Sermons on Vast Army:

The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18, Hebrews 3:14, Isaiah 8:17-18, Psalm 22:22

Denomination: Bible Church

24.17 The Danger Of Not Judging Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 22, 2007

We are often told not to judge people but there is a danger is not judging as well

How many people here are fans of the Bugs Bunny show? Truly the cream of the intellectual crop aren’t we. Out of all my favourites the one cartoon I enjoy most is the one with the Ralph the wolf and Sam the sheep dog. You remember, they clock into work together each morning, morning Ralph, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Glory Of God In Creation Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

The Glory of God is seen in the world He made. All creation cries out to the glory of God.

April 20th, 2007 The Glory of God in Creation I love the story of creation. You have God who created this amazing world and all of these different creatures. Looking at all these diverse creations we see just how creative our God really is. But the coolest part, my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: *other

The Nearness Of God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

God sometimes passes so near that you can feel His presence. You can know that He is there. Let me share 4 areas where I think we can sense the nearness of God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. In Exodus 33:15-23 we have a conversation between Moses & the Lord God Himself. Listen as I read from that passage. Exodus 33:15-19 says, "Then Moses said to Him, 'If your Presence does not go with us, do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 6, 2014

Do you understand what it means to experience the riches of God's grace in Christ? In this passage we will see something of what God has given to us in Christ.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 2 Christ: The Sum of All Ephesians 1:7-12 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Would Jesus Really Condemn Someone To Hell?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 10, 2011

A look at some of the basics of why there has to be a hell.

- Hell is a subject that most Christians (and preachers) would just as soon avoid. - Hell is one of the most difficult subjects in the Bible. What do you do with the mocking “God is love and if you don’t love Him He’ll send you to hell!”? - We’re going to address ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And Astronomy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Psa. 138:6 reminds us, "Though the Lord be high, He has respect unto the lowly." Astronomy keeps us humble, but also helps us maintain a spirit of adoration for the Creator of all the wonders it discovers.

When Jesus ascended to the right hand of the Father He took a throne that made Him sovereign, not just over the earth, but over the entire universe. Before He ascended He said, "All power in heaven and on earth is given unto me." Paul tells us that He was exalted above all ...read more

The Majesty Of Man Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Man is the only creature God ever made that was worth the cross. The price which is paid for anything determines its value. This means that man is the highest valued part of the universe, for God paid the highest possible price for his recovery.

King Louis XIV of France was once reminded by the chaplain of his court that he was a sinner and in danger of damnation. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "All true, no doubt, but the good God will think twice before He casts out so good of Prince as I am." Here was a man of pride ...read more

Angelic Host Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Angels were the primary messengers of that first Christmas. The Star of Bethlehem was their only competitor, and it reached only the wise men. All others were reached by angels.

Before the turn of the century, a Bishop was paying his annual visit to a church related college. He was the guest of one of the professors, and was stating to his host, that now since man knows all about nature, and all inventions have been discovered, we must be on the verge of the millennium. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Walk In Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

How do I walk in love?

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to open our hearts to the wisdom and guidance that God has in store for us. As we come together today, we are embarking on a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Topics: Walk In Love

Learning To Do What God Wants Me To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 13, 2002

How God teaches us to do His will.

The last couple of weeks we’ve been learning why we should do what God wants us to do and how to know what God wants us to do. Today we’re going to learn from God’s Word how God teaches us to do what He wants us to do. This is certainly appropriate since today is Youth Sunday and a new school ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

All Dressed Up

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 8, 2003

Unable to dress up our lives with a "righteousness" of our own, Jesus dresses us in "His" righteousness.

Christmas 2 B Isaiah 61:10-62:3 All Dressed Up 01/05/02 Yes, they’re still here – the manger, the advent candles, the decorations and the trees. Signs of Christmas, so hastily put up, in many cases so slow to be put away. For a couple of months now our homes, our businesses, our churches; yes, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Can Preaching Ever Be Too Deep?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 16, 2005

Are you ankle deep or in a bathyscaph?

Can Preaching Ever Be Too Deep? When I was a young preacher, I worked with a lad that loved to insult expository preachers. He would praise the bombastic style and thank God that it wasn’t a dry expositor preaching the night that he was saved. He often accused me of being too deep in the Word. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 14 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

The Private Ministry of Jesus follows His Public Ministry. Jesus’ Private Ministry prepares His followers for what lies ahead.

John Chapter 14 Read John 14:1-14 People all over the world are seeking comfort as they long for peace and joy in their hearts. Jesus alone can bring that comfort, peace and joy. When you leave this Bible study today, you will go to our parking lot, get in your car and go home. Do you believe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Mouth Of Babes

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 18, 2007

The essence of Christianity can be summed up in the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me, This I know." This sermon examines this song, phrase by phrase.

Out of the Mouth of Babes From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2). IT WAS A COLD JANUARY DAY, a good to visit the mall and engage in one of my favorite pastimes---people watching, while my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

Denomination: Wesleyan