Sermons on African Americans:

Constraints Of Restoration-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 10, 2020

7 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

21 Days Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2011

We need to have a biblical understanding of 3 spiritual disciplines giving, prayer and fasting so that we practice these disciplines and attain spiritual changes in our hearts and lives.

Series: Breath of Heaven 2011 Sermon: 21 Days For many they have started their fast. We are basing our called fast for a fresh Breath of Heaven in 2011 from the Lord. Scripture Text: Joel 1:14 14Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Cares Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2022

Why would God bother to tell us to cast all our anxieties upon Him? Why is that so important

There was a guy named Bob Redrow who was on his first business trip to Japan. He and his colleagues were picked up by a van to be taken to their meeting, and during the ride Bob became anxious and upset by the driver. The van was zipping through the narrow streets… and all the while the driver was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel–centered Friendships (Col. 4:7–18) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 4:7–18

Gospel–Centered Friendships “Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Christian Citizen Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God has drawn a moral standard, a line. “That’s my boundary. That’s my spiritual fault line. You better move your life to get in line with it.” And too many Americans are saying, “No, I want to move God’s line and change God’s standard to fit my life.”

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 13. I think sometimes our families are sent by God to keep us humble. I remember when I was pastoring a church in Alabama, and Jenni was a little girl. She saw me get up to preach and she said, “Daddy, what are you doing before you get up to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 21 – What The Lord Hates And God’s Sovereignty In Declaring Good Or Evil - Chapter 3:33-38 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2025

We look at what worthless persons do; what the Lord hates, and the system in the world including injustice. False prophets are considered – they are always around. The sovereign God dispenses good and ill, that is, eternal life and eternal death. Good and ill proceed from God in heaven.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 21 – WHAT THE LORD HATES AND GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN DECLARING GOOD OR EVIL - CHAPTER 3:33-38 INTRODUCTION FROM LAST TIME Last time we looked at the LORD causing grief but then applying compassion. I think this is a bit like some medicines. When you were small you ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33-36, Proverbs 6:12-15, Proverbs 6:16-19, Revelation 1:3, Ephesians 4:31-32, Lamentations 3:37, Jeremiah 5:13, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 4:9, Lamentations 3:38, Genesis 3:1, Romans 2:7-8, Deuteronomy 32:8, 2 Samuel 22:13-14, Psalm 78:35-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ilife, Part 1

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

This series asks life’s dangerous questions: Why am I alive? Why am I here? What is my life meant to accomplish in this life? Where does life being? How did I get to the place that I am at? Why do I live? What makes me live? What causes me to live

You know, we’ve been talking about these big questions in life and what we shared last week for a few minutes is, "Why am I alive?" I think there comes a time that we begin to think about these type of questions and these are questions we are going to be working on these series of iLife. Last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus Really? Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

This series is designed to maximize the ability of the listener to understand and defend the identity of Christ as outlined in the Bible.

Let’s turn to John 1. My middle brother, I have 2, my middle brother was a professional boxer a long time ago. He is now a personal trainer and he trains people by teaching them how to box. Boxing is probably 1 of the most physical, demanding sports around. When you watch people boxing, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024

What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:3, Hebrews 13:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of Christ Jesus Yahshuah Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 11, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, life is as much of a struggle for us all when we consciously decide to clearly face the darkness of the world and fail to embrace God’s love ...

THE LIGHT OF CHRIST JESUS YAHSHUAH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 11, 2021) “When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-12, John 8:11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Friends

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 14 – The Lion Of Babylon Was About To Pounce – Faithless King And Rulers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Jeremiah appeals yet again to the people and king to repent, but they ignored him. Jeremiah preaches and warns of the lion from the north – Babylon. The religious class and prophets were wicked and misled the king. Difference between repentance and remorse looked at.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 14 – THE LION OF BABYLON WAS ABOUT TO POUNCE – FAITHLESS KING AND RULERS PART 14 - Jeremiah 4:3-9 CHAPTER 4 [A]. PLOUGH FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND CIRCUMCISE EVIL HEARTS TOWARDS CONVICTION AND REPENTANCE {{Jeremiah 4:3-4 Thus says the LORD to the men of Judah and to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3-4, Acts 7:51-52, Jeremiah 4:5-7, Habakkuk 3:2, Amos 3:8, Amos 5:18-19, Jeremiah 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 5, 2013

an exposition of psalm 23

PSA 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. PSA 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. PSA 23:3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. PSA 23:4 ¶ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Trademark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2019

Circumcision was the "trade mark" of the Old Covenant. But what difference could that make to us? We're no longer commanded to be circumcised as they were back then.

Back in the 1990s, Reader’s Digest told the story of a soldier who was serving as a guard through the night. Early in the morning, he reported to his commanding officer who demanded, “Did you sleep well while on duty?” “What made you think that I fell asleep?” asked the surprised soldier. “Look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing Favorites (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 19, 2021

Are you more likely to be friendly toward someone at church who is attractive than someone who is repulsive in some way? Do you look with more favor on wealthy people than homeless people? This passage teaches us how to look at people the way God looks at them.

Command: No Favoritism One of the most unsettling things that can happen when I read the Bible is when I discover that something is especially important to God, and it is not really a big deal in my thinking. For whatever reason, there are certain sins that we are all very aware of, and there are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Remembering - The Key To Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 27, 2018

You'd think that mature Christians wouldn't argue among each other... but they do. Why do they do that, how can we keep ourselves from hurting Jesus with that destructive habit?

OPEN: A preacher told of how his family would spend weekends at his grandparents when he was a boy. In winter, they’d slide down a grassy hill on an old car hood. In the spring, before the fields were plowed, they’d play football in those fields, and when the fields were plowed they’d have dirt ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ