Sermons on Books And Literature:

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People (Book Of Job)

Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 25, 2019

Why does God allow pain & suffering?

The Book of Job – Why does God allow pain & suffering? There is a well-known book written by an American Rabbi named Harold Kushner. The title of his book is that age old question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” If you’ve never asked that question certainly you’ve thought about it, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 10. Chapter 13,antichrist And His Helper Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 21, 2015

Man of Sin, Beast, Antichrist. Many titles, one man. Not a series of men. Not an office. A man. Read carefully, let no one deceive. He is coming. Chapters 13, 17, and 19 furnish a combined portrait of the man.

Close-up : The man of sin and his helper (13, 17:7-17, 19:17-21) Perhaps the most obvious of the long-term background descriptions is the one regarding antichrist. It is proper so to refer to him, but John never does, in Revelation. He here calls him the beast. In Daniel 7, he is the little horn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 13: Ch. 17-18, Babylon Destroyed! Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 24, 2015

Wait a minute. Wasn't the fall of Babylon already predicted? Did it not already happen? Is this the same Babylon? Was Babylon ever taken out like the prophets foretold? Truly a mystery, this Babylon!

Close up: Babylon’s Description (17:1-7, 15-18) Scholars have speculated about the differences in chapters 17 and 18, theorizing that there must be two different Babylons being described. But careful analysis does not support that notion. There is too much similar. What is different about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Out Faith. Wisdom From The Book Of James. James 1

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 17, 2024

Learning how to walk more in our faith in the Lord like James did. James was a great example of keeping the priorities in order.

Living out Faith, Wisdom from the Book of James. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me, This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A True Worship

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts.

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts. As it says in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one! True worship is any expression of obedience, praise, honor, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4, Exodus 20:1-6, John 4:7-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persistence In Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

In the literature of success the theme you will confront most often is the theme of persistence. The athlete who didn't have a chance, but who by perseverance and persistence became the best. The Bible is loaded with this theme as well.

Captain Eddy Richenbacker was in an airplane crash in Atlanta and was rushed to the hospital. He was going in and out of consciousness. It was thought that he would not survive. The most famous radio commentator in the U.S. then was the late Walter Winchell. He said in his broadcast, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-21

When The Christian Goes To School Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Part 13 in a Sermon Series oon the 119th Psalm

When the Christian Goes to School Part 13 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 8, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:97-104 Introduction In the last few weeks our family, like many others in our community have been caught up in High School graduation. It brings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Your First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Jesus said, "This I have against you. You have forsaken your first love."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Edmund Burke said that very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice & corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundations - Gaining Heaven's Glory Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Revelation gives a description of heaven that has been debated for centuries. What picture of this did God want us to receive?

TEXT: Revelation 21:1-8/22-22:5 OPENING: KNOWING HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN R.Digest 2/84 p. 153 From Bishop Fulton J. Sheen’s autobiography "Treasure in Clay." I stopped to ask a few boys for directions to the Town Hall where I was giving a lecture. They told me where the Town Hall was and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Picture Of God's People, Part 2

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 7, 2015

Revelation 7:9-17

A PICTURE OF GOD’S PEOPLE, PART 2 Revelation 7:9-17 THE GREAT MULTITUDE (Vv. 9-12) Last week we left off with John hearing the 144,000 from the tribes of Israel being numbered. And so, having heard this, he looks up and expects to see 144,000 people. But instead, he sees something ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation Is Everything Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Being a successful witness will take preparation.

Preparation Is Everything Text: Acts 17:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor became so exasperated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Unbelievers Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016

Just because someone doesn't believe in the Bible doesn't mean we can't witness to them.

Dealing With Unbelievers Text: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction 1. A recent study by the George Barna Group showed how Americans feel about the Bible. While many Americans still believe in the authority of the Bible, the survey showed "the biggest jump of any group are those American adults who are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Appointed Time Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Dec 14, 2012

In the ninth chapter of Revelations John decribes an event using the specific hour, day, month, and year. This is amazing considering in heaven there is no measurement of time.

An Appointed Time Revelations 9:13-21 See: Rev. 9:13-21 In heaven everything is seen from the perspective of eternity. But to put things in perspective for us the reader we see the measurement of time. Mention: Rev. 8:1 for about the space of half an hour Also: Rev. 11:2-3 forty-two months and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

The eleventh chapter of Revelations reveals unto us two witnessses that will prophesy in the great tribulation.

God’s Witnesses Revelations 11:1-14 In chapter 10 it concluded with the command of Lord unto John saying “Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.” This is the great commission that is given to the Church of God to take the gospel into all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

John The Apostle Series

Contributed by Denilio J. Gorena on Mar 4, 2014

Pastor Denny Gorena begins a new series in The Book of Revelation by describing several reasons for John the apostle be chosen to write this Book.

John the Apostle was: 1. Called by Jesus Christ. 2. Loved by Jesus Christ. 3. Chosen by Jesus Christ to write Revelation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9

Denomination: Baptist