Sermons on Winner Either Way:

A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005

Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

(synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Need The Word Working In Us In Four Ways!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 3, 2006

This sermon outline lays out the four areas of our life that the Word of God should be and shares how the Word will work in us, for us, through us and from us.

WE NEED THE WORD WORKING IN US IN FOUR WAYS! Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! (KJV) John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

Are We Going To Sleep Our Way Through Life? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

Some people think it,s better to just sleep through life. The whole world changes when we do, so GOD says, "WAKE UP!"

“Walking Up the Sleepyheads” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 I love to sleep! What I mean is I LOVE to sleep! But sometimes, I sleep too much—or I’m asleep at the wrong times, when I should be accomplishing something. Sleep is a natural function of our bodies and we all need a certain amount of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thirteen Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has reveal

Thirteen Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Resolve Conflicts (I Cor. 2:1-16) Illustration: Many years ago a speech research unit at Kenyon College conducted a test in cooperation with the US Navy. The purpose was to discover how the tone quality of the voice affected sailors when they were given orders. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Might No Work Out The Way You Think They Will

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004

A sermon on boldness (thanks to various SermonCentral contributors for many of the illustrations)

Sermon for 8/22/2004 Boldness Introduction: A. The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Faith Can Change The Way You Live

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 15, 2004

Even mustard-seed-faith can do great things. Jesus talks about these great things here.

Luke 17:1-6 HOW FAITH CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE Are you a strong Christians or a weak Christian? Are you a good person or a bad person? How do you measure that? And if you’re weak, how can you get stronger? I know that recently they did some testing in the local schools to measure how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 1, 2006

It is the parents responsibility to train their children in the way of the Lord.

Train up a child in the way he or she should go Proverbs 22:6 In Proverbs 22:6, we are told as that we should “train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Now, the question is, in what way should we train up our children? Well, in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing How To Appreciate Yourself The Way God You

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Oct 23, 2003

This sermon was for the Pastor’s Appreciation of one my friends, Rev. John M. Taylor. Sr., a very sainted man of God.

13 July 2003 Pentecost/Season after Pentecost “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well” (Psalm 139.14). Knowing How to Appreciate Yourself the way God made you 1. Knowing how to appreciate yourself the way God made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Methodist

When All Hell Breaks Loose - Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

This sermon was preached on Advent 1C, and highlights the hope we have in the promise of Christ’s Second Coming. The sermon concluded with a service of prayer and anointing.

Happy New Year! Yes…Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of the New Year in the Christian Calendar. No, this is not the calendar year, neither is it the beginning of the church statistical and budget year—but the beginning of the Christian Worship Year. Today is the First Sunday of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006

Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Christians Say Jesus Is The Only Way To Heaven

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 29, 2003

Truth regarding heaven must be told because people want the truth about what is real

John 13:36-14:29 (NLT) 36 Simon Peter said, “Lord, where are you going?” And Jesus replied, “You can’t go with me now, but you will follow me later.” 37 “But why can’t I come now, Lord?” he asked. “I am ready to die for you.” 38 Jesus answered, “Die for me? No, before the rooster crows tomorrow ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jhhemtyd Part 2: Hypocrisy Blocks The Way To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 7, 2008

Full title is: Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do - Part 2... Discussion of how hypocrisy can keep people from Jesus.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do!  Part 2 – Hypocrisy Blocks the Way to Heaven Matthew 23:13-15 October 26, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: I asked last week if any of you like hypocrites. I also pointed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Matthew 7:13-28 The Broad And Narrow Way

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is true with Christians, as Christians we desire to produce the fruit of Godliness.

Matthew 7:13-28 THE BROAD AND NARROW WAY 3-29-08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on fruit bearing, all of us know that an apple tree bears apples, it is impossible for it to bear any other kind of fruit, therefore we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were, Pt 5 Miracle-Embracing

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 29, 2009

The way we were miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, church was miracle-experiencing. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

Today we will discover that “the Church as it was meant to be” was miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, they were miracle-experiencing. The experience of the supernatural was common among the early believers. Peter asked people why they were surprised at the miraclous. Acts 3:12 Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way We Were, Pt 6 Needs Meeting Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Oct 6, 2009

Who are the Needy? Who should do some thing? Church as it is menat to be is a needs meeting community of saints you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Church as it is meant to be, is a needs-meeting community of saints. I am sure you will immediately recall the following: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” (Acts 2:45-44) This characteristic of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God