Sermons on Five Finger:

A Blessed Home

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 3, 2011

Five points to be the blessed home God desires from Joshua 24:14-15.

“A Blessed Home” Text: Joshua 24:14-24 I. Welcome II. Introduction It is estimated that in the early 18th century, the Bald Eagle population in America was between 300,000 and a ½-million, but by the 1950s there were only 412 nesting pairs in the lower 48. Many of you will remember that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God, Are You Sure?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

Chapter five of Exodus teaches us it is the will of God for man to live and worship God in freedom.

In Exodus 4, we saw the RELUCTANT PROPHET that came up with all kinds of excuses for why he could not be God’s man to lead Israel out of Egypt. In Exodus 5, Moses became willing to obey God in the PERMISSIVE WILL OF GOD, BUT NOT THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD. The PERFECT WILL OF GOD was for God to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get On The Field! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2022

Miracles of God, such as the feeding of the five thousand, provide opportunities to be part of what God is doing.

INTRODUCTION • When you look back on your life, how many opportunities have you missed because you felt like you were not up to the task or did not have the resources to take advantage of the opportunity? • Maybe you missed your chance because you were afraid? • Basketball great Michael Jordan said ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Righteousness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2022

The key word in this stanza of the Psalm is righteous/ righteousness. The word appears five times in the section.

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. Psalm 119:137-144. PSALM 119:137. “Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.” “Righteous art thou, O LORD,” is a declaration of the righteousness of God. And because He is righteous, all His “judgments” are “upright,” or “just.” Thus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Part 1 – Leave, Cleave & Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

This is part one of my five part Marriage series. This message focuses on the responsibilitry of the husband.

Marriage Part 1 – Leave, Cleave & Love Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 24; Ephesians 5:25-28 “The best way to make a marriage last is to put it first.” Franklin Jones Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am starting a series of messages on the topic of marriage. In this series I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24, Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vision

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Where there is no vision the people perish.

Pro 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Vision- khaw-zone' a sight (mentally), that is, a dream, revelation, or oracle word from: - vision. Perish- paw-rah'c to loosen;, dismiss; avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Know I Have Truly Forgiven Someone? Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Five test to Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? After Repentance, forgiveness & Reconciliation a Question that comes Up…. How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? The Quick Answer is When you don’t need to think “have I forgiven them for …….” Unforgiveness can be out of sight / mind until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007

James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Wrong To Question Our Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Should we question our faith? Lets start there. The short answer is YES we should and can question our faith. You can be sure that an unbelieving world will be right there pointing an accusatory finger at us saying prove it.

Is it wrong to question our faith? Questions, we all have hundreds and thousands of questions. It is one of the ways we learn. The other day a co-worker asked me a really good question. The bible tells us we must be ready to answer such questions. 1Peter 3:15 15But in your hearts set apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Apr 6, 2016

Hope is so much more than crossed fingers and waiting for the unknown to happen or not happen. Hope in the resurrected Jesus means that although your world is shaken, your soul will not be. Pastor Jarrod shares this hope in today’s message.

In an ESPN interview last month, a reporter shared what NBA super-star, Steph Curry, said regarding his “killer instinct” in playing opposing teams. He said, “I want to make them lose all hope.” That’s a zinger. And Curry does an exceptional job doing that. Ponder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Explore The Earth, But Think Heaven.

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 19, 2023

LUKE 16:24 "And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame."

EXPLORE THE EARTH, BUT THINK HEAVEN. LUKE 16:24 "And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame." COLLOSIANS 1:28 "Whom we preach, warning every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

With The Help Of God

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 31, 2008

With God helping us we will get the job done that He requires and fulfill His will in and for our lives.

With the Help of God Griffith Baptist Church – 11/2/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:15-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:16 - And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 118: A Palm Sunday Preview

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 20, 2016

Get Pumped for Your Salvation!

Last Sunday in his children’s devotion, Mr. Donovan talked about movie previews. He pointed out how previews package up the highlights of an upcoming movie to get you excited about seeing that film. But once you’ve seen a preview a few times, the novelty wears off doesn’t it? When ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Filling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

God never promised an absence of distress. But He does promise the assuring presence of His Holy Spirit. All we have to do is obey God’s command to be filled with the Holy Spirit, who reside in us.

The Filling of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 3 Ephesians 5:18-20 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ways To Promote The Music Of Spiritual Gifting

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 24, 2019

This sermon is going to focus on how to overcome the reasons why Christians choose to ignore their gifting by examining five simple steps to get them to use their spiritual gifts.

The Music of Ministry 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most Christians rightly point to a lack of attendees, financial resources or society’s increased immorality as reasons for the decline of church influence; how would one’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist