Sermons on Black Means Death:

The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 25, 2025

1 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkūk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--I —Habakkuk 1:5[part-1--:5a](:5-11) Attention: Airport Mistletoe: It was the beginning of December. The business trip had gone reasonably well, & the businessman was ready to return home.  Due to the season, the airport had been decorated ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5, Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Moses-Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

Today we'll talk some more about Moses, about the people grumbling and complaining to him, and finally about his death, and see why he was not allowed to enter into the promise land with his people,

# 16~ MOSES-pt. 3 SS DEUT.32:48-52 9-21-14 @@@ Num.20: @@@ Exo.17: @@@ Deut. 31: @@@ Deut. 34: @This is the 16th week that we have been looking into the faith of the people that are named here in Hebrews 11: - called by many the "hall of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 23, 2019

Live as if this is the last day of your life.

Living in Light of Eternity James 4:13-17 Rev. Brian Bill March 23-24, 2019 I read a compelling book several years ago called, “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Here’s how it begins: “Hi, my name is Craig Groeschel, and I’m a Christian Atheist. For as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christmas Is Depressing.

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 16, 2005

Christmas can be depressing because we include some things that destract from the true meaning. Here are some of those things and what to do about them.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Luke 2:8 – 20 Why Christmas is depressing. I. Christmas is disruptive. A. It breaks the routine. (v 8) 1. We are conditioned by routine. 2. Routine saves us time and energy because we don’t have to think. B. It reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Baptism By Immersion Required For Salvation?

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 29, 2018

Though the New Testament contains no explicit instructions on how to administer Baptism, the Greek word baptizo means "to immerse. Herein is a brief history of baptism before and after "sprinkling" became acceptable by many Churches.

Baptism is the public acceptance of Jesus and adoption into His fold, both by action of the Holy Spirit and by man's symbolic use of water. All too often Baptism is a stated requirement to join into a particular church denomination as opposed a public showing of a bond between a new believer and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Following Footprints

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 15, 2003

We are called to follow in the often bloody footprints of Jesus Christ. What does this mean? How can I do it? What does it take?

May 5, 2003 "Footprints" 1 Peter 2:13-25 Pastor Jon MacKinney ________________________________________________________________________ Footprints are not a very common occurrence in Arizona. Frankly, in certain parts, like our part, there’s not enough rain to make any mud to make any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

Getting To Know God - Part 7 - The Lord Is A Warrior - Veterans Day 2019 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 9, 2019

The LORD is a Warrior. What does that mean? Should that frighten us or should that give us a feeling of comfort? Does He expect us to be warriors, too?

Getting To Know God - Part 7 – The LORD is a Warrior - for Veterans Day 2019 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-11, Jeremiah 20:3-7, Jeremiah 20:8-10, John 3:36, Ephesians 6:12, Matthew 26:41, Psalm 119:15-16, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 26:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This good Friday message speaks of the abandonment that Jesus expresses when God turns away from him. But it is loneliness that has meaning and purpose -- our salvation.

Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross Matthew 27:45-46 Usually, we have the cross posted at the top. Today, we have it right up front, some place that it can not be overlooked. On Tuesday, as the Worship Team prepared for rehearsal someone asked about the cross. It was said that it looks so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Fought From Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 5, 2009

We wanted change and we are getting it. We reap what we sow. Sin leads to death, and nations are not exempt from this law. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

They Fought From Heaven Judges 4-5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TheyFoughtFromHeaven.html You cannot fight against God and expect to win. 5:20 Remember the background here: Israel would mess in their own nest and then had to sleep in it. And America is now getting exactly what we’ve been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Is A Big Deal! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2020

Baptism is a very big deal, so we must understand... 1. The biblical method of baptism. 2. The biblical meaning of baptism. 3. The biblical motive for baptism.

Baptism is a Big Deal! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 3:13-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 9, 2013 (Revised October 21, 2020) MESSAGE: *Baptism is a big deal in Ukraine. None of the churches I visited had an indoor pool for baptism, and the winters there are very cold, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Great Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 6, 2021

In our Sermon today we’ll be looking at how great and wonderful God’s grace is towards us, as we examine it through the acrostic “GRACE.” We'll see just how great God's grace really is, and what it means for our salvation.

God’s Great Grace Today we’re going to continue to look at the basics of our faith, as we’ve been looking at the foundational teachings of the Bible and of the church. So far, we’ve looked at the fall and rise of humanity, the highlights of heaven and hell, communion, the Trinity, and last week, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:17, Psalm 145:8, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Foursquare

This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022

Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons for Christians we can learn from them. This is Part 2 and develops those lessons.

THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 2 OF 2 This is PART 2 of the message on doves. The peaceful dove (zebra doves in the USA – exotic bird) is an Australian native. See PART 1 for the introduction to this story. We have been looking at Lessons we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 25:35, James 1:9-10, James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:21-25, James 4:1-3, Galatians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Candlestick Is Gone

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 7, 2021

You are not being loyal or honoring God by putting makeup on a cadaver. Seek life, not mausoleums.

Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. If every church in Revelation, including the ones He complimented the most, ceased to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, Revelation 3:1, Romans 13:11-12, 2 Samuel 12:14, Luke 16:8, 2 Timothy 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist