Sermons on Esau Sells His Birthright:

The Continuing Search For Satisfaction

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jul 14, 2007

The satisfaction found in God is no simple "self satisfaction", as Isaiah warns his people, but that God offers purpose, meaning and a reason to live!

The prophet Isaiah has discovered something crucial in his relationship with God. God calls us toward that which offers real satisfaction. Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Seeds Rarely Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 9, 2002

We will watch as God calls Jacob to Bethel and provides His protection as the family journeys to Bethel. We will also see some consequences of sins in Jacob’s family and things that happen due to it.

Seeds rarely fall Far from the Tree Real consequences of our Sin Cleaning house under God’s Providence Consequences of sins in Jacob’s family Have you ever known someone who was richly blessed in material things, in knowledge, in wisdom, in relationships? What did that person claim as the reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Ancestors Of Jesus

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008

A sermon based on Matthew’s account of the genealogy of Jesus

Introduction There seems to have been a big increase recently in people tracing their family history. I think those programmes on TV where famous people have researchers who do all the work have helped to increase the popularity. I’ve sometimes thought about trying to do it but I think it’s time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus...still Transfiguring You And Me Today

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008

A look at the meaning of the transfiguration of Jesus. How we are transfigured in God’s eyes because of Jesus, his fulfillment of prophecy and his death and resurrection for us.

JESUS…STILL TRANSFIGURING YOU AND ME TODAY MATTHEW 17:1-9 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St Peter’s Lutheran Church--Elk Grove, CA February 3, 2008 Tonight in our reading from Matthew’s Gospel, we read of the transfiguration of Jesus; the Savior goes up on a mountain with Peter, James and John and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving Continued... Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 24, 2007

In rejoicing over the Philippian church’s monetary gift, Paul showed his thankfulness and his understanding toward them, his contentment in spite of them, and his recognition of Christ as the source of all.

1. Confront people with care 2. Confront circumstances with contentment 3. Confront all things with Christ PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 A young mother of two opened up the kitchen pantry one afternoon. She knew that she had two cookies left and was planning on setting them out for her two boys when the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Cows & Burned Plows

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 1, 2008

Elisha was so determined to follow the plan of God for his life that he killed his cows and burned his plows completely doing away with his old life. Will you commit to the same?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org DEAD COWS AND BURNT PLOWS I KINGS 19:19-21 Intro: In our text Elijah fled in fear from the face of Jezebel after the episode of fire on the altar at Mount Carmel. Yet, the Lord ministered to him, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 27, 2009

1)The Triumph through His Ancestry. 2)The Triumph through His Anointing. 3)The Triumph through His Administration. 4)The Triumph through His Accomplishments.

Hamas is an organization that has been quoted as saying it would ultimately triumph over Israel because, "We love death more than the Jews love life." It is with this kind of adversary that Israel is now negotiating a deal for the release of a single Israeli soldier. If it happens, the deal will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Other

Dealing With Sin

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 30, 2009

Be Transformed ❶. Warned of His Sin ❷. Reformed Through Fear ❸. Misinformed by Opinions ❹. Conformed to His Senses ❺. Deformed His Dignity ❻. Mourned His Decision

- TIME 6/10/91: Does evil exist or do bad things just happen? 1991 Morning Report - Blames God for the cyclone in Bangladesh, an earthquake, deaths by cancer - Mans outrage with the Kurds, Central American death squads - Hackings in South Africa\ - A father who set his 8yr old son on fire - Two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Unexpected

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Christ was not what was expected more than two thousand years ago. His background, His outlook, His mission and His death were not what was expected. But it was all as God had planned.

Christ Unexpected 12/14/08 PM Text: John 7:41 Introduction It’s not unusual for people to be guided by expectations. Our bosses have expectations, teachers have expectations. We have expectations for our spouses, our children; sometimes our expectations may actually match theirs. The key to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Messiah

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2015

As you read this psalm, you see Jesus at Calvary: His cry to the Father; the period of darkness; the ridicule of the people; His thirst and pain; His pierced hands and feet; and the gambling for His clothes.

3-26--05 Title: The Suffering Messiah Text: (Psalm 22) Introduction Of all the psalms dealing with the Lord’s great desire to save lost men and women, this is undoubtedly the best. It’s identified as a Messianic psalm (a psalm written about Jesus, the messiah) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Okay, She Had A Baby - What’s So Special About That?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2019

Here's a Christmas sermon that will preach! We look at His virgin birth, at His being foretold thousands of years in advance, at His mission to save the world, and at His second coming.

OKAY, SHE HAD A BABY - WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THAT? Matt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A Dallas Newspaper printed these responses of children who answered the question, “Where do babies come from?” 1. Linda Staley, 5; “Mommies go and buy them at stores. Girls cost $5 and boys cost 50 cents.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Triumph Of Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 2, 2012

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this day was unique. It was a divine sign of His triumph, in at least 3 ways: His triumph over self, His triumph over situation, and His triumph over Satan.

Today marks the beginning of what we called the Passion Week, the week that Jesus was arrested, judged, tortured, and crucified and then rose from the dead. • It is the most significant week of the Christian calendar. • The Gospel writers - Matthew, Mark and Luke, devoted a full third of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Glory Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 14, 2021

Jesus gave some of His disciples a brief glimpse of His heavenly glory on the Mt. of Transfiguration. His face began to shine like the sun and his garments became bright with glorious light.

THE MOST GLORIOUS PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE The Hubble telescope has discovered a star in the center of the Milky Way that is startling in its brilliance. The report of its brightness is astounding, for scientists say it glows with the awesome radiance of ten million suns. That is power, glory and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Character Study Of Jephthah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Jephthah was a man of faith and courage, but his story is overshadowed by the tragic consequences of his rash vow. His leadership brought victory to Israel, but his lack of wisdom in speech led to unnecessary sorrow.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JEPHTHAH – JUDGE WHO MADE A RASH VOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Judges 11:30-31 "And Jephthah made a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-31, Judges 11:1-40, Judges 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of The Word

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 27, 2024

Through His Work, it is evident to see the Glory of God. But to the believers, even His Glory is also perceived in His Word. And if we personally encounter His Word, what would be our reaction?

“Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. Jesus said, ’Take away the stone.’ Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, ‘Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for he has been dead four days.’ Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist