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Making Friends With Unrighteous Money Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015

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Jesus instructs through a parable how those who follow Him are to be stewards of all they possess.

“Jesus also said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Preacher For This Generation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2023

based on 1 rating

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A call for us who preach to determine that we are delivering the message our God has given and not speaking to make people feel good about themselves.

“‘Do not preach’—thus they preach— ‘one should not preach of such things; disgrace will not overtake us.’ Should this be said, O house of Jacob? Has the LORD grown impatient? Are these his deeds? Do not my words do good to him who walks uprightly? But lately my people have risen up as an ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Social Evil

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 19, 2024

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How shall followers of Christ respond to the growing wickedness of our world?

“[Jesus] said to [His disciples], ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Woman Of Noble Character

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 23,699 views

Mother’s Day sermon

Being a Woman of Noble Character Proverbs 31:10-31 May 11, 2003 Introduction Little children can come up with some very interesting ideas. Listen to what some children wrote to their mothers for Mother’s Day. Angie, 8 years old, wrote: "Dear Mother, I’m going to make dinner for you on Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritually Dry? Your God Will Come Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 12, 2002

based on 67 ratings

| 11,341 views

We can take the entire text of Isaiah 35 and stretch it out like a template over any portion of history, whether it be the whole of human history or the tiniest portion of your very life, and see that God consistently brings people from desert to glory.

Spiritually Dry? Your God Will Come Isaiah 35 Pastor Jim Luthy A song by the late 70’s, early 80’s rock group Styx describes the place many people find themselves spiritually these days. Listen to the words and see if any of these words or phrases correlate with your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weeds In My Garden

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 11,392 views

The arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane shows us what sin is like: it is ordinary, it is out of place, it is pervasive. Jesus is the master gardener who can eradicate our "weeds".

No gardener wants weeds in his garden. But every gardener has them. Weeds are inevitable. Weeds cannot be avoided. So the question is, what will the gardener do to rid his garden of the weeds? I love to walk around other people’s gardens. In other people’s gardens I don’t feel guilty about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Eliminate The Distractions

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jul 29, 2006

based on 57 ratings

| 28,745 views

Are we all allowing the distractions of this world to cause us problems with our walk with Jesus Christ?

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: Mark 8:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Trouble In The Church

Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Dec 3, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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What if trouble arises in the Church? It is not what if, but more like when.

Trouble in the Church ACTS 15:1-12 I. Decision 15:1-4 A. Men 15:1 B. Method 15:2 C. Messages 15:3-4 II. Demand 15:5-6 A. Demands 15:5 B. Deliberations 15:6 III. Declaration 15:7-12 A. Choice 15:7 B. Comparison 15:8-9 C. Conversion 15:10-12 Introduction Peter had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Considering God’s Choice

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002

based on 164 ratings

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God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 7, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 9,278 views

Playing Tennis is compared to practicing the fundatmentals found in Proverbs 3:5-6 to find God’s purpose and plan for your life.

Improving Your Serve -Find God’s Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 Playing tennis has a lot in common with finding God’s plan for your life. I first started playing tennis in High School. I enjoyed getting out and hitting the ball as hard as I could with a wood racquet. I would try spinning ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

based on 22 ratings

| 4,660 views

Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Encourage Women's Involvement In Missions – Acts 18:26

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 37,971 views

How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26

How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26 “Apollos began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them in their home and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.” (Acts 18:26) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready For A Wild Ride

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

| 2,761 views

A New Year’s sermon on what to expect in the coming year. One thing we can certain of: God is in control.

GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE!!! The man woke up with a jolt. Turbulence had jostled the man from his slumber and painfully he recalled falling asleep on the arm of his seat. Flying for hours in the massive 747, the man in his delirium had forgotten where he was going. “Do you have any idea where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Heart Of The One Whom God Prospers Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

| 3,965 views

there is something more fundamental to becoming a person with a blessed life even than having a dream. It is something called, ‘heart!’ Obviously I’m not talking about the fist-sized knot of muscle in your chest that pumps the blood through your body!

Last week, my intent was to convince you from the Scripture, of this fact - “God loves to bless His children!” We defined blessings, not so much in terms of the normal measures of worldly success - being wealth, fame, or beauty. These are certainly desirable, but God loves to bless us with things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Grace Of God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 8,070 views

It is GRACE that seperates Christianity from the rest of the world’s religions!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2007 Date Preached: April 15, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: What is the Grace of God? Sermon Text: Eph 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

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