Sermons on Wise Servant:

Giving Back To The One Who Gave His All

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon provides an introductory look at the topic of Stewardship. Beginning with the recognition of four realities - God’s Ownership, Our Blessing, Our Opportunity, and Our Responsibility.

A few weeks ago we looked at a word that was not very reflective of American culture. Anyone remember the word? Content. Content. We talked about how there are many words to describe us as Americans, but content is probably not one of them. Today I want to look at another word that is probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Mind Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the second of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Sacrifice Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beholding The Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 11, 2014

Despite the entire Gospel's truth & power, it remained hidden to most. Here the Apostle tells us why the Gospel is hidden to the lost & so clear to the saved.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BEHOLDING THE GLORY Any of us who try to serve God in any way often have reasons for being discouraged. The awareness of our human limitations and our imperfections gnaw at our self-confidence. The indifference of people to whom we try to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Sermon: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

Jesus doesn’t tell us to pack a bag to be prepared. Instead, He tells us we are the bag. YOU ARE THE GO BAG. We are to be prepared.

Happy New Year to your family and you! We begin a new series for a new year, the 40-Day Challenge. I want to invite each of you to take the 40-Day Challenge with me. As you begin a new year, I challenge you to devote 40 days to grow spiritually. I want you to take a 40-day challenge with me. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

Know That I Am The Lord God. Exodus 7-8 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2026

GOD reveals HIS supremacy over every false authority, confronts hardened hearts, and delivers HIS people through a mediator - foreshadowing the greater redemption that would come through JESUS CHRIST. True freedom comes only through complete surrender to the LORD.

2026.02.08.Sermon Notes. KNOW THAT I AM THE LORD GOD. Exodus 7-8 The God Who Makes Himself Known William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Isaiah 42:8, Colossians 2:15, Genesis 3:15, Psalms 20:7, Matthew 26:28, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Hebrews 1:1-3, 1 Timothy 2:5, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 3:5, Isaiah 42:8, Colossians 2:15, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 20:7, Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 3:13, John 12:37, Psalm 115:4-8, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 1:20, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1, Luke 9:62, John 8:36, John 10:27, 1 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Did Good, But

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 10: 1 – 36

2 Kings 10: 1 – 36 You did good, but 10 Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote and sent letters to Samaria, to the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to those who reared Ahab’s sons, saying: 2 Now as soon as this letter comes to you, since your master’s sons are with you, and you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The World’s Most Dangerous Profession - James 3:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

This passage stands out because teaching is so highly valued throughout the New Testament. Why is it discouraged here? James considered himself a teacher and was teaching even as he penned these words about not many should be teachers.

James 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. Introduction: We Talk a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2

Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013

2 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH-II—Philippians 2:1-13 Need: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is another scene at the very end which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes... Its the final scene when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – God’s Plan Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

God’s Plan doesn’t automatically happen. People shift responsibility off on God, but we can see from Jesus’ teaching and prayer life that’s not so.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral If you weren’t here, ask someone for notes! We don’t have time for a full recap, but in the previous studies we looked at what is a lost sheep, and why it’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, Matthew 9:37-38, John 16:13, Matthew 23:11, Luke 14:16-24  (view more)  (view less)

Polar Opposites Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

In the story of General Namaan, the Lord teaches us about a few traits that are polar opposites of each other: Faith & Unbelief...Humility & Pride.

Epiphany 6 II Kings 5:1-14 Try doing this sometime. Take an empty 2-Liter bottle, and fill it up half way with just plain water, and the other half fill up with vegetable oil. Then try shaking that bottle up and mixing those two things together. What’s going to happen? Well, you can shake that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Too Far Away

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Take Jesus at His word.

TOO FAR AWAY John 4:43-54 S: Faith Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: TAKE JESUS AT HIS WORD. KW: Stages TS: We will find in John 4:43-54 four stages that lead us in how we take Jesus at His word. Inductive The _____ stage is… I. THE RETURN (43-46) II. THE REQUEST (46-48) III. THE REVELATION ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Know There's A War On?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 20, 2006

Pre-Easter sermon based on the arrest of Jesus and the question of God’s control in our situations.

DON’T YOU KNOW THERE’S A WAR ON? Who’s in control? You know how it is when you are driving down the highway and your spouse sees danger where you supposedly do not…that scene plays out frequently in our van. Sharon and I have had to get used to each other’s driving over the course of our ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Is Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 1, 2006

Why should we live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ?

Jesus Is Lord! - Phil 2:5-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - January 29, 2006 *David Dykes asks a most important question: “What is God really like?” And David goes on to say: “Some people think the most important question of life is ‘Do you believe in God?’ But a more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Of Pastors And Elders Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

Should we even have pastors and elders? Don’t we all walk in relationship with God and if so why would we need spiritual leadership?

Dakota Community Church July 12, 2009 The Field & the Force 4 What of Pastors and Elders? So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

If Christ Were Still In The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

An Easter message about the blessings of the resurrection.

If Jesus Were Still In The Grave Introduction: We are all familiar with the truth of the saying, "Of all the words of tongue and pen, the saddest are, it might have been." Have you ever considered what might have been if Jesus Christ had not been raised from the dead? If His shattered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist