Sermons on Upbringing:

The Ethnic God

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 11, 2006

God is the God of all the nations.

“The Ethnic God” January 15, 2006 Introduction: This morning, we have talked already about the mission outreach that we are partnered with in North Africa with Jeremy and Stephanie Clark, So often when we think of missions and evangelism we think of supporting people like the Clark’s who do such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Too Completely Inadequate

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 21, 2007

Ever feel not good enough. Everyone seems to have so much more talent than you. That if you just had more ability, than you would be more successful. Do you feel inadequate? There is help in this sermon.

TOO COMPLETELY INADEQUATE THEME: GOD USES THE INADEQUATE TO DO THE EXTRAORDINARY. I played in the outfield for the first three years of organized baseball. Not that I was the fastest, or had the best arm or glove. The fact with that I was out there because no one would hit it out there. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benediction

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 14, 2003

The farewell sermon delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh to the Sunrise Presbyterian Church, after over 7 years of ministry with them.

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor August 17, 2003 The Final Sermon Of Dr. Pittendreigh As The Senior Pastor Of Sunrise Church Numbers 6:22-27 22 The LORD said to Moses, 23 "Tell Aaron and his sons, ’This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 "’ "The LORD bless you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kingdom 101

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 27, 2003

The Kingdom of God was the #1 topic of all Jesus’ ministry. He told us to seek first God’s Kingdom and righteousness, and in a world filled with so much bad news, we need to hear and focus on the Good News of the Kingdom so as not to live our lives withou

The Kingdom 101 Introduction: • Coming to the US from South Africa certainly had its cultural challenges. Even though we also grew up speaking English, some words meant very different things there from what they do here. • A lady friend of ours, newly from South Africa, was driving along the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Power Of Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008

We have not because we ask not. There is power in persistent prayer.

The Power of Persistent Prayer James 5:13ff Luke 18:1-18 Recently there has been much information in the media about the Islamic faith. You might have learned more about the Muslims in the last year than you did all the rest of your life. I was interested to learn about one of their “Five Pillars ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

LIKE JABEZ WE TOO CAME OVER COME THE MANY OBSTACLES THAT WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bare him with sorrow”. 10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Listening To Unchristian America

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007

Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

3:16 "God In A Box" Series

Contributed by Cecil Whitton on May 13, 2008

This message was part of an Easter series exploring John 3:16. IT ALSO TAKES A LOOK AT THE CONTENTS OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT. IT REVEALS THE PROBLEM SO MANY CHRISTIANS HAVE BECAUSE THEY ARE LIVING WITH THE BASICS OF SALVATION… When Christ PAID A HIGH

Series- 3:16 - God In A Box John 3:16; Hebrews 10:19-23 “3:16 INTRO VIDEO” WOW, what a powerful description from author Max Lucado of the most powerful Scripture in the entirety of the Bible. Today, we are a beginning a series entitled- “3:16”. How fitting it is that this Sunday, which is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let's Get Ready To Rumble

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 17, 2008

A sermon about how we can overcome Satan using the full armor of God

Lets Get Ready to Rumble Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) How many of your remember what happened on September 11th 2001? Let me re-phrase that. How many of you remember how you felt when you witnessed the events of September 11th 2001? If you’re anything like me then you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Birthday, My Birthday Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Celebrating more than just one birth.

“His Birthday, My Birthday” 3rd In Series: “Why Christmas Is Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/24/2009 PM INTRODUCTION: Frederick Leboyer declared: “Birth may be a matter of a moment, but it is a unique one.” Henry Wadsworth ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009

Jesus could do no great work in Nazareth because of the sin of unbelief.

Mark 6:1-6 The Sin of Unbelief (also found in Matthew 13:53-58) Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What We Cannot Achieve God Does, We Don’t Have To Remain A Dogs Breakfast! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 30, 2009

Second of two series on life change and the value of learning Godly teaching and living as God would have us live.

Sermon 26/09/09 Titus 3:1-8 and 14-15 Last week I read from and talked about Paul’s letter to Titus, the big idea about the whole sermon was that it is “wise for us to learn and grasp onto Godly teaching”. Carrying on from where we were let’s read Titus 3:1-8 and 14-15. In his letter Paul asks ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Design For Marriage Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 26, 2013

"If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT).

God's design for Marriage The Bible tells us; "If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the Lord does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard." (Psalm 127:1-2GNT). We live in a time of massive marital discord and family ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational