Sermons on Creation Suffers:

You Are Enough

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Sep 13, 2023

Understanding how valuable we are in the eyes of God

As we have lived daily, we have chased money or power or love, yet even in pursuing those things, they are just symptoms of our never-ending search for one thing- AM I ENOUGH? Have you ever pondered in your thoughts that I am worthy and deserving, and does my life serve a purpose? After carefully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 19, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is creation of all the world and everything we know in the universe. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) Says: We have three things in this chapter: (1) A general idea of the work of creation, Genesis 1:1-2. (2) A particular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Creates Sea Life And Fowl On Day 5

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Nov 28, 2022

God created fish and birds to teach us about His infinite wisdom and glory. We can learn life changing wisdom by studying fish and birds. God designed some animals as prophetic Types to teach us important spiritual lessons

Genesis 1:20-23 Day 5: God Creates Sea Life & Fowl “& God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature (Heb. = living soul) that hath life, & fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. (21) & God created great whales, & every living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Pulchritudinous World

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 13, 2022

Pulchritude is defined as beauty or attractiveness.

Onyeuche Godson, a Nigerian-born author, public speaker and teacher once remarked: “Pulchritude cannot make an attitude, unless an attitude is appreciated with a pulchritudinous awareness.” 1 Peter 3:3-4 confirms: “Do not let your adorning be external - the braiding of hair and the putting on of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Romans 1:20, Nehemiah 9:6, Song of Songs 4:7

In The Beginning

Contributed by Dennis Parish on Dec 17, 2022

First of a Three Part Series - In The Beginning, In The Middle, In The End

In The Beginning For the next three weeks I will take a turn from what I’ve been preaching and present a short glimpse into the overarching meta narrative of the Bible. What is the Bible and what do we claim about it? We confess the Bible to be inerrant, inspired, infallible and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

The Light And Life (Christmas Day 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 22, 2022

Matthew and Luke illustrate the significance of the birth of God’s only begotten Son. John’s Gospel illustrates how Jesus brings life and light to a dark world.

THE LIGHT AND LIFE Text: John 1:1- 5 John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) He was in the beginning with God. (3) All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being (4) in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On The Concepts Of Nature

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 13, 2025

Nature has been defined as the collective nonpareil of the physical world.

Sylvia Plath, an American poet and author once remarked: “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery - air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy.” Job 12:7-10 reminds us: “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:11-12, Isaiah 55:12, Romans 1:20, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Created In His Image Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2025

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#3] CREATED IN HIS IMAGE Genesis 1:26-31 Introduction: The Bible tells us that we were created in God's image. This means that we are special and valuable, and that we have a unique relationship with God. It's not just about how we look, but about who we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Contemplating God's Greatness Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 11, 2026

We all know Genesis 1:1, but we tend to rush right past it, eager to get to the fascinating details of creation. Today, let's slow down. Right here at the very start of the Bible, we discover profound truths about who God is.

**The Discipline of Contemplating God's Greatness** Over the next few weeks, I want us to contemplate the greatness of God together. If I'm honest, I don't do this nearly enough. My attention gets consumed by the ups and downs of daily life, the relentless news cycle, the tasks that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Mean That God Has Given Us An "inheritance"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2025

It's an odd phrase: we have been given an "inheritance" in Christ? What does that mean? It's not like God is going to die! The phrase doesn't actually point us toward death but toward the Exodus. What can we learn from that reference?

WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES THAT MEAN? What does Paul mean when he speaks of us having an “inheritance” in the Lord? - Ephesians 1:14; Colossians 1:12; Colossians 3:24. - This is a phrase that has bothered me for a long time and I didn’t really have a great answer to it. There are a few places in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fly The Kite Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 1, 2025

"Fly the Kite" teaches that even the smallest acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes when they align with God's purpose.

Fly the Kite Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ On our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife and I embarked on what It felt was an odyssey to the ends of the earth—a journey full of anticipation and wonder: Niagara Falls. We had seen countless pictures and videos of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, John 14:12, Romans 12:2, Luke 16:10, Matthew 25:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Exercise The Gifts You Have Been Given

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2025

Holiness is available by God’s grace to anyone who wishes to follow Christ, even when our own plans are disrupted.

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua 2025 (with readings from the Franciscan lectionary) Grace is indeed given to each of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. When the Holy Spirit brings us into the Church, He gives us one or more gifts, as St. Paul teaches. They may be obvious, building on our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20, Psalm 40:3-4, Psalm 40:10-11, Psalm 40:17, Ephesians 4:7, Ephesians 4:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

First In Everything! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, Colossians 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fearfully & Wonderfully Made - Psalm 139:13-16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 26, 2025

The first half of this sermon will help you marvel at the handiwork of God in creating your body and soul in the womb, helping you worship. The message will also help you take comfort in the fact that God preplanned your whole life.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Psalm 139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Work Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025

If you didn’t have to work, what would you do to fill your time? What if you knew the truths about the purpose of work that could reward you with much more than a paycheck? Get ready to learn about God’s design for work!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Work Selected Scriptures If you were with us last Sunday, you would know we covered the topic of rest. We saw that rest is not passive but purposeful activities. And the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, John 5:17, John 16:8-11

Denomination: *other