Sermons on Child Of Abraham:

Be A Doer, Not Just A Hearer

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019

A study in the book of James 1: 1 – 27

James 1: 1 – 27 Be a doer, not just a hearer 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Psalm 23 Philosophy Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 1, 2021

Everyone, either knowing or unknowingly, has a philosophy of life. I encourage you to adopt yours from the 23rd Psalm!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series -Encouragement from the Psalms Text: Psalm 23 (KJV) Title: A Psalm 23 Philosophy Intro: - Everyone, either knowing or unknowingly, has a philosophy of life. Either an attitude, a belief system, or a system of principles that guides the decisions and the practical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

The Pair Are Tempted Into Sin Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2018

Up to this point, God’s voice is the only one we have heard; creating and commanding. Now another “voice” is heard, the voice of Satan, the deceiver. Eve was deceived when she ate, but Adam was not; he sinned with his eyes wide open.

July 19, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.4: The Pair Are Tempted into Sin. Gen. 3.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Children's Stories? Jonah And The Whale

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

This book is about God's great love for everyone and about man's stubborn refusal to participate with God in loving others.

Well, we have been looking at children's stories. Stories we've just kind of always known. In fact, what we do with our 0- to 4-year-olds here is we have a curriculum called Bible Biggies where we tell them all the big stories of the Scripture so they can be aware of those stories. Way too often, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus Really? Holy One Of God Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

Even the demons and the devil believe Jesus is God.

Everybody happy to be in church this morning? If you are not happy to be here, we’re gonna pray for you in a minute. For real, some people may not be happy to be here, may have been coaxed or tricked, or maybe think they’re at the movies, or come to the wrong place by accident—it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of The Farm

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon about the parable of the sower: preparing the soil, sowing the seed, watering the seed, pulling weeds, and waiting for the harvest.

Luke, Chapter 8: We’re going to talk this morning…If I had to say there were three or four passages of Scripture that I think are very important to my life personally, I would say the prodigal son is by far my favorite, my favorite parable that’s ever been written. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Magnificent Masterpiece (Manuscript) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 21, 2023

To establish that the splendor and beauty of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait of the “Mona Lisa”: --fails in comparison to the beauty of what God has created in all of us. This lesson describes how one is saved by grace: through faith and obedience.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Our Portrait Before Restoration 2. Our Portrait During Restoration 3. Our Portrait After Restoration Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss: “God’s Magnificent Masterpiece.” We can never hear or read enough about God's grace and how He has made us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 4:22-25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 12, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com Matthew, Mark and Luke are the synoptic (similar) gospels. John is written differently.

The Deity of Jesus Christ 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. THE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ADD "A GOD" HERE. 2 [a]He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Understanding Church Life

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 6, 2025

An 8-part course or series on What it means to be an active part of a Biblically centered New Testament Church Please take this, adapt it to your church's specifics.

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE By Owen Carey, Eric J. Hanson, and Dallas E. Henry UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Romans 16:25-27, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, Ephesians 4:11, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Role-Model Saints" Rms Pt 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007

Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

“Role – Model Saints” Romans part 15 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Mother Teresa a Hero for the faith! Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Wake Zone: Building Block #1--Authenticity Series

Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the importance of authenticity in creating a safe, supportive, "no wake" zone in relationships, including marriage, family, friends, co-workers and other types of core relationships.

We are in week two of our series No Wake Zone. We just really believe that in this culture and world that we’re in, we get beaten around so much in our life that we need some healthy places in our life, a no wake zone, if you will. Having a no wake zone, a place of rest and refreshment, whether ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Power Part 2

Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 14, 2011

Make sure of your salvation, but it doesn’t say make sure by looking back at a decision that you made. The way that you make sure of your calling and election is by practicing these qualities.

Let me give you a couple of warnings before I get started today. We had an awesome, awesome service last service, but let me just say this. Stick with me through the whole talk. Typically, you can hear a message and doze off for a little bit. And catch five minutes here and think, ‘Ooh! That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me And The Mrs. Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

If we do almost nothing for our children but give them a great marriage, then that counts for more than anything else. But to do that, you have to have guardrails.

We are in Part Four of Guardrails. Everybody knows what a guardrail is. If you’ve been with us, you know that basically what we’ve done is we’ve taken the idea of a guardrail that we’re familiar with and see every single day, and we’ve come up with a parallel idea as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This One Thing

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Dec 20, 2012

There is one thing that based on what’s going on in your life that if you could figure it out and do it, it would leave you in a much better place a year from now.

So you could go home now. We’ve kind of got it all set up for you. You know what to do. Hey thanks for being here. One of the things I struggle with at the beginning of every year is how long do you say Happy New Year. I tend to go into like February so I’m just going to try and say it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Needs The Church? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

Opening - Video Clip: The church matters (bluefishtv) Remind the church of the $12 commitment: A spiritual mile marker moment How are you doing with the $12? Have you doubled it? Done nothing with it? Buried it in the ground? Or found a way to multiply it for the Kingdom of Heaven? New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational