Sermons on Understanding Our Mission:

"What Does God Want?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2017

A sermon about mercy, justice, humility.

“What Does God Want?” Micah 6:1-8 18 years ago I was an Associate Pastor at a big church in Macon, Georgia and also going to seminary at the same time. I felt God calling me to reach out to a community of folks I had just recently heard about. It was a homeless shelter for ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

From Mara To Elim

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A great message about overcoming hopelessness and bitterness

From Mara to the Wells of Elim Exodus 15:22-27 NKJV “So Moses brought Israel from the Red Sea; then they went out into the Wilderness of Shur. And they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. 23 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Wins Best In Everything

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 5, 2017

Jesus deserves honor greater than any Oscar, Emmy orother prize

“Jesus Wins The Best Everything!” Philippians 2:5-11 David P. Nolte I’m not “into” the Oscar thing or the Emmy thing or the Pulitzer Prize thing. They are not quite as exciting to me as watching grass grow. These matter greatly to some but I’d have more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sabbath Rest

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

A Perspective on Rest

INTRODUCTION 1. After God created the world in six days... a. He rested on the seventh day - Gen 2:1-2 b. Then (at some point, see below) He blessed and sanctified the seventh day - Gen 2:3 2. The seventh day later became known as "The Sabbath Day"... a. From the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1, Exodus 20:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lure Of Popularity

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2019

King Ahaz was like many immature American Christians, who are lured by the world's deceptive popularity and prosperity, not knowing their decision will bring about their downfall.

THE LURE OF POPULARITY 2 Chron. 28:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men went into a greasy spoon restaurant in England and each ordered a bowl of soup. When they got their soup, each had a fly in their soup. 2. The first man, an Irishman, just picked it out, threw it away, and kept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:10-15, 2 Chronicles 28:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016

In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Miracle Of The Moment

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 6, 2011

Have you ever stopped to consider how important timing is to everything that exists? Do you plant tomato plants in November? Outside? Do you paint the outside of your house in January? Does any sane person go swimming in the icy River in February? No? Why

The Miracle of the Moment - Galatians 4 Sermon series: the Miracle of Christmas Scriptures: Galatians 4 Introduction (look at watch until 60 seconds have passed). Exactly one minute has passed. Isn't that amazing? My watch tracks time. It has a second hand that moves every second. Sixty seconds ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Is Jesus? Deity (Part 3 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 30, 2012

A short 4 week study of Jesus Christ's Human Nature, Deity, and Incarnation

Part 3 of a 4 week series on the study of Jesus: The Names of Deity are Attributed to Jesus Christ: Only Jesus as the Eternal, Uncreated God could bear the titles ascribed to Him in the Scriptures. [a] He is the The Son of God, so referred to at least 40 times: [See Matthew 14:33; 16:16; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:33

Denomination: Friends

Revelation 2012 #2: Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 12, 2012

A look at the letters from Jesus to the seven churches in Revelation.

REVELATION 2012: #2 – JESUS AND THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION: • In chapter one, we looked at some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Revelation • We also saw a glorious vision of Jesus • In chapters 2-3, we are going to take a look at the church. • In each letter, the churches are first given ...read more

Denomination: *other

Real-Igion

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2012

In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into thinking the more I exemplify religious behavior the more spiritual I am. Le

REALIGION James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: Preventing deception is a major theme for James (1:1:16, 22, 26). In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouraging One Another In The Faith By Example. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 27, 2012

What an example of faith can achieve when mentoring, when being mentored. Being responcible stepping up and living it out as an example.

I’ve been talking with you about mentoring in the last couple of weeks as part of a series on the topic and I’d like to introduce you to one of the mentors who helped me in my life, some of you may know this man I’m not sure if I’ve talked about him previously, he once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wronged By Riches Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 29, 2012

Wealth is neither good nor bad. It is how we use it that matters. James gives a strict warning to the wealthy on dealing with their priorities in their riches and their abuses of people.

1. Several guys were in the locker room of a private exercise club. They were all talking when a cell phone lying on the bench rang. One man picked it up without hesitation, and the following conversation ensued: "Hello?" "Honey, It’s me." "Oh, hi dear!" "I’m at the mall two blocks from ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012

This is my introductory message to a series I am currently preaching on the Gospel of Luke. This message was preached on Sunday, December 25, 2011 and covers the birth of Christ

The final portion of this sermon is copied from a message that I found here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author of the sermon. The Gospel of Luke Chapters 1 & 2 Today we are starting a new series on the Gospel of Luke My goal is to start today with the birth of Jesus and end on ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Than New

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 6, 2013

Many people are "into" restoration of antiques and artifacts, but restoration of human relationships and human beings is much more difficult. Christ not only "restores" but makes sinFULL human beings better than new.

Better than New Romans 5:6-12 I. NO one is exempt from sin. (Rom 5:12) A. Everyone is a sinner because everyone sins. (Rom 3:23) B. Adam’s “bad apple” seed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

John-Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

When John wrote his Gospel the other three were already written and well known. They are so negative on John that he probably thought there was little he could add, so he ignores himself all together in his own Gospel.

A farmer in Georgia was sitting on the porch of his tumble-down shack. He was ragged and barefoot when a stranger stopped for a drink of water. Wishing to be agreeable, the stranger said, "How was your cotton coming on?" "Ain't got none," replied the farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56