Sermons on Abraham:

Tamar - A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

Instead of seeing them for who they were, Judah blames Tamar for their deaths. Because he blamed her, he outwardly played the respectable father-in-law part for society but he inwardly and secretly deceived his daughter-in-law. Judah doesn’t want to admit what a mess his family is.

We begin a short series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. This isn’t going to feel like a Christmas series, but I promise you it is. I want to tell you a story a messy, gritty story about injustice, sex, and cover-up. It’s the story of a baby’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:12-26, Matthew 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 6, 2023

What is hope? Hope is God's gift to the believer. God put you on this earth with a specific purpose. God has an exact plan for you. He has a divine destiny for you. Have you underestimated your potential?

What is hope? The Hebrew word for "Hope" in this text is "Yachal". It means to have a sense of expectation that God's answer is coming, based on what God has promised in his word. I want to say that again. It's very important. "To have a sense of expectation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 4, 2022

God blesses Jacob, "Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be Lord over your brothers and may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you and blessed be everyone who blesses you!"

Jacob and Esau Later, given the name Israel, Jacob is regarded as a patriarch of the Israelites and is an important figure in Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He had 13 children, 12 boys, one girl, Dinah. The boys became the heads of the 12 tribes of Israel. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003

The Priesthood of Jesus. Jesus meets our needs.

Jesus and Melchizedek Hebrews 7:1–28 I. Who is Melchizedek? (Heb. 7:1–10) A. Melchizedek, King of Salem. Gen. 14:18–20 1. King of Righteousness. 2. King of Peace. B. Melchizedek, priest of God Most High. 1. He blessed Abraham. 2. Abraham presented tithes to him. C. Melchizedek, A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering The Giants

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 27, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 2: 1 – 37

Deuteronomy 2: 1 – 37 Conquering the giants in your life 2 “Then we turned and journeyed into the wilderness of the Way of the Red Sea, as the LORD spoke to me, and we skirted Mount Seir for many days. 2 “And the LORD spoke to me, saying: 3 ‘You have skirted this mountain long enough; turn ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-36

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Then The Law? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 27, 2018

Paul now shows the inferiority of the covenant of law-first in regard to 1) Its Purpose (Galatians 3:19a), then in regard to 2) Its Mediator (Galatians 3:19b-20), and finally in regard to 3) Its Accomplishment (Galatians 3:21-22)

On October 31, 1517, a young Augustinian Monk, schooled in the law, named Martin Luther, posted 95 Theses of concern to the church door in Wittenberg Germany. This act triggered the Reformation, as they were immediately translated and distributed across Germany in a matter of weeks. The Protestant ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-22

Denomination: Other

The Person Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 29, 2020

In the message we will look at the Person of Jesus by unpacking several of His names and also by describing how Jesus is in every book in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.

The Person Of Christ I Want To Know Christ! – week 2 THIS MORNING – I want to start out with a passage of Scripture from Colossians chapter one, I’m reading from the Message Bible. 15-18We look at Christ and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at Christ and see God's original purpose ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-21, John 1:29-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 20, 2021

Joseph was favored by his father, hated by his brothers, but his dreams would lead to his destiny.

No Ordinary Joe: Dreamer Genesis 37:1-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-19-202 Why Study Joseph? I’m excited to begin a new sermon series on the life of Joseph entitled, “No Ordinary Joe.” Those of you who grew up in church may think you know the story of Joseph but there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians (Nasb) (Notes From Www.biblegateway.com)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 28, 2021

Defense of apostolic and personal authority and ministry

Defense of apostolic and personal authority / ministry / proof of Paul’s letter 8 doctrines (c/o of Marilyn Hickey Ministries) 1. Christians can fall from grace and return to legalism. 2. Paul’s gospel was a revelations direct from God. 3. Justification is by faith alone without the law. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

High Anxiety

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

1. Just how much should we worry about our physical needs? 2. Where are we on God’s scale of importance in regards to the rest of His glorious creation? 3. We spend so much time on our priorities, what does God consider important?

Sermon Title: High Anxiety Sermon Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Sunday Evening, July 9, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In his Gospel just prior to this particular section of Scripture, Matthew relays what Jesus said about giving to the poor, the way and why of our prayers, fasting, and just what we consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

Do You Know The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 1, 2005

A sermon showing that God’s Spirit is holy; an attribute we so often fail to remember. We discuss the absolute need to rely upon the Spirit or we will be powerless as Christians.

A man who was raised in the city bought a farm and moved to the country. He soon bought a cow. When he went to buy the feed for the cow, he was told the best way to use it for maximum milk. Several weeks later, the man came back to the store and said there was something wrong with the feed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

The Lord Has A Reputation To Uphold

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 23, 2002

how the Lord wanted to introduce himself as the LORD and reputation is important

August 25, 2002 Exodus 6:2-8 God also said to Moses, "I am the LORD. 3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them. 4 I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, where they lived as ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

That Name

Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2003

Every name carries significance for good or for evil. But the name of Jesus is above every name. It is the only name that can bring salvation.

THAT NAME Is there something important about your name? In a day and time when it seems that people have begun to name their children just about anything, we have lost sight of what God says is important about naming our children. In Bible times, when children were born, they always given names ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Displays His Great Mercy For Sinners By Saving Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Koopman on Nov 15, 2000

I. Christ's mercy is displayed in his seeking love II. Christ's mercy is shown in his saving power III. Christ's mercy is confirmed in his wondrous pronouncemen

Introduction Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Have you been to the doctor lately? Most of us at one time or another have found it necessary to go to the doctor. Having been sick for a period of time the point was reached when you said: “It is time I go to the doctor.” You go to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other