Sermons on Asherah Poles:

Building Walls Into Temples Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 2, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 16

August 1, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 2:11-22 Building Walls into Temples Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoid The Noid... Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2021

Avoid the noid? Lift up your head... We must discipline our attitudes to be pleasing to God. The last days will pose some terrible obstacles to pleasing God. Many are demanding entitlements.

AVOID THE NOID? TODAY’S ATTITUDES? UNTHANKFULNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We live in a day where so many are living in a life style of SELF-ABSORPTION and demanding ENTITLEMENTS. Text: 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-8, Luke 15:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hints Of God

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 15, 2021

Here are six hints of God's existence when taken together are very powerful

Hints of God Psalm 25 1 Peter 3:15 Good morning, Church. I would encourage you to grab a pen or pencil, a piece of paper because I am a going to give you a list of six things that may come in handy in the days ahead. Our Psalm this morning is Psalm 25. Even with a casual reading of this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Anglican

The Joy Of Getting Serious Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 17, 2020

Based on Phil. 3:12-21, sermon challenges hearers to keep pressing on in their salvation.

“THE JOY OF GETTING SERIOUS” Phil. 3:12-21 FBCF – 8/16/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sometimes the word “serious” conjures up less-than-pleasant thoughts. Some of the synonyms for that word: - Grievous – Menacing - Grim – Threatening - Ugly – Unamusing - Unhumorous – Severe So, how can the title of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Line

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 28, 2022

You are not alone to walk alone.

“Walk the Line” (SERMON) Proverbs 3: 21-23 I would like to call your attention to our subject from the text I just read, “Walk the Line”. The way I heard it when the legendary singer/songwriter in Country Music Johnny Cash wrote the song “I Walk the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The New Birth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2022

The importance of regeneration.

THE NEW BIRTH. John 3:1-21. JOHN 3:1. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deep Water Of Spiritual Purging

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 14, 2019

CALLED, CLEANSED, and COMMISSIONED

A monkey and a hyena were walking through the forest when the hyena said, “Each time I pass by those bushes over there, a lion jumps out and mauls me. I don’t know why.” “I’ll walk with you this time,” said the monkey, “and take your side against the lion.” So, they started to walk past ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

God, Are You Sure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2010

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Conversations With God". When God's answer isn't what you want to hear.

Family Worship April 25, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#2] GOD, ARE YOU SERIOUS? Habakkuk 1:5-2:4 Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “Be careful what you ask God for, because you my get it”? Last week we talked about what to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan: Living Life Less Distracted Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Fifth in a series based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to be committed followers of Christ

NOT A FAN #5 October 14, 2012 “Living Life Undistracted” 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-35 Now let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: THE TIME THAT REMAINS IS VERY SHORT, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. [30] HAPPINESS OR SADNESS OR WEALTH SHOULD NOT KEEP ANYONE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Doubt And Fear Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 27, 2015

Message about Doubt and Fear just before Israel prepares to enter into the Promised land.

Note: Based on the book Pilgrims Promise by Bryan Cutshall On the Edge of the Promise of Land Theme: Doubt and Fear Text: Exodus 19, Numbers 13, 14 Getting Rid of Doubt Exodus 19:1 In the third month after the children of Israel had gone out of the land of Egypt, on the same day, they came to ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

You Aren't Left Out!

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 13, 2017

In life, it is not uncommon to be left out. As Jesus teaches Nicodemus, he gives us three things that we are not left out from.

Johnny had a hard life growing up. Things were never easy for him, and it started at his birth. He was unfortunately born early with some tumors on his brain and neck that needed to be operated on. While the surgeries were successful, they took a heavy toll on his body. The surgeries damaged ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Look At That Snake!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 8, 2021

There is something far more deadly than the venom of a snake which has bitten all. But Jesus becomes the curse for us.

Just Look at that Snake! Numbers 21:4-9 The Old Testament book of Numbers can be a difficult read. Unlike Leviticus which is hard to read because of all the details of numerous offerings and ritual, Numbers is hard to read because of the constant failures of and judgments on the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Only One Ark?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2023

God has given us directions on what to do and how to do it, but how many of us have actually paid attention and are following those directions?

The First Ark. No doubt many people have heard about The Ark. But what is The Ark, really? Is it more than the Old Testament story about a man who built a boat and put a bunch of animals on it before a great flood? What is or was the purpose of The Ark? We will take a few moments to go back and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do We Know About The Ark, Is There Only One?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 10, 2023

What is or was the purpose of The Ark? How many Arks have existed?

No doubt many people have heard about The Ark. But what is The Ark, really? Is it more than the Old Testament story about a man who built a boat and put a bunch of animals on it before a great flood? What is or was the purpose of The Ark? We will take a few moments to go back and see what we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:18, Exodus 25:8, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mars Hill Marketing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 15, 2023

We have the world’s best product, Do you have a marketing plan?

My least favorite course back when I was working on my MBA at the U of MN was marketing. I never could figure out how to position a product so that it would sell. The question was always, should I make it upscale and sell it to fewer people at a higher price, or should I mass market something in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed