Sermons on Chronological Narrative:

The Thundering Throne-Room Of God

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The heavenly progressive sequence in the Revelation of Jesus Christ is studied for its significance

The Thundering Throne-Room of God While lightning is spectacular and draws us to wonder at the great power of God in the heavenlies, the ground shaking, ear rattling effect of thunder is the real attention getter, as the power of a fierce and furious thunderstorm passes by, when the majestic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wellspring Of Joy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 9, 2015

Wellspring the source of inexhausible joy that we have in Christ

Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Arrogance Of Power

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018

Avoiding pursuit of wrongful desires. Greed is of the devil

Weekend Message/Devotion July 15, 2018 Mark 6:14-29 Arrogance of Power This week’s gospel reading brings us Mark’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist. It reads almost as a broadway play or operetta. The major characters in the reading are John the Baptist, Herod Antipas (called here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Jd Wilhite on Oct 26, 2017

This is an introduction to the Gospel of John. It describes background information about John, including an overview, theme, keywords, and verses too.

Introduction to the Gospel of John The word "Gospel" means "good news", and the good news is about Jesus Christ dying on the cross and then 3 days later conquering death and rising from the dead, offering salvation to all mankind. John is sometimes called the “Gospel of belief,” or the holy of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It's Planting Time

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 22, 2021

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Year B

March 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 When It’s Planting Time Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday was the first day of spring. Today our daylight will be just ever so much longer than the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am Barabbas And Jesus' Last Words Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Recap of last message of Triumphal Entry • We looked at Matthews account of the Triumphal Entry, and • Zechariah’s prophesy of the coming Messiah found in Zechariah 9:9

Today, we will look at two events that occurred on Good Friday. • The setting free of Barabbas • Jesus’s last words while on the Cross. The setting free of Barabbas is found in all 4 Gospels. We’ll look @ Matthew’s account beginning in verse 15 of chapter 27. Read Matthew 27:15-26 -show video of I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Jesus Begins

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2023

How did Jesus prepare for and begin His ministry? Let's find out in Matthew 4.

Jesus prepared for His ministry by fasting. He battled temptations and won. Let’s look at Matthew 4:1-11. Was Jesus thirsty or only hungry after fasting? The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert, so that the devil could test him. After Jesus had gone without eating for 40 days and nights, he was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’s First Public Events, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2025

As Jesus confronted the "false religious" on-goings in the Temple, we must ask if we are willing to confront sin, cast it out, and live a life devoted to Him? Or, will we allow our own desires and emotions to lead us?

John, Part 9 Series: Jesus’s First Public Events, Part 2 John 2:12-22 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’re here today; dismiss children -- Continuing series; REM: John less focused on chronology; purpose (redeem) - Read John 2:12-22 / Pray Point 1 – Confronting Sin ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22, Psalm 69:9, Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preeminence Of Christ (Col. 1:15–19) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:15–19

The Preeminence of Christ “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Walls

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 4, 2022

The greatest wall that sin erected was a wall between us and God. Our relationship with God was bricked off and blocked and there was nothing we could ever do on our own to tear one brick out of that wall.

TITLE: WALLS SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 6:1-5 (Some text used from Rev. Shawn Drake message and expanded upon) The narrative of Joshua leading the Israelites to bring down the walls of Jericho is a powerful account that demonstrates the faithfulness and might of the lord. This narrative is part of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Recognize Evil?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

Satan manifests in many different ways. Can you recognize the ways especially when Satan is attacking you?

Unfortunately, we have to accept that two opposing forces are working in the LORD’s Universe. They are called good and evil. They are created by the positive and negative energies that exist. An accumulation of positive energy is remarkable for a person to have. However, the truth is that you want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Joseph The Favoured Son Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 16, 2001

Favouritism bred jealousy and hatred in a family

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in The Life of Joseph Study 2 Introduction We began a series of studies last week on the life of Joseph by looking together at his family background. And what a family background it proved to be. We hear a lot today about dysfunctional families. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Closer To Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 1, 2023

Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and a woman with blood flow issues; showing how to get close to Jesus

Get Closer to Jesus Mark 5:21-43 Good morning. Have you ever looked at someone else’s walk with Christ and wondered why they seem to have a closer relationship with Jesus, than you do? Early in my walk with Christ, I tried to improve my relationship with Him with human performance; i.e., most of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quiz On 40 Biblical Men

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 29, 2021

The Bible tells of many dynamic or influential men throughout the Old and New Testaments. Most, but not all of their contributions or royal misdeeds are remembered today. Some were saintly and others villainous.

Quiz on 40 Biblical Men See how well you can link the descriptive paragraph below to the correct name(s) found in the 'Answer Choices' listed at the end of this quiz. The Bible tells of many dynamic, influential men whose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist