Sermons on Ethiopia:

Fear Not

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2011

God is there all the time for us if we will just look.

FEAR NOT There are four great impelling motives that move man to action: Fear,Hope,Faith. The love of these four, but the greatest of these is fear. Fear is the first in force, first in fruit. Indeed fear is “the beginning of wisdom”. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:24

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time, To Get Our "Acts” Together -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

With the Pentecost Sunday on the anvil, to focus on the factors that contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on responsibilities of the laity.

It’s time, we got our “Acts” together -2 As I pointed out in Part I of my sermon, both the Early Church clergy and laity together worked for building up the Kingdom shaking the sinful world to its core in the process. While, we had focused on the unequivocal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: *other

Philip And The Ethiopian Lesson 39 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Persecution scatters the Gospel.

A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

4 Reasons Why You Should Not Quit The Race Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ronald Amaya on Dec 6, 2018

You will not be remembered for the things you start but rather, for the things you finish. And the best part is, in the Christian race, you are not rewarded because you finished first – you are rewarded because you finished strong.

When you think of long-distance races, you most probably think Kenyan or Ethiopian athletes. But long before these athletes began shining, a young man from Tanzania embedded his name in the annals of history. The year was 1968 and John Stephen Akhwari was in Mexico in a bid to clinch Tanzania’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Ecclesiastes 9:4, Colossians 1:27, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 13:12, Romans 4:4, Psalm 30:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For Hard Times

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 21, 2021

What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? Let’s see how prayer includes trust in God’s answer, especially during hard times, in Matthew 21:12-22 and Habakkuk 3.

What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? Let’s see how prayer includes trust in God’s answer, especially during hard times, in Matthew 21:12-22 and Habakkuk 3. House of Prayer Matthew 21:12-13 “And Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all those who were selling and buying on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is So Great As Our God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 1, 2022

1-2. Importunate prayer. 11-15. Meditating upon the works and wonders God. 16-20. Remembering our salvation history.

WHO IS SO GREAT AS OUR GOD? Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20. PSALM 77:1. “I cried unto God with my voice.” This sounds like one persistent prolonged or repeated cry. There is an intensity about it that cannot prevent it becoming vocalised, ‘out loud’ (as we say). The mouth utters what the heart is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-2, Psalm 77:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In Philadelphia-Revelation 3:10

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

An in depth look at the controversial text in the Revelation of Jesus Christ

The Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:10) “Because thou hast kept the word of My patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.” (Revelation 3:10) This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Righting A Wrong Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 8: 1-17

Ester 8: 1-17 Righting A Wrong 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Does God Care About Money? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2012

We may not like having our cages rattled when it comes to issues of money and especially when it comes to giving. People are often offended by the question, ‘How much do you make?’ The question God is most likely to ask us is ‘how much did you give?’

There are things we do now that matter later more than we realize they will. Mickey Mantle once said, ‘If I would have known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself’. A healthy faith is knowing now what will matter then. This morning is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19

Building Bridges Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2020

God loves to position His people to speak with people He has prepared.

Do you use SIRI or GPS? Do you have an Amazon Echo or Google Assistant? If so, you are utilizing AI, or Artificial Intelligence. This week, I read an op-ed published in the Guardian that was written entirely by Artificial Intelligence. Here’s the headline: “A robot wrote this entire article. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 30, 2014

A study of the Temple in Revelation Chapter 11 verses 1 and 2

Revelation 11: 1 – 2 The Beginning Of The End 1 Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is Your Story?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 22, 2005

Everyone has a story and everyone likes a good story. God’s story is all about His Son Jesus. God wants His story to be your story. Part of God’s plan is for you to tell His story.

What is Your Story? Acts 8:26-40 Everyone has a story and everyone likes a good story. God’s story is all about His Son Jesus. God wants His story to be your story. Part of God’s plan is for you to tell His story. In the early church we find an interesting story that started on the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Unity Of One Gospel Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 22, 2008

The Gospel unifies people of all nations, races, ethnicity, culture, education and economic status. The Gospel is over culture, therefore it can be adapted to culture.

Is Christianity for everyone? Is it available to everyone? How much does a person need to be removed from their culture to become a Christian? This issue about the Gospel and culture is not new. Christians have struggled with the Gospel and the effects of culture since the very beginning. Today ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Joy

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."

CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Church Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007

Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ