Sermons on Abraham:

The Key To The Treasure Series

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009

God has wonderful treasures for us.

February 15, 2009 “Key to the Treasure” Isaiah 33:5-6 I. He dwells on High Isaiah 40:12-31 (New International Version) 12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Jesus gives us a life lesson here that is for both this life and the next. There are needy people at our doorsteps who need our compassion, love and resources in order to survive. Our wealth should not remove us from them.

The Rich man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 As we have walked with Jesus through the Parables this year we have been taught how God values each one of us, men and women, boys and girls, young and old and rich and poor. Jesus has given us insights into how to live for God while we seek to live as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Acts 2:27-31, Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Melchizedek Mystery Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2017

Melchizedek was hidden away as an amazing type of Jesus Christ, a mystery revealed through Holy Spirit inspired Midrash.

The Melchizedek Mystery (Hebrews 7:1-28) 1. Jewish ways of talking can be quite comical. Let me share an English phrase and its “Jewberish” version. English: "He walks slowly" Jewberish: "Like a fly in Vaseline he walks". En: "Sorry I don’t know the time" Jewberish: "What, do I look like a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Decreasing Dividends Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

There is a limit to the benefits that this world can provide us.

Luke 16:19-31 “Decreasing Dividends” INTRODUCTION One of my favorite movies when I was growing up was a Disney movie entitled, “The Prince and the Pauper.” The movie was based on the book by Mark Twain, of the name. It is a story of two boys Edward Tudor, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Altar Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit.

THE ALTAR OF INTIMACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 12:7-8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7, Leviticus 6:12-13, Psalm 91:1 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is cultivated, not by accident, but through intentional pursuit. One of the most powerful biblical symbols of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:7-8, Genesis 26:25, Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Crumbs Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 9, 2023

A crumb is defined as a small fragment of bread, cake or biscuit.

Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, poet and widely considered philosopher once remarked: “All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind.” Matthew 15:27 confirms: She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” A crumb is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 22:9, James 2:15-17, Luke 6:21

Is God Faithful And Fair? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

An expository message on the faithfulness and fairness of God, especially in His dealings with Israel.

Romans Series # 42 June 12, 2002 Title: Is God Faithful and Fair? Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #42 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can Death Be That Bad? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 13, 2002

This message proides a glimpse into the Afterlife through the eyes of the rich man in Luke 16. It was presented to a Seeker-Sensitive Congregation.

Can Death Be That Bad? Dr. Marty Baker / March 10, 2002 / Luke 16:19-31 Last week I began a three week series focusing on the Afterlife. We asked the question: Can we talk to the dead? We talked about the syndicated television show, Crossing Over With John Edward. As you may know, John Edward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Ruin Your Lives

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 7, 2001

Lot’s escape from Soddom and Gommorah offers relevant insight on how to ruin your life - or things to avoid so that this does not happen.

Sometimes people just push the Lord too far. And this time it is the people of Sodom, a city on the plains of Jordan near the Dead Sea. Do we all remember the story of this town Sodom? Abraham leaves his home after making a covenant with God in chapter 12. He settles in the hills of Canaan, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

How To Use Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

We need to practice our faith. Faith without works is dead. Christians need to learn to pracitce their faith. This message gives simple principles to use in practicing our faith!

How to Use Your Faith- Its Practice Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 5-23-04 Hebrews 11:1“What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see. (NLT) vs. 6 …without faith it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Good News To The Poor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on God’s heart for the poor.

“Taking Good News to the Poor” Evidence of God’s presence Introduction For some time now the issues concerning our partnership with Abraham’s house ministry to the community have been discussed and even debated among us. On this issue we have been a divided house. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

7th part on the book of James - we should not only know what t believe but how to behave

TOPIC: FAITH IN ACTION Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction: (ILL. Trust Him Fully - An old Methodist preacher once offered this prayer in a meeting: "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our souls." Many voices responded with a hearty, old-fashioned "Amen!" "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Trust? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Sin is deadly in the end even though it may seem pleasurable in the beginning. Humans cannot determine what is right and wrong in the universe God created. It is beyond our limitations. So we can and must trust God. The question is will you trust him.

Series Introduction: Middle Eastern people in the Bible, from Abraham to Paul, were as acquainted with covenants as we are with weddings. The Greeks and Romans did not have covenants. In fact, when the Jews translated the OT into Greek, they had to use the Greek word for “will” or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ Came

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

Jesus Christ came to earth to become human, to share our experience, to become our savior and our high priest.

Christ Came Hebrews 2:9-18 Introduction: The book of Hebrews is the closest book in the New Testament to being pure doctrine. It is written to Christians who had been converted from Judaism and had been Christians for awhile. But now they were in danger of drifting back into their old Judaistic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Risk Of The Invitation"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 19, 2005

When God speaks to us to do something, we often fear the risk of the invitation. Sometimes we refuse to take the first step because of not knowing the entire plan. What can we do about the invitation He gives us?

Iliff & Saltillo United Methodist January 23, 2005 “The Risk of the Invitation” Genesis 12:1-4 Romans 4:1-5; 13-17 INTRODUCTION: Throughout our lifetime we are offered invitations of one kind or another. When we were in elementary school it may have been to a birthday party, or in high school to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist