Sermons on Western Philosophy:

Blessed Are The Peace Makers

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003

Blessed are the Peace Makers.

INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Test: Is Foolishness The Better Choice? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Both foolishness and wisdom fail to satisfy. Both lead us to find the answer somewhere else.

The Test: Is Foolishness the Better Choice? (Ecclesiastes 2) Note: The illustrations in this sermon were mostly borrowed from Sermon Central Intro 1. This is the 100th anniversary of powered flight! It was 100 years ago that the Wright Brothers successfully flew the first airplane at Kitty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26, Proverbs 14:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Sprinkler Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 13, 2008

Jesus moves from talking about being in the vine to abiding in his love, words, and joy. Learn about what it means to have so much of Jesus in you that you just can’t keep it in any more!

The themes in this chapter are: abiding in the vine, pruning, bearing fruit, experiencing love, joy, a new type of relationship with Jesus, persecution, and the witness of the Spirit speaking out of our lives. We’re going to talk about abiding mostly—abiding in Jesus, in His Word, His love, His ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What If Tomorrow Were Cancelled?

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

What would we do if we heard the words "Your Tomorrow has been cancelled. Are we ready to face the judgment?

TEXT: Luke 12:16-21; James 4:13, 14 TITLE: WHAT IF TOMORROW WERE TO BE CANCELLED? Imagine this scene (scenario) if you would: It is evening, and you have just finished supper. You decide to sit in your recliner and relax for a few moments. You and your family tune into the Cosby show for some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strength Of A Man

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela, a man of strength in the fight for freedom that dealt with poverty and disparagement in South Africa which resonated to the lands of the peoples of the world.

The Strength Of A Man by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/6/2013) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report” (Hebrews 11:1-2, King James Version [Faith in the fathers of old]). Greetings in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Friends

Fall On Us

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013

This is not for the faint of heart: If all you want is a blessing this is not the message for you, this is only for those who want God to take over, to consume them.

While peter yet spake these words, the HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word. I want to draw your attention to one word in this verse (fell) that word has captured my attention. The HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word First of all it tells me that what is happening is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Modus Operandi

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 30, 2009

It’s important to recognize how our enemy works so we can be prepared to fight and win the spiritual battles we face. Let’s see what we can learn about Satan’s mode of operation.

SATAN’S MODUS OPERANDI INTRODUCTION: Satan is real. Some people think Satan is not a literal being. They take the ‘D’ out of ‘devil’ so that you don’t have the person of the devil; you instead have the influence of evil. But that’s not reality. Satan’s greatest deception is to convince people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All I Want For Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Dec 19, 2009

God's Unspeakable Gift

Christmas Sunday Service Theme: The Unspeakable Gift Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. The practice of giving and receiving gifts for Christmas has been immortalized in well known songs of our times. Songs like Donald Gardener’s 1944 song All I want for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul Explains Why Jesus Is Superior Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2013

Paul wanted to clarify why he was saying Jesus was superior to this false teaching...

Colossians 2:8-15 [NLT] January 9, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s explains the exclusivity of Christ: Paul has just told the believers in Colossae and Laodicea about how special it was for them to know and have Christ in their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Right!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 10, 2012

As believers we told in God’s Word that we are free. However, that freedom is not a license to go out and do whatever we want to do. We have been called to do right and to do right at all times in all circumstances wherever we are.

Do Right! Deuteronomy 6:17-19 As believers we told in God’s Word that we are free. However, that freedom is not a license to go out and do whatever we want to do. We have been called to do right and to do right at all times in all circumstances wherever we are. Too many Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word We Hate The Most

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The word we hate the most is "no" and yet practicing Lenten disciples of fasting, praying, and giving can enrich us when we say "no" to the world and "yes" to God.

Introduction: The passage we will read tonight is the traditional reading for Ash Wednesday. It focuses our attention on the three disciplines of Lent: Praying, Fasting, and Giving. You will hear each one described. Tonight we’re going to discuss how to practice those disciplines. Hear now the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Golden Candlestick Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 19, 2008

God is Light - The Formation, the Fuel, & the Flame - First we must SEE the Light, then we must BE the Light! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, spectacular PowerPoint Presentation.

The Golden Candlestick Exodus 25:31-40 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoldenCandlestick.html Look to your left as you enter the Holy Place and you see this beautiful lampstand, the Menorah, with 7 flames illuminating the room. It is described in minute detail, the most striking detail perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah And Family

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 29, 2011

A study of the lives Of Manasseh Amon and Josiah, kings of Judah

Josiah and Family Well here we are back again. I have preached on how people around you can affect your proximity to God, then my next sermon was about how God uses troubles and trials to bring us to become closer to Him, and then my last sermon was about how we can spend more time with God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist