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Going Back To Bethel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

God graciously calls us to return, lay down our burdens and idols, and receive renewed identity, mercy, and blessing through His faithful love.

Some of God’s kindest invitations arrive in a single word: Return. When life feels scattered and the heart feels thin, the Father whispers, “Come back to the place where you first heard My voice.” Maybe you know that tug. Maybe the calendar is packed, the nights are long, and your soul has been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-14

Topics: Jacob's Return, Meeting God

Reviving A People For The Lord

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 14, 2025

As we enter late winter and early spring, many assemblies are preparing for their ‘Gospel Meeting’ or ‘Revival’. Advertisements for their dates, time and place are sent out. From past knowledge, how successful were these meetings? Can improvement be made to increase its efficiency?

As we enter late winter and early spring, many assemblies are preparing for their ‘Gospel Meeting’; as some may say, ‘Revival’. Advertisements for their dates, time and place are sent out. From past knowledge, how successful were these meetings? Some people come away saying their meeting did not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36, Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Friend Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

The FOG is a fraternity whose presiding officer is a man named Abraham. I am talking about the Friends of God. James 2:23 says Abraham was called the friend of God. The phrase is also found in II Chr 20:7 and Is 41:8. Why was Abraham called the friend

May 29, 1994 - AM THE FRIEND OF GOD (Genesis: Abraham) INTRO: (1) There is a political fraternity currently referred to as the FOB or Friends Of Bill. The reference, of course, is to the affiliates of President Bill Clinton. Today I want to increase enrollment in the FOG. I want us to think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

House Cleaning Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

The story of Gideon is the story of revival. It is the story of a man the needs encouragement.

House Cleaning Judges 6 :17-32 Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. How his situation and fears were not too different than ours today. We live in works where modern Midianites consume our resources and leave us ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Congregational

An Outline Of Balaam’s Messages To Balak Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 12, 2025

Balaam had finally arrived at Moab and met Balak, the king. Balak was anxious to have Balaam curse Israel but things didn't work out the way Balak hoped.

An Outline of Balaam’s Messages to Balak (This outline was the basis for a message preached Sunday evening, March 9, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO.) Introduction: Balaam had arrived in Moab and had spoken with King Balak, Their first conversation seemed a bit testy, but Balaam ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Offering

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Apr 14, 2003

Giving as a response to God’s love.

THE OFFERING TEXT: 1 John 4:7-12; Numbers 18:21-29 You’ve heard it said sometimes that a person “knows just enough to be dangerous.” That doesn’t necessarily mean a person is learning to be violent, it just means that when we know a little bit about something, we might do something we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, Numbers 18:21-29

Denomination: Methodist

Deliverance From Faulty Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 12, 2025

When the foundation is faulty, progress is hindered, success is delayed, and cycles of failure persist.

DELIVERANCE FROM FAULTY FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 11:3 – “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Isaiah 58:12, Luke 6:48-49 INTRODUCTION: Every building stands or falls based on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3, Ezekiel 13:14, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Measuring Out, Marking Off (Vs 1-2) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Measuring of the Temple in Revelation 11

Measuring Out, Marking Off: Rev 11:1-2 The Revelation of Jesus Christ is said to be the hardest book in the entire Bible to interpret; that being said, most commentators agree that Revelation Chapter 11 presents the most problems in it's interpretation. This week, we are going to spend some time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Doing The Work Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 7, 2013

The entire Word of God is prophetic because it is futuristic, but it is also apostolic because the word “apostolic” is a doing word

Doing The Work Of The Kingdom The entire Word of God is prophetic because it is futuristic. Amos 3:7 - Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. We know that we can prepare boldly for what is coming because Jesus gave us the prophetic signs. He ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Keep Yourself From Idols Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 13, 2024

In the first century idols were an all-pervasive and normal aspect of society which could be a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 5:21 “Keep Yourself From Idols” In the first century AD, when people wrote letters, there was a pretty standard approach in the way the letters were structured – including the structure you used to finish your letter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21, 1 John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Twin Nations Of Prophetic Destiny Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

Part 2 that explores the spiritual connection between America and Israel. (Adapted from teachings by Dr. Perry Stone)

America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 2 – Twin Nations of Prophetic Destiny Last week we began a new study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. And we specifically looked at the question Is America found anywhere in Bible Prophecy? This is a question that spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:21

Denomination: Baptist

House Cleaning

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 14, 2005

Giedon - had to clean house befor God could do great things with him for Isreal.

Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. The angel of the Lord tries to send Gideon to deal with the problem. Gideon wonders here God is in the current oppression by the mideanites and when sent by the angel, gives ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Congregational

Hybrid Pagan Worship (2 Kings 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2025

Have we mixed in pagan worship? Let's look at 2 Kings 16.

Have we mixed the worship of the Lord with foreign religions? Let’s look at 2 Kings 16. Was Ahaz, 12th king of Judah, bad? Did he engage in child sacrifice and similar Canaanite abominations? In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 20, 2024

The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps to sustain our body, soul and spirit. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings but if we let the fire go out, we will not be able to survive. We must guard our hearts and tend to the fire of God in our lives.

The Fire of God 101 Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps to sustain our body, soul and spirit. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings but if we let the fire go out, we will not be able to survive. We must guard our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Deuteronomy 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For I Know The Plans I Have For You

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Jun 20, 2001

Wedding sermon for a couple - bride entering second marriage, groom entering first.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 7:2-14

Denomination: Lutheran