Sermons on Vain Imaginations:

What We Believe About Communion Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

What Christians Believe about the Lord’s Supper from a Methodist perspective.

SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pads, prayer God of powerful voice, speak once again your words of majesty and love. So often we hear only sounds of uncertainty and anxiety; we long to sense your powerful presence among us. To those who feel fear and powerlessness, speak your life-giving words, “Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming The Amalekites In Our Lives

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 5, 2005

In spite of all our failings, Our God is not unaware of our physical and spiritual disabilities for which He is there to support us. We are in a world in which we are constantly fighting spiritual battles

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING THE AMALEKITES IN OUR LIVES EXODUS 17:8-13 TEXT: “THEN CAME AMALEK, AND FOUGHT WITH ISRAEL" - EXODUS 17:8 This morning, I want us to ask ourselves some simple questions. Is Ghana ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

God With Us

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2005

Jesus was Immanuel, God with us, but God has always been with His people and He is with us still.

God With Us Jesus, our Immanuel TCF Sermon December 11, 2005 I want to open this morning by reading a passage we usually don’t think of as part of a Christmas message. But bear with me – I think we’ll see the connection clearly as we move along. Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia - Just Call Me Edmund

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

We probably all identify with the nobler characters in this movie - Noble Peter, Loyal Lucy, Steadfast Susan. But in reality, we are all Edmund. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[NARNIA – JUST CALL ME EDWARD] Slide Graphics – picture of Lucy standing by lamppost, picture of C.S. Lewis Slide Text – “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Natures, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Superhero

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

Spiritual Gifts are like superhero powers. This lesson takes a look at those gifts as they relate to God’s plan and His command to Love Him with all your heart soul, mind, and strength. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[YOU ARE A SUPERHERO!] Slide graphic – generic superhero flying through the air Slide text – “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received” (Ephesians 4:1) A few years ago the World Press Review carried a quotation from the National Concord of Lagos, Nigeria. That paper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Truth About Islam

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 3, 2005

This message delivers the distinguishing marks between Christianity and Islam; Mohammed and Jesus. In a day of constant Islamic Terrorist Threats this message will seek to prepare the believer for a biblical defense.

WHOSE SERMON IS IT ANYWAY? “The Truth About Islam” Acts 9:1-8 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: On September 11, 2001 our nation and our world was rocked as Islamic fundamentalism found it’s way inside our borders and attacked at the very heart of our economy. On Thursday, July 7, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Come That They Might Have Life...

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 7, 2005

Sermon 6 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

John 10:10 I Am Come That They Might Have Life… Woodlawn Baptist Church August 7, 2005 Introduction A couple of weeks ago I preached a message from John 9, where Jesus said that He came “for judgment, that they which which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.” Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Losing The Battle Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

"ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Day Too Late!

Contributed by Brian B on Sep 16, 2005

Don’t wait too late to get Saved!

One Day Too Late (Don’t wait too late to get saved!) Updated January 2016 Luke 14:16-24 NOTE TO SERMON CENTRAL MEMBERS AND GUESTS…. This is a sermon that has been adapted from a great sermon preached by Eddie Champion. I don’t know much about him or even if he is still living, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Life With Certainty

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 23, 2003

What will a new year bring? How can we live our days confidently without knowing what is around the corner? How do I face an uncertain future? Well, Solomon, in the Bible, some 3000 years ago, wondered the same thing. Look at Eccl. 8:7 that we have printe

HOW CAN I FACE LIFE WITH CERTAINTY? Ecclesiastes 8:7, Joshua 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into this new calendar year, it is understandable for us to wonder what this year will hold. Maybe you’re facing uncertainty in your job. Will you be asked to relocate? Maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Mind Blowing Questions Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2003

This sermon asks the question: Don’t you know that we have a totally different worldview?

1 Corinthians Mind-Blowing Questions 1 Corinthians 6 March 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Hell

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 3, 2003

The lost need to learn four lessons in this life that the rich man in hell learned too late.

Introduction For the next few weeks I will be bringing a series of messages that will deal with salvation, personal evangelism and missions. Many things have prompted this series, first and foremost being the general lack of interest among believers concerning the eternal destiny of those to whom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-21, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Not Who You Think He Is Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Being a Christain means confessing that Jesus is the Messiah, but our views of what a Messiah should be doesn’t always fit Jesus.

As I as watching a Lakers game this last week, I saw Kobe Bryant put on an amazing shooting performance. Kobe set an NBA record by making 12 three point shots during the game, nine of the shots he made in a row. It was truly amazing to watch. I was excited, the fans at Staples Center were excited, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Threading Camels Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

The call to follow Jesus takes priority over every other obligation in life, and when we have a lot, it is difficult to respond to that call.

I was raised by a single mom from the time I was three years old until I was about nine years old. Back then we lived in a small trailer in Los Angeles. My mom was on welfare. I remember at one time having a teenage runaway living with us, and he would baby-sit me at night while my mom worked. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be United With One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

Unity among His followers was so important to Jesus that He prayed that you and I would be one. When the church is united, the world will stand up and take notice.

Be United with One Another One Sunday a minister was giving a children’s sermon to all the kids in church. A bright-eyed three-year-old girl was listening intently as he explained that God wanted them all to get along and to love one another. She was tracking with her pastor until he said, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist