Sermons on Cain And Abel:

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 11, 2021

This is a reality check. When you're surprised by the challenges of the Christian life and even tempted to quit, consider how the people who are part of Faith's Hall of Fame lived.

This past week we all heard about another horrific tragedy on the border. Three people died and 25 were injured as smugglers attempted to bring dozens of illegal immigrants into the U.S. via boat along the California Coast. The 40-foot boat broke up on a reef just west of Point Loma off the San ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Romans 1:18-20, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Bible Church

Do You See What Isaiah Saw? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 12, 2003

The goal of this sermon is to enable people to look to Christ to overcome rejection.

Do You See What I See? Do You See What Isaiah Saw? Isaiah 53 December 14, 2003 Intro: A. ["In Love and War": Ernest Hemingway’s Pride, Citation: In Love and War (New Line Cinema, 1996), written by Henry S. Villard, directed by Richard Attenborough and James Nagel] (Elapsed time: Measured from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depression - A Spiritual Malady

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

The Bible is clear that the most often cause of depression and accompanying anxiety is sin that goes unconfessed and unrepented.

Depression A Spiritual Malady Sadly, an estimated 25 million Americans suffer with depression at any given time. These depressed Americans spend billions of dollars on anti-depressant drugs and billions more on psychological therapies and counseling. However, the vast majority of sufferers never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 27, 2006

Are we living in the world’s last days? Jesus and the Biblical writers said that is not for us to know, and taught that we are to live our lives fully and freely, hoping in God always. Based on 1 Peter 4:7-19.

Hope for Uncertain Times Hope is Your Birthright, part 1 Wildwind Community Church August 27, 2006 David Flowers Life is hard, isn’t it? You hear that a lot. Life is hard. But next time you hear that statement, I want you to think, “Compared to what?” Life is hard. It takes up all of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dying For The Cause

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 2, 2009

The name Smyrna comes from the word for myrrh…which is known for releasing its wonderfully delightful fragrance…when crushed! This suffering church is symbolic of the 10 Great Persecutions from the 1st-3rd C. Link inc. to text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Dying For the Cause of Christ Rev. 2:8-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DyingForCause.html Many years ago, when communism still held the Soviet Union in its iron clench, a little group of Christians met behind closed doors in the underground. This was a secret ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ First And Foremost

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 28, 2008

Giving Preeminence To Christ.

PP0911 DATE CHRIST FIRST AND FOREMOST! Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. (KJV) Joh 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The History Of Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2015

God got close when He made humanity, close enough to breathe life into us. That's how close He wants to stay.

The Gospel According to Genesis - Part 2 of a 4-Part Series - “The History of Creation” January 11, 2015 God said to Adam, "I am going to make you a helper, a companion. What would you like your companion to be like?" Adam replied, "Well I want someone that is humorous, witty, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Habits For Growing Believers Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024

Over the next few minutes, I’m going to touch on each of these seven habits. I’ll be all over the pages of the Bible. I hope to serve as a catalyst for your personal spiritual growth for the next few moments. I want to encourage you to form some personal habits that shape and focus your life.

In my mother-in-law’s house, there is a really important wall. It’s a wall that has marked our children’s physical growth over the years. When you walk into the guest bedroom and look down at the base of the wall, you see little pencil marks next to dates from years ago. Then as you look eye-level, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Luke 18:1-8, Malachi 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 3:12, Romans 1:16, Psalm 95:6, Psalm 95:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part B Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 9 verses 16 through verse 28

Hebrews 9: 16 – 28 His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part B 16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. 18 Therefore not even the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:16-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Evangelism 101 - Part 5 - A Tale Of Two Mountains: Mt. Sinai And Mt. Zion Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020

In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented.

In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented. * It is a contrast with God as He manifested Himself to people under the Old Covenant and His manifestation under the New Covenant. * It is the contrast of the awesome power, majesty, holiness and wrath of God with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-19, Revelation 21:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Abraham – The Initiation Of God’s Redempive Plan Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Abraham – the initiation of God’s redempive plan

Gen 12-21 Abraham Manuscript Today is our third sermon in our Genesis overview series. Today we look at Genesis 12-21 and the life of Abraham. We have a lot to cover in just one sermon, so like the other sermons in the series, we don’t cover every detail, we just the pick up some of the main ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds - Rejected By Men, Honored By God

Contributed by Dwight Plett on Dec 12, 2011

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Shepherds – rejected by men, honored by God Last Sunday we talked about Mary. I tried to remove some of the mystique that surrounds her. She was a woman, albeit a special woman chosen for a special purpose, but still just a woman who yielded herself to the will of God. She experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Blood That Speaks A Better Word.

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Sep 30, 2004

14th Sunday after Pentecost, 3-year Series C, this sermon explores the comparison of testimonies made by the blood of Abel (demanding vengence) and the blood of Jesus (providing forgiveness.)

The text for today’s message is taken from the Epistle Lesson to the Hebrews which we read just a few moments ago, especially these words: “18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 22a But you have come to Mount Zion, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Table Talk Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Holy Communion may be understood as communication of Christ to the Christian; thus table talk may be a more comprehensible way of expressing that Christ meets us at Eucharist than the popular understanding of transubstantiation.

2nd after Epiphany B Table Talk Psalm 139__1-17 Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican