Sermons on Eight:

Josiah The Boy King

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jul 2, 2023

Paul commended the genuine faith of Timothy, saying that it had first dwelt his mother and grandmother. Josiah's father and grandfather were the worst of the worst, causing Israel to become more idolatrous than the surrounding nations. Josiah broke the pattern.

JOSIAH, THE BOY KING 2 Kings 22:1-23:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:27 INTRODUCTION A. The prophecy (1 Kgs 13:1-3). B. Fast forward 300 years to its fulfillment (2 Kgs 23:15-16). I. GOD’S TESTIMONY TO JOSIAH (2 KGS 22:1-2) A. Josiah’s life epitomizes the truth spoken by his contemporary, Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Unadulterated Worship In The House Of God

Contributed by Christian Jones on Oct 21, 2023

In a world filled with distractions and temptations, it's vital for us to understand and embrace the concept of true unadulterated worship in the house of God. Genuine worship goes beyond rituals and routines, touching the very core of our relationship with God.

Point 1: Worship with a Humble Heart Exodus 20:3 - "You shall have no other gods before me." True worship begins with humility, recognizing that God alone deserves our reverence and adoration. When we come before Him with a humble heart, we acknowledge His supremacy and our dependence on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, John 4:24, Psalm 100:4, Romans 12:1, Psalm 111:10, Psalm 133:1, Matthew 25:40, 2 Corinthians 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Will You Be Offended?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2025

Be careful how you answer!

Mar 14:29  But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.  Most Christians would say something like Peter. Some might even profess their willingness to die, but almost all of them would be weeping after their denial. We deny Him many times in our lives and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:29, 1 Peter 4:17, James 4:4, Luke 18:8, Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 25:1-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah The Boy King

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023

Godly leaders may stand gallantly for the truth, but the bottom line is that the faithfulness of one person or generation does not pass to the next generation in the way inherited wealth may be passed down—without work on the part of the heirs.

JOSIAH, THE BOY KING 2 Kings 22:1-23:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:27 INTRODUCTION A. The prophecy (1 Kgs 13:1-3). B. Fast forward 300 years to its fulfillment (2 Kgs 23:15-16). I. GOD’S TESTIMONY TO JOSIAH (2 KGS 22:1-2) A. Josiah’s life epitomizes the truth spoken by his contemporary, Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1, Jeremiah 3:6-10, Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Not Be Found Trying To Fight God! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2025

As Jesus moved through Galilee, and later Judea, “a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased.”

Friday of the Second Week in Easter Season 2025 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?” The words of the psalmist are woven into both of our NT readings today. St. Luke and St. John tell the story for us to hear and believe, and the psalmist gives us the words for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-42, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:13-14, John 6:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Obscurity Of The Familiar Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Exegetical Paper on Malachi 3:6-12 - Encouraging a careful examination at scripture itself, especially in "well-known" passages where "everybody knows what that says." The context and connections of the passage only reinforce the content...but do we list

The Obscurity of the Familiar: Content, Context and Connection in Malachi 3:6-12 Section One: Introduction Most North American Christians coming to Malachi 3:6-12 encounter the obscurity of the familiar. The panacea of Malachi 3:10 has been prescribed by ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Joseph in Prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 39 verse 21 to chapter 40 verse 23. ill: • I was relieved recently to find out that I’m not the only one who forgets things. • According to researcher Karen Bolla. • Everyone does at one time or another. • These are the six things people ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Go Back! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Legalism is a real temptation for us because we're wired to DO something. We have learned that we earn our bread by the sweat of our brow and we can't help but apply that to our spiritual life.

INTRODUCTION The book of Galatians has six chapters and they are easily divided into three themes. The first two chapters are doctrinal. Paul reminded the believers the Gospel of grace is the only true Gospel. The two middle chapters are personal, and the last two chapters are practical. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

We’re Outta Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 29: 1 – 40

Numbers 29: 1 – 40 We’re outta here 29 ‘And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work. For you it is a day of blowing the trumpets. 2 You shall offer a burnt offering as a sweet aroma to the LORD: one young bull, one ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is She Worth It?

Contributed by Aaron Brown on Jan 2, 2001

A unique way of retelling of the story of Hosea and Gomer.

The air was cool and crisp for it was still early on this bright spring morning. The sounds of a city beginning to stir broke through the silence. Shopkeepers opening up their shops, the bleating of the sheep and goats headed for the marketplace, and sellers shouting out trying to sell their ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God's Remedy For Stress 2 Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 19, 2001

God can help us with the stress caused by the world around us.

Forty three percent, almost half of all American adults, suffer adverse health affects due to stress: migraines, high blood pressure, acne, fatigue, depression... One million workers here in the United States are absent on an average workday due to stress related complaints. Stress is real and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Lutheran

"Nothing" Is Good About Today

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 22, 2005

This is an Easter Sermon where "Nothing" really matters.

“Nothing” Good about today 3/22/2005 Luke 24:1-12 If you would have saw me earlier this week and asked me what my sermon was going to be on this week, I would have replied to you “nothing”. There are times when I have been asked that question and my reply has been coming soon. And what I would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: *other

Remembering The Resurrection

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

This message seeks to show what a vitally important event the Resurrection was by showing some of the victories won because of its reality.

REMEMBERING THE RESURRECTION Text: Luke 24: 1-9 Intro: I suppose it is befitting that Easter is the first holiday of spring. After all, spring is the season of the year when the earth begins to bud forth with new life. That is very much what Easter is all about. It is the celebration of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Voice Box Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

On abortion - what the Bible says about it - being the voice box for the most defenseless and speaking the truth in love

A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to vote for me." ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible