Sermons on Curse And Sware:

The Urgency Of Repenting Today

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

Now—and not later—is the time to begin a different way of life. And what makes this call so urgent? It is this one, undeniable fact: Christ is on his way.

The men who bring God’s Word have a difficult job. It’s not the years of study before entering the ministry. It’s not the many hours spent writing sermons. It’s not even getting over the fear of public speaking. Bringing God’s Word is difficult because of what that Word means. It’s a serious Word. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20, Luke 3:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Feb 17, 2021

Php 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven…….. The word heaven means: The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation.

HEAVEN Php 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven…….. The word heaven means: The abode of God, the angels, and the souls of those who are granted salvation. I love that –the souls of those who are granted salvation! As Christians we have an incredible hope and an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Praying With Good King Hezekiah

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 21, 2021

Looking back on the last few months, do you feel like you’ve been praying more, or is it less? Is this a practice that has been strengthened with you, or has it struggled? Has the seeking become less diligent, or the knocking not so confident? A praying Christian is a living Christian!

In Luke 11:9 Jesus says these words to us, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Simple commands, yet astonishing. For his words reveal the great privilege that we have when we pray. This is the heavenly power that we access whenever we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Sports

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

The spirit of sports plays a greater role in the Bible than most of us see. We will study how Paul uses sport terms to teach Christian lessons.

Back in the days of depression the mighty Babe Ruth was asked to take a salary cut for the first time in his career. He didn't go for it, but insisted on his customary $80,000 contract. "But Babe," protested an official of the Yankee Ball Club, "These are trying times. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Evil Beads

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 20, 2020

Beads are very beautiful ornaments for adorning the individual, but when they become the doorway to idol worship it needs to be addressed

King James Version (KJV) 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Evil Beads Babatunmishe Oke, Pennsylvania November 6, 2012 8.00-930pm I have used research from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

What Do You Truly Love In The Midst Of Covaid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2020

Our circumstances may have changed, but the issue before is still the same as Jesus asked Peter, "Do You Love Me More Than These?"

What Do You Truly Love? John 14:23-27 John 21:1-14 Do you love your favorite food? Do you love going on vacation? Do you love your car? Do you love your pet? Do you love your children? Do you love your parents? Do you love your job? Do you love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Clay

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2020

This message is about recognizing our identity and understanding that we are not an accident; a freak of nature; or a mistake. We were created with purpose.

I Am Clay Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; 19:11; Ephesians 2:10 The title of my message this morning is “I Am Clay.” Two Christmases ago Jackie, a family friend, gave me this coffee mug that a friend of hers made. This mug was crafted by the potter Melissa Streeter and has become my favorite mug. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 19:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key Lessons From Peter And John In The Hours Before The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2020

1. We see Peter following the Lord(vs. 15). 2. We see Peter's friends (vs. 16). 3. We see Peter failure (vs. 17-18; 24-27). 4. We see Peter finding out that failure isn't final.

Key Lessons from Peter and John in the Hours before the Cross The Gospel of John John 18:12-18; John 18:24-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 9, 2018 (Revised May 18, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18, as we continue looking at the Lord's final steps ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-18, John 18:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"how To Read Your Bible"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

This was a message given at the start of a new year to encourage reading the Bible.

Title: How to Read Your Bible in 2020 Script: Dt. 30:15-20 Type: Expos./Theme for New Year Where: GNBC 1-12-20 Intro: Our theme for this year is: “20/20 Vision” with an emphasis on encouraging each and every one of us to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 29, 2020

In this conversation we will unpack what it means to say that Jesus is the Everlasting Father.

Everlasting Father THIS MORNING – as we continue in our message series, ‘Name Above All Names’ we will be unpacking another title that we find in Isaiah chapter 9:6… HOWEVER – before we look at that verse and begin to drill down on that title, I want us to we put it into its historical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jeremiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

Jeremiah, also called the "weeping prophet,” was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible.

Jeremiah Lineage and early life Jeremiah was born to a priestly family, the son of Hilkiah, a kohen (Jewish priest) from the small Benjamite village of Anathoth in Judeh. The difficulties he encountered, described in the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations, have prompted scholars to refer to him as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Resurrected Hope (Living Hope) Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 19, 2022

The disciples thought their hope of seeing their Savior was already gone after Jesus died. But their hopes were soon resurrected after seeing Jesus. Let us all continue to testify that living hope is within us through this exhortation.

Intro: Good morning and welcome to our Resurrection Sunday as we celebrate our Lord Jesus’ resurrection. This is the first time after 2 years of pandemic that we are gathered here today to celebrate God’s goodness. For some this season is their time to enjoy vacation with their families and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 4a)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

In chapters 1 through 3 we just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of Asia Minor.

Now, when we come to chapter 4, we are about to step off into the future. Chapter 4 and 5 takes us into the very throne room of God, where we can see ourselves and what we will be doing when we get to Heaven. 1) The Judgement Seat of Christ 2) The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Also, chapter four ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Kinds Of Hands Do You Have?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

In this sermon I want to talk to you about your hands.

Did you hear about the young couple that went to the mountains for a romantic winter break? • When they got there, the man went out to chop some wood. When he got back, he said, "Darling, my hands are freezing!" • She says, "Well put them in my warm hands and I will warm them up ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Above All: Reconciled Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 2, 2022

Paul describes the Colossians' past (alienated from God), present (reconciled to God), and future (presented holy, blameless, and free from accusation)

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:20-23 Pastor Jefferson M.Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-01-2022 Reconciliation at Chili’s Our first year of marriage was very difficult. We married at 24 years old. I was 24 going on 15 and Maxine was 24 going on 40. ? About year in, we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist