Sermons on Borders:

A Lesson Learned: Surrender Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 10, 2018

The road to surrender to the Lord’s will is different for each one of us, but it is where God wants to take us.

A Lesson Learned: Surrender (Luke 1:57-80) 1. Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Customs officers at the Port of New York/Newark made an unusual seizure recently when they uncovered a shipment of 9,024 pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers inspecting a shipment from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitter Sweetness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 4, 2018

The judgment of God seems sweet when we think of the eradication of evil from the world. But how bitter the judgment will be when it comes. God’s job is judgment. Our job is love.

CHAPTER 10 1. And I saw another powerful angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud, and with a rainbow on his head, and his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. 2. and having in his hand a small book laying open, and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

3 Common Excuses For Ignoring God's Calling

Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 26, 2019

God may be calling you. Are you being obedient or making excuses? Here are 3 common excuses used by Christians.

A small boy was eating pancakes and while no one was in the kitchen, he helped himself to some more topping. He used about half a bottle on one pancake and you can imagine the mess it made. His grandma returned to the kitchen to find the sticky aftermath. “Johnny,” she asked, “why did you use ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practical Pointers For Grief - 2 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

We need practical actions to move forward in our gtief.

Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV): 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Greetings, Patriots, this is Perry Greene with G-N-America and today we are going to continue our practical pointers for grief. Last time we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2017

Significance is a matter of perspective—man's versus God's.

Our perception of things is unreliable; we often think we have the right perspective on an issue when in fact we are way off. Tom Wheeler, former CEO of Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, tells a charming story that illustrates this point: He and his wife were driving along an interstate highway ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Other

Boundaries

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Mar 17, 2018

As Israel conquered Canaan, God set up physical boundaries for the tribes. At Sinai He gave them moral boundaries. The Word of God still defines boundaries. We are commanded not to move the boundary markers.

20180317 Parsha 124 Boundaries Today’s Torah portion is one of those passages that we tend to skip over or speed read through as we put our brain on pause. There are names we can’t pronounce and places we can’t locate on Google earth. And what difference does it make anyway. It certainly ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 34:1-15, Acts 17:24-30

Denomination: *other

Full Devotion Through Obedience Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through Exodus with Moses drawing observations from the giving of the law.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Demonstrate Devotion through Obedience” Exodus 19-20 REVIEW I. God Provided Deliverance from Egypt 1-15 II. God prepared for the Development of trust 15-18 A. Bitter water made sweet by the tree 15:22-27 Consistently ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson I.f.2 The Sons Of Ham Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2020

Although Ham had four sons the curse was only upon Canaan, and I cannot tell you why the others were not cursed.

December 10, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.F.2: The Sons of Ham. (Gen. 10:6-20) Genesis 10:6-20 (KJV) 6 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan. 7 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023

The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form.

Incarnation: The Divine Becoming Human The idea of the Incarnation is significantly important in Christian theology. It stands for the essential conviction that Jesus Christ, who is the divine being, assumed human form. The word ‘Incarnation’ comes from the Latin word ‘incarnatio,’ which means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Just Hanging By A Thread

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 12, 2023

The woman who suffered 12 years with the issue of Blood

Now let us journey into the word of God regarding the woman with the issue of blood for 12 years. When we look at the number 12 in the Bible, we see 12 Disciples walking with Jesus, 12 prophets in the Old Testament, the little girl who was awakened by Jesus at the age of 12, and, of course, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22, Luke 8:43-48, Mark 5:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profile Of Hypocritical Religious Pharisees Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 15, 2022

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.

Religious Hypocrites are compared to whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness. Religious People should keep themselves unstained from the world but rather they take part in the unfruitful works of darkness If any Religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9, Matthew 23:27-28, James 1:22-23

Recognise You Need God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 31, 2024

If God has placed you in such a complex situation, do not blame your situations, people, surroundings, or yourself, but rather recognise you lack God's wisdom in that area and acknowledge the need for God's wisdom.

And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29 When we face difficult and complex situations where we need to manage a large number of people, perform complicated duties, and work under a lot of pressure, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29

Have We Been Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 18, 2024

What have we done with what God has given us? God has given us something important to take care of in the church, at our work environment, and at our home.

This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. Many were ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Guidance In Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

Effective evangelism is not driven by human wisdom but by divine direction; the Holy Spirit leads the soul-winner to prepared hearts for eternal impact.

DIVINE GUIDANCE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:26-40 Key Verse: “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.” (Acts 8:29) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 30:21; Romans 8:14; John 16:13; Matthew 10:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Evangelism ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Queen Of Sheba (2 Chronicles 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 10, 2025

Are we like the Queen of Sheba, impressed by wealth and wisdom, or by the kingdom of God?

Should we allow fabulous wealth and wisdom to take our breath away, or seek God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness above all else? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 9. Was the Queen of Sheba amazed to witness Solomon’s wisdom and opulent wealth? When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s reputation, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist