Sermons on 1 Corinthians 16:1-4:1:

God And The Nations - Part 1 - Raising Up A Nation Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 27, 2020

What determines how great a nation becomes? Is it the character of the leaders or of the people? How do we understand the rising and falling of nations in regard to the will and purposes of God?

God And The Nations - Raising Up A Nation - Part 1 Today we will be reading from Acts 17:24-31 The United States of America. What do we know about the USA? We declared our independence from British rule in 1776 and thereafter won the War of Independence. America is known as a Christian nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31, Daniel 4:34-37, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 27:27-29, Numbers 24:5-9, Psalm 33:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Daniel's Prayer Of Confession, Part 1

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 1, 2020

Daniel is about to say sorry to God on behalf of his people, the Jews. In 'Part 1' I look at WHY he prayed (he understood scripture), HOW he prayed (intensely) and WHO he prayed to (his God, a covenant-keeping God, a great and awesome God). Part 2 will be WHAT he prayed.

Daniel’s prayer of confession Part 1 1. Introduction Today we are continuing our mini-series on prayer, and looking at an amazing prayer which teaches us about saying sorry. It’s a prayer which the prophet Daniel said; we find it in Daniel 9. I’m going to start to look at it this week and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Him (1) - Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024

To know Jesus is to 'unknow' self and be enveloped in him. It is to live for him and allow him to live in you.

TEXT: Philippians 3:8-11 (NLT) "Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, Acts 17:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Phase Of Life-1(:14-16)(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 28, 2024

1 of ? Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Graduates have reached a benchmark in their societal expectations toward opening up their future. But, How do we enter/begin a new phase of life?

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE-I—Joshua 24:14-28 Attention: Graduates of High School, & College. Need: If your work continues without serving God, then you’ve chosen your god, & your god is YOU! Every grade-school graduate has reached a benchmark in their societal expectations. They have exited ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16, Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2024

1 John 3:16 is a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action.

The Power of Love: Understanding 1 John 3:16 Introduction Today, we delve into a powerful and transformative verse from the Apostle John's first letter. It’s a verse that encapsulates the essence of the Christian faith—love demonstrated through sacrificial action. Let's read together from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, John 15:13, Philippians 2:3-4, James 2:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Predestined Church: A Study Of Ephesians 1:3-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 13, 2024

We continue in our study of Ephesians with rich foundational information for God's predestined plan for the church.

The Predestined Church Ephesians 1:3–14 NKJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Know The God Of The Bible? (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 18, 2024

A lot of folks think the Christian life is like the game children play, called “Hide and Seek”.

Even older teens sometimes enjoy playing this game. However sometimes older teens they cheat when they play this game. Let me explain… Illus: For example, did you hear about the teenage girl that said to her boy friend, “Let’s play Hide and Seek.” • He said, “How do you play it?” • She ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 24: 1-15, The Last Words Of Joshua Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2024

This last message in this series looks at Joshua's final or farewell address to Israel. The challenge in verses 14 and 15 are just as real for us today as for Israel in those days.

Introduction: Joshua had been part of Israel’s past and present for many years. He had been faithful to Moses, Israel, and the LORD all of his life and had led Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Now he calls Israel together to give them one final message before his earthly journey was done. Full ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do We Serve (1 Samuel 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 8, 2025

Whom do we serve, politics, a king, or God? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 12.

Israel rejected God as king, by choosing a human king. God still worked with them but warned them that something important was still required. Are following and obeying the Lord important to us? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 12. Did Samuel challenge Israel that he was an honest man who did not defraud or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Faith (1 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2025

What kind of faith does it take for a young man to do what hardened soldiers were afraid to do? Let's look at 1 Samuel 17.

How did a young man come to so much faith? How did he conquer a giant problem that had all of Israel cowering? Do we have that kind of faith? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 17. Was the Philistine threat a seemingly insurmountable problem? The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Cave (1 Samuel 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2025

Should we show respect for even corrupt authority? Let's look at 1 Samuel 24.

Should we show respect for authority even when it is corrupt? Did God work things out for David even though he too was very flawed? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 24. Did David have an opportunity to kill Saul while hiding in a cave? When Saul had returned from following the Philistines, he was told, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Army (1 Chronicles 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 14, 2025

How loyal are we to Christ?

Was loyalty in David’s army a model for us today? Are we loyal to our tribe more than to Jesus? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 12. Did David’s army as king of all Israel also include many from Benjamin? Now these are the ones who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still restricted because of Saul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Year Before Jesus Was Born Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

God hears and answers special prayers of average people.

A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the Holy Room in the Tabernacle. It was right before he retired. He and his wife Elizabeth had no children, even though they were devoted to God and lived blamelessly. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-10, Luke 1:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon's Start (2 Chronicles 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2025

What can we learn from a wise man who started well, but ended up an apostate?

What can we learn from an extremely wise and wealthy man, who started well but died an apostate? Will we remain faithful to the end? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 1. What was one of Solomon’s first acts as King? Did he start out right? King Solomon, the son of David, was now in complete control of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning God’s Eternal Existence Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

God is not like you, He made you like Himself.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Elmer Towns, a human author wrote this book in the first person, with God as the speaker describing Himself. Is that acceptable? 2. Be careful you don’t belittle God, or minimize Him by making God less than Almighty, the Holy One. “You thought that I was altogether like you” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7, Genesis 8:1, Isaiah 1:18, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Baptist