Sermons on Background Material:

God Encounters: The Samaritan Woman Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 13, 2004

This is about Jesus and woman at the well.

This is a rich passage. I could spend a couple months preaching from this passage. Give background of animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Women were marginalized. Read John 4:1-42. What does it mean that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Was it divine or geographically necessary? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some People Never Learn

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The book of Judges describes a pattern of sin, servitude, supplication, salvation, and silence that worsens each time it appears.

SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN Text: Judges 2:11 – 19 Introduction: · Tim’s story Tim was a likeable guy in his 20’s. He had a good job at a business office, a lovely wife, and three adorable kids. Things went well for Tim for several years, but one night at an office party, a coworker talked Tim ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

No One Cares For A Tabloid God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Apr 22, 2014

Some would accuse God of being controversial in the way He went about asking Hosea to marry a prostitute. Does God advocate sin? Absolutely not! The real controversy in Scripture is that a holy God would want a relationship with sinful man.

Ill: Italian restorers are using modern technology to refurbish two magnificent bronze Greek sculptures found more than twenty years ago off Italy’s shore. The two classical masterpieces were cleaned when they were first discovered. But inside, ocean salt had infiltrated the clay casting, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Going Viral Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2020

We are aware of the rapid spread of the Coronavirus. The gospel is also intended to spread rapidly as well.

1. HOW FAST CAN A VIRUS SPREAD? FASTER THAN YOU THINK! Researchers from the University of Arizona, Tucson, placed a tracer virus on commonly touched objects such as a doorknob or tabletop, and found that between 40 and 60 percent of the surfaces in the building were contaminated within two to four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jewish Roots Of The Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2021

The Lord’s Supper is rich with meaning, but best understood in its original context. We can move in that direction by looking at the Jewish Roots of this meaningful ritual.

The Jewish Roots of the Lord’s Supper (I Corinthians 10:1-5 and chapter 11:23, 26, passim) 1. A minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars: The first worm was put into a container of alcohol. The second worm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

October – My Month Of Unstoppable Blessings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

God releases unstoppable blessings upon those who honour His presence and walk in obedience to His Word.

OCTOBER – MY MONTH OF UNSTOPPABLE BLESSINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:10-12 Key Verse: “And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evangelism In Schools And Campuses Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

Evangelism in schools and campuses is a divine mandate to raise the next generation for Christ.

EVANGELISM IN SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:15, Daniel 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:12 INTRODUCTION Evangelism in schools and campuses is crucial because young people are at a stage of life where they are shaping their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:15, Daniel 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Palace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 1 in our study of Elijah's life and ministry.

Chico Alliance Church “Lessons from the Palace” Introduction I felt directed to revisit the life of this individual for several reasons. 1. The situation and culture in which he lived is not unlike our own these days. 2. How he related to the culture and evil of his day offers insight for us in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grow At Gbc Through Fellowship (2019 V.) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2019

We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This sermon encourages God's people to be committed to greater relational and service involvement in their "community of faith."

Grow at GBC Through Fellowship Series: Get on the Ship Chuck Sligh January 27, 2019 Blurb: We are saved to be in fellowship (community) with other believers. This Sunday, worship with us and hear Pastor Sligh explain what results when we are committed to fellowship with a local community of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:25, Ecclesiastes 4:9, Psalm 61:2-5, Ephesians 4:12-13, Ephesians 3:10, Hebrews 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things To All Men

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Principles and methods of identifying with everyone so we can bring Christ’s saving message to as many as possible

How Paul Benefited By Becoming All Things to All Men Illustration:Suffering from terminal spinal cancer at the age or 47, former North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano spoke with a reporter. He looked back on his life and told a story about himself as a 23-year-old coach of a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Common Struggle Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2006

The common struggle of all mankind is having trials in your life.

James: Religion That Works “The Common Struggle” James 1:1-12 February 12, 2006 Introduction: Over the next several weeks we are going to be looking at the book of James and the practical message for our lives. As we begin this look at “Religion That Works,” let me begin by giving you a little ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

One

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006

Message on the Foundations for our Unity in Christ.

LBC Sermon-One-Foundations of Unity-Phil. 2:1-4 "Ice Age" Clip-Scene 14-end w/ “we are one strange herd” That is a picture of us as the body of X. -apart from X would you know the other people in this room? -But, in the same way the baby in that clip brought those animals together into one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Art Of Attraction Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: I believe the Lord wants me to focus on relationships, so I am going to try to preach through the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) to give us some insight on relationships. Insight to OT [broken into three sections] 1) Gen. – Neh. (historical section) 2) Isaiah – Mal. (prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elijah - Character Development Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007

For a believer to have authority they need to be people of character. Elijah was an ordinary man like us fashioned into an extraordinary man by God. This sermon covers the basis of Elijah’s contrasting character in the days he lived an example to us.

THE ELIJAH CHURCH CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Sensitivity Part One Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 11, 2011

While we should stand uncompromisingly against things strictly forbidden by Scripture, we should not create additional rules formed from our opinions and give them the same standing as God’s law.

Romans 14:1-11 Introduction: A. There have been many instances in church history where Christians have differed in their interpretation of certain Scripture passages or about doctrines. B. Our day of worship is an example. I grew up being taught not to work on Sunday. For the most part, all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist