Sermons on tottering:

Reconstruction: Fortifying Our Vulnerable Places

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

If we are honest with God, there are a lot of things in our lives which are halfway finished. Halfway is one of the most difficult places to be. Now the 4th chapter is about persevering through resistance and opposition. The closer you get to the finish l

Reconstruction: fortifying our vulnerable places Nehemiah 4:7-23 I bumped into some friends I used to play sand volleyball with at Luke’s basketball game last weekend. I hadn’t seen them in awhile. As the course of the conversation unfolded, I asked how they were doing with rebuilding their home. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: Methodist

What The Cross Says About Me Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is the next in my expository series through Romans.

“What the Cross Says About Me” Romans 5:6-11 December 14, 2008 I am not a sinner. Is that most arrogant thing you’ve ever heard? It would be if it were not…true! I am not a sinner! Would you hold that thought for a bit later? We have just looked at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Without A Vision The People Perish

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 7, 2011

The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication."

Proverbs 29:18 (King James) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication." Proverbs 29:18 (New ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Filling The Hole. . .so We Can Be Whole Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

A message exploring our God-given longing to be whole hearted. Inspired by Mike Bickle’s "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart."

("Jesus Freak" – D.C. Talk Music Video) Okay, so it’s not a real Christmassy song, not to mention rather dated. . .but, what’s your answer? What would people think if they knew that you were a Jesus Freak? Or maybe the first question to be asked is, are you a Jesus freak? Hold that answer in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Shadow And Light Of Judas And Peter Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 28, 2012

Examine the different reactions to the sins of Judas and Peter in the Passion history.

Shadow and Light: Judas and Peter If there’s one thing you notice when reading the Bible is that it doesn’t hold back. It fully reveals God’s wrath and God’s love. God wasn’t afraid to have people put to death on a wide scale basis. He also didn’t hold back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:4

Denomination: Lutheran

Does God’s Grace Flow Through You?

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 30, 2011

We have an important responsibility to forgive others.

The preacher's Sunday sermon was Forgive Your Enemies. He asked how many have forgiven their enemies. About half held up their hands. So he repeated his question. Now about 80% held up their hands. He asked the question again. This time, everybody responded. Everybody that is, except one elderly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When I Die? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

we can face death with confidence and peace because of all the good things we have when we die in the Lord

Luke 16:19-31 Intro: In London, many years ago, there lived a man named Solomon Peas. Upon his death, by his request, his tombstone was inscribed with this rhyme: Beneath these clods and beneath these trees, Lies the body of Solomon Peas This is not Peas; it is only his pod; Peas has shelled out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can You Sleep At A Time Like This?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 7, 2015

Please read this message prayerfully, It's not just a sermon but A wake up call to the church that God loves so much, (There is no time for playing church).

So the ship master came to him and said and him what meanest thou o sleeper? Arise, call upon by God, if so be that God will think upon us that we perish not. Now let's lay the foundation for this word. Who was Jonah? Jonah was a true prophet of God Jonah heard the voice of God Jonah knew the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Highs And Lows Of Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 23, 2017

In this sermon, we see Abraham experiencing the highs and lows of life and we learn how to walk with God through them.

Introduction: A. A group of students in Texas was taking a class on the psychology of emotions. 1. The professor wanted to know what the opposite of happy was. a. One student raised their hand and said, “Sad.” “Very good,” said the professor. 2. Then the professor asked, “What’s the opposite of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2012

A believer's consecration to God & his transformed lifestyle is demonstrated in his exercising his spiritual gifts in & for the body of Christ. The basic idea is that every believer is a living part of the body of Christ & each member has a spiritual fun

ROMANS 12:3-6 A HEALTHY BODY After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an ENGLISH CATHEDRAL that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue of Jesus, whose arms were outstretched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Four Qualities Our Heavenly Father Seeks In A Dad

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2012

There were particular qualities in Joseph that made him a good dad for Jesus and these qualities are transferrable to all dads.

MEN BEHAVING GODLY: FOUR QUALITIES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SEEKS IN A DAD* Matthew 1:18-25 Big idea: There were particular qualities in Joseph that made him a good dad for Jesus and these qualities are transferrable to all dads. INTRO I ran across a small resource this week called “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Christian And Government

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 14, 2020

I preached this sermon to remind believers of the role of government as a God-ordained entity in our lives.

Title: The Christian and Civil Government Scripture: Romans 13:1-9 Type: Topical Where: GNBC 6-7-2020 (Riots) Intro: During the past week and a half I have heard a lot of people demand and emphasize their rights. The result has been the wanton destruction of our communities, personal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Strong 2: Because His Grace Is... Series

Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 2, 2020

God’s grace is always sufficient because He is all powerful and His grace is everlasting. Nothing can match God’s power. Portions derived from outline and notes on Church Edge, and also some material was derived from the message “When I Am Weak”, submitted to Sermon Central by Kenneth Sauer

Today, we’re beginning our second message in our series, “Jesus Strong.” Last week, the message was, “Jesus Strong: Because You’re Not Strong Enough.” Today, I’ve entitled the message, “Jesus strong: Because His Grace is.” Our text will be 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. You can go ahead and turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Homesick For Heaven

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 4, 2019

A sermon examining the promise of our Heavenly home.

HOMESICK FOR HEAVEN 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 As he approached the end of his life, Dwight L. Moody viewed Heaven as something to anticipate. Moody wrote: “Some day you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield, is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 3) Elements That Contribute To Guidance

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

God does not want to guide us magically, He wants us to know His mind.

(Section 3 His Will) III. ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. THE INSPIRED WORD God does not want to guide us magically, He wants us to know His mind. He wants us to grasp His very heart. We need to be soaked in the content of Scripture, so imbued with biblical outlooks and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, John 16:13, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal