Sermons on Abel:

Tithing

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon examines the Biblical basis for giving.

Title: Is tithing worth the effort? Text: Genesis 14:17-20 Date: 1/13/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church illustration: The pastor of a church that didn’t have the reputation for being very generous with their giving decided that it was time to do something drastic in order to teach the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Walk The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 11, 2008

"The righteous will live by faith." God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; He changes the man to fit the robe.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: I Walk the Line Scripture: Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faithfulness In A Parallel World Part 1 Our Giving Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 11, 2014

In a world where man has chosen to do whatever he feels like God is still looking for those who will be faithful in their giving to His kingdom

Today we will start a six part series on “ Faithfulness in a parallel world.” This morning we will discuss: Faithfulness in a Parallel World - In our Giving Part 1 The Who, How, Why and What of Gods plan for us and what He has given us. Next Sunday: Faithfulness in a parallel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Road Map To Holiness

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 4, 2011

A "how to manual" for living out a life of holiness

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. Introduction: Imagine if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Appointed Seed Must Succeed. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

A real ray of hope.

Intro: 1. Ira D. Sankey, the composer, relates the following incident regarding the birth of this hymn: Simply trusting every day, trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, trusting Jesus—that is all. Singing if my way is clear, praying if the path be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

David And The Rebellion Of Sheba Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 20, 2020

Second Samuel 20:1-26 shows us the problems encountered in restoring the promised kingdom.

Scripture David and his army soundly defeated Absalom and his army. Sadly for David, his son Absalom was killed in the battle, along with twenty thousand of Absalom’s soldiers. As he returned to Jerusalem to reestablish himself as king over all Israel, David extended grace to everyone along the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Test Of True Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 6, 2021

'The test of true Love' – 1 John chapter 3 verses 11-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Cain: The Lack of Brotherly Love (vs 12-15) (2). Jesus: The Definition of Brotherly Love (vs 16-18) (3). Confidence: The Blessing of Brotherly Love (vs 19-24): SERMON BODY: Quote: Robert Orben: “Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Life Of Fairh Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

The life of faith is not just believing to see, it is living it

The Life of Faith Hebrews 11: 1-7 Intro: We established last time that faith is seeing the invisible as though it were visible, and living that way. Arthur Pink says it this way “faith is bringing future things near” Faith is the reality before the reality It is the firm grasp on unseen fact. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Help Me With My Unbelief

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008

to encourage the doubting believer to apply God’s word to his life

HELP MY UNBELIEF by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 10/26/2008AM Mark 9: 24 We have been discussing APPLYING God’s word to our lives. Satan attacks us in many ways – physically, financially, emotionally & spiritually. Today I want to share with you about our faith. Yes you can believe Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Denomination: Methodist

The Blood Of Christ - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008

I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.”

Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday AM, March 2nd, 2008 I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Meet The King?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HOW WILL YOU MEET THE KING?

2 Sam. 19:40 - 20:4 & 13 - 22 HOW WILL YOU MEET THE KING? Intro: This chapter finds David returning to Jerusalem after a forced exile caused by Absalom his son. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Stopping A Rebel (2 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 17, 2025

When should we stop a rebel and when not? Let's look at 2 Samuel 20.

When reconciliation cannot be had, how can a rebel’s destructive influence be stopped? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 20. Did a rebel named Sheba, son of Bikri, stir up division among the tribes? Now a wicked [worthless] man, a Benjaminite named Sheba son of Bichri, happened to be there. He blew the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Has Your Name Been Changed?

Contributed by James May on May 1, 2005

Names in the Bible have very special meanings and often, when placed together, give special messages to God’s people. Has your name been changed to tell the story of Jesus in your life?

HAS YOUR NAME BEEN CHANGED? By Pastor Jim May All through the Bible there are lists of names called genealogies. Since we do not believe that there are any accidents in the placing of these names, I thought it might be interesting to see what a few of them would tell us. Every name in the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Community Of Hope

Contributed by Doug Knox on Dec 16, 2014

Do the departed saints remember us, or are they only enraptured with Christ? The way we answer that question will determine what kind of connection we will have with them. Two truths in this passage give us a call for hope.

About eight months after first wife Marie died I was engaged in one of the final service calls that I would conduct before I passed my locksmith business to my son-in-law. My customer was a ninety-two-year-old lady. She had a well used Bible on the table, and I asked her if she was a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist