Sermons on Ex Nihilo:

Navigating Times Of Change Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 23, 2024

Navigating Times of Change Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – May 19, 2024

Navigating Times of Change Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – May 19, 2024 Intro As mentioned... just 3 weeks from yesterday... is a very special event. 50th Anniversary Celebration... very unique opportunity... honor the founding lives... proving to be so timely... and to install Josh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:24, Hebrews 11:27, Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wednesday - An Extravagant Giver And A Ruthless Taker Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 21, 2022

These two stories of the extravagant giver and the ruthless taker are excellent examples of what we should and should not be. Both people were very close to Jesus, but ended up having very different reactions to him. Jesus loved them both in spite of what they did to Him.

A. We might oversimplify things by saying that the world is made up of two kinds of people: givers and takers, but there is some truth to that statement. B. I love hearing stories about big tippers and I try to be a good tipper myself. 1. A man named Greg Rubar was a waiter at D'Amico’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should I Say Yes Or Should I Say No

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

Marriage negotiation can be a very risky venture because no one knows tomorrow. We can only as human make some subjective and objective projections and calculation which in the end may not be accurate.

SHOULD I SAY YES OR SHOULD I SAY NO? MARRIAGE SEMINAR FOR THE YOUTHS AND THE MARRIED. TEXT: LK. 14:28-30 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready For Anything (Part 1: Spiritual Warfare) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 10, 2024

Christians must stay alert and vigilant. This exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to guard against the strategies of Satan and be prepared for the next good work God wants to do through them.

Intro Are you ready? Are you ready for anything? An important theme in Scripture is readiness. Second Timothy 2:21 talks about being “prepared for every good work.”i Sometimes God opens a door for a person, but the person is not prepared to go though that open door. He is therefore not able to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Helping People Find And Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 28, 2023

As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us direction, feed our values, and guide our leaders as they make decisions.

HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND FOLLOW JESUS ACTS 3, 4, 5 #hpffj INTRODUCTION The purpose of Cincinnati Christian Church is “to help people find and follow Jesus.” That’s it. That is what we do and it is who we are as a church fellowship. As a church family, we have two competing goals that give us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 4:4-13, Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities #1: Essentials We Can’t Do Without! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'1: Essentials we can’t do without!' - 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Strong in Grace (vs 1) (2). Commitment to discipleship (vs 2). (3). Faithful through hardship (vs 3-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: A man was given a guided tour around a building/construction site, • He saw a carpenter and asked him, “What are you doing?” • The carpenter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

God Of The Bible

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 24, 2024

Thinking correctly about God is of utmost importance because a false idea about God is idolatry. It is much easier to know doctrines than it is to know God - because you don't have to pay a price to know the doctrines.

The first and primary evidence for the existence of God is the existence of the creation. It is only natural that man, being a reasoning creature, should ask questions about the creation and the creator. Obviously, the universe and all that in it, had not been created by man, and yet its design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16-17, John 3:16, John 1:1-14, Colossians 2:9, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Colossians 1:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving—exposing The Quality Of Your Faith(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 24, 2025

1 of 1. Jesus’ interaction with 10 lepers, elicited/drew contrasting responses of Gratefulness. The quality of personal faith, determines the quality of Gratefulness. But, ?How does Gratefulness expose/express the quality of your faith? Gratefulness exposes the quality of your faith thru....

THANKSGIVING—Exposing the Quality of Your Faith— Luke 17:11-19 *Attention-1: How many of you expect certain things at your family Thanksgiving celebrations? You look forward to certain items being on the table because you might not eat it at any other time of the year. Maybe appreciate the way a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Greater Than What You’re Facing

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025

Jesus Christ stands as heaven’s Commander—our Defender, Champion, and Warrior—declaring in every battle that no one is like God.

Some truths must be approached quietly… not because they are fragile, but because we are. Some truths cannot be slammed on the table. They must be opened slowly, like a gift you weren’t expecting but desperately needed. Some truths do not enter the mind by force. They slip in through ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Daniel 12:1-2, Revelation 12:7-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Miraculous Promise

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 13, 2025

Christmas Series

Title: “A Miraculous Promise” Date: 12-14-25 Script: Is. 9:1-7 Type: Advent series Intro: On March 20, 1942, General Douglas MacArthur made a promise to the Filippino people. After the Japanese invasion, U.S. forces were pushed back to the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island. President ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Using The Book Of Hebrews For Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Introduction - The problem of any communicator lies in one’s ability to make his message speak to the heart felt needs of his audience. Fifteen years ago, I talked with one of my Jewish friends after an Old Testament survey ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Solution.

THE SOLUTION BY GOD Intro: 1. In Eighteenth Century Europe fine writing paper remained a precious commodity because the raw material from which it was made– rags and linen – were in short supply. Then, in 1719, the French scientist, Rene-Antoine Reaumur, observed wasps making a fine paper from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God's Voice Leads To Blessings Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 4, 2014

There are many voices we give voice to,but it often leads us in wrong directions.In this fast paced world,where every decision can lead to either to blessing or disaster,how wonderful it would be if we could get a sure direction.God can guide us correctly

HEARING GODS VOICE LEADS TO BLESSINGS. “And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which [belongeth] to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Clothing Of The Heavenly Citizen (Col. 3:5–14) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 3:5–14

The Clothing of the Heavenly Citizen “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Water In The Plan? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 20, 2015

To establish that in every great event where God has dealt with man in the bible; water was in His plan. This lesson will answer the question: “is baptism essential to salvation?"

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Creation of the Natural Man 2. The Creation of the New Naaman 3. The Creation of the New Man Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will answer an aged long question, and that will be: “is there water in the plan?” In every great event where God has dealt with man, favorable ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5, Genesis 2:6-7, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ