Sermons on Christ Like Love:

David - God's Surprising Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024

The choice of David to be the next king of Israel shows His Sovereignty in action, but also shows that He is a God of Surprises.

"NOW the Lord said to Samuel, 'How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.' And Samuel said, 'How can I go? If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Matthew 1:1, Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 17:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2023

God's intercession, or judgment, in Babel was to again bring His creation back to Himself. It was done to place within them a desire to seek God out for what they need and not to be self-reliant.

Alpha and Omega, Part 15 The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time (Gen 9) we discussed the aftermath of the great flood -- Re: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Flood Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 13, 2024

The verdict was dire. The perfect system God had created was broken. The corruption of humanity – which extended to the earth itself – was universal and would require a universal response....

September 14, 2024 Last time we discussed how quickly sin took root in the pre-flood world. There seemed to be no hope for humanity. However, in the midst of this sad and sorry situation, we are given the brief genealogy of Noah. Genesis 6:9-10 - …. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Luke 17:26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Luc 15/1-10

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

Il n’y a aucun chapitre du Nouveau Testament si bien connu et a tellement chèrement aimé comme quinzième chapitre de l’évangile de Luc. On l’a appelé "l’évangile dans l’évangile," comme si il a contenu l’essence très distillée des bonnes nouvelles que Jés

ETUDE COMPLEMENTAIRE LUC 151-10 Il n’y a aucun chapitre du Nouveau Testament si bien connu et a tellement chèrement aimé comme quinzième chapitre de l’évangile de Luc. On l’a appelé "l’évangile dans l’évangile," comme si il a contenu l’essence très distillée des bonnes nouvelles que Jésus est venu ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Fire - Unholy Fire Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003

Throughout the priesthood of Aaron we learn about obedience to a holy God.

Holy Fire – Unholy Fire The tragic house fire that took the lives of three children caught the attention of many people, not only in our community, but also in places far away. My wife received a phone call from Alaska from someone wanting to help; the man said it was on national news there. He ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

God's Help In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006

We can let our crisis handle us or we can let God handle our crisis.

God’s Help in Times of Crisis Text: Gen. 32:1-21 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:1-21 2. Illustration: A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Be A Lifter Of The Arms, Be A Gapstander

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2005

We need people to lift the arms of those that hang down. We need people to stand in the gap for the lost, the hurt, and the dying.

BE A LIFTER OF THE ARMS, BE A GAP STANDER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE MUST PRAY FOR THE UNHINDERED POWER OF THE GOSPEL TO BE FREELY RELEASED ALL AROUND US. WE MUST BUILD A TEAM THAT RELEASES GOD’S UNHINDERED POWER! A. LET US NOT HINDER THE GOSPEL THAT WE TEACH! LOOK HOW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Missionary Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 23, 2003

The examination of the call of Isaiah gives an excellent illustration of the essential marks that must be present in every believer’s heart if we are to have God’s heart to reach this world.

The Marks of a Missionary Jesus: Hope of the Nations Isaiah 6:1-9 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. [2] Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The True Story Of Squanto Series

Contributed by Larry Langston on Jan 7, 2009

Squanto was a gift from God to the Pilgrims. Allow God to make you a source of true thanksgiving.

The Celebration of Thanksgiving God Has a Plan to Use You for His Glory Introduction: Ilustration, Thanksgiving weather: A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Blow Your Top Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009

Anger can get us, beware!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step Out Of The Boat But Only At His Command!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 16, 2011

Stepping out at God's command may seem foolish and downright impossible at times if not dangerous to our supposed well being, but a miracle may not be realized otherwise!

Mat 14:22-33 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

In God's Protection

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 19, 2015

To show that JESUS is both our Protector and protection.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD your protection? Yes. Psalms 91:11 Psalms 91:11 (Amplified Bible) For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We Pray, Our Enemies Retreat

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 5, 2015

To show how GOD will retreat our enemies from us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know how your enemies will retreat from you? Yes, just remember JESUS is always with you and pray more often. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show how GOD will retreat our enemies from us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 56:9 (Amplified Bible) 56:9 Then shall my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ne Jugez Pas Selon L'apparence Des Hommes

Contributed by James Dina on May 29, 2021

Apprenez à juger les hommes par ce qui ne se voit pas dans leur nature, mais qui se voit dans leurs fruits (Matthieu 7:20), et aussi par leurs grâces et leur gloire spirituelle. Jugez-les par leur patience, leur douceur, leur sainteté et leur droiture.

NE JUGEZ PAS SELON L'APPARENCE DES HOMMES " Ne jugez pas selon l'apparence, mais jugez selon la justice. " (Jean 7:24) Un changement dans notre condition extérieure amène beaucoup de gens à changer d'opinion à notre égard. Pendant que Job nageait ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Fire

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 26, 2012

In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As we look at the account of Nadab and Abihu we will see that in the worship of God there’s a proper way and a wrong way to worship God as they offered strange fire unto the Lord.

Strange Fire Leviticus 10:1-11 Introduction: Romans 15:4 tells us that “…whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist