Sermons on 1 Samuel 24:1-24:

Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Moses, Joshua: Both began ministry in God’s presence.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:4, Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Gifts Of Jesus Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

What can we learn from the Christmas gifts to Jesus?

A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO JESUS? 1. What were the gifts? “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 1: From Paul With Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2025

In this introduction to a sermon series on Paul's letter to the Colossians, we explore the city of Colossae, the church of Colossae, the crisis facing the church, and Paul's correspondence with the Colossians.

Introduction: A. Today, we are starting a new sermon series that I am calling “Colossians: Complete in Christ/Worthy in Walk.” B. Let’s start today’s sermon with a riddle: What’s the difference between astrology and astronomy? Answer: About 50 IQ points. 1. You might be wondering why I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 1: Pressing Toward Perfection Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 17, 2025

True faith is not stagnant; it is a continual journey from the foundational principles toward spiritual maturity.

Brothers and sisters, imagine a master builder who is about to construct a great and glorious temple. He spends weeks, even months, digging deep, laying a massive, strong foundation. He uses the best stone, the strongest mortar. It is a perfect foundation. But then, he stops. He comes back day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Learned From The Parables Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 24, 2025

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God.

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church (Elmer Towns). 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Descendants Of Judah (1 Chronicles 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2025

Do human still make bad decisions?

Do humans still make bad decisions? Did polygamy bring family problems? Can a perfect Savior descended from a sinful family save a sinful church? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 2. Did Israel (Jacob) have twelve sons by four women? Were they lonely women, barely having a quarter of Jacob’s attention? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Time Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

Wisely managing our times, talent and treasure to the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 90:9-12 “We are wandering in the desert because You are punishing us for rebellion. We are spending our years as a story that is unfolding. You have promised us 70 years, and if we live longer, it will be with weakness and hardships, then we are cut off and we fly away . ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

(1 Of 4) The Gospel Is Good News Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

The gospel of Jesus Christ is history’s central story—faith in the past, hope for the future, and love today.

Not on Fox. Not on the peacock channel. Not on C-SPAN or ESPN. Not a stock market report. Not a weather forecast. Not stale news. Not fake news. Not bad news. Good news. The gospel is not a broadcast that fades after the commercial break. It’s not spin for ratings or another voice in the noise. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Genisis 3: 1 – 24 - The Fall

Contributed by Peter Reece on Sep 28, 2025

The Fall and the real nature of Original Sin

Genesis 3: 1 – 24 - The Fall Last week we looked at the story of creation in the book of Genesis. How God created a People, and he placed then in a beautiful garden to be the Land in which they lived, and as they carried out his purposes to spread that garden throughout the would, they would know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14

Descendants Of David (1 Chronicles 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2025

Who were the most notable descendants of David?

Were David, Asa, Jehoshaphat, Jotham, Hezekiah and Josiah the most faithful kings of Judah? Why was Josiah deemed the most righteous? Why was Zerubbabel important? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 3. Which sons were born to David in Hebron before he ruled over the whole of Israel? These were David’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Six Kinds Of Faith Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith that pleases God.

INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6). a. The question. “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Tribes (1 Chronicles 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2025

Is there a lesson from two missing tribes?

Didn’t all Israel sin? Why are Dan and Zebulun missing? No answer is given, but one warning is clear: Let’s not neglect salvation, lest we too drift away! Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 7. Who were the descendants of Issachar and how large was their army? The four sons of Issachar were Tola, Puah, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Salvation, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2025

Salvation is about far more than fire insurance – but it must start with being reborn; with being devoted to the things OF God, because if you've been made new, that is all that should matter TO you!

John, Part 10 Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 1 John 2:23 – John 3:10 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are grateful you’re here today; dismiss children -- RE: Thursday: What questions do you have? Let’s dive in together! - Today we begin new series, “The Truth about Salvation”, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25, John 3:1-10, Romans 8:5-6, 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 5:12, Romans 8:16, 1 John 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Mouth (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Did you see something new in God’s word this past week? See a familiar passage with new eyes? See the same passage more than once in last week, from different sources?

Superbowl 37 FedEx commercial spoof of Castaway. If you recall, Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert for years. The commercial portrayed a frazzled Hanks in the movie. The FedEx employee goes to door of suburban home, package in hand. Lady answers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 11:13, James 3:1-12

Choral Symphony No. 1. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 11, 2025

Creation joins in heaven's song.

CHORAL SYMPHONY No. 1. Abridged. Revelation 5:11-14. REVELATION 5:11. The Lamb engages the praises of an innumerable company of angels around the throne, and the living creatures (also known as ‘beasts’), and the elders. This is a continuation of the liturgy of Revelation 4:8-11 - but now the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational