Sermons on Faith Comes From Hearing:

Answering Our Critrics: The Bible Series

Contributed by Richard Pannell on May 10, 2001

A defense for the integrity of the Bible

Introduction How many time have you heard questions like these: How can a book over 2000 years old have anything to do with life in the 21st century? How can you believe stories about a sea parting and the sun standing still, and a man being eaten by a fish and surviving for three day? How can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Got Joy? Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Nov 5, 2007

The way of the world seems to focus on pleasing ourselves or pursuing a life of ease. But that brings no lasting satisfaction. God is so much bigger and has so much more for us, no matter our circumstances.

Introduction Years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a profound essay. This is how it began. “Most of what I really need to know about how to live…I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God The Creator Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2014

Genesis begins "In the beginning God..." What does that mean for us, and what does rest of the first chapter mean for our lives?

OPEN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28sqs5H5hao (It’s a video “Creation Calls” by Brian Doerksen. I immediately followed video with quote by Abraham Lincoln and then immediately began to read from the entire chapter of Genesis 1) Abraham Lincoln once said: “I never behold ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Lady Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Women have always been a major force in history, if for no other reason, because of their influence on men. Never was this more true than when there was only one woman and one man.

Only one president of the United States was a bachelor as president, and that was Grover Cleveland. All others had wives, and these First Ladies of our land have had an enormous influence on history. Martha Washington was the first First Lady of the United States. She, like other wives in those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

#63 Jesus’ Trial And Torture Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 20, 2022

The trial and torture of Jesus teach us wonderful truths about the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to suffer in order to carry out the plan of redemption. This sermon explores those truths and imagines a retrial of Jesus today.

#63 Jesus’ Trial and Torture Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 20, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Skeleton outline and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2022

The only countries that do not allow divorce are the Philippines and the Vatican City. The Vatican City is a state ruled by the head of the Catholic Church, a religion that does not allow for divorce.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce) 31 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Digging Deeper Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 19, 2001

Prayer is the doorway to a deeper relationship with God. Paul’s prayer here is a model of digging deeper towards intimacy with God.

I. Pray Seeking Insight (17-18a) A. Spirit of Wisdom 1. Attitude, disposition, or mindset 2. Wisdom is insight into the true nature of things B. Spirit of Revelation 1. Same as 1 above 2. Revelation is to reveal or unveil 3. (A & B) A mind-set of wisdom when it comes to an unfolding of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Real Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 19, 2010

A New look into what thanksgiving means.

This season of thanksgiving is often overshadowed by a violent history, or the biggest shopping day of the year, or an overcooked turkey. I want to take this time not to ask you what your thankful for but what tangible and intangible product are you giving to someone else. How are you being used as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:30-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Loneliness Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 3, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness

What Does the Bible Say About Loneliness Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Matthew 28:20 Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Music Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 8, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Music

What Does the Bible Say About Music Ephesians 5:19 Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Should Not Be Troubled.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2023

Seven headings in John chapter 14, where Jesus reassures us that we should not be troubled.

WHY WE SHOULD NOT BE TROUBLED. John 14:1-27. 1. Jesus reassures us that those who put their trust in Him have a sure place in the Father’s house (John 14:2-3). 2. We have in Jesus a sure way to get to heaven (John 14:4-6). 3. Even with His departure, His work goes on (John 14:12-14). 4. He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Mate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2002

More important than finding the "perfect mate" is "being the perfect mate."

I read some time ago that a panel of women debated on who they thought was the perfect man. You’d have thought it might be famous actor or wealthy tycoon. But the final conclusion of this panel was that the Perfect Man was actually....MR. POTATO HEAD. Their reasoning: He’s tan. He’s cute. He ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comparing Prophecy And Tongues Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 14, 2012

In today's lesson, we learn that spiritual gifts build up the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn about more about that in a message I am calling, “Comparing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 5: Getting Along With One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 21, 2011

How does God want Christians to get along with one another? 1. Be authentic and affectionate. (Rom 12:9-13) 2. Be sympathetic and same-minded. (Rom 12:15-16) 3. Be forbearing and forgiving. (Col 3:9-14)

God’s Best for One Another Part 5: Getting Along with One Another Romans 12:9-16 & Colossians 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 27, 2009 *Just hours before the cross Jesus gave His followers a new commandment. He said to, “love one another; as I have loved you, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's "Might"

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 26, 2002

Have you ever been totally dependant upon God? The lesson of the widow is that "importunity equals opportunity". Learn what it is that really impresses God!

THE WIDOW’S “MIGHT” Mark 12: 41-44 It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because of the animals ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist