Sermons on Close The Book:

The Most Dangerous Emotion

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24

1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24 The Most Dangerous Emotion 19 Now Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David; but Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted greatly in David. 2 So Jonathan told David, saying, “My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Explanation Of The Word Series

Contributed by Stuart Guthrie on Aug 20, 2021

The Explanation of the WordThe Explanation of The introduction to the book of John

John 1:1-5 The Explanation of the Word Introduction. When we try to get an overall perspective of the Gospel of John, the most common way that we find the book divided, is that it divides fairly evenly down in the middle. The first half of the Gospel of John splits (from chapters 1-12) and is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Glorious Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This is a message from the author’s book, "Christian Stewardship"

GLORIOUS GIVING 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: There is no giving that is so glorious as Godly giving. This section will show how such giving takes place when Paul reminds the church at Corinth that they had made a commitment nearly a year earlier, and had not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

There's Always A Critic Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 10, 2007

A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

From comment cards to online customer service surveys our culture encourages us to be critical of everything from food to services. I know, it comes in the package with freedom. It’s a first amendment thing. Recently Time Magazine featured an article entitled “When Everyone’s a Critic.” The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 92:1-6, Joshua 24:14-25, Galatians 6:11-18, Matthew 6:24-34. A). THANKS AND PRAISE. Psalm 92:1-6. The designation “for the sabbath day” is both unique, and interesting. The sabbath was instituted in the first instance as a commemoration of Creation (cf. Exodus 20:11), but also in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-6, Joshua 24:14-25, Galatians 6:11-18, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turnaround

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36

2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36 Turnaround 29 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Can’t Hit The Broadside Of A Barn

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 20: 1 – 42

1 Samuel 20: 1 – 42 Can’t hit the broadside of a barn 20 Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and went and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity, and what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2 So Jonathan said to him, “By no means! You shall not die! Indeed, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who’s Really Running This Show

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 26, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 3: 1 – 39 Who’s really running this show 3 Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon by Ahinoam the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lust Is Not Love

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39

2 Samuel 13: 1 – 39 Lust is not love 13 After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How The Bible Can Impact Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

D. L. Moody placed the following words in the front of his Bible: “Sin will keep you from this Book and this Book will keep you from sin.”

We continue our series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. Last week, we focused on the heart and this week we focus on the mind – live the Bible. Through the process, we’re keying in one two key words: constancy and consistency. A recent survey shows that less than only one in five ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Coffee With God

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Regular, deliberate seeking of God’s presence will result in a closeness with God that is far more intimate than most people believe we can have

1. Title: Coffee With God 2. Text: Exodus 33 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 10. 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the nature of our relationship with God and how we can make it grow through prayer -for the people to feel a longing for God’s closeness ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Heaven With Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

week 11 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 11 “The Church In Heaven With Christ” Date: August 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation: 4:1-11 Introduction In these past weeks we have seen the history of the church in the seven churches of chapters 2-3. Now from this point on the church is no longer mentioned until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

War And Peace

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 18, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 15: 1 – 19

2 Chronicles 15: 1 – 19 War and Peace 15 Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded. 2 And he went out to meet Asa, and said to him: “Hear me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Church Growth By God's Word

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Sunday Before Advent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 85:8-13, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Colossians 1:13-20, John 6:5-14. A). THE FLOURISHING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. Psalm 85:8-13. The Psalmist - the believer, standing for the church - stops in his tracks and listens to what God has to say (Psalm 85:8-9). It is as we systematically and habitually study ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13, Jeremiah 23:5-8, Colossians 1:13-20, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational