Sermons on Descendants Of Shem:

The Study Of Abraham, The Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015

The Study Of Abraham, The Man Of Faith

The Study Of Abraham, The Man Of Faith Genesis 12:1-3 (KJV) 1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

God And David Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 7, 2018

God did not look on the appearance, on the height of the stature of a person, on the beauty, on the mighty. He never choose like how we choose. Samuel said to Jesse “God did not choose anyone of these”(1Sam.16:10). Then who?

David: God's Choice I Sam 13:14. “But now your kingdom will not continue; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has appointed him to be ruler over his people, because you have not kept because what the Lord has commanded you”. Choosing criteria: God did not look on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Methodist

Church And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020

Know about the seekers, speakers, and mockers of the Holy Spirit. Who are you? How do you approach the Spirit of God?

Acts 2: 01-13 Church and the Holy Spirit 2: 1-3 Seekers of the Holy Spirit 2: 4-12 Speakers of the Holy Spirit 2: 13 Mockers of the Holy Spirit This passage talks about the approach of the people to the Holy Spirit. The early Church had to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Five Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Five. 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 FIVE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that we have a genealogy of the race of humans from Adam until the flood. Matthew Henry (1714) – Genesis 5 This chapter is the only authentic history extant of the first age of the world from the creation to the flood, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reactions Of The Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020

True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.

Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd, Then And Now

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 25, 2017

God seeks the lost and strayed

The Good Shepherd, Then and Now Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Today’s message/devotion comes to us from the Prophet Ezekiel. Who was Ezekiel and who made him a prophet to speak for God? Unless we have some understanding here, we simply hear words and swallow our doubts and what we don’t understand. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unexpected Encounter With God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023

A ladder of God's devising, connecting heaven and earth. Prefigures the Cross.

AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob was on the run from his brother Esau, headed back in the direction of the city which their grandfather Abraham had left behind so many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Jealousy Is A Dangerous Hidden Curse. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 5, 2025

Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy

Family jealousy is a destructive force that can ruin relationships and tear families apart. The Bible provides numerous examples of how jealousy can lead to sin and devastation. Here are few biblical examples that illustrate the dangers of family jealousy: 1. Cain and Abel: Jealousy Over God's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30, Luke 15:25-32

Levite Rosters (1 Chronicles 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2025

Is sharing the load important in churches?

Have we witnessed faithful saints leave a church just exhausted? Do we divide responsibilities wisely, so that no one is overburdened? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 24. How was it decided to divide the Levitical families into rosters for duty? These were the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Message

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

I love Christmas

Luke? ?1?:?26?-?38? ?NASB1995?? “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Shutting Down The Hypocrites, Especially Ourselves

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus, here in Mark’s Gospel, gives us a start on our understanding the proper response to hypocrisy.

Thirty-first Sunday in Course 2024 How could you get a hypocrite to shut up? They are called “Karens” these days, which to me is an disrespectful misuse of a woman’s name. Nonetheless, no matter what you call that kind of behavior, pharisaical people are just about as irritating as one can be. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Hebrews 7:23-28, Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Psalm 18:46

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus, The Messiah, Reigns

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 15, 2001

An in-depth study showing that the kingdom of Christ is not future but is a present reality! Jesus reigns, today, on the throne of David.

One of the greatest tragedies of history is the rejection of Jesus as the Christ by the majority of the Jewish peoples of the 1st Century. Indeed, to this very day, the Jews are still waiting for their Messiah. Why did they reject Jesus as their Anointed King? It was because they had studied the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33, John 18:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

Jesus in His great love for us, has given us the spiritul gifts necessary to serve Him wholeheartedly.

1. There continues to be a lot of confusion and misunderstanding surrounding the wonderful spiritual gifts of God. a. Yes… there’s been serious abuse and misuse b. And yes… that’s made people ignore and avoid them… c. There’s are tons misinterpretations & misrepresentations. BUT NONE of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Lesson From Four People's Lives Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on the spiritual life-lessons Christians can learn from Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau.

Genesis Series #49 June 02, 2002 Title: Four Lesson From Four People’s Lives Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #49 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 25:19-34 Opening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Be Circumcised Again Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Preparing ourselves for a new year of service by circumcising our lives inwardly

Luke 2:21-26 – Time to be Circumcised - AGAIN With the new year now upon us, we enter an interesting time where people begin to think about making a new start. New Year’s resolutions crop up all over the place. Listen to these New Year Resolutions from a cat … Cat’s New Year Resolutions o I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-26

Denomination: Baptist