Sermons on Anthropomorphism:

The Golden Calf (Exodus 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 11, 2024

What golden calves have we erected in today's churches? Let's look at Exodus 32)

How quickly do our churches fall away from the truths taught by Jesus and the apostles, and build golden calves of alternate traditions? How quickly can apostasy occur? Let’s look at Exodus 32. How quickly and easily was it for Israel and its spiritual leaders to slide down into idolatry? When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“be Ready” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 16, 2012

Malachi speaks of the day when God will bring justice to the earth.

The prophet now addresses the few people in Israel who had remained faithful to God but who were lamenting the perceived lack of action on God’s part to bring appropriate judgment upon the rebellious among them. They had wrongly concluded that God was unwilling to judge sin. Malachi speaks of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes His Mind (Jonah 3:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 8, 2022

The king of Assyria knows that there's a chance that God will change his mind, and not bring about the promised judgment. God prefers to forgive, and bless. For three chapters in a row, God has shown mercy, not judgment.

The book of Jonah began in a surprising way. Yahweh called Yonah to go to Ninevah, and Yonah disobeyed. This is not what prophets do. Prophets obey. But Yonah ran the wrong direction, to the end of the known world, at Tarshish. When that didn't work, he chose death over Yahweh. He refused ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Numbers 22:18-25, 1 Samuel 15:10-29

Genesis 15 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 15 Last week when we left the story of Noah and the flood he and his family were adrift in the ark and at the mercy of the waves. The entire earth was covered with water and the sky was falling with torrential rain. But eventually the rain would stop and rest would come to all. Ah rest. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Vibrant Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 9, 2008

To be born again is to be regenerated, and to be regenerated means to be brought to spiritual life. Like New Testament believers, OT believers knew were likewise regenerated and thus spiritually alive.

Vibrant (Malachi 3:16-18) 1. This week, Kokomo was in the news because Barrack Obama visited our city. 2. I was not at the rally, and, although I have found this year’s politics entertaining, and although I have never missed an election, I don’t get too enthused about politics. 3. A sister in ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part I: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 1 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

There are three distinct levels of unity in the Spirit that are evident in the early church. Most of the western church in the 21st century is only familiar with the first or lowest level of unity that Jesus referred to in John 17.

Introduction to Part I What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? Is it an ethereal sixth sense based on feelings or intuition? Is it an intellectual or symbolic type or anthropomorphic construct used to create a theological distinction between Christians and “other” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

Trust Me

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 4, 2011

God’s answer to all of life’s challenges is the same: Trust Me - an exposition of Isaiah 40

Trust Me TCF Sermon May 1, 2011 Sometimes, reading the newspaper can be entertaining. How about these headlines? • 4-H Girls Win Prizes for Fat Calves • After Detour to California Shuttle Returns to Earth • Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft • Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When life is at its worst God is at His best

ENGAGE Contrary to what some teach, Jesus never promised us that if we would follow Him we would have an easy life. So as we gather here this morning, it’s pretty likely that all of us are experiencing some kind of difficulties or trials in our lives – obviously some much more severe than others. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Leaf On Life Series

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 29, 2010

As we celebrate this most blessed occasion, I'm reminded of a song that says "Ring out the old..Ring in the new." God is the giver of many new wonderful things. Now- to you and me, God is giving a new year. Now, we have not lived for God as we should,but

Genesis - Chapter 3: verses 7, 20 and 21. They sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. For Adam also and for his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them. A NEW LEAF ON LIFE (repeat) As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lo, Woe, Go

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 21, 2012

The timing of Isaish's vision is significant in itself and the vision gives three messages to people: to appreciate the majesty of God, to repent and get right with Him, and then go out and witness to His love, mercy and forgiveness.

Isaiah 6: 1- 8: Four messages. (the timing, ‘Lo’, ‘Woe’, ‘Go’) Not one word in the Bible should be taken for granted, so let’s begin by looking at the words “In the year that King Uzziah died”, because these are significant We can read about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mandatory Worship

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 20, 2016

The whole creation--including us--is designed to worship the one true God. If we don't cry out, the stones will worship God. We need to become 24/7 worshipers, constantly aware of God's presence and guidance.

Luke 19:28-40 Mandatory Worship What do these sayings have in common? He’s telling it like it is. She’s speaking for America. He’s calling for a political revolution. She’s going to restore the American dream for hardworking families. He’s going to make America great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming King Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2019

The King will come and His Kingdom will be established in the end time. He will reign over the earth from Jerusalem. Israel will be regathered as His flock in His land. This is the heart of God. He wants to be with His people.

God gave the remnant in Zechariah 9-14 TWO oracles (messages) revealing their future: • In Zech 9-11 God foretells the COMING of their Messiah, the King. • We know that Jesus did come, and He will come again. When He returns, He will establish Himself as King in Jerusalem and reign over the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Cares For You Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 8, 2023

The world is full of problems, hurts and pains. God cares for you. Jesus loves you and remembers you. He reaches out with compassion and grace. Happy Easter.

Easter 2023 Text: Mathew 28:1-20 Theme: God cares for you Greetings: The Lord is good and his endures forever. Happy Easter! Happy resurrection day!! Introduction: From Matthew 28:1-20, I would like to share with you three lessons on this day of the resurrection of Christ under the theme of GOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God is a person, he is invisible, he is independent, he is immutable, and he is good.

Characteristics of God What are the characteristics of God? Millard Erickson said this about the characteristics or attributes of God, “When we speak of the attributes of God, we are referring to those qualities of God that constitute what he is, the very characteristics of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Triune God Series

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 21, 2006

What does the Bible say about the existence and nature of God? Is it alright to speculate what God is like or is that idolatry? Join Pastor Steve as he teaches on "The Doctrine of God."

“On January 7, 1855, the minister of New Park Street Chapel, Southwark, England, opened his morning sermon as follows: ‘It has been said by someone that “the proper study of mankind is man.” I will not oppose the idea, but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is God; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational