Sermons on The Triumphant Entry:

When Is Christmas?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2023

Solomon built a temple for the Lord to dwell in a special way, and God appeared. How did God appear at Christmas?

12.31.23 1 Kings 8:6–13 (EHV) 6 The priests brought the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim, 7 for the cherubim were spreading their wings over the place for the ark, so that the cherubim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2024

Psalm 118:1-29 gives us several practical instructions about praising God for his steadfast love.

Introduction What was Martin Luther’s favorite psalm? You may say, as I thought, that it was Psalm 46. After all, Martin Luther wrote the great hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” based on Psalm 46. But, if you said that Psalm 46 was Martin Luther’s favorite psalm, you and I would be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dying A Death Full Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2024

How will you die? Physically? Spiritually? Learn how to die through the words of Stephen.

5.12.24 Acts 7:59–60 (EHV) 59 While they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” After he said this, he fell asleep. It’s a rather morbid type of question, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Lutheran

Sons Or Slaves? (Trinity Sunday 2024)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 23, 2024

Did you notice what Paul did in this text? Paul speaks about the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as he reminds that if we are God’s children, then we are also heirs---joint heirs because we are adopted sons and daughters of God through what Jesus did for us on the cross.

SONS OR SLAVES? Text: Romans 8:14 – 17 Rom 8:12-17 So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— (13) for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. (14) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 44 – Elders Have Been Vanquished By Babylon. We Look At Joy And Music Ceasing. Then We Consider The Great Jewish Contribution In Music - Lamentations 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2025

Further to all the troubles, the elders no longer function with determining justice when they sat in the gate. Young men no longer play and enjoy music. The nation lost its joy. Israel has a rich legacy with Composers and Conductors and Performers. Joyful change at the Second Coming.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 44 – ELDERS HAVE BEEN VANQUISHED BY BABYLON. WE LOOK AT JOY AND MUSIC CEASING. THEN WE CONSIDER THE GREAT JEWISH CONTRIBUTION IN MUSIC - Lamentations 5:14-15 The nation is being surveyed, or rather, the remnant of Judah is lamenting its terrible conditions. We ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:14, Deuteronomy 21:18-21, Job 12:12-13, Proverbs 20:29, Ruth 4:1-2, Amos 5:15, Deuteronomy 23:3-4, Proverbs 31:23, Amos 5:10, Amos 5:11, Amos 5:12, Psalm 137:1-4, Jeremiah 7:34, Lamentations 5:15, Psalm 30:11, Psalm 118:24-26, Psalm 118:15-16, Psalm 118:13-14, Psalm 118:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2025

Barnabas and Saul had just started their first missionary journey. They started in Cyprus, walking from the eastern shore to the western shore. That's where they met a false prophet with an unusual name.

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-16-2025. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has an outline of mine on this passage, but this is an edited sermon and not just an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Constantly Abiding

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 22, 2024

When times get tough, upon what do we anchor our hopes? Strength comes from constantly abiding in the care of our Lord.

Alba 7-21-2024 CONSTANTLY ABIDING I John 2:24-29 Frank Laubach, was born in the United States. At the age of 45, while working as a missionary in the Philippines, Frank Laubach dedicated himself to the practice of abiding constantly in the presence of Christ. On January 20, 1930 he wrote this: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Prepared To Fight Your Battles?

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 12, 2026

What are the days of battle in our lives? Many times, we face days filled with challenges, hardship and difficulties. Some of these are internal like health issues or external like relationship, job, decision making and career decisions. Are we prepared to fight them?

Proverbs 21:31 - The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. We can divide this verse into three parts: 1. Day of battle 2. Horse being made ready 3. Trusting the Lord for the victory 1. What is day of battle? Generally, battle refers to the specific day when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:31, Jeremiah 29:11

Unknown God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026

Paul on Mars Hill shares the gospel and shows them they can know God

Knowing the unknown God Acts 17:16-33 Good morning, please turn to the book of Acts chapter 17- I am excited to be home from a bucket list vacation to Greece and Turkey to experience the footprints of Apostle Paul as he journeyed on his second missionary trip to spread the gospel. His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Not Discount Israel – Or Do It To Your Own Peril – Arrogance In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 5, 2026

This message ends with the Catholic and Orthodox churches in Jerusalem opposing evangelical Christians. Leading up to that we will look at the Kingdom being set up, Simeon, John the Baptist, the timing for the Kingdom, and eschatology in Protestant churches. Things are moving in Israel.

DO NOT DISCOUNT ISRAEL – OR DO IT TO YOUR OWN PERIL – ARROGANCE IN JERUSALEM [1]. INTRODUCTION Earlier this year there was a release from an organisation of Catholic and Orthodox leaders in Jerusalem that was an affront to Protestant Christians, to Jews and to Israel. Before we enter into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7, Zechariah 14:9, Luke 2:25, Luke 2:35, Romans 11:26-27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 3:1-2, Matthew 3:13-15, Matthew 11:2-4, John 1:28-29, Luke 21:24, Joel 2:25-27, Joel 3:20, Ezekiel 39:21-22, Ezekiel 39:25-29, Zechariah 14:2-4, Isaiah 19:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Get Wet SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023

The reason we get baptized

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a spiritual expedition of sorts. We are here to seek understanding, to seek clarity, and to seek the divine wisdom that comes from our Heavenly Father. Today, we are going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5-6

Topics: Baptism

"Saints Fly High By The Spirit" Romans Pt. 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

Saints will fly high in life as they live in accordance with the Spirit’s nature. When they live by the Spirit’s nature their life is useful for the Kingdom of God.

“Saints Fly High by the Spirit.” Romans pt. 10 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: Video “Got Jesus?” from Impact Productions - Tape - “Video Impact” Evangelism Commercials Demo. Scripture Text: Romans 8:1-17: 1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Duh But Aha Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 25, 2011

A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 29

Ecclesiastes 7: 1 – 29 Not ‘Duh!’ But ‘Aha!’ 1 A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one’s birth; 2 Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; And the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Ain’t Going

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 30, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 14: 1 – 45

Numbers 14: 1 – 45 We ain’t going – nowhere – no how 14 So all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept that night. 2 And all the children of Israel complained against Moses and Aaron, and the whole congregation said to them, “If only we had died in the land of Egypt! ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022

In this message we will talk about how those who live in Jesus' Kingdom: mourn in their loss, mourn for their own sin and mourn for this lost world.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Matthew 5:4 OKAY – I would like to read a few passages of Scripture that will set the stage for our conversation this morning. AND REMEMBER – to lean in, because what you are about to hear is God breathed! The first passage is from John 11… Jesus good friend Lazarus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ