Sermons on Upper Class:

The Miracle Of Communication Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The third manifestation of the Holy Spirit was not only for the 120 but also for the crowds that had gathered in Jerusalem for the celebration of Pentecost.

THE MIRACLE OF COMMUNICATION ACTS 2:4 11 The third manifestation of the Holy Spirit was not only for the 120 but also for the crowds that had gathered in Jerusalem for the celebration of Pentecost. The followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit for PRAISE and PROCLAMATION. These ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

True Faith In The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

1- True faith demonstrates the love 2- True faith shares the faith 3- True faith refreshes the saints

INTRO.- I say PhI-lemon. Some say Phile-mon. What do you say? You know old Philemon, don’t you? He was a slave owner. Onesimus had run away and came back a Christian, consequently, Paul asked Philemon to receive him back and treat him kindly. It pays to be kind, don’t you know? What you sow ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7, Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Vine Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

The vitality of our spiritual life is dependent upon our connection to Christ the “true vine.”

In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine which is about 1,000 years old. This grapevine has one root which is at least two feet thick, and some of the branches are 200 feet long. Despite its age the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Although some of the smaller branches ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Way: Beginning Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 2, 2004

When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you switch from the death and suffering side of the cross to the HEAVENLY.SIDE, the life side of the cross.

The Way: Beginning John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The D List

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 1, 2017

Satan uses four primary things to hinder the move of God and they all start with the letter D: D1 = Deception D2 = Distraction D3 = Discouragement D4 = Doubt

D1 - Whenever God is trying to deliver or empower His people the Enemy will use Deception to derail or detain the process that God want you to start and complete. (Acts 1:8) clearly tells us the purpose for Pentecost...To empower the Church to win the world to Jesus Christ. Yet WE (Pentecostals) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of The No More

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003

The Apostle Paul sees a Mass of Huddled People, Disowned Yet Reconciled, in Heaven’s Embassy on earth. There they are, Joined Together and Made One, with no middle walls to separate or enmity to isolate. Yet, while possessing Peace, they are wondering: WH

Tucked away in Verse 19 of Paul Letter to the Church at Ephesus at Chapter 2, is the Text of Scripture I want to raise to level of consciousness. I have tagged and targeted for teaching EPHESIANS 2:19. It reads in the KJV: "Now therefore you are NO MORE strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Boldness

Contributed by Ronald Zamkus on Feb 24, 2001

The early church expressed BOLDNESS when filled with the Holy Spirit. Do we?

On death row, the condemned man was asked what he would like for his last meal before execution. The menu was - Lobster, Filet Mignon, Beef Wellington, Caviar or Shrimp. The prisoner replied - “I’d like a bowl of mushrooms.” The warden was surprised, “Why a bowl of mushrooms?” The prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Tower Of Babel

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2005

Mankind is still living in rebellion against God and trying to make a name for himself without God’s intervention.

THE TOWER OF BABEL Genesis 11:1-9, "And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Want To Have The Power You Have Got To Clean The Tower

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Nov 4, 2006

God still has the Power if we will just keep ourselves clean

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Dare To Dream God's Dream For Lost People

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 26, 2019

This sermon is a narrative and moves toward the call to share the good news.What kind of people make you uncomfortable? What kind of people do you avoid? This may give us a clue about how we hinder our dreaming.

“Dare To Dream God’s Dream For Lost People” Subject: Why we need to confront our ungodly prejudices that cause us to ignore certain people and write them off. Complement: in order to embrace more people and tell them about Jesus ! Preaching Idea: I need to see with God’s eyes in order to dream ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Living - Watch Your Speech Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 2, 2024

Continues series in James. Addresses the power of our speech

James 1:19-21, 3:1-12 Speech - Read James 1:19-21 Prayer On a wind-swept hill in an English country church yard, stands a drab slate tombstone. The faint etching reads, Beneath this stone, a lump of clay Lies Arabella Young Who, on the twenty-fourth of May Began to hold her ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, James 1:19-21, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Life Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Understanding Jesus’ claim as the life

Tonight, I brought some of my most valued stuff that I wanted to share with you guys. When I was younger, I was an avid collector of baseball cards. If you have been in my apartment and looked into the corner of my bedroom, there are about 15 boxes of baseball cards that are all filled. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rememberance Needs To Be A Two Way Street Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on the church and the Lord’s Supper

When the very wealthy business man Howard Hughes died, he was honored in Las Vegas in a remarkably callous way. For sixty seconds the pit bosses held their dice at the crap tables; the roulette wheels were stilled and the casinos quiet. Then a man at Desert Inn yelled, “Ok, he’s had his minute, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Memory Of God

Contributed by Vicki Fisher on Jun 18, 2004

A sermon for Advent recalling that God will not forget, even though people do.

POINT: God will not forget you Background: We’re going to talk some more about Mary’s response to the announcement of her child who would soon be born. Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 “And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2007

A sermon on repentance and moving out of the "wilderness".

“Making Crooked Roads Straight” Matthew 3:1-12 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” John appeared in the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist