Sermons on First Century Jews:

Who's Your Daddy Series

Contributed by Randy Harp on Dec 31, 2001

This is the first in a series on How to be a World Chagner. First you have to have a relationship with God that is Real and Personal.

Who’s your Daddy Part 1 You have to have a relationship with God that is real and personal Why you need this to be a World Changer 1. A RELATIONSHIP with God is our number one PRIORITY. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. - Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003

This is the first in a 3-part series about heaven and hell. The first two sermons are on Heaven, the last is on Hell.

Heaven INTRO: In Our Greatest Gift, Henri Nouwen tells a parable of faith and hope. He imagines twins–a brother and a sister–talking to each other in their mother’s womb: The sister said to the brother, "I believe there is life after birth." Her brother protested vehemently, "No, no, this is all ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2007 [p.a.v.e. The Way] Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is the first of the Advent sermon series focusing on Paving the way for our coming Lord. It is for the first Sunday in Advent.

[This sermon also had bookmark handouts "P.A.V.E the Way" If you would like to have access to the bookmarks we created for this Advent season, please e-mail me at spencerhoman@msn.com] Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Renewing Our Covenant With The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2018

Christians need to be constantly recalled to their first love, and churches to the rudiments (first principles) of the faith of a better generation.

RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is significant. This was where the LORD had promised Abram both ‘this land’ and ‘a seed’ to occupy it, and Abram had ‘built ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk As A New Creation Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015

From 2 Corinthians 5:17 we discover that we are not just spruced up sinners, but we are actually new creations in every way. The old is gone and the new has come.

Walk as a New Creation (Our Spiritual Walk #7) 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year! 2014 is on its way out – and 2015 is fast approaching. How many of you have already chosen your New Year’s Resolutions? I found a list of the top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Under Law Or Under Grace

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 29Jan22. There is a long running disagreement regarding Law vs. Grace. The Law has been denigrated for centuries in favor of Grace. Is there room for both?

20220129 Parsha Mishpatim – Under Law or Under Grace Torah Portion                   Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-28, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: *other

Finding Balance At The Speed Of Life Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 19, 2005

First of a series of three on balance in the Christian life.

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “Finding Balance at the Speed of Life” Many of us have a vague “feeling” that things are moving faster. Doctors and executives alike complain that they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prophets: People Get Ready Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2019

Centuries before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied that Israel's warfare would be accomplished, and her iniquity pardoned. Who are we at war with? How is iniquity pardoned? And what does that have to do with Christmas?

Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 40. As we begin the season of Advent, we are going to look at some very familiar words from the Old Testament, particularly if you are a fan of Handel’s Messiah: “The voice of one crying: In the wilderness prepare the way of theLord. Make straight in the desert a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 9:1-6, Matthew 3:1-8, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Whole New World (Acts 16:9-16)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

THE FIRST CONVERT IN EUROPE (ACTS 16:9-16)

A WHOLE NEW WORLD (ACTS 16:1-15) A whole new world emerged to me when I moved from USA to Hong Kong in 2008 after living there for 21 years. Hong Kong was the gateway to China, the pearl of the Orient, and, more importantly, my wife’s hometown. I had no choice. Doris said, “If you’re not going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Write God’s Word On Your Heart - Deuteronomy 11:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2025

We live in a world drowning in words. Words flood our phones, our televisions, our conversations. Politicians promise with words, advertisers manipulate with words, social media distracts with words. Yet in all this noise, there is one Word that matters above all others—the Word of God.

Go! And Write God’s Word on Your Heart - Deuteronomy 11:18 Introduction: Words That Shape a Life We live in a world drowning in words. Words flood our phones, our televisions, our conversations. Politicians promise with words, advertisers manipulate with words, social media distracts with words. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18, Psalm 119:11, James 1:22, Micah 6:8, Romans 12:2, John 1:14, Romans 10:9, Acts 16:31, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Live In God’s Power, Love, And Self-Discipline - 2 Timothy 1:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 20, 2025

The Gospel boldly declares: You were not created to be driven, defined, or destroyed by fear. Because God has given His children something far greater.

Go! And Live in God’s Power, Love, and Self-Discipline - 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) Dean Courtier Introduction: Fear is a thief. It steals joy, peace, purpose, and boldness. Some of you walked into this room today carrying fears you’ve never spoken aloud— fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 8:15, Acts 1:8, 1 John 4:18, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sent With Power: The Church’s Call To Heal And Preach Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

Explore what it means to be a commissioned disciple—sent to proclaim salvation, bring healing, and minister deliverance to a broken world.

Sent with Power: The Church’s Call to Heal and Preach Introduction Let me ask you a question: when you hear the word “commission,” what comes to mind? For many, it might suggest a military order, or perhaps a formal task delegated from someone in authority. But today, as we open the Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:1-2, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 9, 2019

D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were great preachers of the 19th century. Moody admired Spurgeon from a distance and looked forward to the opportunity of meeting him in London. On that historic day...

Introduction: D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were great preachers of the 19th century. Moody admired Spurgeon from a distance and looked forward to the opportunity of meeting him in London. On that historic day, Spurgeon answered the door with a cigar in his mouth. Moody was aghast. “How could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Well, A Woman And Living Water” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 5, 2023

There is a lot to learn from Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman by the well

Just outside the city of Nablus on the Palestinian West Bank is the village of Balata. In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was the site of the major rioting that is now infamously known as the First Intifada. All told, that violence led to the deaths of more than a thousand people. Perhaps less ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Episcopal

Settlement Issues Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

For over the centuries the History is repeated with the Jewish Community, the matter known as the settlement issues. What is the present tension reflects the same. Breaking law, disobedience in any side results in loss of lives.

Joshua 7 - Settlement Issues Introduction: The conquest of Canaan was a gradual process with victories (Joshua 1:1-21) and defeats (Joshua 1:27-36). Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. And the land had rest from war (Joshua 11:23). It begins with the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist