Sermons on Tolerable:

But Christ Has Been Raised From The Dead!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2015

The resurrection and its impact on the life of the believer.

“If Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Share In Suffering Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2015

God calls His people to stand firm in the face of trials and suffering.

“Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.” [1] The call of Christ is not as is commonly presented in contemporary church life. We preachers do issue a call for our hearers to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Worthy Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2015

In describing the believers walk we see its 1) Call (Ephesians 4:1), 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 4:2-3), and its 3) Cause (Ephesians 4:4-6).

For months, the world’s news crews have needed to cope with a bizarre Internet-inspired trend of bystanders screaming a vulgar phrase into live microphones. But on Tuesday, an Ontario power company employee was fired after he was seen championing the phrase during a live CityNews broadcast. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

To Timothy, My Beloved Child Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2015

Weighing the salutation of Paul's Second Letter to Timothy to discover hidden gems.

“To Timothy, my beloved child: “Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.” [1] We tend to rush past the introductions and greetings of the letters included in the canon of Scripture. Perhaps we modern believers imagine that we know all there is to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

I Belong Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

I Belong Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) February 2, 2014 - Brad Bailey Intro Today is the Super Bowl... Any Seattle Seahawk fans? Any Denver Bronco fans? It's great to be a fan...to have a team that you can identify with. If you don't have a strong identity with a team...you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Is The Lord’s Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 9, 2011

Sexual sin: 1) Is harmful to everyone involved (1 Corinthians 6:12a); 2) It gains control over those who indulge in it (1 Corinthians 6:12b); and 3) It perverts God’s purpose for the body (1 Corinthians 6:13-20).

This past week has given the world a preview of the demise of the entertainment industry. Charlie Sheen and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, as one commentator said, stood on its coffin and hammered in nails, one in Detroit (where Mr. Sheen was booed off the stage) and the other at Rutgers University ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Other

“peace Like A River” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Part Two on how to experience peace

“Peace Like A River” - Part Two Phil. 4:1-7 OPEN: This morning we are going to continue with our study on peace. It’s obvious to all of us that we live in a world that really knows very little about what peace is and how to experience it. Peace is one of those things that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Our One Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 22, 2010

1) The Blended Involvement (Romans 15:1-6), 2) The Basic Instruction (Romans 15:7), 3) The Biblical Illustration (Romans 15:8-12) and 4) The Benedictory Intercession (Romans 15:13)

In politics, some voices get heard while others ignored. Often those with the best connections or the loudest complainers tend to be heard. Things tend to spill over the same way in a local church. But things need to be different in Christ’s body, because He must call the shots. He will not bless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Other

Where Have You Hidden Your Treasure?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2010

Stewardship of life is the aim of this message. Believers are challenged to consider the employment of their money, of their time and of their spiritual gifts.

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Out Of A Slump Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 14, 2005

In this message I will share what God taught me in the midst of a recent slump, if you are in one I pray it helps. It helped alot of people at Central (I Am Jesus 22).

Breaking Out Of A Slump I Am Jesus – part 22 HEY – are there any sports fan out there? OKAY – on a count of three just shout out your favorite sport…. NOW – my favorite sport to watch is the NFL. AND – let me tell you, I can’t wait for the season to kick off again. This year Anthony & I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Perfect Storm Of Job Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

Job experienced what we might call the "Perfect" storm of life... we can learn how to handle these times by looking to his example.

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 21, 2010 Date Preached: January 24, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: The Perfect Storm of Job’s Life Sermon Text: Job 30:26-31 [NLT] 26 So I looked for good, but evil ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Litmus Test Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2016

1) Perfect Love & the Character of God (1 Jn. 4:7–8), 2) Perfect Love & the Coming of Christ (1 Jn. 4:9–11), 3) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Claim of Faith (1 Jn. 4:12–16), 4) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Confidence in Judgment (1 Jn. 4:17-21).

In scientific experimentation, a Litmus Test is a test to establish the acidity or alkalinity of a mixture. The phrase has also been applied metaphorically to represent a crucial test using a single issue or factor as the basis for judgment. (Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Other

What Shall I Do With Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2012

The preacher, the Christian and the outsider all must answer the same question--What Shall I Do With Jesus? Each of us must answer; we cannot evade. For salvation and for service, our answer reveals who we are.

“What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ” [1] Almost every message I have heard from this text was directed to lost people. That is certainly appropriate. However, in our study today, I want to consider how this question applies not only to the lost, but also to each of us who bear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah's Performance Review Series

Contributed by Jim Martin on Nov 20, 2012

In Jeremiah 19 there is the climactic scene where Jeremiah is instructed to smash at the gate of the city in front of the leaders of Jerusalem. The clash of worldviews and the significant emotional cargo of this passage seemed difficult to render to a mod

Jeremiah’s Performance Review by Jim Martin The River Church Community Sunday, November 18th, 2007 The River Church Community ACT I Scene 1 The intro has to set up that the book of Jeremiah and this story arc in the OT are all about God trying to warn his people that if they ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 27, 2013

The responsibility of the pulpit to promote godliness in the Community of Faith is explored

“If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.” [1] Godliness looms large in the thinking of the Apostle. The term “godliness” occurs fifteen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6

Denomination: Baptist