Sermons on Genesis 40 Sermon:

Sermon On The Greatest Things

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2024

Not surprisingly so, the greatest things in life have often been noted to include: The existence of God, food, music, life itself, family, water and love.

Ronald Wilson Reagan, the former 40th president of the United States once remarked: “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do the greatest things.” Psalm 126:1-6 confirms: “A Song of Ascents. When the Lord restored the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16, Joel 2:21, Jeremiah 33:3, John 17:23

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 16, 2004

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose.

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose. Intro: When the wife of missionary Adoniram Judson told him that a newspaper article likened him to some of the apostles, Judson replied, "I do not want to be like a Paul...or any mere man. I want to be like Christ...I want to follow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Heaven's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 29, 2017

This is the 40th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#40] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM HEAVEN’S WISDOM James 3:16 Introduction: We live in a world that is full of knowledge. The amount of technology that has appeared in just the last couple of years is hard to believe. Things like facetime on IPhones where you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem- God Is Moving Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 40th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#40] JERUSALEM- GOD IS MOVING Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 As you all know, I hate to have to wait and there are times, (like now) that God makes us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

2024 Baccalaureate Sermon

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2024

A baccalaureate sermon given to a local high school graduating class 2024

2024 Baccalaureate Service Text: Psalm 90:9-12 Well let me begin by saying that I am honored to stand before you today. I know you students, I’ve met many of you, I’ve talked to most of you, and even taught some of you, so it’s an honor to be able to stand here and hopefully impart some wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon Outline - Salvation Is Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

Sermon outline on what salvation is.

Salvation is… Salvation is… For everyone (Acts 10:34-35) God will accept all who repent and turn to Him. From God (Acts 10:36) – God is the one who initiated this reconciliation between Himself and mankind. We could do nothing to change our fate. Salvation is… Through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where It All Went Wrong: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2026

For the morning service--First Sunday in Lent, year A Feb 22, 2026

Where it all went Wrong Genesis 2:15–17 NKJV Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gideon Kept The Country Quiet For Forty Years Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2019

Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel. The Midianites were humbled and brought under the authority of Israel by the hand of Gideon; their power over Israel was broken, and the Israelites were liberated out of their hands.

Chapter 34 Gideon Kept the Country Quiet for Forty Years [Judges 8.28] Scripture 28 Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon. Commentary 28 Thus was Midian ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 11, 2006

This is one of the most powerful sermons in the Bible next to Jesus’ sermon on the Mount.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON # 13 “A Penetrating Pentecostal Sermon” Acts 7:1-60 STEPHEN ANSWERS THE SANHEDRIN This is one of the most powerful sermons recorded in the Bible next to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. This is one of the longest chapters found in the book of Acts. The main theme is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Mount (3) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 18, 2011

What do we value more our RIGHTS or our RESPONSIBILITIES

Sermon on the Mount (3) Rights and Responsibities of Christians Story: A number of years ago, Newsweek magazine carried the story of the memorial service held for Hubert Humphrey, former vice-president of the United States. Hundreds of people came from all over the world to say good-bye to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

Failure Not Final Sermon I: Failure Not Final With The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Despite failures, sins, mistakes, errors of judgment - God can make something beautiful of our lives if we refocus our priorities and renew our trust in Him to help us make the most of the time we have left.

FAILURE IS NOT FINAL WITH THE FATHER An oft-referred-to phenomenon to make the point that “no one is perfect and all have failed enroute to their ultimate objective” is the major league baseball statistic relative to Babe Ruth’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 17:18-19

Walking With God -- Funeral Sermon For A Faithful Minister Of Christ

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

This was the funeral sermon for a friend, Mentor in the ministry, and co-labourer in the Kingdom of God.

WALKING WITH GOD – FUNERAL SERMON November 13, 2016 (The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of the funeral sermon: http://chirb.it/c4b4Jq) INTRODUCTION: 1.) In Genesis 5:24 Scripture tells us of a man named Enoch. A.) “Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcomers Sermon I: Overcomingthe Past With A New Perspective Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome troubles as did Joseph and Jesus, we rise above the negative effects of our past by seeing all that happened from a new perspective that sees God working in and through it all to bring about that which is good.

BE OVERCOMERS, NOT SUCCUMBERS . . . Overcome Negative Effects from the Past by Seeing Them from a New Perspective One day a Christian missionary walked into a Belgian village and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-28

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31

Sermon On The Twilight Zone

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2023

The Twilight Zone was an American television series based on an anthology of life that was televised between 1959 and 1964.

It was once remarked by “person or persons unknown”: “Never regret a day in your life: Good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories.” Philippians 3:13-15 suggests: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10, Colossians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Isaiah 5:20-21