Sermons on Vacation Bible School:

Erased And Washed Clean Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 18, 2019

Sermon series based on school themes - 1. The Eraser of Forgiveness 2. The Math of Generosity 3. Recess of Communion, Community and Comission - this sermon is the first of the series based on the Eraser of Forgiveness

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24; Ephesians 4:25-32 Theme: Forgiveness – God’s Forgiveness/Our Forgiveness Title: Erased and Washed Clean This sermon deals with FORGIVENESS – the joy of being forgiven and the great joy of forgiving others. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24, Ephesians 4:25-32, Psalm 103:8-12, Hebrews 10:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2009

Tonight I want you to think about 5 minutes that can change forever. That’s what your Christian testimony can do.

How to Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 2 Acts 26:4-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 16, 2008 *Tonight I want you to think about 5 minutes that can change forever. That’s what your Christian testimony can do. A few minutes and a few sentences from you can change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Model For Effective Prayer

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008

Message about how the blind men approached Jesus on His way to Jerusalem.

A Model for Effective Prayer Matthew 20:29-34 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can I just be completely honest with you about something? I don’t suppose you’d want me to lie about anything, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wise Up In 2002 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002

"Everyone is invited to enroll in the ’School of Solomon.’ These words are written over its doors: ’The young, the simple, the foolish - welcome!’

WISE UP in 2002! Have you ever done something, and then, almost as soon as you did it, wonder how you could have acted so foolishly? Have you ever had a disagreement with someone then gotten into a full-blown argument because you lost control of your temper and said things that were unwarranted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Alive

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2009

For many the Bible is just an old book to collect dust on a shelf, press flowers with, or in which to collect obituaries and wedding clippings – but the Bible is so much more – It’s Alive!

IT’S ALIVE! HEBREWS 4:12 Introduction: A collector of old books ran into an acquaintance of his who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been in his family for generations. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody had printed it. "What? Not GUTENBERG?" gasped the book collector. "Why, yes, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – God’s Plan Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

God’s Plan doesn’t automatically happen. People shift responsibility off on God, but we can see from Jesus’ teaching and prayer life that’s not so.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral If you weren’t here, ask someone for notes! We don’t have time for a full recap, but in the previous studies we looked at what is a lost sheep, and why it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 9:37-38, John 16:13, Matthew 23:11, Luke 14:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

3: The Church Is A Living Body Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 24, 2019

We need to rise above seeing the church as an institution and see the warm heart of love that really makes us the church

We are continuing in one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of the church, a picture of a church that will meet many of the deepest longings in our hearts for rich and deep relationships, but a joyful and effective church. And there is so much in it to build that it takes a while to do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Building On The Rock

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2005

Jesus spoke about building our homes on rock but what about our churches?

Two men, the number is both important and irrelevant. It is important because there had to be two, one would not have been enough. It’s irrelevant because those two men represent every human being who has ever lived. Two men, the number is both important and irrelevant. The story is a familiar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believing The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009

Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple's Manual

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 16, 2014

A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information into practice, and instructs how to solve problems as they occur. God has given His disciples a manual called the Holy Bible, a guide for life.

The Disciple's Manual 2 Timothy 3:16-17 A manual as a comprehensive and step-by-step guide on a particular topic for both beginners and experienced practitioners that also serves as a reference book. A manual details what is given and what is required, explains how to put the presented information ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Carefully

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 18, 2015

To show that GOD is interested on how we listen to His WORDS, He promises more spiritual understanding/knowledge to those who keeps and obeys His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening carefully? Yes. I take lectures and I memorize. If time permits me, I even type them. Mark 4:24 Mark 4:24 And He said to them, Be careful what you are hearing. The measure [of thought and study] you give [to the truth you hear] will be the measure [of virtue and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Verses To Live By

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 18, 2015

Several verses that you can consult when you're on the go. Enjoy GOD'S WORDS and be renewed by GOD's WORDS.

Abilities Promises: Luke 10:19 Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you. 1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Written. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 3, 2013

You hear a lot these days about the right to bear arms, the right to have a weapon (I am all for that!) I wonder if God doesn’t wish we were as passionate about this weapon (Holding up the Bible) as we are about guns!

You hear a lot these days about the right to bear arms, the right to have a weapon (I am all for that!) I wonder if God doesn’t wish we were as passionate about this weapon (Holding up the Bible) as we are about guns! Gun might protect from robber. But it won’t protect you from the devil! Gun ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Camping Painting A Picture Or Do I Need To Pack My Bags?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

Harold Camping has painted a picture, “Judgment Day” on May 21, 2011 is the headlines for everyone to see. That's what he has painted in his mind and wants everyone else to see

Arvil Shepherd, better known as "Shep" was a friend of mine who died in October of 2007. He donated many of his prints for us to sell to help in our radio and singing ministry. Shep had a kind heart and a love for God. Shep's talent as a great artist will live on because of his many paintings he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Rightly Dividing The Word Of God

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 11, 2012

This sermon addresses the misuse and twisting of Scripture to fit an agenda. When Scripture is blatantly taken out of context to further an agenda whether it is politically based or religiously based is wrong and Christians have to stand up and say that i

Rightly Dividing The Word Of God Today I want to talk to all of you here today about something that has been on my mind and heart for some time and I have been waiting for the Holy Spirit to turn me loose on this topic and I feel that now He has. And the main Scripture text that I want to use ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist