Sermons on Black:

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jun 16, 2015

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow Genesis 37:18-28 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. 19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. 20 Come now therefore, and let us slay ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Foursquare

Patience Is The Key (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013

Patience is the key of getting through life.

Patience Is the Key (Part 2) – James 5:10-12 August 26, 2012 Patience is the key of getting through life. Have you ever hit the rock bottom where you just couldn’t go on any longer, when the worst thing that you could imagine happened and all you wanted to do was give up? I’m ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 14, 2016

For righteousness sake, the righteous dwell in Christ Jesus for truly living in the world is not without sinners and the sinful nature of the flesh---those who commit to holiness in the midst of death.

RIGHTEOUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 13, 2016) “By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Friends

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to face criticism

Criticism - Numbers 12 - 9/25/16 Turn with me this morning to Numbers 12.  Today we want to look at one of the great leaders of the bible and learn some lessons about criticism.  In the OT we have records of the lives of many men and women - and many had wonderful strengths.  Abraham was a friend ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Honoring Your Father Has An Impact

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Lessons about honoring our Fathers

When Honoring Your Father Has an Impact Genesis 50 - Father’s Day 2016  Turn with me this morning to the first book of the Bible, the book of Genesis, chapter 49.  Today is Father’s Day, and it is a day that we think about honoring fathers.  I think for the most part we do a pretty good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Will Be Done (The Story Of Esther)

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 4, 2012

Today, we are going to study the book of Esther. If you have never read it or if it has been a long time and the details have become a little fuzzy, get ready, because this is an exciting story.

Thy Will be Done (The Story of Esther) Today, we are going to study the book of Esther. If you have never read it or if it has been a long time and the details have become a little fuzzy, get ready, because this is an exciting story. There are five major characters in this book, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Our Failures Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2011

Christ cleanses when we confess.

Forgiving Our Failures 1 John 1:5-2:2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/11/11 It was a happy day when my dad built me a bedroom in the basement. I loved my paneled ‘man cave’ and especially enjoyed having a refuge from my four sisters where I could listen to my 8-tracks in peace. One result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why It's Easier For "Bad" People To Go To Heaven Than "Good" People Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The parable of the two sons and how they describe our life in relationship with the Father.

INTRODUCTION If you’re currently looking for a job, you need to be careful when you fill out the application form. Here are some actual statements from job application forms. One person wrote, “I served as an assistant SORE manager.” When asked about his education, one applicant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Depression Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This lesson examines the depression of Job and how depression can affect the people of God.

11 "My days are past, my plans are torn apart, Even the wishes of my heart. 12 "They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness. 13 "If I look for Sheol as my home, I make my bed in the darkness; 14 If I call to the pit, 'You are my father'; To the worm, 'my ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Belonging To God’s Army

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon that tries to encourage hearers to understand that they are part of God

Belonging to the army. 2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV) In recent years I have attended many conferences on growing churches and have been instructed by great teachers on how to hold people in the church. Success in the church these days is measured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“let The Walls Fall Down” Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The ultimate workmanship of God is a human being who despite being dead in his transgressions and sins has been made alive in Christ.

“Let the Walls Fall Down” Ephesians 2:11-22 November 30, 2008 OPEN: Ephesians is about the church. Paul is writing it to the church at Ephesus to be circulated among other area churches to show them how to be the church! He will concentrate later on- on some of the moral implications ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Victorious Servant Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Life lessons from Christ's cricifixion, resurrection, and ascension.

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE VICTORIOUS SERVANT” MARK 15:21-16:20 OPEN In November of 2001, after the Arizona Diamondbacks came back to beat the new York Yankees in the final inning of the final game of the World Series, the editors of Sports Illustrated ran an item called ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Shall Not Give My Enemies The Inheritance

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

Beloved, apart from your life, the most priced gift that you have is your salvation.

I SHALL NOT GIVE MY ENEMIES THE INHERITANCE Dr. D. K. Olukoya The first thing I want you to do is to tell the Lord that you want to experience His raw power, the kind of raw power that Elijah and the apostles experienced. Say, “O Lord, let me experience Your raw power, in the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Story Of Creation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 18, 2017

A study in the book of Genesis 2: 1 – 25

Genesis 2: 1 – 25 His Story of Creation 2 Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. 2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

If You Can't Lick Them - Join Them Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 1, 2012

A study of the letters to the 7 churches - Pergamos

Revelation 2: 12 – 17 If You Can’t Lick Them - Join Them 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel