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In The Beginning God

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013

Genesis 1:1 is the foundation of our faith and understanding of God. Here's why...

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV[i] is a straightforward account of the origins of the universe. This verse is so simple, a child can understand it. Yet in all its simplicity and clarity, men in recent centuries have struggled to accept this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Following The Spirit's Lead Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

The more we learn to listen to the Holy Spirit, the more God will use us to help others come to know Him.

Following the Spirit’s Lead Acts 8:26-40 Intro: Do you ever feel guilty for failing to be an effective witness for Jesus? How many times have you been told that you need to introduce the Lord to your neighbors, friends, and acquaintances, but you have to admit that you’ve not been very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005

Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:16-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 19, 2015

A discussion of how seeds grow, and how seemingly careless God is in sowing them.

Seeds PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 main text Mr 4:26 And He was saying, "The kingdom of God is like a man who casts seed upon the soil; Mr 4:27 and goes to bed at night and gets up by day, and the seed sprouts up and grows — how, he himself does not know. Mr 4:28 "The soil produces crops by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Telling People About Jesus Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on May 13, 2014

God has called us to Complete the Mission that Jesus began. To do that, we must be “Telling People About Jesus”. People that you come in contact with every day. We must make it the pattern of our lives.

Completing The Mission That Jesus Began Telling People About Jesus Acts 2:14-42 God has called us to Complete the Mission that Jesus began. To do that, we must be “Telling People About Jesus”. People that you come in contact with every day. We must make it the pattern of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-42

Denomination: Baptist

Contempt For Misfortune

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The problem with saying the right thing at the wrong time when we minister to the suffering.

Introductory Considerations 1. The book of Job is a hard book to follow. I find it a hard book to read and to preach about, at least in the way I normally would read and preach. The book is part of the bible called the wisdom writings - - written by wise men who tried to present the truth through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dust, Dirt & Dung

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jun 11, 2008

This is a sermon looking at Jesus washing the disciples feet and what an example that is to us to be servants beyond our own comfort zone.

** Dennis video (You Teach Vol. 2 - The Skit Guys - 8 min) Can you think of a Stacy in your life? Take about 30 seconds and think about that person and what they did for you and for others. Think about their motivation. was it a neighbor who helped you when you couldn’t get your car ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracle Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

There are those who need to make a decision to submit your lives to Christ...to repent, confess, and then receive Him as Savior and Lord. Others need that infilling of the Holy Spirit that will give you the power to be the effective witness Christ wants

THE MIRACLE OF PREACHING ACTS 2:12-39 Last week I spoke on the miracle of communication, and we saw the amazement of these strangers to Jerusalem when they heard the disciples speak in their particular languages. It was clear that they were Galileans, who knew no other language than their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-39

Ascension 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 4, 2014

Celebrating the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven after His ministry on earth was through. This is kind of a forgotten or at least overlooked event in the story of salvation. Let's not forget ...

This past Thursday was Ascension Day. The 40th day after the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Acts 1:1-13a “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Word As Seed

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2020

Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23.

Are we deep or shallow? Are we quitters or do we last the distance? Are we choking in worldly cares? Do we receive the word of God? Is it fruitful in us? Let’s understand the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The Parable Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Angel Interprets Daniel's Vision Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 9, 2022

Tonight's episode is an angel that Daniel asks to interpret for him. So, it will allow us to get a little bit clearer picture of what the meaning was of Daniel's vision.

Tonight I'm going to try to finish up chapter 7 of The Book of Daniel beginning in verse 15. We have spent two sessions already on trying to interpret this vision that Daniel was given. Tonight's episode is an angel that Daniel asks to interpret for him. So, it will allow us to get a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-28

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Trust The Omnipotent God Of The Bible – Not Human Theory

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 27, 2025

Who will you trust—an all-powerful, all-knowing, eternal God… or the constantly changing, often contradictory theories of limited human beings? Today, our world is confused, anxious, and spiritually starving because it is trusting human theory instead of divine revelation.

Go! and Trust the Omnipotent God of the Bible – Not Human Theory Introduction: Let me begin with a simple question: Who will you trust—an all-powerful, all-knowing, eternal God… or the constantly changing, often contradictory theories of limited human beings? Today, our world is confused, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 8:3-5, Psalm 119:160, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 11:3, Malachi 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Be Ready To Defend Your Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2025

The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. Our faith should not only be lived out but also defended with wisdom and grace.

Go! And Be Ready to Defend Your Faith Introduction: A Call to Stand Firm The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) instructs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 3:17, Romans 10:9, 2 Timothy 2:15, Jude 1:3, Colossians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Subdue Kingdoms

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Oct 26, 2018

No force can withstand the power we believe in, weather it be governments or demonic powers, we are much powerful than they are. Christ is our victory.

If you study the book of Hebrews chapter 11, it lists accounts of men and women, who through faith subdued Kingdoms. They dominated their time in history, God himself testified concerning them and said; "the world was not worthy of them" (Hebrews 11:38). These ones functioned in the earth with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:7, Isaiah 54:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Was Jesus Transfigured?

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 8, 2002

When we think about the incident known as the transfiguration of Jesus, why it happened is more important than what happened.

I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president of the company was among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ