Sermons on Voice Of Many Waters:

When Is Abortion Racism?

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

In the name of Jesus Christ and rooted in the gospel of his death and resurrection for sinners (including abortionists and pastors), my aim is to stigmatize abortion by associating it with racism. I would like you to link abortion and race the same way yo

For the sake of full disclosure let me tell you one of my main aims in this message: In the name of Jesus Christ and rooted in the gospel of his death and resurrection for sinners (including abortionists and pastors), my aim is to stigmatize abortion by associating it with racism. I would like you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For The Church Family Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

This prayer serves as a model for us in prayer, both in praying for ourselves and praying for others in the family of God. This three phase prayer builds, each phase upon the previous, culminating in a request that God’s ultimate goal be reached in us.

A Prayer For The Church Family Ephesians 3:14-19 One of the best ways to discover a Christian’s chief anxieties and ambitions is to study the content of their prayers and the intensity with which they pray them. We all pray about what concerns us and we are evidently not concerned about matters we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Little Man Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 4, 2007

Jesus came to seek and save the lost

“Lessons from a little man” Luke 19:1-10 “Jesus came to seek and save the lost.” Sunday Morning Sermon Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Have you ever lost something? Not just misplaced something – have you ever really lost something? I know most of the time when I lose something – I can’t find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007

The way in which Jesus faced temptation teaches us how we can deal with it too. We are all tempted. However, like Jesus, we can resist temptation

NOTE: The strategies for resisting temptation at the end of this sermon were taken from a sermon entitled "Claiming the Victory – Strategies for Resisting Temptation" by Keith Manry -Foun here on sermoncentral.com Introduction: What tempts you? I’m not talking about the ice cream and chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Balancing Career And Family With Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

Our career and our families are two potential idols in our lives. But faith helps keep them in proper perspective and enables you to find a balance.

Last week we started our series on Canadian Idols. We explained that idols are anything in our lives that take the place of God. God alone deserves and belongs in the place of priority in our lives, and when anything or anyone pushes Him aside, that becomes an idol for us. Historically, people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Prayer Goes Unanswered Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Why doesn’t God answer all our prayers? And when he doesn’t, what should our response be? Part 4 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Back when I was a student at Bethany Bible College in Sussex, NB, I lived in one of the dormitories. They’ve since renovated the dorm, but when I was there we had two pay phones in the dorm… one on the second floor, and one on the third. The one on the third floor worked fine, but the one on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

All People Matter To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007

The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Embarrassing Failure

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007

We are to practice humility.

AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The More Excellent Way

Contributed by Justin Imel on May 19, 2008

An exegetical sermon of 1 Cor 12:31-13:3

A. A teacher in an adult-education creative-writing class told her students to write “I love you” in 25 words or less, without using the words “I love you.” 1. She gave the class 15 minutes. 2. A woman in the class spent about ten minutes looking at the ceiling and wriggling in her seat. 3. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Prayer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

What does the prayer of corporate confession look like?

Three theologians were having a deep theological discussion while they were walking down the street one day. They were talking about prayer. More specifically, they were talking about the most effective positions of prayer. The discussion got pretty intense so they actually stopped there on the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Persistent Widow Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2008

Sermon on Parable of the Persistent widow

Tell Me a Story The Persistent Widow Luke 18:1-8 God wants me to pray persistently Persistent prayer helps me keep focus… …on who God is (v. 6-7a) …on who I am (v. 7b) …on what’s important Persistent prayer helps me produce fruit (v. 5-7)(John 15:7-8) Persistent prayer helps me demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Man Came To Jesus

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 5, 2008

Jesus is in the house. He can restore all by faith in His name. We all need cleansed by His blood.

“ONE MAN CAME TO JESUS” Allan H. Kircher www.planttheseedministries.org Sept 2007 And because of that A REVIVAL HAS HAPPENED Today we will be looking at the 2nd chapter of Mark, verses 1-12. The house was filled; it was filled with anticipation of hearing the good news of the gospel. Almost ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Star Wars Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 12, 2008

What pride is, why it’s so bad, what we need to do about it in our own lives.

Intro> Steven Spielberg and George Lucas would like for you and I to believe that Star Wars are taking place in a galaxy far, far away....and maybe there are star wars going on! It certainly wouldn’t in any way diminish God’s majesty if He has actually created other beings on other planets in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Church; Grow Up! Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

Today’s Scripture is God’s Word to churches to be focused on building up the church to be mature and healthy! The Scriptures are directly telling us to focus on ourselves. Give attention to the church body and do what is necessary to make it healthier.

Date: July 12th, 2009 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Imagine for a moment going to the doctor and after a battery of tests she comes out and tells you, “Look, you need to stop doing all the things you’re doing!” Your volunteer work in the community, your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love And The Law Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 10, 2009

This text shows us three triplets of graces that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:9-12: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed