Sermons on Exploring The Unknown:

9) We Believe In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

We believe very specific things about the Bible and the Word of God. More specifically, I want to look at just two things: And that is that 1)The Bible is a Great Work, and more importantly, How - 2)The Bible - is God’s Word. This is what we believe.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US We Believe In The Word of God Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Introduction Now for the last seven lessons we have simply looked At ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1, Luke 11:28, 2 Kings 22:16-18, Jeremiah 35:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Jesus Are Empowered By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2021

Without the Holy Spirit, the Christian life is impossible. Unless the Holy Spirit is present and doing His work, nobody can be born again, grow in Christlikeness, or accomplish the mission of Jesus. In this sermon, we learn how to cooperate with the Holy Spirit.

A. In the Spring of last year, I preached a series on hope in the promises of God. 1. One of God’s promises that I covered in that series is: we have a helper who empowers us – the Holy Spirit. 2. I want to open this sermon with the same story I opened that sermon with because I like it and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-13, John 16:12-14, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:4-7, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014

Keeping the Sabbath is all about walking with Him; it’s about submitting to His lordship. So, whatever else it means to “keep Sabbath”, this we can be sure of: Jesus is the reason, Jesus is the focus, Jesus is what it’s all about.

Sabbath: The Lord of the Sabbath Scripture Text: Luke 6.1-10 INTRODUCTION As a young man, there were several older gentlemen that I had high regard for - the life-witness, their faith, their devotion to God. But-as-a-young-person, …I always found some things about them that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is Not Selfish Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2013

As we continue to learn to make love a way of life, in this sermon we learn how to have a love that is not selfish.

A. There’s a story told about a little boy and his sister who were riding a rocking horse together. 1. As you can imagine, it was a little crowded on that rocking horse with the two of them on it. 2. After a few minutes rocking like that, the little boy said, “If one of us would get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Never Take A Knife To A Gun Fight!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 6, 2019

This is about spiritual warfare, about the dangers of being unprepared for spiritual battles. What makes the difference between defeat & victory? Here's five differences between spiritual champions and spiritual weaklings.

“NEVER TAKE A KNIFE TO A GUN FIGHT!” 1 Sam. 17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pharaoh fought an expensive war and his country was bankrupt. He had a very valuable diamond so he decided to pawn it to float his country for about a year. 2. So he took the Star diamond down to the largest pawn shop in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-50

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justice Will Prevail, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2020

Life can be hard and unfair. We cry out for justice and wait for it. We may never experience justice in this world, but God promises us that He is a just God and that justice will prevail in the next world.

A. Have you noticed in life that justice can be hard to come by? 1. One day a defendant stood before the judge and the judge announced, “Tell me, sir, do you have anything to offer this court before it passes sentence?” a. The defendant replied, “No, your honor, I have nothing to offer this court, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29-31, Revelation 20:11-12, Romans 2:16, Hebrews 6:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2019

True love trusts God enough to obey Him in all your relationships.

What is “true love”? It’s a difficult question that many people have tried to answer over the years, but no one answer seems adequate. Here are a few of them: Erich Segal writes, “True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.” Ann Landers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Purpose Of Storms Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019

Ever wonder why God allows hard times and situations? Find out how God uses the storm to keep us close to HIM.

Storms of Life Series The Purpose of Storms CCCAG June 2nd, 2019 Today we are going to explore the foundational truth behind why God allows different types of Storms to come into our lives. Scripture- 1 Cor 3: 10-15 Intro: Yellowstone In 2002 my family and I traveled to Walla Walla WA to see my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"why Even Try To Be Good?"

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

This message follows Aspah's journey from envying the godless to embracing God.

Chico Alliance Church Psalm 73 “Why Even Try Being Good?” Introduction Nearly everyone struggles with the application of God’s goodness at some time in their life. We observe the chaos and injustice in our world and either scratch our heads or kick the cat. A drunk driver who lives to be a hundred ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Protecting God's Good Name Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2022

This sermon brings this sermon series to an end. Since it should be our goal to make our lives all about God, then we should do our best to protect God's good name by our life of integrity and character. We are God's ambassadors and let's be the best ambassadors we can be.

A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion our sermon series “It’s All About God – Living A God-Centered Life.” 1. It has been a real joy and a real blessing for me to develop this sermon series using Max Lucado’s book “It’s Not About You” as a resource. 2. We have spent three months of Sundays ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Proverbs 22:1, Exodus 20:7, 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12, Titus 2:1-10, Romans 2:17-24, Psalm 69:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vanity Of Living Wisely Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2010

In today’s lesson we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from living wisely.

Scripture We continue in our sermon series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as “Qoheleth” and “the Preacher,” wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to live a meaningful life. Today we shall ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting God In An Unjust World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 19, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we can trust God even though the world is filled with injustice.

Scripture We like stories with happy endings. Whether the story is in a book or movie or even in real life, we like stories with happy endings. Sometimes, however, stories don’t have happy endings. Sometimes stories have sad endings. And although we prefer stories with happy endings to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

How Jesus fulfills the Feast of Tabernacles

ENGAGE “If I am going to live a normal Christian life, then I must live in a way that is not normal.” Let me say that again. “If I am going to live a normal Christian life, then I must live in a way that is not normal.” Do you believe that is true? If not, let me remind you of a few of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Public Schooling: Should Christians Homeschool Their Children?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Many an average American boy or girl will be raised up in the school rooms of public education. I would like to share some thoughts from great minds on education itself, public education, and wisdom. I'd also like to share my personal experiences in the public education system.

“The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. But education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” ? Martin Luther King Jr. Many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon: Built For This.

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 24, 2024

But if we choose to run to God and rely on His strength to help us, we can not only defeat our opposition, because God has been making us better, stronger and wiser through the process of life. Believers are built for this.

Sermon: Built for This. Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was their report to Moses: “We ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Romans 10:17, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist