Sermons on Tony Campolo:

Living Stones Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2021

If you want to overcome your fear of introducing people to Jesus, KNOW that you are part of God’s holy temple and God’s special people, designed to be a living display of His greatness. Then BE the witness God has called you to be.

The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the homily at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12, Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1, Romans 15:15-16, Exodus 19:5-6, Hosea 2:23, Isaiah 43:20-21, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Extending In Mission Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 6, 2009

When it comes to missions we can sometimes have a misplaced sense of purpose, time, place, person and power.

EXTENDING IN MISSION One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to the very first pew and sat directly in front of the pastor. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Joy-Full Love Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 26, 2011

Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: JOY-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Marriage is more about being the right mate than it is finding the right mate. The Fruit of the Spirit make you the right mate. GALATIANS 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Proverbial Advice To Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course.

Thesis: Children become fools unless there is a change of course. Intro.: 1. Today is Father's Day! In recognition of that fact I'd like to read a piece from one of the most revered philosophers of our time, Bill Cosby. It is from his book entitled, Fatherhood. 2. Illust. It is no profound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:24

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church - A Hospital

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

He Must Increase Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2023

To conquer jealous comparisons before they conquer you, humble yourself and exalt the Savior.

An urban legend has Microsoft’s Bill Gates speaking at a COMDEX computer expo several years ago. Supposedly, he was comparing the computer industry with the auto industry. He said, “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Alpha And Omega Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 15, 2003

7th in series. There is always a beginning and there is always an end. Jesus is both.

Slide #1 Review Names of God Slide #2 Slide #3 There is always a beginning and there is always an end. There is a beginning Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” For as long as I have been alive I have heard the noise of the debate between the proponents ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-13, Isaiah 41:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In The Spirit 1 Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

What does living in the spirit look like?

For a couple of months we have been studying the Holy Spirit. We observed what he did at Pentecost for the early church. We tried to answer the questions: “Who is the Holy Spirit?” and “What Does the Holy Spirit Do?” We spent three weeks discussing the fruit of the Spirit and last week we tackled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Victory Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 1, 2018

Jesus won the victory over Satan for us.

1. John 19.28-30 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Could Jesus Do With Healing? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 28, 2003

Teaching regarding healing.

31Then he went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee, and on the Sabbath began to teach the people. 32They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority. 33In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an evil spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, 34"Ha! What do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44, Luke 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Step Into The Water: A Lesson In Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 18, 2005

The 3rd sermon in my Joshua series focuses on faith when we don’t immediately see God doing anything.

Introduction: 1. I hope you were as blessed as I was earlier when David Lotz shared the testimony of what God has been doing in his life since 40 Days of Purpose. I have been challenged as I’ve listened to a number of you tell me the things God has been doing. 2. The believers we read about in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling 1st Class Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2014

As Christians we may be traveling on the same "airplane" as the rest of the world. But we have advantages and blessings everyone else does not. We're literally traveling 1st class. But what does that mean and how does that change us?

OPEN: A plane was on its way to London when a blonde woman in economy class got up and moved into an open seat in the first class section. The flight attendant saw her do this, and politely informed her that she had to sit in economy because that's the ticket she paid for The blonde replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into The World Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

Living in the world and the role of the Holy Spirit (part 3)

LIVING IN THE SPIRIT Part 3 “On Your Mark. Get Set. Go! Into the World. Romans 8:12-25 If ever there was a person who understood how difficult life could be it was the Apostle Paul. Listen to his testimony recorded in 2 Corinthians 11 from the Message. I’ve worked much harder, been jailed more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: United Methodist