Sermons on Worrying:

Father To Pharaoh

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2009

There is pain in family relationships. Jacob’s emptiness created Benjamin, the zero. Judah repeats parental manipulation. But Joseph shows that God’s grace can turn family pain into accomplishment.

The emotional scene we are about to confront comes out of a long history of deals and double deals. When this man stands before his brothers and weeps, his tears flow out of a whole reservoir of pent-up feelings. When this man, this strong, savvy, sophisticated official, cries out in a pain so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Live: Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009

Paul says that if we want to have joy in this life, we must learn to get along with those in the church...and that is going to require humility on our part!

TEXT: Philippians 2:1-11 TITLE: To Live: Humility (part 4) SERIES: TO LIVE TOPIC: Humility OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 5, 2009 PROP.: Paul wants us to continue to get along…and to continue to get along with one another, it will require HUMILITY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Opening Greeting Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2010

Jude's letter followed teh letter-writing convention of the New Testament. This sermon examines the opening greeting by looking at Jude's background, audience, and prayer.

Scripture Last week I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is the second-last book in the Bible, just before the book of Revelation. It is the fourth-shortest book in the New Testament, after 2 John, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

After The Resurrection Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2010

Part two focuses on Forgiveness.

After The Resurrection Part 2 Scripture: Matthew 4:18; 14:28-31; 16:13-20; 17:4; 18:21; John 21:15-17 Introduction: This morning I want to continue with Part 2 of my message “After The Resurrection”. Last week I shared with you that the first thing that became available after the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of… A Godly Line Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God graciously preserves a godly line in the midst of ungodly cultures.

Scripture Introduction The most basic definition of the word, “theology,” is the study of God. I have many theology books, wise and thoughtful writings explaining who God is and what he requires of us. In none of those will you find a genealogy. Yes, some comment on the Bible’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… Covenant Promises Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 22, 2010

God’s promises deliver his people from despair and empower faithful living.

Scripture Introduction Lest we suspect that God is like Santa, winking at sin and hoping we will be more nice than naughty, the Bible records the catastrophic and world-wide flood in the days of Noah – God’s judgment on the rampant violence and wickedness which characterized mankind. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hanging Out With The Prophets Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 27, 2010

The Holy Spirit fills, equips and transforms us for service.

HANGING OUT WITH THE PROPHETS There is an old legend of a certain guide that lived in the desert and who never lost his way. He carried with him a homing pigeon with a very fine cord attached to one of its legs. When in doubt as to which path to take, he threw the bird into the air. The pigeon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Can We Learn From Mary & Martha (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2010

I have heard some preachers say we should always be like Mary and less busy than Martha. And I have heard other preachers say we should be more like Martha; always being productive with no idleness in our lives. I believe the Lord wants us to be like Mary

RAYLEIGH AM 17 01 2010 FOCUS What if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the postman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-44, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discover To Recover Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on May 20, 2010

Our God is a God of Recovery. He is interest in your restoration. He is not happy when His children are not where they should be in this life. When you are lower in the status that heaven has ordained for you, the heaven becomes concern and questions the

DISCOVER TO RECOVER Text: Daniel 4:34-37 INTRODUCTION: Perhaps you’re one of those who need to recover from a broken heart, a failed marriage, a financial disaster, a family heartache, an emotional meltdown, or a full-blown spiritual collapse. What I want you to hear is the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 25, 2007

Despite the fact that mankind continually rebels against God, He consistently displays His love and desire for personal relationship by speaking.

1. The first truth about the way God speaks concerns the man God speaks through 2. The second truth about the way God speaks concerns the days God speaks in 3. The third truth about the way God speaks concerns the Word God speaks AMOS 1:1-2 There was a middle aged woman who had a heart attack and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Gospel: It Is Harvest Time

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 3, 2007

THIS SERMON IS AN URGENT CALL TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AS IT IS HARVEST TIME AND HIGHLIGHTS TEN MAJOR ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION.

PREACH THE GOSPEL: IT IS HARVEST TIME ************************************************** OUTLINE 1. THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE LABOURERS ARE FEW 2. DO NOT BE ASHAMED TO CONFESS CHRIST BEFORE MEN 3. DO NOT HAVE THE BLOOD OF SINNERS ON YOUR HAND 4. FOLLOW CHRIST AND HE WILL MAKE YOU A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missional Bible Study Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Jun 3, 2007

This message looks at how we can get the word of God into us and be transformed by it.

SERMON - The following set of sermon notes reflect a message that I preached today at Jubilee Church London In some ways this sermon was connected to the three-part series on Revival I recently preached if only because the last message God’s Reviving Word was also based on Psalm 119. The earlier ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Relief

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 16, 2009

If our society is so sophisticated that it is tolerant of what was once known as sin, why do we still have so much depression, fatigue, illness, and violence? Is there a prescription for the underlying guilt?

I wonder….If our society is so sophisticated that we are supposed to be beyond our need for God, why do we have so many depressed and suicidal people in our population? And if Freud was correct that all of our guilt can be tied to repression, why is it that our society of tolerance and acceptance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: *other

Mary's Worship Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Mar 23, 2009

What we learn about genuine worship from Mary’s act of extravagant worship. Sources include, but not limited to, four Sermon Central messages cited at the end this entry.

Mary’s Worship (Lenten Series) Scripture: Mark 14:1-9 Introduction We began last week by looking at some of the stories or events that lead up to Easter - the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Last week we looked at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Today, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan