Sermons on Abigail Adams:

Bowing To The Great Idol Of Self

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 13, 2007

The OT has a lot of interesting stories about idolatry, but is that really just a problem of the past? This sermon addresses the very real problem that our culture has in worshiping our own desires above all else.

To the reader: What inspired this sermon was a quote I read in R.C. Ortlund’s book, When God Comes To Church, p. 194. "Self is the great idol standing at the center of our conceptual world, to which all bow low. We even have a duty-to-self ethic, as if self-denial were harmful, immoral, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Leviticus

Contributed by Mark Adams on Feb 11, 2007

This sermon points out some principles in Leviticus that are still very practical for Christians.

ILLUS: Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where someone interviewed them and asked them questions. One question that came up was this: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” - The first person ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails

Contributed by Bill Adams on Apr 23, 2007

How does one fail when God gives then the weapons for victory? Solomon shows us how.

When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails 1 Kings 9:1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners Of War Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Apr 26, 2007

A "behind-the-scenes" look at the cosmic battle over planet earth, and how we can be sure to overcome in the end.

I’m sure you all remember how, just a couple of weeks ago, the world watched with anxious attention, awaiting news of the fates of 15 members of the British Royal Navy who were captured after supposedly entering Iranian waters. The crew of the HMS Cornwall were taken into Iranian custody and held ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Is Your Relationship Based On? Series

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 8, 2007

Why do bad things happen to good people? If God is a good God, why doesn’t he fix all of the problems in the world? "If only" God would heal me, then I would put my faith in him. What is your relationship based on?

A young woman had become critically ill and her prognosis was grim; she would likely die within the year. Her family had a nominal “Easter and Christmas” commitment to the church, so the discussions in the hospital between this young pastor and the family always ploughed new ground. The woman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Anglican

The Believer's Prayer

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 14, 2007

Responding to trial through prayers of praise and affirmation of God’s sovereignty.

The book of Acts was written by the same author of the book of Luke. In the first verse the Luke refers to his former book and it is addressed to the same person, Theophilus. Two of the major themes of this book, and particularly at the beginning where it is focussed upon the beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Anglican

Do You See The Light? Series

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

John 9 is a compelling chapter in John’s Gospel. The healing of the man born blind confronts us with our own spiritual blindness. As we read, we are confronted with the same question that Jesus presents him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" Jesus, the

John presents his gospel in much the same way that a lawyer presents evidence in a kind of divine trial. He compels his “jury” to make a decision for themselves about Jesus – “do you believe or not?” The gospel is often divided into two sections – the Book of Signs (chapters 1-12) and the Book of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Anglican

Fix The Broken Windows

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

Using the illustration of "Broken Windows" we see how Paul instructs his readers to "sweat the small stuff." That is, eliminate even the smallest of sins from our lives and become imitators of God

Many people remember former New York Mayor Rudy Gulliani specifically because of his leadership following the World Trade Centre attacks in September, 2001. But he will also be remembered for dramatically reducing the crime levels in New York City. For many years New York’s reputation throughout ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Adam Kalemba on Jan 4, 2008

Reconciliation

Reconciliation 2 Cor. 5:17 – 20 Reconciliation: • To reconcile your checking account is to make right the difference between your check book and the banks statement. o If there is a charge on your statement you do not have recorded in your check book check your receipts o Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Nourishment You Need

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 13, 2011

This is a sermon that focuses primarily on Amos 8, looking at how a deficiency of the Word of God plays out in our lives individually and as a culture.

Amos has always seemed to me like a man I could enjoy being around. He was plain spoken, and to the point. He was the kind of guy who appreciated hard work. Amos was a shepherd. He didn’t shepherd those pretty, fluffy white sheep. Based on the word used, he worked with a really ugly, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving God Control

Contributed by Mark Adams on Sep 10, 2011

If properly understood and practiced, Submission is a path to tremendous freedom in Christ.

INTRO: In a world where printed books and media are declining, and more people are opting to do their reading online, you can bet that publishers are doing all that they can to grab your attention with what they believe will actually sell. I could have picked a lot of magazines to use as examples, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of First Importance

Contributed by Adam Turner on Jul 14, 2009

An Easter Sermon detailing why the resurrection is the most important event in history.

Sermon: ILLUSTRATION - E.V. Hill story - Old 1800, “Get to the good news, preacher.” “That’s it! That’s the good news!” We’ve spent a lot of time examining who we are on the inside - looking past the facade’s that we place out there for others to see - and we’ve realized that we are in bad shape ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Melchizedek

Contributed by Adam Turner on Jul 15, 2009

Jesus is pointed to throughout all of Scripture, even in the most obscure places.

READ GENESIS 14:17-20. Melchizedek appears and then disappears, never to be heard of again until Psalm 110:4, when the writer says that the Messiah would be a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. So there is some connection between the Messiah and Melchizedek. That the Messiah will be a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judges And Jesus

Contributed by Adam Turner on Jul 15, 2009

The book of Judges points us to our ultimate need for Jesus

Signpost #3. Israel has been delivered from Egypt, they have wandered in the desert for 40 years, Moses has died and passed his leadership on to Joshua, Joshua has led them into the Promised Land and led them to conquer many of the inhabiting nations, and with the many miracles and wonders and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Adam Cain on Sep 14, 2009

You must know and do God’s will. Just knowing or just doing won’t cut it

Note: This is written based on a message that I preached way back in 2001 so a little background here might help. I was wrestling with whether God wanted me to be a preacher or not. I prayed a while then asked my pastor for an opportunity to speak as part of a Youth Sunday service. He agreed to let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-49

Denomination: Baptist