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God Sometimes Whispers

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Aug 19, 2006

Listen to the still small voice in all of the noise the world is making

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: 1 Kings 9:9-12, 1 Kings 19:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2006

The most important thing that Jesus tells us about His second coming is to be ready.

Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning Text: Matt. 25:1-13 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 25:1-13 2. Illustration: Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer player. The guard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Counting M&m's Or Choosing Ice Cream? - Pt 6 In Series On The Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part six of series examining The Da Vinci Code; exposing Dan Brown’s errors and showing the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Part 6 “Counting M&M’s or Choosing Ice Cream?” How many M&M’s are in this jar? (Have them guess). It isn’t a matter of opinion. There is a correct number. Picture of ice cream cones What is the best ice cream flavor and brand? (Have some give answer). Mine is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006

This sermon examines the teachings of false teachers and how to counter them.

Introduction: There used to be a television game show entitled “Truth or Consequences.” Most people who are old enough to remember will associate that show with Bob Barker. He was the game show host for approximately twenty years. The contestants on the show were given the responsibility of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, Galatians 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, John 1:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Final Instructions For The Troops

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 2, 2003

Rather than being diverted from their Christian mission by some divisive persons, Jude gave them FOUR JOBS to do in order to keep their focus.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: After receiving a nasty letter a preacher sent it back to the church member with this note attached: "The enclosed letter came to me a few days ago. I am sending it to you because I think you should know that some idiot is sending out letters with your signature on ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 1, 2001

America has been attacked. Many Americans are filled with fear and uncertainty. How do we answer their questions, and calm their fears?

SIGNS OF THE TIMES 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION When Westinghouse first proposed to stop a huge railroad train with air brakes he was not taken seriously. People thought he was crazy and they dismissed his claim. They said it never would happen. Yet it did! When a man by the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living Between The Advents

Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 13, 2005

Psalm 126 shows us two advents of God’s redemptive blessing of his people, and provides advice for how to between the advents.

Third Sunday in Advent 2005 Psalm 126, Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, John 1:6-8,19-28 Living Between the Advents Psalm 126 – the Psalm appointed for this third Sunday in Advent – is one of 15 psalms grouped together in the Psalter which all bear the designation “a psalm of ascents.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thomas - Vilified By Reputation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

It is so easy to characterise ourselves and others on the basis of past actions or occasions when sin has prevailed. The way Jesus deals with Thomas reminds us that we should not be judged on the basis of our reputation, but on the basis of Christ’s grac

Message John 20:24-29 “Thomas … vilified by reputation” We like to put people into a box don’t we? To be able to look at someone and feel that we have a measure of who they are. We see a single mum … and all too quickly we make a presumption about the sort of person she is. We discover someone is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Doing All The Right Things For All The Wrong Reasons

Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003

It is possible to obey God out of every motive except the only right one...love!

“Doing All the Right Things For All the Wrong Reasons” by Rick Labate Introduction A burglar broke into a house one night. He shone his flashlight around, looking for valuables, and when he picked up a CD player to place it in his sack, a strange, disembodied voice echoed from the dark saying, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Adventist

Who Warned You?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Repentance is the confession of sin followed by a lifestyle change that honors God!

“WHO WARNED YOU?” MATTHEW 3: 1-12 MAY 20, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Noticable Difference In Our Work Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 12, 2001

As we conclude this series in Colossians we see that having Jesus in our life should make a noticeable difference in our work. (Jesus is enough part 9)

Jesus Is Enough - Part 8 "There Should Be A ND At Work" What you do 40+ hours every week, whetehr in the home the school room or the workforce - matters to God...... Question; Do you feel, that what you during the week matters to God? Listen - it is important that you do, because when you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Riches For Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 25, 2005

Paul prays God will unleash a greater depth into the life of Believers

There once was a rich man who was near death. He was very grieved because he had worked so hard for his money and wanted to be able to take it with him to heaven. So he began to pray that he might be able to take some of his wealth with him. An angel heard his plea and appeared to him. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 3

Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 13, 2009

4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. Part 3

Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 3 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 13, 2009 OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 3 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 13, 2009 Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

How did the Cross get to be the central theme of Christianity?

The Death of Christ The cross: it is the central theme to Christianity. We identify ourselves, our Lord, our God by particularly cruel form of execution. Yet we display the cross with pride. We wear it on t-shirts, on jewelry, some of us even tattoo it on our bodies. Why is it that we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Christmas Lamb Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 20, 2011

Jesus has given us the greatest Christmas gift; the gift of Himself.

The Christmas Gift Text: John 1:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Why would we feel like it’s an imposition to go to Church on Christmas Day? How ironic to think of Worshiping Jesus as an interruption to His birthday celebration! It reminds me of a story I heard about a mother who was running ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Methodist