Sermons on Alpha Course:

Society’s Beginning And Sin’s Painful Results Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2023

Society began much like it exists today – choices, sin, and failure to repent. But, we must see that we don’t need to continue like this! We CAN choose to live differently and be free from sin's consequences.

Alpha and Omega, Part 10 Society’s beginning and sin’s painful results Genesis 4:1-16 Principle of “GROW” for 2023: Do you know someone that could use an invite to Seasons? If you’d like to provide their name and address, we'd be happy to reach out to them by sending a letter and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Hebrews 11:4, Psalm 56:12, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Multiply Conversions

Contributed by R. Stanley on Dec 1, 2002

A Biblical response to the Anticonversion Bill promulgated by the Tamilnadu Government in India.

How to multiply Conversions ****************************** This message is a sequel to my article, Can Conversions be Stopped? which was pasted on this website (www.stanleyonbible.com) on 18 October 2002 and published in the November 2002 issue of Blessing monthly. I am humbled by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013

The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Doctrine Of Time

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2024

1) God as Lord over Time, 2) Humanity as Subject to Time, 3) Time as Redemptive History, 4) Time is meaningfully forward moving. 5) The Present as the Time of Salvation 6) The End-Times and finally: 7) Time and Eternity.

As we come to the close of the first month of a new year, we’ve had to adjust. We’ve had a month to write 2024 instead of 2023. Most have taken down their Christmas trees, put away all the decorations and have got used to any new presents that you got. We’ve received the bills for all the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-4, Acts 17:24-31, 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Other

287 – Word Of Suffering

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

Before Jesus declared His thirst – He declared His separation from God the Father. His thrist was spiritual not a biological need.

Illustrate Humor: Based on a True story – church in Romania – God tells a new pastor to stand at window of an elderly lady from his church and yell…” repent or go to hell” This lady was a highly influential person in the church and has been a member for over 30 years… when the young pastor did it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Going For The Gold

Contributed by Steven Williams on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: We have been preaching, teaching and demonstrating the Spirit of Excellence in Lord of the Harvest Ministries.

Introduction: We have been preaching, teaching and demonstrating the Spirit of Excellence in Lord of the Harvest Ministries. - Our Trip to Christian Faith Center, Creedmore NC. Was so that you could get a first hand experience of Where God wants Lord of the Harvest to go in God.. - Excellence is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-14

Study1-Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study one on the Book of Revelation.

Study 1 – (Chapter 1:1-8) The Title (vs. 1-2) “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Revelation – apocalypse, an unveiling or manifestation. Revelation is singular; one blessed continuous manifestation. Revelation is the book of last things, which completes the bible. Compare Genesis, which presents ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Beginning A New Year Series

Contributed by Tom Mcvicar on Dec 27, 2005

Facing the New Year with confidence.

“In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” John 1 v1 Tonight we stand on the edge of a New Year. Many wonder what it will bring; joy or sorrow, increase or decline, grief or happiness, yet a New Year can be a time of a new beginning when we leave the past ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Chapter 2:8-11 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 17, 2006

Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 8-11: to the church in Smyrna

Rev. Bruce A. Shields Tawas Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.TawasBaptist.org Revelation Chapter 2 Vs. 8-11: to the church in Smyrna Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The 'book Of Life'

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 15, 2007

The promise of heaven is a guarantee (through God’s Grace) for every person whose name is written in The Book of Life! Hallelujah! This is a short homily given at a mid week communion service.

John – the beloved disciple – the cousin of Jesus – the disciple whom Jesus loved is now well advanced in years and on the Lord’s Day – the Sabbath – he is meditating upon God – filled with the Holy Spirit (Revelation 1: 10). (Several Church writers from the 2nd century identify the author of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

We Are Builders

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007

It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lets Talk About Jesus

Contributed by James W. Hare on Feb 13, 2007

LET PEPOLE KNOW THAT JESUS IS WHAT IT ALL ABOUT

LET’S TALK ABOUT JESUS ACTS 8:1-8 We are living in a crucial and chaotic day. As we look around us, we see the same violence that characterized Mose’s day. We find the same corruption that was found in the city of Sodom. We behold the same pride that was in the era of Nebuchadnezzar. We seethe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

He Wants It All

Contributed by Theresa Hill Chatman on Oct 30, 2013

God wants us to give our all to Him, and whatever we do give Him all the glory. Deborah was unafraid to go into battle against the enemies of God. Barak was in the need of the help her strong leadership. God can use women in a mighty way!

He Wants it All Deborah: Prophetess, Judge, Encourager References: Judges 1:16 Moses father in law lived in this place God raised up Deborah at a time in history when the children of Israel were going through severe oppression from their enemies because of their spiritual adultery. (Judges ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Game Over"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2011

When Jesus died on the cross he said, "It is finished" meaning in our language today game over. Jeus by dieing defeated many foes such as condemnation, death, and the law.

"Game Over” It is finished." (John 19:30). Well as I was preparing for tonight’s sermon I just could not get off my mind the sermon I preached this morning about the game between WVU and Marshall. I just kept hoping that the game would be over before I come to church. I just kept ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Methodist

Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 21, 2017

A simple lesson describing the Bible and offering some support of its claims.

1. B.I.B.L.E. – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth 2. Today we are going to look at some basic information about the Bible 3. The Bible’s Content I. Start with a Definition A. The Word, “Bible,” Means “Book” The Bible was written over a period of 1600 years in over a dozen countries on three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ