Sermons on Artificial People:

Hold It Together - Genesis 1:6-20 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

The problem is we don’t know what to worship just by looking at the scriptures. Some people mistake that to be worship creation itself. Some people worship creation instead of the Creator. They misunderstand the message.

We’re studying the book of Genesis and we start, of course, with Genesis 1 which is creation. Last week we looked at God created the heavens and the earth. We looked at day one where God created light. One of the things we said is here’s what happens when you start to look at creation. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discernment Of Spirits

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2021

People working in managerial capacity, supervisors, people leading the church, prayer group and other Christian ministry related work also should be able to discern the evil spirits that subtly sneaks in.

Discernment of spirits: 1 Corinthians 12:10”… to another is given the gift of discernment of spirits” I type this message during my ‘all-night prayer’, after spending several hours in prayer and Bible reading, it’s past midnight as I write this, listen carefully to the voice of God today! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Trust In Chariots Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: It appears that more and more, the people of America are going astray from a strong belief and commitment to the Lord. Unfortunately, many people trust in the inventions of man more than they trust in God.

In Psalm 20:7, we read, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God” (NIV). This verse sounds like the motto for a country, like what we find written on our money, which says, “In God We Trust.” But I want to ask you this morning, “Do the people of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:16-21, Isaiah 31:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Under Fire Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2021

If you want to lead people effectively under fire, develop a strong relationship with Christ over time, shepherd the people you lead, and exercise oversight as a willing, eager example for others to follow.

245 years ago today, 56 of our country’s leaders signed our Declaration of Independence. It marked the birthday of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. Many people have paid tribute to that day over the years, but no one said it better than Paul Harvey on July 4, 1974, two years before our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Invested Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019

Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?

OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6. The First Preacher And The First Sermon

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 6, 2020

The message Jesus drew from the story of Noah is that his coming will be as unexpected as the flood was for the people of Noah’s day. But most people don't believe his coming will be like the flood.

6. The first preacher and the first sermon Sermon on 29 Sept 2019 PM, at Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Bournemouth, UK. According to the Bible, who was the world’s first preacher? And what was his sermon? The answer is Noah! We know Noah was a preacher from this verse in 2 Peter: ‘…if he did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Set For Restoration-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

3 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-III—Joshua 5:2-12 Attention: WCTV News, Tallahassee By: Associated Press July 16, 2017 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida man has survived a harrowing drive after a piece of scrap metal[actually a 5 foot section of a ~24" OD steel pipe no less than an inch thick!] fell from a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Set For Restoration-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

2 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-II—Joshua 5:2-12 God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. How can God’s people be restored? What can bring restoration to God’s people? 4 settings for spiritual restoration. Ps. 147:3— “He heals the brokenhearted And ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Set For Restoration-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2017

1 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-I—Joshua 5:2-12 Attention: Ben worked at the Tropicana Orange Juice processing plant in Bradenton for 3 months. Demand being what it is, Ben had to be switched from bottling fresh juice to making OJ Concentrate. Shortly thereafter Ben’s boss calls him in & tersely tells him ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Set For Restoration-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2018

4 of 4. God restored/renewed/rededicated Israel as His covenant people. God’s people must be restored. But How or What can bring it about? A Setting for spiritual restoration is...

SET For RESTORATION-IV—Joshua 5:2-12 Attention: Border Declaration Finishing up their work at a trade show in San Diego, Maureen & her co-workers decided to go sightseeing across the border in Tijuana, Mexico. While there, they went shopping & bought a few pieces of clay kitchenware. As we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact Vi: Joy - Learned From "who Knows" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a renewal of vows to be and do what God would have His people to be and do, for which are promised positive outcomes that bring glory to God and rejoicing by God's people.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT VI: JOY – Learned from “Who Knows?” Based on Zechariah 9-14 They had been through so much. Throughout their entire history, the people of God fought for survival. It ...read more

How Important Is Your Name? Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

The Bible is filled with accounts regarding how God used people in powerful ways. Both the known and the not-so-much known. Jesus has touched millions of people in a very humble way.

For a few minutes this morning, I would like you to think about your name. Is it a good name? If you could have named yourself, would you have chosen the same name? There is a meaning behind every name, what is the meaning behind yours? My name means, “strong, a powerful ruler.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:25-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus And The Power To Overcome Death

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 11, 2015

Jesus’ raising of Lazarus sent the people running for cover, and it should also send us running for cover too. We and they finally see that Jesus is Lord and liberator of all the people of God.

The passage from John 11:30-47 shows Jesus at some of the highest and lowest points in his ministry. Jesus was told a few days earlier that his friend Lazarus was sick, but he waited for two days before he and the disciples went to the home of Mary and Martha, who were Lazarus’ sisters. By ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-47

Denomination: Anglican

Saved By Grace Through Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2022

The Bible says people are saved by grace through faith. But what does that mean? The short answer is that when people accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, they are saved from going to hell when they die.

Saved by grace through faith. As we continue in our series Gripped by Grace, today we are going to consider Ephesians 2:8-9 “God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23, Psalm 14:1-3, Romans 5:10-11, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Romans 8:5-11, John 3:16, Romans 5:17, Romans 5:8, Romans 3:22, John 3:1-3, Luke 23:39-43, Romans 3:24, Romans 6:20-23, Matthew 12:36-37, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, John 1:12, John 3:18, Romans 8:1-2, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 8, 2024

Which animal is not faithful in a relationship? The answer: Cheetah. You might have thought I was going to say: People. But as unfaithful as many people are, there is one who is always faithful. The Lord is faithful!

Alba 4-7-2024 THE LORD IS FAITHFUL II Thessalonians 3:1-5 There was an advertisement which read, “Faithful Dog For Sale”. So a guy called up the owner for details and said, “Hey, I saw your offer for a faithful dog, I have a couple of questions.” “Shoot.” “Is he good with kids?” “Very. He’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ