Sermons on Abimelechs Tyranny:

Jonathan Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 25, 2022

In an era of cancel culture and the quest to remain in power at all cost, the story of Jonathan is worth knowing about.

November 26, 2022 We know virtually nothing about Jonathan. He was the oldest son of Saul and Ahinoam and next in line for the throne of Israel. The Bible does not tell us if he was married, but we are told that he had a son, Mephibosheth, who was 5 years old when Jonathen was killed on Mt. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:3-4, 1 Samuel 23:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Resolving Conflict Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Apr 6, 2021

This is the 6th devotion in a series entitled, 'Building Relationships that Last.'

In any relationship, at some point there is bound to be conflict, and the closer we are to someone, the more likely that we will have disagreements over various issues. This is because as human beings, each one of us are different in our personalities, temperaments, up-bringing, and we each have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, Acts 15:36-40, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Genesis 26:12, Matthew 18:15-17, Genesis 15:5-13  (view more)  (view less)

Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 19, 2021

The terms praise and sacrifice seem to be opposites of one another. Praise generally bubbles from a happy and a grateful heart. Sacrifice, on the other hand, costs us something. What then does it mean to offer – sacrifice of praise?

Hebrews 13:15 - Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Psalm 49:14 - Offer to God the sacrifice of praise Praise generally bubbles from a happy and a grateful heart. Sacrifice, on the other hand, costs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 49:14, 1 Chronicles 21:24, Psalm 34:1, Acts 16:23-25, Isaiah 61:3, 2 Chronicles 20:22, Psalm 103:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Adversity Turns The Tide.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2021

We dream of zero gravity. We imagine what life would be without any problems, or issues or challenges....

Adversity Turns The Tide. Daniel 3:23-30NLT We dream of zero gravity. We imagine what life would be without any problems, or issues or challenges. Did you know that astronauts that spend any length of time in zero gravity experience serious medical complications? Without any resistance, they lose ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-30, 1 Peter 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 25, 2017

1) The Position (Romans 6:17–22), 2) Practice (Romans 6:19), and 3) Promise (Romans 6:20-22) to those who are either slave to sin or to God.

It has been distressing being in the United States this past week and seeing reports of various public skirmishes. Officials in several states are calling for the removal of public monuments that have become controversial symbols of the Confederacy, driven by the national outcry over the violence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17-22

Denomination: Other

Religious Liberty Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2011

Without religious liberty, there can be no true worship of God.

“Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” “You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Religious liberty is not simply an ecclesiastical truth debated ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To Rome Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 3, 2023

Paul’s final journey begins with his arrest in Jerusalem, defending himself and God to his accusers, and a rough voyage across tumultuous seas to Rome. Paul never gave up hope or stopped sharing his message of God’s grace and love.

Introduction Video Ill.: Acts 27-28, Paul’s Final Journey — Bible Babble — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUFROuIROqE This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his final journey to Rome as recorded in Acts. We started by joining Paul and Barnabas on their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1, James 4:13-14, Matthew 24:35-36, Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do You Believe In God?

Contributed by Danny Ferguson on Aug 14, 2003

A survey of three arguments from classical apologetics (cosmological, teleological and moral).

Why believe in God? Sermon for Adrian Christian Church Danny Ferguson Intro Why do you believe in God? Have you ever been asked this question? Are you prepared to answer this question? 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now What?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Apr 16, 2004

This message is directed to a large portion of people that only attend Church on holidays like Easter.

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did not help me’ button if the message they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

How Great Leaders Serve Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 7, 2008

God exalts leaders who humbly serve others.

Scripture Introduction As we have seen often in this book, in John 13 Jesus again acts out a parable to teach his disciples, and with them, us. Michael Card sings, The Basin and the Towel, to capture the text in music and poetry: In an upstairs room, a parable is just about to come ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Coming Of Immanuel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2015

If we want to see God turn our disappointments into dreams come true, like Joseph, we must trust and obey Him.

Show video: Mary and Joseph (Skit Guys) “…Joseph, I’m pregnant.” Imagine Joseph’s disappointment when he heard those words. According to the custom of the day, the engagement period was a time to prove the purity of the bride-to-be. They were engaged for a year. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Beginning Of… Human Government Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010

God gives government to preserve the life we cherish.

Scripture Introduction How are we to interact with government? One extreme seems to vilify everything from Washington, hoping to have little or nothing to do with the state, and fantasizing about a world in which they have even less to do with us. The other side seems to deify the state, assuming ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Us Free

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Mar 15, 2021

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Give us Free John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. On July 4th 1776, America declared independence from 156 years of British rule. IN the CONGRESS of JULY 4, 1776 the founding ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:36

Denomination: Church Of God

Yes, God Still Is In Control

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Sometimes in our lives we feel that God is not there for us. However, despite what we might think God is always in control

Habakkuk Yes, God still in control Introduction Attention Grabber: The commercial with the guy running a marathon and “Bonking” In many regards our faith is like that. We get so far stumbling around and we do not feel like God is listening. Background 1. The world was not looking good. 2. It ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Original Christmas Emotion

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002

Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-12, Luke 1:26-29

Denomination: Congregational