Sermons on Ancestry:

The Greatest Mother Alive

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 9, 2004

This is a sermon comparing Eve to the Church of God, using types and shadows.

"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Gal. 4:26 I would like to first say, "Happy Mother’s Day" to all the mothers present here this morning. "Mother’s Day" is a very special time for me personally, because, I can not think of anyone else (except for Lisa) that I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Philistines Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2022

The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles between the two nations.

Philistines Who Were the Philistines? The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Melchizedek In Relation To Abraham Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2020

Word was brought to Abraham that Lot was being carried away into captivity. Abraham immediately armed about 318 men out of his own household. Each man that he could arm must have had at least one woman and a child. Therefore, Abraham must have had about a thousand people.

2/29/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #22 [ID5a] The Greatness of Melchizedek in Relation to Abraham (Hebrews 7:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10 (NIV) Melchizedek the Priest 1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 24 - God Gives Many Chances Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 6, 2024

Though Jonah disobeyed and ran from God, the Lord gave him a second chance. No one is too bad or too far gone to return back to the loving Lord who alone can change and transform a sinner into a saint, and use such a one to fulfill His mighty purposes.

We read in Jonah 3:1, “Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,” (ESV) God had called Jonah to accomplish a huge task. Jonah chose to disobey, and undertook a voyage which the Lord disrupted by sending a mighty tempest. As the ship was tossed about in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1, Exodus 2:11-12, Exodus 2:15, Exodus 3:6, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 1:5, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Hope Throughout The Ages

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 5, 2024

Every person in Jesus’ family tree has a story and actually their story plays a part in the first Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, God incarnate.

Matthew 1:1 - 17 (NLT) This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah (whose mother was Tamar). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tragedy At The Tabernacle: Miriam’s Punishment Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 20, 2026

Miriam and Aaron were sister and brother to Moses. There was one time, though, when Miriam experienced a severe punishment because of her attitude and speech towards Moses.

Tragedy at the Tabernacle: Miriam’s Punishment Introduction: The Tabernacle was also known as the “tent of meeting” and the place of worship for Israel during the Old Testament era. The Israelites also came there to present their various offerings to the LORD. Yet there was another side to the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ugly, The Bad, And The Good

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Feb 26, 2001

God’s verdict on the lives of Solomon, Ahab, and Hezekiah is different from that of secular history and is what matters ultimately.

Opening: You’ve heard of the 1966 Western movie starring Clint Eastwood entitled The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As we consider the lives of kings in the Old Testament, it will be apparent that some are ugly, bad, or good. In particular, the lives of three Hebrew kings--Solomon, Ahab, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Fighting For The Freedom The Gospel P

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us Galatians 2:1-10 A neglected metaphor of our walk as Christ Followers is seeing life as war and a fight. Paul uses fighting imagery for his walk with God, his ministry, and his mission. He fought against his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Indestructible Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#7] AN INDESTRUCTIBLE LIFE Hebrews 7:11-22 Introduction: Seeing Kevin here today reminds me of one of our projects many years ago. Our Fellowship Hall used to be divided into 4 rooms and a very small Fellowship Hall area. The Church decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplined Living Sermon Vii: Celebrate Victory By Sharing Good News Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians keep on keeping on and never lose sight of the victory already won by Christ our Lord and the victory promised to His faithful followers.

MATURE CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE VICTORY IN JESUS BY SHARING THE GOOD NEWS A recent visit to the Waffle House found me sitting at the high counter next to a gentleman of Nordic descent whose Viking ancestors no doubt fought many a battle against my Anglo-Saxon ancestors. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Privileged Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 12, 2015

This is the 15th sermon in the Series "The Cure". As God's Children, we are privileged.

Series: The Cure [#15] PRIVILEGED Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: As I was walking across the student parking lot at the High School, I saw numerous vehicles that were vehicles I will probably never have. There were many $40,000 and $50,000 vehicles on the lot. I then went over to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 22, 2025

Beloved, hear me well. We are not just in a world full of challenges—we are in a battlefield infested with wickedness, surrounded by arrows, traps, temptations, and demonic strategies.

🔥 SERMON TITLE: "Deliver Us from Evil!" Main Text: Matthew 6:13 (KJV) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” 🕊? INTRODUCTION: Beloved, hear me well. We are not just in a world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Psalm 91:11, 2 Kings 6:17

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace Abounding! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

Matthew’s gospel demonstrates that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah whom Jews were longing to see. He is the King of the Jews, but His own people rejected Him, and Gentiles accepted Him, and someday will return to reign as King of kings and Lord of Lords!

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Scripture: Matthew 1:16, Luke 4:22, John 8:48, Luke 1:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unlikely Vessels

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

God often uses the least likely to succeed

Unlikely Vessels Mat 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Mat 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; Mat 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pictures Of Hope- Advent 2

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

If the patriarchs can be pointers of promise, then the words of the prophets such as Isaiah can paint pictures of hope.

Pictures of hope Text Isaiah 9: 2- 7 (NIV) Introduction Last week in our first Sunday of Advent, we looked at Noah and Abraham, two of the Patriarchs of whom the first candle of the advent wreath is said by some to signify. We looked at the promises God made to them and how those promises, in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Salvation Army