Sermons on Background Of The Book:

Counting It All Joy Brings Stability

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 7, 2008

This is a new sermon and teaching series from the book of James.

Counting it all Joy brings stability! Text: James 1: 1-8 1. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2011

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 7 verse 8

Daniel 7:8 The Antichrist 7 “After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God’s Power Through God’s People #2: Judas Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Judas.

Acts 1:15-20 – God’s Power through God’s People #2: Judas Today we are continuing our series on the Book of Acts, stories of God moving through His people in order to make the world a better place. Now, when I introduced this last week, I mentioned that along the way we would encounter a scoundrel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Barnabas.

Acts 4:36-37 – God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Today’s message carries a serious lesson for all of us: the importance of one another. We will see how crucial it is for each of us as believers to invest in the lives of others. Today’s message is based on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius And Peter Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Cornelius and Peter.

Acts 10:1-48 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius and Peter So we’ve been working through the book of Acts this fall, looking at how God used His people in the early church to accomplish great things, making the world a better place. Today we come to an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah 38: 1 – 22

Isaiah 38: 1 – 22 Let’s Make A Deal In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

They Believed Series

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 16, 2013

the begining of a series on the book Acts and the Spirit-filled life.

THEY BELIEVED The Book of Acts The book of Acts is the most powerful book ever written concerning the Church of Jesus Christ. In it we read of the acts of Christ or the continuing acts of Christ, the continuing acts of the Holy Spirit, the continuing acts of the Apostles, indeed, the continuing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Be Festive Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

Modified from Rick Warren's book, The Purpose of Christmas

THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS A TIME TO BE FESTIVE! 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Soils Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 29, 2014

The third in a series on the parables given by Jesus in the Book of Matthew

The Three Soils: (Parables of Matthew Part Three) Text: Matthew 13:1 – 23 About three weeks ago we started looking at the parables that we find here in the Gospel of Matthew. We took a break from it last week for Mother’s Day, but now were back to it. And if you noticed, when we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Conclusion: Affirming The Ministry Of Others. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Martin Luther Romans the greatest book in the New Testament.

Martin Luther “Romans the greatest book in the New Testament.” Paul’s Commendation: Vs. 1-2 Question: What can we say about Phoebe? Paul Says Three Things: I commend you. – Means to approve. I affirm your ministry. You have the gift of leadership. Question: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014

An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2011

Sermon on patience as taught by the book of James chapter 5.

If you noticed the title of this week’s sermon, you may have realized you’ve heard that phrase before. Or what about this one, “Patience is a Virtue”? Well it turns out those phrases have some biblical significance. And it also turns out they are usually true. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Is King Of The Jews

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 2, 2009

An overview of the book of Matthew, surveying the life and ministry of Christ.

Matthew – Jesus is King of the Jews Aim: To give an overview of Matthew’s gospel and his presentation of Jesus the Christ. Text: Matthew 2:1-2 Introduction: Last year we began our journey through the Bible completing an overview of all the Old Testament books, this evening our journey continues ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Decision-Making And God's Will Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts

I was in the mood for a little George Jones this week—I’m sure that mood strikes each of you with regularity. I listened to his lament, entitled “Choices”, with the words I’ve had choices Since the day that I was born There were voices That told me right from wrong If I had listened No I wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jailhouse Rock Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

I’m old enough to remember the 1973 debut of “The Exorcist”, starring Linda Blair as a demon-possessed girl delivered from her haunting by a pair of priests. The film earned 10 Academy Award nominations, and the image of the possessed girl with her head turned backwards on her body has undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free