Sermons on 12 Springs:

Faith Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

What does faith teach one as to the true way to approach God?

A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 11:1-40 This is the hymn of faith, summoning the Hebrews to a life of unshaken confidence in the living God (10:23). The writer encourages them in the midst of persecutions and trials with quick sketches of the patriarchs who had conquered the enemy by faith. 1. What is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Lesson #12 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024

Is Jesus declaring to John the events of his Spirit birth in the Spirit Realm? Is this part of the reason Satan was cast out of Heaven to earth? Let us study chapter 12.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, John 1:1-4, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:3, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Corinthians 12 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

We understand the church to be the people of God who follow Jesus into the world, and so a gathering of the church occurs whenever and wherever believers gather.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-35, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12 Steps Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

by Carter (PhD) and Minirth (M.D.) https://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Forgive-Workbook-Frank-Minirth/dp/0785282556

1. Openly recognize wrong deeds to be wrong deeds. 2. Recognize that your anger is not only normal but necessary. (Jesus, “after looking around at them with anger” Mark 3: 5; “Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” Ephesians 4: 26) 3. Realize how ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:5

Denomination: Vineyard

Worship (Deuteronomy 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

How has worship changed since the old covenant? Let's review Deuteronomy 12.

What did God detest about pagan worship? Does the Bible teach us how we now worship God if special places are no longer necessary? Let’s look in Deuteronomy 12. What was Israel to do with the idols left behind by the nations they were to drive out of the land? These are the statutes and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob, The Deceiver Deceived

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 5, 2024

Jacob deceived his father Isaac for the Blessing. And after working 7 years for Laban’s daughter Rachel, he received her sister Leah as his wife. The deceiver has been deceived. You shall reap what you sow.

2024.08.04.Sermon Notes. Jacob the Deceiver Deceived William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob deceived his father Isaac for the Blessing. And after working 7 years for Laban’s daughter Rachel, he received her sister Leah as his wife. Key Verse: Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35, Genesis 30:1-43, Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 6:7, Luke 6:35-38, Genesis 49:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seasons In Our Lives

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 15, 2002

Defines and talks about how to properly deal with seasons in our lives.

SEASONS IN OUR LIVES The book of Ecclesiastes points out that there is a time (or season) for everything . This morning let’s look at this scripture and examine the importance of what it’s saying about our lives. Today our subject for discussion is ... “seasons of our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Genesis 8:22

Denomination: *other

12 Freed From The Law - Romans 7:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 28, 2021

This is the 12th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that we've been freed from the law.

Romans 7:1-6 1Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-12, Romans 6:1-14, Galatians 5:16, Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ridiculous Patience: Parable Of The Vineyard - Mark 12:1-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 18, 2024

Why does Jesus tell such a farfetched story? The answer will help you in times when you're afraid God is losing patience with you.

Mark 12:1 He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2 At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Matthew 21:33-46, Luke 20:9-19

Step Three - Surrender Or Die Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him.., is how it reads but what it means is: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

I love the smells and sounds of spring: spring rain, cut grass and people rooting for or playing one of the many spring summer sports. However, I also remember the pain of one fateful night. You see, I loved to play softball. It was always a blast but I’m competitive. On this night, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 11:28, Acts 3:19, John 6:38, Luke 18:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step One - Admit It Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Why talk about recovery? Well, The 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group.

Why the Twelve Steps and the Bible?? It makes sense because 1) 12 steps are based on biblical principles and were written at a time when the AA group was associated with teachings of a now defunct Christian organization called the Oxford Group. This group was founded by Sam Shoemaker at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11, Romans 3:21-24, Acts 9:1-9, Psalm 6:6-10, Proverbs 28:26, Matthew 9:36, Romans 7:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

The Power of Words

Open your bibles to James Chapter 3. As we continue our series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, is a faith that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

James 5:7-12 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 20, 2025

In the face of suffering, we are called to be patient, get ready, stand firm, stop grumbling, never give up, enduring hardship, and tell the truth

James: Practical Faith  James 5:7-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  01-19-2025 Pearls When an oyster gets a grain of sand, parasite, or food particle in its shell, there is no way to get rid of it. It irritates the inside of the oyster. The oyster probably prays, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The First Passover (Exodus 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2024

How did Passover foreshadow Jesus? Let's look in Exodus 12.

English speakers call it Easter. Most languages still call the Christian celebration the equivalent of Passover. What was the original Passover like? How did it foreshadow Christ? Let’s look at Exodus 12. Did God begin to give Israel a calendar? The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Parts 12 -14 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 12, Chapter 2:16-2:18) I. Holding forth (v. 2:16) A. epechó (ep-ekh'-o) to hold fast, to hold toward, to stop Usage: (a) trans: I hold forth, (b) intrans: I mark, pay attention (heed), note; I delay, stay, wait. B. This translation seems correct, and the reference ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16-18, Philippians 3:1-3, Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal