Sermons on Wishful Thinking:

Tested By Water

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 27, 2014

How does our leadership affect those who follow us? What can we learn from David about leadership?

Sermon By Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 2014 Tested by Water Intro: A lecturer, when explaining stress management to a class, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Strikes And You're Out!

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002

A Palm Sunday message that relates the fact as a Christian we would rather think of the cute and safe vision of a babe in the manger rather then the gruesome and brutal death that Jesus suffered.

Sermon Title: 3 Strikes and You’re Out! Scripture: Luke 19:29-44 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - March 24, 2002 Scripture Introduction: It would come only natural to preach about the triumphant entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the day the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: *other

God's Idea Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 6, 2006

We all like to think of our selves as good, decent, and kind people. But, I was shocked to find out that the Bible tells us kindness doesn’t come naturally to us.

(this was a sermon centered on the “Fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23a) Open: A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:25-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life On The Edge Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Mar 18, 2007

Our world lives life on the edge, and Christians can also push the limits of the acceptable and court temptation when they think their faith is strong enough to handle anything.

Life on the Edge A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 We are now in the season of Lent, which began as a parallel to the forty days Christ spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. And it is temptation that I want to focus on this morning. Temptation is something that we all must deal with. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Nathaniel Sadela on Mar 23, 2018

The Lord is my Shepherd.

The Bible says, ‘For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God’ (Romans 8:14). As my Shepherd, the Lord leads me through the journey of life. It takes some measure of processing for sons to be raised. We are all born as babes or children, and thereafter we begin to grow ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-5

Topics: Expectation, Miracles

Bitter Sweetness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 4, 2018

The judgment of God seems sweet when we think of the eradication of evil from the world. But how bitter the judgment will be when it comes. God’s job is judgment. Our job is love.

CHAPTER 10 1. And I saw another powerful angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and with a rainbow on his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. 2. and having in his hand a small book laying open, and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

Demolishing Strongholds: Enslavement Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

For the children of Israel to grumble about their adversity in this circumstance was effectively to say, ‘We don't think God is a good, reliable, provider.’ Their complaint about their circumstance reflected their belief about God.

Opening illustration: Play the video: “Big But” Introduction: A chapter of complaining's. First, at Taberah, vague murmurings are heard throughout the camp. Then at Kibroth-hattaavah, a stage further on, the vague murmurings take shape in bitter complaint because of the fare to which the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Enough To Change A City - Acts 19 Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

Today's cities are not so different from First Century cities as one might think. Jesus was enough to change Ephesus. He is enough to change your city!

I need to give you a background of the book of Ephesians, so you can see that it applies to our city. This way, you can get a feel for WHY Paul wrote what he did in the book. Ephesus was one of the premier city of the Roman Empire. It was situated on It benefitted from a great road system, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Impact In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

This sermon, based on Jabez's prayer, encourages believers to understand that no matter how insignificant they may think they are, or how obscure their life is, they can & will make an impact for the glory of God.

“IMPACT IN OBSCURITY” 1 Chron. 4:9-10 INTRO – NCAA Championship football game Monday night – Alabama put a beat-down on Notre Dame. Throughout the game, the commentators, Kirk Herbstreit & Brent Musberger, talked about “impact players.” Would put their names, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ponderings Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

A pre Christmas message thinking about what Mary and Joseph may have discussed on the 97mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, concluding with the "gospel" message.

In Jesus Holy Name December 20, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Advent IV - Redeemer “The Ponderings of Joseph and Mary” Well, it's almost Christmas Day. I hope most of the rushing around is over for you. Therefore, I'm going to work under the assumption that your Christmas cards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

But It Hurts

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Nov 5, 2009

This is a mini sermonette prepared for a tag team preaching.

But it hurts! Romans 5:3-4 ? Paul, are you crazy? What do you mean we should rejoice when we are faced with tribulations and trials? You don’t know my pain. You don’t know what I have to go through on my job, with my children, in my marriage, and how I have to rob Peter to pay Paul … You mean to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Trusting In God's Promises

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

Sermon that shows how our eternal destiny is based on the Promises of God.

Trusting in God’s Promises Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: Life has taught us that “promises are made to be broken.” For this reason we have learned to take most of them with a grain of salt. Yet the Christian faith calls us to stake our eternal destinies upon the promises of God. For this reason it ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Take To Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 19, 2004

When we think we know what following Jesus means, we need to look again. Leaning on our own understanding is not trusting in the Lord with all our heart.

Luke 9 John McArthur, in his book, The Gospel According to Jesus, tells about a time when he was with a minister driving through a particular city. As they passed a liquor store John happened to mention that it was an unusual-looking place. “Yes,” he said. “There is a whole chain of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Schemes Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004

How can a Christian be a pawn of Satan? It’s easier than you may think. Learn about the schemes of the enemy and how not to fall prey to Satan’s devices.

For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Nobody wants to be used by the enemy, especially not a Christian. Satan is a despicable character – the father of lies, the accuser of the brethren, the guy who comes but to kill, steal, and destroy. Before you became a Christian, Satan had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel