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God The Creator (Elohim) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

Turn with me to Genesis 1 and follow along as I read the opening verses. I’ll insert this Hebrew name as I read: “In the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth.

Because I have three first names, people often don’t know what to call me. I can see the hesitation on their faces. Is his name Brian or is it Bill? My middle name is John so I like to say when you use my full name three guys come running! I’ve gone by many names in my life… Ibam – This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Real? Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 2, 2007

This sermon is from week 1 of The God Questions Campaign. Using a Pepsi can, hula hoop, and banana, it answers the question, "Is God Real?"

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Cradle That Rocked The World

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2014

Paul said this God-Man was “Preeminent,” which means UNRIVALED, UNEQUALED, MATCHLESS, & UNSURPASSED 4. That’s why when He was born in Bethlehem, His was the “Cradle that Rocked the World.”

THE CRADLE THAT ROCKED THE WORLD Colossians 1:15-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE UNSELFISH REQUEST 1. The Santa Claus at the shopping mall was very surprised when a Emily, young lady aged about 20 years old walked up and sat on his lap. 2. Now, we all know that Santa doesn't usually take requests ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A World Of Hurt

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message detailing humanity’s responsibility to God and each other to take care of the planet.

Intro: Several years ago, my car was in the body shop for an extended period of time -- and so, a friend of mine offered me the use of one of his cars. It was a Cadillac. I wasn’t used to driving such a nice car. I tried to refuse my friend’s offer -- but he insisted. I was "forced" to bum around ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shame Verses Liberty Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2009

The ancient church of Thyatira had some mighty big strengths and one mighty big weakness that threatened the very life of the church.

Sermon for CATM – January 11, 2008 – The Churches of Revelation – “Shame Versus Liberty” Today we’re right at the mid-point in our sermon series and course on the Churches of Revelation. We’ve looked at four of the seven churches so far. We started with Ephesus and Sardis, last week we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Everyone Life There Comes A Jericho.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Apr 22, 2012

This sermon is looking at those thing in our lives that stop us from receiving everything that the Lord wants us to have.

IN EVERYONE LIFE THERE COMES A JERICHO. JOSHUA 6: 1-21. The Chief of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Southern Alberta gave the C.P.R. permission to cross the Blackfoot land from Medicine Hat to Calgary. In return the chief was given a lifetime pass on the C.P.R. Chief Crowfoot took the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should Your Hang-Ups Limit My Freedom? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul teaches us how to keep from causing others to stumble by limiting the use of our freedoms and rights.

Introduction: A. All my life I’ve been told how dangerous tripping is. 1. As a child my parents taught me to never trip my sisters and brothers. 2. It was certainly a lesson I had to be taught, because I had a fun-loving, devious side. 3. All organized sports have rules against tripping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Workplace Ministry - How To Equip Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

God has called placed us in a particular work and place with a purpose. How do we use the workplace to evangelise, without offeding the fellow workers?

How many of you think you are leaders? How many of you think you are followers of Christ? The fact is that we do not have much of a choice or much of a say in this matter. Let me explain why. John C Maxwell, the noted Church leader, author and Leadership Guru, states in the Maxwell Leadership ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Faith Is Not Enough Or The Perils Of Presumption Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 5, 2008

In spite of our wrong choices, if we will humbly submit to god’s will God will bring us to the Promised lad in His time and His way.

When Faith IS Not enough or The Peril of Presumption Numbers 14 Theme: Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex; faith; God’s discipline INTRODUCTION A middle-aged farmer wanted to be a preacher for years but wasn’t sure if it was God’s will. One day, while he was working in the field, he decided to rest ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

God designed His church to be a family. Not just to act like a family, but to literally be a family.

Opening Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your tests are back and you only have three days to live.” “That’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Therapeutic Preaching In The Twenty First Century

Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 16, 2013

Psalms 46:1 outlines the fundamental principles necessary to teach THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY,

THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY David L. Lane Ph.D. Text: Psalms 46: 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N Biblical Preaching is proclamation done for God's glory and man’s growth. In view of our world today and its complexities, contradictions, traumas, turmoil, pain, problems, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spread Of The Nations Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 1, 2014

The Table of Nations (Chapter 10) & The Tower of Babel (Chapter 11). (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Table of Nations (Chapter 10) (1). It is a Record of Nations. (2). It is a Selective List. (3). It is a Puzzling Inventory. (4). It is a Historic Index. (B). The Tower of Babel (Chapter 11) (1). Man’s Rebellion (2). God’s Response (3). God’s ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Reunion Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 19, 2009

The last in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. This one focuses on who you will meet in Heaven. Alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Reunion! Scott Bayles First Christian Church What makes a house a home? Since Ashley and I have been married we’ve lived in a shared two-story house, a small one-bed-room apartment, a friend’s basement, a modern townhouse, and most recently a cozy three-bed-room ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

No Excuses - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 15, 2011

Why can’t people just believe what they want and everybody just get along? Does it really matter what we believe in this life about God? Paul tells us that it absolutely does matter what we believe about God and informs us that with the evidence that Go

No Excuses – Part 1 Romans 1:18-23 Series – Summer in Rome Introduction Slide We are returning to our Summer in Rome series today. We are going through the letter to the Romans and we began 2 weeks ago and learned the Gospel is the Power of God for Salvation and for living righteously. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conflict In Galilee: The Controversial Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 4, 2013

Explains why Jesus' initial ministry in Galilee as riddled with conflict & controversy. Explains the "Messianic Ministry"-&-Mission then (and NOW!).

“Conflict in Galilee: A Controversial Christ” Mark 2:1-3:6 OPENING VIDEO: “Jesus Intro” The church of today has tried everything imaginable to try to portray Jesus in a positive light; to present her Lord as a gentle and nice-kind-of-guy, who is accessible and accepting of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene