Sermons on Firstborn From Among The Dead:

Running From?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

Sermon 4 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs.

Several years ago, I read a case study in a book whose title I cannot remember so I will summarize from a copy of the case study that I still have in my possession. It was the story of a 16-year-old named Allan. Allan, his mother, and his younger sister, were referred to an adolescent health center ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Church Of God

From The Heart

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 8, 2004

Loveing the flock, The Children of God

From The Heart A Look at Christianity from a Ministers Point of View. The following scriptures give us an insight on who we are and the awesome responsibility that we have as ministers of the word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Now On

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007

You may possess resources, something that could nourish and help others. But if it is hoarded and boarded up, that stuff will spoil, stain, smell and be utterly pointless.

2 Corinthians 5: 16 – 21 From Now On Intro: A young woman went to her pastor and said, “Pastor, I really need your advice in dealing with the sin of pride. I come to church Sunday after Sunday and I can’t help to think as I look around that I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From This Day

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 6, 2008

In spite of today’s economic crisis, God promises to bless his people.

Our nation is facing an economic crisis such as it has not seen in a long time. Gas prices are rising which in turn is causing the price of everything else to rise. However, in spite of all this, God promises to bless his people. Title: ~~~ When the children of Israel returned from 70 years of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not From A Distance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2014

God is not distant from us; in Christ, He is us, and He gives us the grace to forgive and be healed.

4th Sunday of Advent 2014 Extraordinary Form About a quarter century ago Bette Midler recorded a song by Julie Gold called “from a distance.” The idea behind the lengthy lyrics is that if you get far enough away from planet earth, it all looks green and blue and serene. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

From The Heart

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2021

We speak from the overflow of the heart. Our Founders knew and spoke scripture. What flows from within us?

1. Let’s play a game of Fill in the Blank and Name That Movie • I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t _____ (refuse). – Godfather, 1972 • May the ___ (force) be with you. – Star Wars, 1977 • There’s no place like ____ (home). Wizard of Oz, 1939 • You can’t handle the ____ (truth). A Few Good Men, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024

Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Couples Guide 2 -Evil Situations Among Christians (1) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for those seeking to serve GOD in marriage

A man living with a woman without marriage This happens because a person does not have faith to believe that YAHWEH can unite him or her in marriage. Many reasons are cited  here: Lack of money to do a church wedding-This is a lie. Many bona fide churches charge a minimal governmental fee to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Are Angels Really Among Us And If So What Do They Do? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 27, 2013

Our Bible study group got sidetracked on the subject of "angels" I adapted this message to give them a glimpse into whether or not they exist and if so what do they do? Thank you Brian Atwood for such a wonderful message.

The word angel means, "messenger," but although they deliver God’s message, their activity, most often, goes unseen by the human eye. In the NIV they are mentioned in 33 of the 66 books of the Bible. Even though they mostly operate in the spiritual realm on occasion God sent angels to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Couples Guide 2 -Evil Situations Among Christians (3) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for couples wanting to serve GOD in marriage

-Engaging with sexual acts to  obtain favor, money or other things This is equivalent to idolatry and prostitution -Dressing or behaving in a manner to attract sexual or other types of attention In this era, both men and women need to be morally dressed. Its not about long dresses, some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Couples Guide 2 - Evil Situations Among Christians (2) Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for those seeking to serve GOD in marriage

Polyandry This is the practice where one female has more than one husband. It rears it’s ugly head in relationships where you find one female has a different man to fulfill different aspects in her life. One for money, one for sex, one for children, one for the parents and society. This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Don't Look Now, But There's A Lion Among Us.

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Apr 24, 2007

Christ, the Lion of Judah is with His Church to cover, comfort, & conquer.

Don’t look now, but there’s a Lion in our midst. Rev 5:1-6 5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"one Giant Leap"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2019

Sermon asks us to be like the folks in text to also take a giant step in faith in Christ, Love for Christ, endurance, and live above. Let us take the Giant Leap.

Colossians 1:1-14 “One Giant Leap” 1. Fifty years ago July 20, 196 astronaut Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon. 2. Armstrong planned to say “one small step for a man,” but what came out was “one small step for man.” 3. Armstrong did not take that step without anxiety. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And Lazarus

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 15, 2022

A message of how Jesus dealt with Lazarus being raised from the dead.

Title: The Resurrection and the Life Theme: The Giver of Life can give life and freedom to you. Text: John 11:1 - 43 Introduction John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-43

Denomination: Church Of God