Sermons on Abrahams Offspring:

Atonement

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

The word "atonement" is missing from the New Testament in many translations. The NIV does use it three times, two of which refer to the sacrifice of Christ.

ATONEMENT There is power in words for both good and evil. Solomon tells us: “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (Prov 12:18). Jesus warned: “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob: A Flawed Hero Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 27, 2023

Hebrews 11:21 teaches us what it means to look at all of life through the lens of God's grace.

Introduction We are currently in a sermon series that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11. In the first week, we looked at Hebrews 11 as a whole. The next week we studied Sarah. Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21, Genesis 48:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Son Of David Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2023

In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son of David" because Jesus fulfills God's promise of a future king who establishes God's kingdom on earth.

Introduction Michelangelo was a famous painter and sculptor. His most famous sculpture is “David,” which resides in the city of Florence in Italy. Michelangelo’s David is 17 feet tall. It's entirely possible that Michelangelo never meant for people to be able to look at David’s face head-on. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pray Persuasively Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 24, 2020

Can our prayers really change things? Is it possible to pray in a way that persuades God to act?

Please open your Bibles to Exodus 32. We are in week three of a series on the power of prayer. We’ve adopted James 5:16 as our theme verse for the entire series— “The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” So we’ve been talking each week about what makes prayer powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:9-14, Exodus 32:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Finalizing His Authority Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2023

In this section of Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus finalizing His authority. We see His superior wisdom, knowledge and power as He is confronted by three groups of Jewish religious leaders and rises above each confrontation.

Introduction: A. Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts back in the 1950s and one day when he was campaigning for a second term in office, he went looking for votes at a church barbecue. 1. Herter was famished and as he moved through the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sadducees Ask About The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2015

The question about the resurrection in Luke 20:27-40 teaches us that there is indeed a resurrection.

Scripture Jesus is in his final week of life, which we call the “passion week.” After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Jesus returned to the temple on Monday and drove out the merchants who were selling their wares and obscuring people’s access to God. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's My Time To Be Blessed

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I believe that if we would ask Jacob this, he would tell us: "ITS MY TIME TO BE BLESSED!" For I believe he has come to realize that in the Perfect Plan of God there are SEASONS OF BLESSINGS for the Children of God’s Cov

"And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." In the All-Inclusive, Perfect Plan of the All-Wise God our Savior, There is a Season for Every Thing, and a Time for Every Purpose. Every Thing has been allotted a Limited Span of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:43

Denomination: Baptist

Yielding Your Rights

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon encourages Christian not to quarrel with those who offend us but to yield up our rights, fully trusting the Lord to act on our behalf.

YIELDING YOUR RIGHTS Genesis 26 Introduction 1. God allows “famines” in order to test our obedience to His word. 1 Now there was a famine in the land-- besides the earlier famine of Abraham’s time-- and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines in Gerar.2 The LORD appeared to Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

The High Priest Of Our Worship

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

Therefore, Jesus Christ is the High Priest of true worshippers. Worshippers who worship in spirit and in truth.

The High Priest of our Worship Rev. Sean Lester July 13, 2003 Text: Hebrews, chapter 7 Introduction A. Ignorance of God’s word leads to spiritual bondage (as well as every other type of bondage.) 1. That is why the writer of Hebrews stops in the middle of explaining who Jesus is so that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Faith?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2022

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing?

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing? “For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Hill To Die On Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2016

Why wasn't Moses allowed into the Promised Land? The short answer is: he sinned, but somehow that doesn't seem quite fair. He was one of the greatest and meekest men in Scripture. Is there something more about God's decision that we need to know?

I love to read and a few weeks ago I ran across a word quiz from a non-Christian publication that – at first – angered me. I thought they were making fun of Christianity. But once I read the answer to the quiz I realized not only were they NOT doing that, but in fact someone had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 11, 2014

Mary was not a sinless saint. She was a meddling mom. But did that make her a bad mother? Or did it make her a better witness for Christ?

OPEN: We opened with a Youtube video entitled “An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President”, a cute presentation by a young boy citing “10 things Every Mom Needs To Know” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 (Start fading out about the 2:49 minute mark) He’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gracious Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Promise Is A Promise And May Not Be Broken

Contributed by Roy Harris on May 14, 2016

Sermons can be use during or on Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday “A Promise is a Promise and may not be broken.” Sunday 15 May 2016 1. Today, 15 May 2016, Christian Churches worldwide are celebrating Pentecost. 2. The Jewish nation calls it Shavuot, the Hebrew word for "sevens." This is because Shavuot is to be observed on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Aroused Faith - Steps To Reviving The Promise Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 19, 2004

This sermon is about getting used to second best instead of the best that God has for us. See God for who He really is! God, the God of resurrection.

AROUSED FAITH THE STEPS TO A FRESH EXPERIENCE WITH GOD Genesis 17:1-27 The time lapse between chapters 16 and 17 of Genesis involve a period of approximately 13yrs. The central figure in these chapters is Abraham and his journey with God. Much had happened in his life, but the promised son Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational