Sermons on Er And Onan:

Defending The Faith Sermon Ii: Christians Rest Their Case On The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times when the Christian Faith is attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians point to God's Works and Words to affirm God's Sovereignty, and to confirm our trust in Him as Lord of all.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- CHRISTIANS REST THEIR CASE ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Sydney Lanier, famous Georgia poet who spent much of his time in the coastal area, penned a poem, “The Marshes of Glynn”, in which he opined, “As the marsh-hen quietly builds on the watery sod, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 111:7-10

Do We Have A Vision Of Goodness?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 4, 2023

Are we focused just on what and who is inside our church doors? Or are we looking, searching and sharing what we have with others so that they may come in?

In this context, vision alludes to the disclosure (prophesy) that the prophets would obtain from God. Where there is obliviousness of God, sin and crime go out of control. The public moral compass of society relies upon the knowing God’s directions, yet it likewise relies upon individuals keeping ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Moral Compass

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014

What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Resolutions Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Jan 13, 2016

Alternative Message for making New Years Resolutions that fail, rather making yearly to do list in increments of 3 month, 6 month, 9 month, and 12 month goals. Goals are easier to achieve than resolutions.

“Freedom from Resolutions” Galatians 5:13 Gal 5:13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. • Every year New Years Resolutions are made. Only 17% of people according to Time ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Methodist

Someterse A Dios Nos Lleva A Una Vida Victoriosa

Contributed by Augusto Rodriguez on Jun 20, 2016

Hoy la gente anhela una vida victoriosa, o la que comúnmente llaman una vida de éxito, por lo que para nosotros también, toda persona puede tener una vida victoriosa.

SOMETERSE A DIOS NOS LLEVA A UNA VIDA VICTORIOSA Santiago 4:7 ¡No hay duda que Santiago es práctico! Es directo y llama a un cambio de vida y práctica. En este capítulo, comienza con preguntar ¿de dónde vienen las guerras? Es decir, los conflictos entre los creyentes. Luego sigue mostrando que es ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

His Mysterious Experience

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

His Mysterious Experience

His Mysterious Experience v 8&9 1. The Mystery of this Trial - v. 8 "He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken." (a) No Witness (b) No Waiting - Arrested ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Building On The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

One more lesson from the book of Jude. I think you will find tonight’s lesson to be more inspiring and relational to your life than all that description of false teachers we have done over the past several weeks.

One more lesson from the book of Jude. I think you will find tonight’s lesson to be more inspiring and relational to your life than all that description of false teachers we have done over the past several weeks. 20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To The Banquet

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2022

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Invitation to the Banquet Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Pharisees were grumbling again. They weren’t pleased with Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Same Mind And Judgment

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 17, 2024

Apostle Paul instructed, "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."

Apostle Paul to the church at Corinth instructed the Christians to be of the same mind and judgment. 1 Cor. 1:10. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-13, Romans 16:17, Isaiah 40:12-14, Romans 14:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsible Proclaimers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2025

The first truth to grasp in the “Proclaimer’s Responsibility” is to have a witness of the Holy Spirit that the person who preaches the Word of God is born again.

Title: Responsible Proclaimers Listen as I read 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) Bruse Waltke tells the story about the time his wife was in college ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cuando El Amor Corre Más Rápido Que La Vergüenza

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 26, 2025

El amor de Dios no espera a que nos organicemos. Corre a nuestro encuentro en medio de nuestro caos.

Título: Cuando el amor corre más rápido que la vergüenza Introducción: El amor de Dios no espera a que nos organicemos. Corre a nuestro encuentro en medio de nuestro caos. Escritura: Lucas 15:11-32 Reflexión Queridos amigos, La anciana de la cafetería ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

God's Love For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the depth of God's love as illustrated in the story of the prodigal son, and how we can understand, experience, and apply this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, church! Today we're diving deep into one of the most powerful stories Jesus told in the Bible - the story of the prodigal son. It's a story about mistakes, forgiveness, and most importantly, about the endless, all-encompassing love of our Heavenly Father. Before we start, let me share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: God's Love, Life Change

The Declensions Of Christianity, An Argument Of Its Truth.. Luke Xviii.8 Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Sep 28, 2004

This Sermon is #3 and #4 from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, September 2004.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON II. The Wisdom of God in the means used to propagating the Gospel. 1 Corinthians i, 27, 28. "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Un Mapa Hacia Mañana Series

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 8, 2006

¿Hacia donde nos están llevando los eventos de este mundo? En su explicación al rey Nabucodonosor, el profeta Daniel revela los misterios del Altísimo.

Un mapa hacia mañana Una leyenda cuenta como el príncipe Zemire, después de haber tomado el trono de Persia, quiso tener al alcance la historia del pasado para saber como gobernar. Zemire llamó a los sabios de su reino y les encargó la tarea de escribir la historia hasta ese momento. Después de ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-49

Denomination: Adventist

El Mundo En Que Vivimos Series

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 8, 2006

El creyente tiene tres enemigos: el mundo, la carne y el diablo. Vivimos en un mundo hostil a los principios cristianos. Vivimos en una sociedad que hace todo lo posible porque nuestra fe se malogre y se desvanezca. Vivimos en una sociedad que daría cualq

El Mundo en que Vivimos En 1984 en un artículo acerca de la guerra de espías entre Estados Unidos y la Unión Soviética, se mencionó que: En la interminable guerra de espionaje, ambos bandos han encontrado agentes dobles disponibles. Un agente de la KGB estuvo trabajando durante años en el centro ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Adventist