Sermons on Eiffel Tower:

Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Firm Foundation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 27, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4 Lectionary 9

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 Firm Foundation 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—7 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

His presence confirms our stability and ensures our continuity. Only in vain can we take a step into the future without His approval and unmistakable presence.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—7 “As I was with Moses so I will be with you …” Josh. 1: 5. God’s presence is the validity of our continuity. “In Him we live, in Him we move and in Him we have our being.” Acts. 17: 28. He is playing an uncertain gamble who looks into the future without the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double Deliverance - Plus One

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

This passage teaches that I have been delivered, that I am being delivered, and that someday I will be delivered.

"DOUBLE DELIVERANCE - PLUS ONE" II. COR. 1:10 Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us ; DEF. OF DELIVERANCE: De – from - libera – to set free Greek "huromai" to drag out of danger A. THE TITLE: This passage teaches ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Iraq In Prophecy: Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 1, 2003

Iraq in Prophecy

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Ninevah, Chaldees, etc.). 2. Saddam Hussein called himself Nebuchadnezzar. 3. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-14, Revelation 17:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus teaching about the cost of being a disciple.

MUB SEPT. 24, 2006 LUKE 14; 25;27 5Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. 27And anyone who does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Babylonian Theme Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Babylon represents mankind uniting to assert themselves against God; it is about who has the power and control, God or man?

The Babylonian Theme 1. Some things go back a long way: A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination, looking at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out, and he picked it up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that had been pressed in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Trinity

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 12, 2008

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday

Holy Trinity Sunday Matthew 28:16-20 "The Trinity" 16* ¶ Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17* And when they saw him they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18* And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Danger Of Ungodly Leadership Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

Leadership built on pride, selfish ambition, and violence will always end in disgrace and destruction.

THE DANGER OF UNGODLY LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 9 Judges 9:1–6, 50–55 (KJV) 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother’s brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exemption By The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025

The name of Jesus is God’s seal of authority that exempts believers from danger, destruction, and defeat.

EXEMPTION BY THE NAME OF JESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:9-11 Key Verse: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Broad Street Bullies Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 8, 2012

A study of the book of Judges 9: 1 – 57

Judges 9: 1 – 57 The Broad Street Bullies Then Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem, to his mother’s brothers, and spoke with them and with all the family of the house of his mother’s father, saying, 2 “Please speak in the hearing of all the men of Shechem: ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Romeo, Car 54, And God

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 10, 2002

Where was God on 9/11?

Romeo, Car 54, and God Some events in history impact us so greatly, that we will always remember them and where we were when we heard the news. Pearl Harbor. JFK’s assassination. The Space Shuttle explosion. You probably remember exactly where you were and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Response To Tragedy: Repent!

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004

When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed