Sermons on Zeal Without Knowledge:

Learning To Love Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025

When you love someone, you’ll lift them up in prayer. If you need help loving someone, pray until you love them.

Learning to Love Others Philippians 1:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill January 11-12, 2025 As I’ve been reflecting on the 120 years of history and the heartbeat of Edgewood, I’ve been struck by the abundance of love for God and for others demonstrated by God’s people. This week, I recorded a 4G podcast ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

Knowing the NOW Living the EDGE©

I'm always fascinated by 2 things about God... 1) Who is HE - Psalm 63 2) Where is HE - Psalm 139 Knowing God is very important in life. The book of Romans chapter 2 talks about this matter quite clearly. 1 Peter 2 says that through the knowledge of Him we have Everything we need for life and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Spirit And His Gifts 1

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Tonight we’re going to examine the Spiritual Gifts. We're going to take a few minutes and give a brief overview of these gifts, their differences, and their importance. We're especially looking at the Revelation Gifts.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT’S A MIRACLE? 1. A devout cowboy lost his favorite Bible while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later a cow walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. 2. The cowboy couldn't believe his eyes. He took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dig Deeper Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

True wisdom is not easily found or bought, but comes from a deep relationship with God.

Today, we're trying to figure out what wisdom is, where to find it, and how to use it. Imagine playing Minecraft. You're searching for diamonds, right? You can't find them just by wandering around. You have to dig deep, explore caves, and sometimes fight off some creepers. Just like finding ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:12-23

Topics: Wisdom, Knowledge, Intellectual Growth, Life Lessons

Thomas, The Skeptic

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 1, 2011

A look at doubt and faith

One day a young mother came into her daughter’s room to find her busy with her crayons and paper. “What are you drawing?” she asked. Her daughter paused and said, “A picture of God.” Her mother smiled and said, “But no one knows what God looks like.” ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011

Discipleship / soldiership living by the teaching of Jesus and through the gifted leading of Apostiles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why so that we can be united, knowledgable, and mature. Growing into the likeness of Jesus.

To be like Jesus: Ephesians 4:11-16. Today’s a big one in our nation, we celebrate Waitangi Day when an agreement was made between the majority of the Maori Chiefs and the Crown, agreement was reached between the parties and a covenant was signed, in 1840. There is much to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 20, 2022

Light is an essential part of life. It gives life, exposes faults, and can show us our path or even ourselves clearly. So what exactly did Jesus mean when He said that He is the “Light of the World.

Introduction: So, who is Jesus? Let’s continue our journey to discover the answer to this question in Jesus’ own words. First, he told us that He was the Bread of Life? Today, we will see how Jesus now describes Himself as “The Light of the World.” Light is an essential part of life. Without ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Norest Hoko on Sep 20, 2025

One day in my study I read and and pondered on the verse of Scripture, John 3:1-3 , Where a Pharisee Nicodemus went to Jesus to confirm that truly Jesus was sent from God.What surprised me was Jesus' reply that "no man unless he is born again will see the kingdom of God"

I’ve been reflecting on a powerful truth: two men can receive the same divine revelation, yet have completely different spiritual conditions. This is strikingly illustrated in the lives of two very different people: Peter, a simple fisherman, and Nicodemus, a highly educated teacher of the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 3:11

Grieving With Hope

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2024

This brief homily was written for a non-church going woman who was a believer.

Homily for Elaine Beardsley Memorial Service - May 6, 2024 1 Thes 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Year To Grow!

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010

An end of year sermon that admonishes the congregation to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

A Year To Grow! Text: 2 Peter 3:18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) All week I contemplated and prayed about whether I should preach one more Christmas sermon, or a New Year’s sermon. And since this is the last Sunday of 2010, I thought it might be fitting for us to look at the last words that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 3, 2017

Christ is imminently knowable, not just as he appeared in the flesh, but in his innermost character and as ultimate Truth.

Note 1: This sermon can be used as a companion sermon to "Knowing God," which is also posted on Sermon Central. They are not redundant, and may be used separately or presented on consecutive occasions. Note 2: I have developed some simple PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, John 1:16-17, John 8:12-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wind The Clock Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 15, 2025

As we reflect on the gift of time, today's message challenges us to "wind the clock" by aligning our hearts with God's eternal purpose—living each moment with faith, perseverance, and an awareness that our time is best redeemed in obedience to Him.

Wind the Clock Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Time is a gift that each of us experiences differently. The historian David McCullough once observed, “The digital watch is a perfect symbol of an imbalance in outlook in our day.” His words capture the tension we often ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:7, Joshua 14:11, Proverbs 16:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrating Your Power Source-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014

1 of 4. Paul demonstrated/confirmed the Spirit’s power thru his manner of witness to the church at Corinth. How/When is a Christian’s power source confirmed/demonstrated? 5 demonstrations of one’s power source.

DEMONSTRATING YOUR POWER SOURCE—1Corinthians 2:1-5 Attention: The customer in the Italian restaurant was so pleased that he asked to speak to the chef. The chef proudly appears from the kitchen & introduces himself to the customer. "Your alfredo is superb," the customer said. "I just spent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Sin

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

“The measure of our knowledge of God will be the measure of our sense of sin".

Rom 14:23 . . .Whatever is not from faith is sin,. .whatever is done without a conviction of its approval by God is sinful. AMP 1 Jo 3 :5-6 And you know that He (Jesus) was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. Whoever abides in Him does not sin. .. The name "Keswick ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 7, 2012

Paul shares his prayer with the Ephesian Christians and reveals to them what he believes is absolutely vital in living out the Christian life

Ephesians 3:14-21 “Full of God” INTRODUCTION Have you ever inadvertently overheard another person’s prayer? It can be an eye opening experience. Hearing what someone prayer for enables us to grasp what is important and of value to the person. A couple of months ago during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran