Sermons on Wounded:

A Courageous Grace

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2014

You know that when we do something wrong, its effects are often far reaching. Simply, sin makes an impact. In today’s story, a specific sin comes to the forefront. It is adultery.

30 September 2005 A COURAGEOUS GRACE John 8:1-8:11 INTRODUCTION: A man was in an accident, and his shoulder was slightly injured, but he decided he could "stick" the insurance company for a nice bit of money. He hired a lawyer who would go along with the plan, and they ended up in court. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Showing Kindness Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 5, 2016

This is the fifth sermon in this series on the fruit of the Spirit. It deals with Kindness. 1. Be SENSITIVE 2. Be SUPPORTIVE 3. Be SYMPATHETIC 4. Be STRAIGHTFORWARD 5. Be SPONTANEOUS

Fruit of The Spirit – Kindness Showing Kindness We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Is A Big Deal!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2016

1. Baptism reminds us of the Lord's love. 2. Baptism reminds us of a caring Christians. 3. Baptism reminds us of the miraculous meeting in salvation.

Baptism Is a Big Deal! Acts 8:26-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 21, 2016 *Baptism is a very big deal in Ukraine. Most of the churches don't have a water tank inside to baptize people. And the winters over there are very cold, so they only get to baptize once or twice a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Grace..."God's Second Chance"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 7, 2016

If someone was willing to give you a second chance wouldn’t you want to know about it? If someone was willing to forgive you wouldn’t you want to hear about it? If somebody loved you so much that they were willing to die for you, wouldn’t you....

Grace..."God's Second Chance" Oops... Illus. From sermon central staff Bill, Jim and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fulfilling Vision

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 13, 2018

A sermon that shows three key points on fulfilling vision. Uses Nehemiah as a guide to help the individual fulfill god's vision for them

Fulfilling vision Nehemiah2:12b “I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem.” Once upon a time…………………..There was a little red hen. You may not know the story .It is originally thought to be a Russian folk story but the synopsis is The industrious little red hen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's So 'good' About Good Friday?

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 29, 2018

Two thousand years have passed since the Crucifixion Day, yet the Bible account enables us to visualize the day and event with a great deal of accuracy. While on the cross, Christ makes seven brief utterances. Ponder it in your hearts by reflecting

Good Friday is observed traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. Jesus set the ultimate example of sacrifice in His once-for-all work on the cross. It reminds each of us that “God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only The Truth Can Prevail

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 21, 2015

God can get their attention, but what will you do with it?

There are some things that only happen once in a lifetime. Occurrences that make you stop in your tracks and say to yourself, “I can’t believe that just happened.” Maybe you remember the fall of the Twin Towers or something joyous like the birth of your first child? At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 25, 2016

Describes who Jesus is

“Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-20 David P. Nolte A preacher visited a Nursing home that had some patients with Alzheimer's. He went around and greeted the people and he walked up to one lady and asked, "Do you know who I am?" She said, "No, but if you go to the Front ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance Of A New Creation-15 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016

Part B--v-vi of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: Ask, “Do we have any ministers in the house today?” If there are any takers, ask them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

What A Man Sows. . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2019

Now this principle that the apostle Paul shares with us here has been around for a long time. In fact, Paul was not the first to say it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:7 9; Hosea 8:7; Genesis 1:11 (This is a shortened variation of a sermon “Do Not Be Deceived” donated earlier to Sermon Central.) A. When you were a child did you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Hosea 8:7, Genesis 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5. The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Merely sort of agreeing with Christian ideas won't carry you far when life gets difficult. The real strength comes when we are solidly connected with our God through a deep and living faith inour hearts.

This morning we'll continue with putting on the armor of God. We live in a world that bombards us with things that battle against our souls. And God has provided armament to be able to resist them, not only to resist, but to stand strong and firm and hold our ground. We start by putting on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Luke 17:5-10

How To Be Good And Mad

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

Christians often try to avoid or deny anger because unrighteous anger can be so destructive. But there is a time and place and way to be angry in a constructive way.

This morning I want to talk about finding freedom from anger, or to be precise, from destructive anger, not all anger. And our sermon text for this morning lays out a very simple outline of some really important guidance for us about anger. It is Ephesians 4:25-27. 26 Be angry but do not sin; do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

The Woman At The Well - Mother's Day

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 11, 2018

A look at the deep longing this woman felt, and we experience as well. Will Jesus be able to break down our walls as well?

A thirsty heart! John 4:4-42 May 13, 2018 VIDEO - Scripture from youtube. I thought we would do something a little different so that we can experience a little of the scripture, instead of me just reading a long passage to you. As a disclaimer, this was a video version and not an exact quote of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-29

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love One Another

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 10, 2015

The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most familiar stories, and the way we usually hear that parable is as Jesus' way of getting us to ask ourselves, "Am I willing, when the circumstances arise, to be a Good Samaritan to other people?"

A man approached the gates of heaven and asked to be allowed to enter. Saint Peter asked, "Tell me one good thing you did in your life." The man said, "Well, I saw a group of punks harassing an elderly lady, so I ran up and kicked their leader in the shins." Peter asked, "When did this happen?" The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican