Sermons on Biblical Lessons:

Marriage According To The Bible

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Aug 18, 2025

It is not accurate to say that Marriage was instituted to make us happy; it is more Biblical to say marriage was created for five main reasons

Why did God Create Marriage? Gen. 2:18 1. It’s Purpose: Where Does Our Happiness Fit In? Someone said “The individual does not even think to ask ‘how important is my happiness,’ because it is accidentally assumed to be of paramount importance, all the time, by everyone.” • Gary Thomas in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Have You Guys Got Something Else?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

This sermon is built on the most powerful video clip EVER and though it comes from a secular movie... teaches a POWERFUL lesson about our witness

Have You Guys Got Something Else? Psalms 40:1-40:3 I am going to begin my sermon with a video clip. This is absolutely one of the most powerful clips I have ever watched or used. I will begin my sermon with it… use it to explain my sermon… and then, conclude my sermon with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Church Life

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 6, 2025

An 8-part course or series on What it means to be an active part of a Biblically centered New Testament Church Please take this, adapt it to your church's specifics.

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE By Owen Carey, Eric J. Hanson, and Dallas E. Henry UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Romans 16:25-27, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: Being Made Right With God Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 12, 2009

Genesis 15:1-6. What is the most important lesson we can learn from the life of Abraham? It is that righteousness has always come through faith.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM: BEING MADE RIGHT WITH GOD GENESIS 15:1-6 INTRODUCTION - Every religion in the world exists as a way of answering two fundamental life questions. The first question is: Does God exist?. The second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over The Devil

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2013

Ours is a time when we have denied the existence of the devil, Satan. We need to see our world & surroundings with a sound biblical supernaturalism.

Victory Over the Devil: An Adventure into the World of Spiritual Warfare Message from Jack R. Taylor’s book of the same title (1973, Broadman Press; Nashville, TN) May 13, 2007 p.m. FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Ours is a time when we have denied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Showing Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 14, 2023

As it turns out, the effects of gratitude and showing appreciation can be important for our overall well-being for several reasons I attempt to uncover in this lesson.

Appreciation Banquet Sermon - The Benefits of Showing Appreciation Scripture: 2 Samuel 23: 1-5, 13-17 “These are the last words of David: “David, the son of Jesse, speaks—David, the man who was raised up so high, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-5, 2 Samuel 23:13-17, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Methodist

The Nicolaitans And The Synagogue Of Satan Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 18, 2020

Two lessons appear within letters to the Churches of Revelation (Asia Minor) to teach us valuable truths to strengthen our faith and resolve to holiness.

THE BOOK OF REVELATION CONTAINS AN UNMISTAKABLE AND CLEAR MESSAGE TO EACH OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES. THE LETTERS CONTAIN A MIXTURE OF CRITIQUE, COMMENDATION, CRITICISM, EXHORTATION, AND CALLS TO REPENT AND CHANGE. WHETHER IT WAS PRAISE OR REBUKE, ALL THE CHURCHES HEARD THE CHALLENGE TO “LISTEN TO WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, John 15:18-21, Matthew 10:16-22, Colossians 3:5, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Jeremiah 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Destroy A Church

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wedding Parties Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2016

We have been invited to share in the great wedding celebration of Jesus and his bride. This lessons looks at the Wedding Party - People as well as the Wedding Party-Celebration.

1. Wedding Traditions Everyone is familiar with our wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and the throwing of rice/bird seed, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? * The Blackening of the Bride: Scotland The bride and groom are slathered from head to toe in every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fearing Fear

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 14, 2013

If we are so afraid of people that we stop following the Lord, we do not trust Him. It shows that we have doubted His plan, His power, and His promises.

Opening illustration: Mrs. Ima Terror chased her husband through the crowds at the zoo, waving her umbrella and unleashing insults like invisible missiles. Her perspiring and winded husband, seeing that the lock on the lion’s cage had not quite closed, yanked it open, jumped into the cage, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Minor Prophets Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

The Minor Prophets is that section of the Bible that one preacher describes as "The clean pages of the Bible." This lesson addresses why it is important to study the minor prophets.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MINOR PROPHETS 5/1/16 – Garfield A. Hebrews 1:1- “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways.” 1. Today I am going to start a series of lessons on the MINOR PROPHETS. COMMENT: I know you are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Teams Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

What does it take to have an impact like Jesus -- impact on others and with others? Find out the biblical componenents to teams in this message from Luke 6.

“Jesus on Teams” (Luke 6:12-16) R Files Video opens… TRANS: That’s the story of how one person has been changed by Jesus! Yes, Dennis has an R File (show file and give to Dennis) … his life has been changed by the resurrection and he will forevermore be a different man. You know, Dennis, you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a man named Paul share w/Timothy a few important pieces of information to learn @ Scripture. And we’ll see that these important lessons show the true value of the Bible. These lessons will show us tha

Intro: Since we’ve moved into this building 2 months ago we’ve experienced explosive growth! We’re in the midst of a paradigm shift in ministry. Some of the stuff we’re going thru right now is simply growing pains. But while a lot of things are changing around here, there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Poor Widow's Offering Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 3, 2015

Today we’ll learn a significant lesson from a seemingly insignificant person. If not for Jesus pointing her out, the act of the poor widow would’ve escaped everyone’s notice and the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson would’ve been lost.

THE POOR WIDOW’S OFFERING (Mark 12:41-44) Today we’ll learn a significant lesson from a seemingly insignificant person. If not for Jesus pointing her out, the act of the poor widow would’ve escaped everyone’s notice and the opportunity to learn a valuable lesson ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Highway To Hell

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 25, 2004

Chapter 11 gives us a good insight to how man for the first time collectively rebelled against the true worship of God. Learn 3 lessons for our lives!

“Highway To Hell ” Genesis Chapter 11 This chapter takes place about 37 years after the flood. The time between chapters 11 and 12 is about 100 years. That’s when we are first introduced to Abraham. Remember last week I told you that Moses writes to fill in the gaps of the Biblical account. In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist