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The Prince Of Peace Seeks Peace Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 3, 2002

Jesus demonstrates the perfect balance of a "peaceful warrior" as predicted by Isaiah

The Prince of Peace Seeks Peace Text: Matthew 12:9-21 Introduction Once upon a time the job of a soldier, the task of an army was clear-cut. We went, when our nation called us, to far away lands to defeat, destroy or drive out an enemy in order to achieve the security or political objectives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taken By Surprise Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

To walk with the Lord in this life, is to walk with him in eternal life.

- A reporter named Karen Jordan who recently walked along the main street of a College University and asked a most profound question of those who were passing by: "If today were your last day on earth, how would you spend it?" She reported the following answers: Tony said, "I would get drunk, do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chest Of Joash, Part Two: How?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 7, 2001

Part two of three in a stewardship series leading to Chest of Joash debt retirement Sunday, answering questions about why, how and when of making a commitment to give.

6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.8And God is able to make all grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Halves Don't Make One Whole!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

This sermon teaches the believer about obedience to God through the example of Abraham

?TWO HALVES DON?T MAKE ONE WHOLE? GENESIS 11:31- 12:5 JOKE--- One of the regular ladies of the church ?Eunice? was cooking a pot of her famous beans for the church potluck. As she was just getting them on the stove her Grandson, ?Little George?, came running through the house, BB gun in one hand, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Passover (Pesach) Revealed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005

Although the Passover is filled with meaning, it’s primary emphasis is Redemption. The New Testament truth that “Christ died for our sins” is demonstrated well in the Passover.

The Feast of Passover (Pesach) Revealed INTRO 1. People are not as smart as they used to be. 2. Published Saturday, January 29, 2005 Crusade Against Eating Meat Turns Religious By ABBY WEINGARTEN New York Times Regional Newspapers Meat and religious ceremony share a long history, a link so ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 24, 2005

All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit.

Who Is This Jesus? 14. He is the Vine, We are the Branches John 15:1-8 Main idea: All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit. INTRO: Q: What sound does a grape make when an elephant steps on it? A: None. It just lets out a little ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be On Guard (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2009

What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah gives us inspiration in keeping our guard up.

Be On Guard Prairie Baptist Church – 12/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. Premise: What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Change Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

Examining the process of sanctification in light of what Paul writes in the book of Ephesians

The Way to Change Text: Ephesians 4:25-28 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As we continue on with our study of the Book of Ephesians we remember that last time we talked about how God expects us to change. God expects us, and even commands us to change. He tells us to put off the old self and put on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Response

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 28, 2008

“Our Response to the confession is movement toward Christ.”

Matthew 16:16-20 If you would like the powerpoint -- email me with this title in the subject line and I will email it to you for free. “Our Response” “Our Response to the confession is movement toward Christ.” Sunday Morning Sermon 9.28.08 Intro: (Start with title and text) Suppose for just a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Guard

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 30, 2008

We should always be people who care to look around us and keep the watch against the enemy

Be On Guard Griffith Baptist Church – 9/28/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. The Introduction Waiting to be interviewed for a job as a wireless operator, a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wearing Or Bearing The Cross

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God’s love should lead us to serve Him. Or are we just faking it?

Wearing or Bearing The Cross January 25, 2009 Mark 1:14-20 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15He said, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Game Plan

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 31, 2010

God's plan is not just our salvation but Jesus has a game plan for us to win in this 'game' called life.

Bunbury Sun pm 1/08/10 NOTE: For my American brethren that might read this, this sermon is based on the football game we play in Australia, a unique game to our nation & if you ask any Aussie, the only 'real' game of football in the world! But I'm sure you can draw the similarities between ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing The Issue Of Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Why are there so many evils in this world? Where do these evils come from? Why does a good God tolerate these evils?

Dealing the issue of evil in the world Matt.13: 24-30 NOte: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com Just months ago, several destructive natural catastrophes occurred that brought great devastation and mortality. Thousands of lives and millions of crops and establishments ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Errors

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 21, 2010

Just as a winning sports team,the dfference betwen winning and loosing in life can be to stop making errors.

No Errors Good Morning. I am happy to see you in the Lord’s house today. If you are our guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central, where we are striving to make Christ the center of our lives. If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Test For Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

The real test of love is when things are offensive, trying, tough and tiring. Jesus did His best work under offense. John says this is a test of our true supernatural nature.

A Test for Living in the Light 1 John 2:7-11 "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist