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Jonah The Deserter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

He was a deliberate, determined, disobedient deserter of duty, and yet he was an instrument of God for the salvation of many. That is the real wonder, and not the whale experience.

Jonah is one of the most famous books of the Old Testament. It is known of by masses of people who never read any of the Bible. Strange as it may seem it was the first book of the Bible to be translated into Chinese. The trouble with all the widespread knowledge about Jonah is that it is all ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Hope In The Midst Of Darkness

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023

This is the time you need to hear the hope of the gospel, the hope of salvation and deliverance, no matter how discouraged you may be. We can make right choices even in the midst of darkness. To be encouraged and strengthened with words of faith. Your present situation is not the end of the story.

I have heard it said time and time again over the years by Christian and non-Christian alike, that we are living in dark times. When we speak of darkness it could refer to the evils of untold suffering, catastrophes, cruelty, corruption, and malevolence. We have seen evil taking place on a global ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19, Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipline From Three Perspectives

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 14, 2021

Discipline is a fact of life. It isn't easy and it always hurts. We must hold on to God and believe that we will make it.

Discipline by Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction – Discipline from Three Different Angles A. Text: Heb. 12:1-13 1. Preface text with Chapter 11 overview. a. It is the Chapter of faith b. It chronicles a list of Biblical Who’s Who and how they relied on faith in hard and unknowing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And It Was Winter

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Nov 29, 2021

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. 27 November 2021. We are entering the season of Hanukkah. Yeshua (Jesus) was in the Temple at Hanukkah. All of us experience winter in our lives, but the Lord is walking in the Temple. We need to invite Him into our temple.

20211127 Parsha Vayeshev – And it was Winter Blessing Torah Portion Gen 37:1-8 Haftarah Amos 3:1-8 Brit Chadashah John 10:22-30 The ninth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayeshev, which means "and he dwelt." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: *other

Margin Of Grace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 23, 2023

The reason God has given us a margin of grace is so that we might reconsider and draw near to him, not to remove the consequences of staying at arms length.

Nearly a quarter-century after most of the world signed a convention outlawing the use of antipersonnel landmines, the number of people being killed or maimed by these insidious and lethal weapons remains high—and rising. The Landmine Monitor for 2021, released on November 10, reported 7,073 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-20, 2 Samuel 6:6-9, 2 Kings 17:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Survive Or Thrive

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 4, 2024

In light of all that is going on in this world and in our personal challenges, we have a choice, we can either just survive or thrive. You can try to handle life on your own or be like a tree planted by streams of living water.

God had called Jeremiah to preach the truth and prophesy to Israel and Judah at a time when people were abandoning the Lord God, His Word & His precepts. God’s people had been engaged in pagan religions and practices, idol worship (which speaks of worshiping an image or fantasy) and this turned ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Warnings & Consequences Of A Plumb Line”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 16, 2024

The O.T. Lesson is about God's "plumb line" and His judgments when His commandments are not followed. Herod had a "moral" problem, yet like listening to John the Baptist but would not change his behavior. the pressures of life can challenge our own "core" values.

In Jesus Holy Name July 14, 2024 Text: Mark 6:14 & Amos 7:8b Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Warnings & Consequences of A Plumb Line” I imagine the Old Testament prophet Amos would agree with the title of this message. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Amos 7:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

‘solid Rock Or Sinking Sand?’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 25, 2023

‘Solid Rock or Sinking Sand?’ – Isaiah chapter 28 verses 1-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Jerusalem's scoffers… • drunken leadership • derision of God’s prophet • detachment from God Isaiah’s hope… • foundation stone • God’s chastening SERMON BODY: Ill: • In life we are familiar with what we call an object lesson, • An event or an individual by whose errors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Living In The Last Days In The Power Of God’s Transformation – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2023

A seminar message based mainly on Romans 12:1-2. This considers transformation and resultant worship. All Christians are falling short if the truth of these two verses is not being taken seriously. We need transformation in individuals and churches.

LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS IN THE POWER OF GOD’S TRANSFORMATION – PART 1 This is a night message presented in Boston, England, a longer one. However for the purposes of length on SermonCentral, I have split the message into two parts. This is PART 1. [A]. THE WORLD’S WAY, BUT NOT OUR LIFE We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14, Romans 12:1-2, Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saint And The Sorcerer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 4, 2026

Paul and Barnabas were sent on a mission. All went well until they encountered a sorcerer who was trying to keep a Proconsul from receiving Christ. God used Paul to blind him until he should see the light. We need to know our spiritual weapons!

THE SAINT AND THE SORCERER Acts 13:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. After the Flood subsided, Noah opened the door to the Ark and sent the animals out. As each pair of animals left, he would say, “Go forth and multiply.” 2. Finally a pair of snakes slithered out, and he said, “Go forth and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Book Of Jonah

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Even non-Christians have heard about the story of Jonah and the whale.

Book of Jonah Even non-Christians have heard about the story of Jonah and the whale. Usually non-Christians just think it’s a fantasy story that you can ignore. However, we know Jonah was a real person, and this is not just an allegory or a fantasy. Jonah shows up in 2Kings14 and also Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Quagmire Of Mankind’s Separation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

1 of 3. Genesis concisely details a separation of nations following the Flood. What defines the quagmire of mankind’s separation? The quagmire in mankind’s separation is in his...

The QUAGMIRE Of MANKIND’s SEPARATION-I—Genesis 10:1-32 & 11:1-9 Attention: Oystering in Savannah/Coastal salt-marsh mud will literally suck your boots off! Such a Quagmire is a difficult place from which to be extricated. Mankind became separated into various nations following the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nightmare On Elam Street Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 20, 2011

A study of chapter 21 verses 1 through 17

Isaiah 21: 1 – 17 Nightmare On Elam Street 1 The burden against the Wilderness of the Sea. As whirlwinds in the South pass through, so it comes from the desert, from a terrible land. 2 A distressing vision is declared to me; The treacherous dealer deals treacherously, and the plunderer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Daily Living For God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Daily living for God is what we have to do if we are to grow in Christ

Daily Living for God Sunday July 02, 2000 A.M. 1 Peter 4:1-19 1 So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you are willing to suffer for Christ, you have decided to stop sinning. 2 And you won’t spend the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"Grace"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Roman

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “Grace” A Samaritan woman gradually comes to belief in Jesus. She then spreads the word and many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran