Sermons on A Book From God:

Mana From Heaven -- Jesus Feeding The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 8, 2025

The four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John explain the many ways in which God provides us through the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

I recall a day at Trinity College Theological School when, during a Homiletics Class, a mature-aged feminist student preparing for ministry challenged me. She demanded that I account for the disciples counting only the men to the exclusion of women and children in the story of Jesus feeding the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17, Mark 6:30-44, Matthew 14:13-21, John 6:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Lion Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2014

Quick question: Who was Othniel? Give up? Most people would. He's not all that memorable to most believers... but he was to God. God chose him to be the very first judge of Israel. But why him, and why should we care?

OPEN: “Muhammad Ali” was probably one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in the sport's history. Not only was he a skilled boxer, he was very good at self-promotion, and he’d use clever pieces of short poetry to catch the imagination of his audience. For example, before his fight ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Genesis Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

To know who we are we must first know where we came from. This sermon introduces the book of Genesis focusing on God’s purpose for Genesis.

INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS “The Book of Beginnings” Genesis 1:1 Last summer I had a special day with my dad. When I am home he always wants to ride me in the woods, which are his love, and then show me land that he is developing. On this day he wanted to take me to an old family cemetery, one that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing God: Motives Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

The motives of our heart are of extreme importance in getting guidance from God. Baalam was a spiritual man but the greed in his heart caused him to miss God’s will for his life.

Hearing God: Motives Series: Hearing God #2 Numbers 22:1-35[1] 8-28-05 Intro What does God want me to do? Have you ever wrestled with that question? Most of us have. Most of us will at some time in the future. It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Guidance

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2019

There are many blessing that comes from allowing God to guide your life. As a bonus, it will also be an adventure!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are at the beginning of the end of our journey with the Israelites as God has been delivering them to the Promised Land. • Have you ever been given instructions that you thought were just crazy? • Have you ever had a boss tell you to do something a certain way; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2019

There are many blessing that comes from allowing God to guide your life. As a bonus, it will also be an adventure!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are at the beginning of the end of our journey with the Israelites as God has been delivering them to the Promised Land. • Have you ever been given instructions that you thought were just crazy? • Have you ever had a boss tell you to do something a certain way; ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want You To Fail

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014

If you are have been put down or told that you are a failure, this sermon is for you!

I Want You to Fail Biblical Text: Luke 15: 11-14 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-14

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 24, 2005

His wrath is conceived in heaven, confirmed through man, and its final result will be reaped through judgement! His wrath comes from godliness is focused against ungodliness and its end result will bring God and man face to face! His wrath is...

The Wrath Of God Romans 1:18 – 32 Wrath – (orge – or’gay) anger exhibited in punishment I. His Wrath Is Revealed – It is no secret A. Revealed from heaven – its conception – vs. 18 B. Revealed in man – its confirmation – vs. 19 C. Revealed through judgment – its consequence – vs. 32a II. His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Not Dead Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 12, 2014

Is God dead? God's not dead. please help me to contact the producers of the movie "Gods not dead" please inform them that I have excellent proof of Gods existence - from the Bible, proving Gods existence it would blow their minds/ for part 2 of the movie

They say: God is not dead? Is He is still in control. So, why then are we experiencing so much suffering and pain here on earth? Does God even care? Is He trying to punish us or did He forget us. Is He really a God of love? Would a God of love allow us to go through pain, death, and hardship? Think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Revelation 1:8, John 3:17, Jeremiah 29:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of ble

Intro: To please God simply means to bring delight and gladness before Him. As children of God, pleasing our Heavenly Father should be our highest priority. Pleasing the Lord is a central teaching and command from the holy scriptures. It is also God’s way of blessedness. In our current study, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Let Christmas Put Hope In Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2012

1. Our hope comes from the work of God. 2. Our hope comes from the wonder of God. 3. Our hope comes from the will of God.

Let Christmas Put Hope in Your Heart Luke 2:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 23 2012 *People cannot make it without hope. A former instructor for the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Unit explained this in what he called “The Rule of Threes”: -“You can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Miracles Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Nov 2, 2012

While most Christians believe that God is still in the miracle business and we attribute these miracles to the power of God to do the impossible in the lives of everyday people, the world tends to discount the miraculous or try to explain them through sci

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Miracles In this series on things that make Christians different from the world I want to talk about something that I know almost all of us if not all of us have had experience with and this subject is miracles. I may be assuming a little bit ...read more

Scripture: John 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From David Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will always propel a fugitive into a leadership position for the Lord.

Lessons from David pt 4 “A Fugitive Becomes King” Opening Video Illustration: Blue Fish Tv – Church like an NBA game? Are you passionate about Jesus and God’s team? Thesis: The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Has Your Name On It Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 8, 2002

Sermon from a series on the "needs of the heart", this one on love, and showing from 1 John how God intends to fill that need.

Trinity Baptist Church September 9, 2002 Will God meet your deepest needs? God’s love has your name on it 1 John 4:9-11 Most of you know the story, but I love it, so I’ll tell it again. It’s the one about the SS teacher who was trying to illustrate a story. She asked, "Kids, what’s brown ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Claims Our Devotion? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2020

Our devotion is not to a book, not even to a church building, and not even to our fellow parishioners. We derive our identity as Catholics from our devotion to the lord of the Sabbath, the lord of our lives, Our Lord, Jesus the Christ.

Feast of St. Agnes 2020 Tuesday of 2nd week in Course For generations after the Hebrews settled in the Holy Land, they acknowledged only God, the Lord, as their leader. But in the time of the prophet-priest Samuel, these tribes began to worry him about a king. The whole point of the covenant God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Catholic