Sermons on Tony Campolo:

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2023

In Joel 2:12-17, the prophet renews his impassioned plea to return unto the Lord through a call for repentance. This call has two facets in first a 1) Personal (Joel 2:12–14) then a 2) Corporate response (Joel 2:15–17) to God.

Joel 2:12–17. 12 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; 13 and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

An Excellent Wife Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 25, 2020

1) The basic Matter of the submission (Ephesians 5:22a), its 2) Manner, 3) Motive (Ephesians 5:22b-23a), & the 3) Model of Submission. (Ephesians 5:23b-24).

Ephesians 5:22-24 [22] Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Other

“preparing Our Hearts For Prayer!” Series

Contributed by Gerry Cheney on Dec 29, 2015

In this message we look at how to prepare our hearts for prayer. We talked about the importance of grace and surrender is. We also looked at how necessary forgiveness is.

Introduction: There is a great article that illustrates the concept of grace written by Charles Stanley. “One of my more memorable seminary professors had a practical way of illustrating to his students the concept of grace. At the end of his evangelism course he would distribute the exam ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Vineyard

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 23, 2016

In Hebrews 12:1–3. we see various aspects of the race, as they are compared to the faithful life in Christ. Christ calls us to 1) Race Freely (Hebrews 12:1), 2) Race Focused (Hebrews 12:2), and 3) Race to the Finish (Hebrews 12:3)

In the ancient Isthmian games of Greece, a pedestal stood at the finish line, and on it hung a wreath—the winner’s prize. No one runs a race without some expectation of reward. The reward may be nothing more than a ribbon or a trophy or a wreath of leaves. It may be a prize worth a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Other

Engage As Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 5, 2016

Let's vote but let's also make sure we're living out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

Engage as Citizens Romans 13:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill November 5-6, 2016 Early on the morning of the final presidential debate, I brought the newspaper in for our 96-year-old neighbor like I normally do. Pointing to the headline in the paper, I asked Val if she was going to watch the debate that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Wind Pt1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 5, 2017

Catching the wind of the Holy Spirit (The Spirit of God) is crucial to finding purpose and fulfillment in life – you can chase the wind of life all you want but it won’t make you fly .

Series: Chasing the Wind – Ecclesiastes Transition read before song: Solomon states in Ecc. 1:2-4; 8; 14: “Meaningless! MEANINGLESS!” SAYS THE TEACHER. “UTTERLY MEANINGLESS!” Everything Is meaningless.” What does man gain from his labor at which he toils under the sun? Generations come and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-4, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listo Para Cualquier Cosa (Parte 2: En El Reino Celestial) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2024

Para navegar con éxito en la vida, los cristianos deben comprender su relación con el reino celestial. Este mensaje examina los cinco pasajes de Efesios donde se encuentra la frase "en los lugares celestiales" y analiza lo que cada uno significa para los creyentes.

Introducción A medida que nos acercamos a las elecciones presidenciales, todos sentimos cierto grado de incertidumbre sobre el futuro. Las agendas de los dos partidos son muy diferentes y llevarían a toda la nación por caminos muy diferentes. ¿Cuál será el resultado ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12, Colossians 3:2, Ephesians 1:20, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:4-6, Ephesians 2:6, Ephesians 3:10, Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:12, James 4:14, Job 38:7, Luke 20:41-44, Mark 12:35-37, Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:18, Psalm 110:1, Romans 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 14, 2024

Paul makes the case the the foundation of our Christian armor is truth.

The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:10-13 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-13-2024 The Belt of Truth A couple of years ago, I learned how important a belt is. I was flying back from Trinidad and was in the Toronto airport. I had lost weight over the summer and my belt was the only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Joy Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week’s study on joy from the Holy Spirit will change your life and possibly be the missing piece to your answered prayer. We can never produce too much joy! Joy is fun and infectious. Most people are drawn to joy, which is why it’s a very desirable fruit to produce.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral I’m glad you came back this week. I hope that you have been thinking about love being the foundation in which everything grows, tilling your ground, and pulling any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 23:5, Proverbs 17:22, Romans 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Touched By An Angel Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Answers the questions: What are angels like? What do they do? What should we do knowing what we know?

*ILL>In 1951, the original movie starred Paul Douglas as Pittsburgh Pirates’ manager Aloysuys (Guffy) McGovern, a man with a profane vocabulary. Janet Leigh (as Jennifer Paige) was his love interest, and Keenan Wynn played the role of Fred Bayles, an angel who promised manager McGovern that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive New Wine In 09 Pt1 (Prayer) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2009

To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer.

Series: How to receive New Wine in 09? Step #1: Perseverance in Prayer Thesis: To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer. Introduction: Our theme this year is New Wine in 09 – We talked a couple of weeks ago about the importance of being willing to change so that we can drink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Source

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

How to Live in the P.O.W.E.R. of the Holy Spirit

POWER SOURCE Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit INTRO: - ILLUS: Imagine that you are going to Best Buy to purchase a new refrigerator. (You get the most high tech fridge out there $3500.) They deliver your shiny new appliance into your home, put it in place and you stuff it with plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of The Day Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 3, 2014

1) Nature (1 Thessalonians 5:4–5), 2) Behavior (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8), and 3) Destiny (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11).

You tend to know the maturity level of a person by how they spend their time. If, at the end of the day, you look forward to playing with toys, you're most likely a child. If you look forward to texting or skyping your friends you are most likely a teen. If you look forward to going to sleep, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-18

Denomination: Other

Growing God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2016

1) General Reassurance (1 John 2:12), 2) Assurance to Spiritual Children (1 John 2:13c), 3) Assurance to Spiritual Young Men (1 John 2:13b, 14b), 4) Assurance to Spiritual Fathers (1 John 2:13a, 14a)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging global leaders to rely more on government spending and less on monetary policy to spur growth as he prepares a budget that will push (Canada) into deficit. This week, Statistics Canada reported that output grew just 1.2 per cent in 2015, down from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Other

Rolling The Dice Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Question: “Can a Christian Lose their salvation?” “Is a person once saved always saved?” “I understand that once I prayed a salvation prayer I now have a get out of Hell ticket for life no matter what I do.”

Series: You Asked For it! Thesis of Series: Today we are continuing with questions from the survey we passed out a few months back. You had the opportunity to ask questions. Our series is called “You Asked For It!” And you asked us to address these following questions: “Can a Christian Lose their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Hebrews 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, 1 Timothy 6:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational