving three straight putts on the edge of the cup, the man exploded, “I missed again!” “How could I miss?” 2. With that he heaved his putter into a nearby lake, kicked a wheel on the golf cart ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2007

This is the last of this series Part 4 I hope that you will be able to see how easy it is to become reckless in our Worship habits

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Hastening His Coming

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Dec 3, 2006

You and I actually have the opportunity to actually influence the timing of Christ’s Second Coming.

2 Peter 3:9-13 “…looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…” INTRODUCTION A. Congregational Feedback: “I Can’t Wait For Christ’s Return Because__________” B. “Hastening The Coming” – Very Odd! 1. How can we “hastening His coming”? 2. Isn’t that day fixed in time by God already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Surrendered Life

Contributed by Tim Secrist on Oct 22, 2012

This is a sermon about the promises of God that are just that - promises He intends to keep. They are as valid today as they were when He made them. They are for those who are His children through thier faith in Jesus Christ.

Power of the Surrendered Life I Kings 17 Intro: Hi! My name is Tim and I like to be in control. I like things to go my way. I like to know what’s coming and what I’m going to do about it. Deep down inside, all of us like to be in control, to be the boss of our own destiny. We want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace That Passes Understanding: Trusting God’s Timing Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 20, 2025

"Peace that passes understanding isn’t the absence of questions—it’s the quiet trust that God’s timing is never late, even when our hearts are in a hurry."

Introduction: "Peace that passes understanding isn’t the absence of questions—it’s the quiet trust that God’s timing is never late, even when our hearts are in a hurry." Years ago, a farmer planted his fields just like he always did. But that year, the rains came late. Day after day, the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible