Sermons on Abishai Slew The Giant:

Do The Right Thing (Exodus 23:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 9, 2022

Instructions on being a witness, and judge/jury. A broader point, about doing the right thing for rich and poor, citizens and aliens.

It's hard to be a good neighbor (Exodus 23:1-9) I'd like to start today by taking a step back, and helping us remember where we are in the book of Exodus. Let's turn to Exodus 19:1-9 (NRSV updated no reason). This passage is one of the keys to understanding Exodus as a whole. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9, Exodus 19:1-9

The Principles & Ideas Of Deism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 8, 2021

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview.

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview. This tendency, if one is not careful to adjust for it, can be compounded when ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The People Sin, And God Does Nothing (Joshua 7:1-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 26, 2021

When God does nothing, the simplest things become impossible.

Last week, we read about the conquest of Jericho. I tried to raise all sorts of weird, unpleasant questions, because I think the story raises these questions. Why did Yahweh mark off Jericho as dedicated to himself? Why were the Israelites supposed to kherem the city-- devote every single ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-24, 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

James The Slave Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 28, 2020

How do you know for sure that the Bible is reliable? How can I be sure that what I believe is really true? This message summarizes some of the most compelling evidence.

James the Slave Suffering, Tests, and Temptation James 1:1 8-17-2014 James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Introduction: Doubt Today we begin a study of the book of James, which is a letter that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Jesus Is Greater Than Moses, Part 1 (John 6:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

In many important ways, Jesus is "like" Moses (Deuteronomy 18:18). But is he greater?

AJ (Author of John) has forced us to consider one basic question, over and over, throughout his gospel. Who is Jesus? What AJ claims-- and Jesus claims-- is that Jesus is from above-- from God. Jesus' Father sent him into the world to save the world-- to be God's lamb (John 1:35), to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22, Job 38:1-18, Deuteronomy 18:13-21

Perfection In Paradise Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2023

An unusual Advent series focusing on how we arrived t our present condition so we will know why it was necessary for Messiah to be born in order to give His life.

“God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So, God created man in his own image, in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

No "get Out Of Hell Free Cards" Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 26, 2024

Jude gives three examples (Israelites after the exodus, rebellious angels, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah) of God's judgment on apostasy.

Jude 1:5-7 (Part 2) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-25-2024 Deconstruction Joshua Harris wrote the best-selling Christian book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” which sold almost two million copies, in his early 20s. By 30 years old, he was the pastor of a megachurch. He wrote ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Watch For Christ’s Return - Mark 13:32-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

Jesus told us to keep watch for his coming, but what does that mean? Were you keeping watch yesterday?

Mark 13:32 “But concerning that day or hour, no one knows. Not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Keep watch! Stay alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

Beware Of Belittling The Blood - 1 Peter 1:17-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 1, 2024

Be afraid of judgment, be afraid of belittling His blood, and be afraid to oppose His eternal work of redemption.

1 Peter 1:17 And if as father you call on the one who judges impartially according to the work of each, in fear conduct yourselves in the time of your sojourn. 18 having come to know that it was not with perishables, like silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty conduct you inherited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Undying Love - 1 Peter 1:22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 7, 2024

Use your recollection of the purpose of your salvation to enable you to keep going in those times when you are tempted to give up on love.

1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, "All men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22

1 Kings Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2023

The Building of the Temple

The Building of the Temple (One cubit equals approx 18 in.) 6:1 Now it came about in the four hundred and eightieth year after the sons of Israel came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv which is the second month, that he [a]began to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Jesus The All Sufficient

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 30, 2002

The seven covenant names of God of the Old Testament can be directly linked to the seven "I AM" sayings of Jesus, and they show us that Jesus is the all sufficient One.

THE SEVEN “I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS When Moses met with God by the burning bush he asked the Lord a question: “Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

David--The Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 28, 2004

Glimpses in the life of David to see how he handled brushes with death.

Fear Factor: “David—Fear of Death” (1 Samuel) M. Cameron McDonald February 29, 2004 Intro: ILL: SAM KINISON WAS A FAMOUS COMEDIAN IN THE LATE 198O’S INTO THE EARLY 90’S. HE GAINED HIS STATUS AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMEDIANS FOR BEING AS CRUDE AND SHOCKING AS WAS CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE AT THE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we will see that Jesus is a different kind of king. (I Am Jesus part 5)

King Of kings I Am Jesus – part 5 I want to start off this morning with a few snapshots from Scripture (in your mind try to see the people, the places, the sights, the sounds…) 1Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Fast And Live

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003

This sermon is about the practice of fasting. (The Life - part 10)

Go Fast And Live The Life – part 10 The Practice Of Fasting QUESTION – what do you want to be when you grow up? Who do you want to do when you grow up? When Bruce Jenner grew up – he wanted to win a gold medal in the decathlon in the Olympic games. But in 1972 in the games in Munich Jenner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ