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Homosexuality: How The Church Was Wrong Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 7, 2008

Pastor Ryan continues his forbidden series by discussing the lifestyle of homosexuality and how the church has been wrong in how it has dealt with those who practice this lifestyle.

Forbidden Part 3- How The Church Was Wrong Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever noticed when you see Christians represented on television that is seems that they are being knocked for something? I like to watch CNN and ABC World News and Good Morning America and I have come to the realization that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Have Some Questions, Part One Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009

This is Part One of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This first message answers questions about Creation and others.

Listen, have you ever read the Bible and then saw a scripture and went, "What’s up with that?" I mean, "Why did God say that? Why did God do that? That doesn’t make any sense to me." Or maybe you saw something happen in your life where you had a question and you said, "Why would God allow that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision For The Cause

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Mar 11, 2013

From time to time pastors, individual believers and entire churches go through various trials, or sometimes just seasons of boredom and it steals their vision and they have to get it back.

TITLE: VISION FOR THE CAUSE (I started with Timothy Peck's sermon "Renewing Our Vision" and drove a sermon under it. a few of his elements remain--mostly his points.) 03-11-2013 TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Against The Danger Of Deception

Contributed by Hannah Krista Lasco on Sep 28, 2018

A sermon for seminary students or pastors. Proclaim the truth when needed because it will keep people from away from the danger of false teachings. [for the sake of the Truth and the people]

Introduction: We are a family of six - my mom, her four daughters, and one who is a lesbian. Yes, you have heard it right. I have a lesbian sister. Maybe you have thought that, “Oh, but she is a Pastor. How does she deal with this?” Well yeah, this is one of the most challenging ministries that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Brag About Jesus, And Belonging To Him (1 Corinthians 1:10-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Don't brag about yourself, or your leaders. Also, be united: remember you are "of Christ," and not "of your pastor."

Today, we're going to try cover the rest of 1 Corinthians 1, all at once. It's a pretty big section, so let's just dive in. 1 Corinthians 1:10: (10) Now, I urge you, brothers , by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (in order) that the same thing you may/shall all speak, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-30

Acts Of The Apostles (8 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

One thing every Pastor has remind his congregation of, is, WHEN THE LORD MOVES IN THE CHURCH, WE CAN REST ASSURED THE DEVIL WILL MOVE IN ALSO.

As we come to the fifth chapter of the Book of Acts, God had moved by the power of the Holy Spirit in a great way. But when we get to chapter five, we see where the devil makes his move, through a couple in the church called Ananias and Saphirra. WHAT KIND OF CHURCH MEMBERS WERE THEY? They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

One Accord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

As a pastor I find this verse of scripture amazing. Why? Because this verse tells us two amazing things: the New Testament church was in ONE ACCORD in ONE PLACE.

Accomplishing either one of these would be marvelous, but to accomplish both is astounding. Illus: Occasionally, many churches have a “NO EXCUSE SUNDAY,” trying to get everyone to attend. Before this Sunday arrives, they send out newsletters from the church, stating: • Cots will be placed in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Course Correction Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches on how to make course corrections when you veer of course in your spiritual walk.

Making a Course Correction The Path Series- CCCAG October 10, 2021 Scripture-Proverbs 27:12 Last week we started a new series called, “The Path,” It’s a study taken from the book of Proverbs. In it, we established an unbreakable principle in the universe that if you try to break this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everyday Heroes - Part 1 Parents Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 20, 2017

Pastor Steve O'Dell brings the first in the series honoring everyday heroes in our community. These people are often unsung heroes who deserve to be recognized for all they do.

Funny Parenting tweets - (Title Slide) One of the reasons we are honoring parents today is very simple...parenting is often a hard and thankless job! So we want to recognize and thank you for your commitment to the task of raising your children. I remember the first time I did a sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 12:26, 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is The Providence Of God? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

God, in His wisdom, will guide us through every circumstance we face but we must surrender to His will. Thanks to Pastor Jason Jones for the original submission.

What is the Providence of God? Acts 25:1-12 Millard Erickson once said, “The providence of God means the continuing action of God in preserving His creation and guiding it toward his intended purposes” What this means is that we are able to live our lives knowing that God is present ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Joy ... A Short Christmas Vignette

Contributed by Justin Owens on Dec 24, 2016

A brief vignette about joy as part of a jointly held Christmas service in which four different pastors each spoke of either the Joy, Hope, Peace, or Love of Christmas

Joy – a Christmas Vignette I. Introduction A couple of weeks ago Pastor Gary asked me if I would be willing to speak on one of the “four themes of Christmas.” I was lucky enough to be the first to be asked that, so I was able to pick my topic. I chose “Joy.” To illustrate this, I want to jump ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You A Piece Of Merchandise?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

Deceitful pastors are on the rise and are a serious problem as we often lose members to false churches. Here is a way to deal with the situation to open eyes to appreciate the freedom and truths they have/

Are you a piece of Merchandise? Capt. Kelly Durant 7-06 The fleecing of the sheep by deceiving pastors! 2 Peter 2:3 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Happened To Chapter 29? Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 2 “The Power” Acts 1:4-8 The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation. It is also for transformation. Transformation is a process that might be slow and gradual. Transformation might look like this: set the five gallon bucket of water ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. When the fire of God fell on those believers and the wind of God blew across their hearts as the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new temple…3k heard the gospel and were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist