Sermons on Balak And Balaam:

On Justice - Biblical Foundations

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 21, 2020

There is a lot of talk about "justice" these days--and rightly so--but "not everybody talkin' 'bout justice knows what they're talkin' 'bout". What does the Bible say about justice?

“These people? They honor God with their lips, but the truth is, their hearts are far from Him.” These are the words of Isaiah the prophet and Jesus the Messiah—and they describe the people to whom Micah speaks. Last week, as we began a short series entitled "For the City" from Micah, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The High Cost Of Sin

Contributed by Pieter Botes on May 17, 2003

Ever wondered why God is so serious about sin Let’s look together at it’s consequences

The Cost of Sin 1. Read 2 Samuel 24: 1 – 10 2. Vs: 10 I have sinned ----- Topic today from the Word of God: Sin Why is Sin so important? What does the God say to His people: You and me? “Be Holy for I am Holy” Even God’s mighty man (btw God has no mighty men, Men have an Almighty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miraculous Stories

Contributed by Doris Sparks on Apr 5, 2007

Celebrates the feast of St Michael and the angels on September 29th.

Miraculous Stories Today, September 29th is the day on the church calendar set aside to celebrate St. Michael and the angels. In a world where science and facts are the mainstays of reality, people hunger still for the miraculous. The popularity of shows like “Touched by an Angel,” “It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Revival That Is Complete

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

After the people of Israel experienced revival, Nehemiah lead them in a way that would complete their revival.

A Revival that Is Complete Nehemiah 13:1-31 ***For Revival to be completed in Israel, Nehemiah had to govern God’s people with firm leadership. The same is true if revival is to happen in our churches today. I. The Restoration of Exclusion in God’s House(v. 1-9) a. Exclusion of worldly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2021

God promised to send a Deliverer because of our sin. Jesus is that Deliverer. At Christmas we remember the evidence of God's mercy to broken humanity.

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Mga Troll At Jesus

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 13, 2020

Ang mga troll ay maaaring hilahin tayo sa kanilang mga salita, ngunit kailangan nating umasa sa kanyang Espiritu upang manalo sa kanila.

Ang mga Troll At Jesus Mateo 22: 15-21, Isaias 45: 1, Isaias 45: 4-6, 1 T mga Taga-Tesalonica 1: 1-5 . Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, mayroon kaming isang napaka-kagiliw-giliw na teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ni Mateo (Mateo 22: 15-21). Ngayon, pakinggan natin ang ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

A New Vision For A New Year

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

Explains how everybody is important to God.

A NEW VISION FOR A NEW YEAR Why are you here? Not at church today, that isn’t my question. My question is, “Why are you here? Why are you still on earth?” The Bible makes it quite clear that God loves you. We also know that Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us. He’s prepared a place in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Part 4 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2023

Chapters 19-24 (footnotes from biblegateway.com)

Territory of Simeon 19 Then the second lot [a]fell to Simeon, to the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families, and their inheritance was in the midst of the inheritance of the sons of Judah. 2 So they had as their inheritance Beersheba or [b]Sheba and Moladah, 3 and Hazar-shual and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Getting Over

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 7, 2009

God wants us to be more than minimal. Acknowledge that Christ is Lord, make sure our witness is clear, go beyond quick thrills, and be faithful, and your faith will sustain you over the long haul.

Too often, we choose "getting by", when we could choose "getting over". Too often, we try to skimp on life, hoping not to invest too deeply. That’s "getting by". But we could turn to a better answer. We could choose "getting over". "Getting by" and "getting over" are not the same thing. "Getting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Most Miss! Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon explores the subtle ways God speaks and how we often miss His voice because we are not paying attention. It challenges believers to be spiritually alert, recognizing that God’s voice is often found in unexpected places and circumstances.

Have you ever felt like you missed something important? Maybe it was an opportunity, a moment, or a conversation that could have changed everything. Spiritually speaking, many of us have missed something just as important: the voice of God. He speaks, He guides, but often His voice is missed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10

Denomination: Other

7 Practical Lessons Of Revelations

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2008

Many avoid Revelations for various reasons. There are some good practical lessons in the 66th book of the Bible.

7 PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM REVELATIONS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE ARE TWO BOOKS OF THE BIBLE THAT MANY SEEM TO WANT TO AVOID: ACTS AND REVELATIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AND DISCUSS 7 GREAT PRACTICAL LESSONS OF THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS. Rev. 1:3 Blessed is he that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth - An Outsider Welcomed In Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 1, 2010

Logically Ruth should not be in the genealogy of Jesus. As a Moabite she is from a despised nation and the only person seeking to be an example to her is Naomi - a woman who is bitter and angry at God. Yet God moves in mysterious ways to include Ruth.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth - an outsider welcomed in” Have you ever heard the saying, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways?” Every year at Christmas Margaret send a box of special ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Living Holy In A Godless World

Contending For The Faith (Living Holy in a Godless World) Jude 1:3 Bishop David Ibeleme Perilous are the times we live in – 2 Tim. 3:1ff; 1 Tim. 4:1-2.  Paul in his writings to Timothy his son indicated that the days they were living in were indeed perilous and laden with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"bethlehem"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Why would the wise men go to Jerusalem? Why would they connect the special star in the sky to a king's birth? Scripture must be the answer, but how?

Last week, we covered Joseph’s first dream in Matthew 1 and its related tie-in to Isaiah's prophecy. For Matthew's intended Jewish readers, we uncovered many details that would shock them. If you missed last week, you can listen to it as a devotion at fruitportcrc.org. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2