Sermons on General Assembly:

Judah & Simeon (1 Chronicles 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 1, 2025

What can the generations teach us?

In the genealogies of Judah and Simeon, what’s missing? Were many faithful to God? Were our ancestors? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 4. Who were tribal leaders of note in Judah? Was Karmi another name for Chelubai, or Caleb, the man who surveyed the promised land? Did these generations forget ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Covenant

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 1, 2006

it just doesn’t get any better than this

Intro: God made a wonderful covenant with Israel. He promised them that if they would obey Him they would be blessed by God. That God’s favor would rest on their lives. But because of hardness they didn’t enter into the rest of God. So God made a new covenant through Jesus Christ. An Hebrews gives ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Meal With Matthew Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

If the gospel is only successful among one stratum of society, it loses its punch. But if the gospel assembles people from both sides of the track (rich and poor), there is an intrigue to the gospel.

Jesus kept the wrong company. In the later decades of the nineteenth century, Hell’s Half-Acre was known as the red-light district of Fort Worth. While the area was cleared in the 1960s for the Tarrant County Convention Center, it was, as the name suggests, a rough and rowdy district. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Build - Kingdom Builders

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 17, 2000

The empowerment of the 2nd generation Christian in contrast with the first generation Christians. today we enjoy the onipresence of the Holy Spirit for empowerment.

Empowered to build – Kingdom Builders Text: 1 John 1:1-4 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— 2the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Altar Of Remembrance And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 26, 2025

Raising an altar of remembrance and thanksgiving ensures that the mighty acts of God are not forgotten, and His name is continually glorified from generation to generation.

ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE AND THANKSGIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 4:6-7 Key Verse: “That this may be a sign among you, that when your children ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean ye by these stones? Then ye shall answer them, That the waters of Jordan were cut off ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return To God, And He Will Return To You (Zechariah 1:1-6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2026

The new generation is given the same offer as their ancestors: return to me, and I will return to you. This generation makes the right choice-- will we?

Today, we begin a new series in the book of Zechariah. What I like to do, at the start of each series, is recommend a book to all of you, that you can work through as we work through the book. That book, a commentary, will give you a second perspective on the book. Hearing a second voice will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6, Jeremiah 25:1-11

The (How To) Of True Potential

Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008

It is the “how-to” side of understanding true potential and our real purpose in life.

1. The Universe is no Accident “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 We have to approach this whole idea of purpose and true potential from a perspective that such things as purpose and truth exist in the universe. If the universe and everything in it is nothing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chance Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

God gives His children many opportunities to not only manage what has been given, but to be generous in return. God expects us to be faithful in our stewardship and generous in our response – as He is generous in His rewarding!

The Chance of a Lifetime Matthew 25:14-30; Proverbs 3:9 God gives His children many opportunities to not only manage what has been given, but to be generous in return. God expects us to be faithful in our stewardship and generous in our response – as He is generous in His rewarding! I. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

Evangelism 101 - Part 5 - A Tale Of Two Mountains: Mt. Sinai And Mt. Zion Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020

In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented.

In Hebrews chapter 12 there is a particularly encouraging contrast presented. * It is a contrast with God as He manifested Himself to people under the Old Covenant and His manifestation under the New Covenant. * It is the contrast of the awesome power, majesty, holiness and wrath of God with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-19, Revelation 21:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Should We Change The Way We Do Church?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 23, 2023

The decline in North American Christianity is prompting various efforts to revise the way we do church. Some of these efforts are clearly counterproductive. Acts 2:42-47 reveals eight practices that must be incorporated in any church model.

Should we change the way we do church? That question is being asked by a lot of people in America. Something is not working as it should. Almost everyone agrees on that. For the first time in U.S. history, church membership fell below the majority according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2020. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18-20, Zechariah 4:6, 2 Chronicles 12:9-10, 2 Peter 2:17-21, Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Kickin' Up Our Identity

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 8, 2008

An enthusiastic re-clarifying of our vision as a Biblical Church honoring Christ. Based on biblical principles for all assemblies of Christ-followers and thus applicable for all churches.

KICKIN’ UP OUR IDENTITY Perth Bible Church, September 7, 2008 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Many years ago there was an ad in the Available and Wanted section (of a Tucumcari, New Mexico paper): “Marriage minded man with one hundred fifty irrigated acres of farmland seeks marriage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Do We Come To The Tomb?"

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 7, 2018

A sermon prepared for "Easter" Sunday and compares the reasons folks came to the tomb where Jesus was laid to rest and our reasons for assembling to worship on the first day of the week.

I. Welcome II. Introduction MercyMe first released their hit song I Can Only Imagine in 1999. Since then, I’ve heard this song played numerous times at funerals as one imagines being in heaven and in the presence of God. The movie by the same name was released last month with much greater success ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflecting On The Word Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011

To respond to Christ's command, we must take time to reflect on the Word of God and the words of God, so that we can spread that word to a world in desperate need.

Monday of 28th Week in Course 10 October 2011 Verbum Domini The gospel of God was promised long ago through the prophets of God in the holy scriptures. Some, like Jonah, Elijah and Michaeh ben Imlah, were verbal prophets whose words and deeds were later interpreted and written down by their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Sep 23, 2008

A FILIPINO TRADIONAL CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONY

WEDDING CEREMONY September 20, 2008 PRELIMINARIES Prelude Lighting of Candles PROCESSIONAL Principal Sponsor Officiating Ministers Parents of the Groom Best Man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Idolatry (2) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Aug 30, 2010

"...punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand of generations of those who love me and keep my commandments". Three-four generation vs. a thousand of generatio

ILL. A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says: everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. The janitor, who happened to sweep around, turns & says, "Sorry, I’m only available on the 12th. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist