Sermons on A Tent For The Sun:

Phinehas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2022

According to the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas or Phineas was a priest during the Israelites' Exodus journey. The grandson of Aaron and son of Eleazar, the High Priests (Exodus 6:25), he distinguished himself as a youth at Shittim with his zeal against the heresy of Peor.

Phinehas Phinehas, or Phineas, is the grandson of Aaron. His father is Eleazar, and he appears to be an only child. Phinehas slaying Zimri and Cozbi, the Midianite According to the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas or Phineas was a priest during the Israelites' Exodus journey. The grandson of Aaron ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Reveal

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 28, 2025

Paul speaks of veils and unveiling in a comparison of law and gospel on a Transfiguration Sunday. A deep text to work through.

3.2.25 2 Corinthians 3:7–18 (EHV) 7 If the ministry that brought death (which was engraved in letters on stone) came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look directly at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face (though it was fading), 8 how will the ministry of the spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

It's God - He Is Calling You

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 7, 2023

What does it mean to answer God's calling? Let's look at what the Bible shares.

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 9:9 Theme: It’s God – He is Calling You What does it mean to be called by God? Let’s look at what the Bible says. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning I want to talk to you about your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 9:9, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Angel With The Little Book Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 27, 2017

After the sound of the seven thunders, the Mighty Angel lifted His [2]hand toward Heaven and swore, or uttered an oath. The vision is most solemn!

By: Tom Lowe Date: 6-19-18 Title: The Angel with the Little Book (10:1-10:11) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Clearly About Our African Spritual Heritage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon was preached on Black History Sunday and it highlights people of color in the bible and challenges the stereotypes we have of Africans as people and of African history.

Thinking Clearly About Our African Spiritual Heritage 2/27/2005 As we go through our sermon series on thinking clearly, one of the ones that got left out was thinking clearly about our African Spiritual Heritage. We’ve decided to put this one in. Why do we need to think clearly here. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not About The Numbers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's victory with 300 warriors should be an encouragement to any congregation which might be small or have lost members.

Today, I don’t want to take you through the text verse-by-verse. I’m not going to bore you with maps or the meanings of names (except one)—even though there would be some familiarity there. I’m concerned that we might have lost sight of the purpose of this short, specialized ...read more

Denomination: *other

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2018

1 of ? Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-I—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Never My Intention: MARION Co., Fla. (WCTV) Friday, June 22, 2018, The Florida Highway Patrol reported a chain reaction crash involving four cars where two people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Selflessness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I yield my rights in order to prevent unnecessary fights

For the past several years, we’ve spent some time around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to do some topical preaching on the family. And in a culture that is increasingly pressuring us to abandon what the Bible teaches about the family, that teaching is more needed than ever. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Booths

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 7, 2009

The Feast of Booths was fulfilled by Jesus at His first coming by His birth and will be fulfilled at His second coming when He inaugurates His Millennial reign.

Pat: This morning we’ll wrap up our look at the Jewish Feasts and their fulfillment by Jesus as we examine the last of the seven feasts prescribed by God for His people. Before we look at the Feast of Tabernacles, allow me to share a word of personal testimony. Perhaps like many of you, there was a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: How To Receive The Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2024

1. Receive Jesus with hospitality (vs. 1-8). 2. Receive Jesus with hope (vs. 9-14). 3. Receive Jesus with honesty (vs. 11-15).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 1: How to Receive the Lord Jesus Christ Genesis 18:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 24, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. The Dake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Will Provide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

God meets us in our lack, multiplying our small offerings when we trust and obey, providing compassion, provision, and unexpected grace in every need.

Maybe your week felt like five loaves and two fish—too little for too many needs. Maybe your resources look like the bottom of a flour barrel—dusty, empty, and echoing. Or maybe you’ve been sitting at the edge of decisions like those four lepers outside Samaria’s gate, wondering, “Why sit here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, 1 Kings 17:8-15, 2 Kings 7:3-8

Topics: Provision, Miracles, Trust

Is God's Grace Sufficient For You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God meets us in our weakness, offering sustaining grace and strength through prayer, transforming our struggles into places where His power and love are revealed.

Some of us came in today weary, worried, and a little worn. We know what it is to smile on the outside while something aches on the inside. You’ve got a thorn that throbs—maybe it’s a diagnosis, a disappointment, a deadline, or a relationship that feels like a riddle you can’t solve. You’ve prayed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Topics: Grace, God's Grace

Hearty Giving Series

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 1, 2016

This is part of a series of very brief messages that can be used in church newsletters for stewardship.

4Moses said to all the congregation of the Israelites: This is the thing that the Lord has commanded: 5Take from among you an offering to the Lord; let whoever is of a generous heart bring the Lord’s offering: gold, silver, and bronze; 20Then all the congregation of the Israelites withdrew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Journey Home

Contributed by Daniel Whetstine on Apr 4, 2020

Throughout this chapter, it speaks of Faith and how needful it is to reach our "Eternal" home. All of the hero's of faith were traveling the same road with the same destination....HOME!

Trouble was brewing in the Jewish community Some Christian Jews were thinking of turning back to Judaism The sacrificial offerings, decorations and elaborate temples appealed to them more than a cross. An ineffectual offering that they could see appealed to them more than an invisible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Look

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 1, 2013

The influence of a look

THE INFLUENCE OF A LOOK Matthew 5: 28-30 1. EVE - Genesis 3:6 - “And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes….. she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also to her husband with her, and he did eat. This looked caused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational