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Genesis

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

An introduction to the book of Genesis designed to peak the interest of the reader or hearer.

GENESIS Pastor Eric J. Hanson This is the book, which has, for nearly 4000 years, informed the people of the World about the reality that the one true and living God, created the World, all that is in the World, and the Universe which contains the World. This book also informs us that God, the one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Very Sure

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Aug 30, 2015

Being saved and sure gives peace...without assurance of salvation, the enemy will wreak havoc in our minds and hearts.

The PROCLAMATION: I know in whom I have believed...2Ti.1:12 Being confident of this very thing...Phil.1:6 These two statements were spoken from the core of his being...he had no doubt who he was (I have believed), and who his God was(He is able; He who hath begun...will perform) His faith was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Original Pyromaniac

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 23, 2019

God has a special affinity for fire.

PYROMANIAC God is the Original Pyromaniac Lk. 12:49,50 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Lk. 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Symbol Of Foot-Washing.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2022

The Lord equips us with a model of love and humility.

THE SYMBOL OF FOOT-WASHING. John 13:1-17. JOHN 13:1. The Lord was fully aware that He was about to leave the world and return to His Father. However, He was not taking His disciples immediately out of this world, but was rather equipping them with a model of love and humility for their ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses, The Wisdom Of The Egyptians, And Modern Education

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 9, 2024

God will use you and what you bring to Him for His glory. But God does not depend on your education to advance His cause.

Earlier this year, I read an opinion piece that opened with these thought-provoking words. “Imagine a world where your child becomes the child of the state, effectively no longer under your care or influence. Their heart, soul, mind, and body are captured by the state's dictates, philosophy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-38

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Move On

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 6, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 12: 1 – 25

1 Samuel 12: 1 – 25 Time to move on 12 Now Samuel said to all Israel: “Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. 2 And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and gray headed, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Advice To Graduates And Other Folk

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

A motivational sermon to preach at the graduation of Seniors.

Advice to Graduates and Other Folk Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Swollen Heads Vs. Smelly Feet

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Nov 4, 2001

Maybe our problem is that our egos have been inflated by the position that we hold that we have become not servants but members of a serve-me-please pharisaical class of clergy.

After a minister had preached a searching sermon on pride, a woman who had heard the sermon waited upon him and told him that she was in much distress of mind, and that she would like to confess to a great sin. The minister asked her what the sin was. She answered, “The sin of pride, for I sat ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Preaching-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2010

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word.

The PRIORITY of PREACHING-II—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When You’re Ready To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

A study of sanctification and the necessary place it holds in our relationship with Christ.

I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Intro – Somewhere, out there, is a list of things without which I expect I can still make it to heaven. I think you can not be a Cubs fan and still make it into Heaven. I think you’d be OK not understanding the difference between licentiousness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Two-Pronged Attack Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2021

Before the end Satan has a good plan to be bad. His plan centers on two points. The first point is ‘lawlessness.’ The second point is ‘believing what is false.’ We need to know this plan so we do not get caught in it, trapped, and end up coming to nothing ourselves.

SATAN’S TWO-PRONGED ATTACK 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-17 #2Thessalonians2 INTRODUCTION… TWO-PRONGED TRAVEL PLAN (p) It is always a good idea to have a plan. When I went on a road trip at the end of April to Colorado for a funeral, I had a plan. I decided to take my time driving and stop at different ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening To I Am Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

Listening to ourselves is also listening to God. If we listen in availability, God will respond in our own history. If we listen for responsibility, God will offer His presence.

There come those times in life when we do not trust what we have heard. Something is said, our ears pick it up, but we don’t quite trust it. We don’t know whether we really heard what we thought we heard. Or we don’t know whether to believe what we heard. Or maybe we don’t trust the speaker. Or, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dress The Part Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 12, 2007

35th in a series from Ephesians. Our lives are to be consistent with what God has already done for us.

We’ve probably all heard the phrase “Clothes make the man.” But I wonder if you’ve heard Mark Twain’s take on that familiar adage: Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Clothes really are important. But it seems to me that our clothes don’t really make us as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Gods' Word

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 21, 2004

This sermon will help you see that there is power in truth, there is power in Gods’ standards, and there is power in His word to guide you in victorious living.

THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Read Hebrews 4:12 Today I have a word from God. If you came here today with a hope in your heart That you might hear from God, Then you’ve come to the right place Today I want to tell you that there is power in God’s Word! (pause) The Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

God In A Manger Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2004

Christmas is not primarily about Jesus’ infancy. Christmas is primarily about Jesus’ deity. This sermon observes several truths which affirm Jesus’ deity.

Scripture The most common pattern for planning worship services in Christian churches throughout the centuries has been through the use of the Christian calendar. The Christian calendar, developed in antiquity, was the way in which churches worshiped up until the Reformation. After the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed