Sermons on Genetic:

Messed Up But Still Anointed

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Aug 8, 2009

Regardless of our faults God can still use us.

Messed Up But Still Anointed Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II Leviticus 21:16-23 16 The LORD said to Moses, 17 "Say to Aaron: ’For the generations to come none of your descendants who has a defect may come near to offer the food of his God. 18 No man who has any defect may come near: no man who is ...read more

Denomination: *other

American Idols Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 21, 2006

Paul focuses on the fact that if anything, or anyone, sits on the throne of your life other than Jesus that is called idolartry.

American Idols (04-02-06) Romans 1:22-31 Pastor Jeff Williams American Idols? How many of you watch American Idol? Do you get angry when your favorite performer is voted off? Would like to sing in front of Simon Cowell? Me neither! In our country, there are a lot of American Idols. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do You Believe In God?

Contributed by Danny Ferguson on Aug 14, 2003

A survey of three arguments from classical apologetics (cosmological, teleological and moral).

Why believe in God? Sermon for Adrian Christian Church Danny Ferguson Intro Why do you believe in God? Have you ever been asked this question? Are you prepared to answer this question? 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Father's World Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is installment two in a series I preached on "Anchor Points: Anchoring to the TRUTH in a Post-Modern World".

Anchor Points "My Father’s World" Genesis 1:1-25 February 6, 2000 Anchor Point #2: God has created all that is... Introduction ¡§Inherit the Wind¡¨ ¡V A Cinematic Travesty ¡§I was postmodern, when postmodern wasn¡¦t cool!¡¨ Jerome Lawrence and Robert Lee were men ahead of their time! They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Stop The Madness, Part I

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Apr 29, 2004

A lot of end times theology has come out Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians - but what did Paul intend to teach?

Stop the Madness, Part 1 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 6th, 2003 Pastor Chris Lanham “Heaven, Heaven Everybody talking about heaven ain’t going there Heaven, Heaven Going to shout all over God’s heaven.” So goes the chorus to one of the most beloved Negro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Abortion Controversy

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 29, 2004

Abortion is the most widely debated issue of our time. The focus of this message is to cause individuals to think through their position. (Originally preached 1/1999; updated 1/2003)

The Abortion Controversy Exodus 20:13 and Exodus 21:22-25 (Topical) Abortion is the number one killer in the United States: Here are some statistics from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Murder by firearms: 17,000 Suicide: 32,000 Auto Accidents: 42,000 AIDS: 42,000 Other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 28, 2005

This is the sixth message in series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Gluttony Funny: A hiker was charged w/ eating an endangered species while tracking the woods of California. After hearing the man had eaten a condor, the judge quickly passed a harsh sentence of 10 years behind bars. The man pleaded w/ the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

These last words of Moses are upbeat and positive. He's saying to them that just over the next ridge, just beyond life's next corner is a whole new existence ... a new land, a new life, a new opportunity. It would be what they chose it to be.

In Deuteronomy 30:11-20, we read of God's faithfulness and the wonderful condition of that faithfulness: READ These last words of Moses are upbeat and positive. He's saying to them that just over the next ridge, just beyond life's next corner is a whole new existence ... a new land, a new life, a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand That Pulls The Strings: Godfather Trilogy Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and critically acclaimed in cinematic history.

--note-- 1972, Paramount Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro - - - - - In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1

Denomination: *other

Whose Lives Should Be Protected, Valued, Sacrificed Or Released?

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

A message addressed an issue - Sanctity of Human Life - that ultimately affects each of us in so many extraordinary ways.

WHOSE LIVES SHOULD BE PROTECTED, VALUED, SACRIFICED OR RELEASED? Perth Bible Church, Sunday AM January 21, 2007 Pastor Todd G. Leupold PREFACE: Before I begin this morning, I want you to know that other than my Mom’s funeral this may be the most emotionally difficult and wrenching sermon I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Heart

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

A Mother’s love and faith as a model for us of what God is like and how her influence helps us in our walk with Christ.

A Junior High science teacher lectured on the properties of magnets for an entire class. The next day he gave his students a quiz. The first question read like this: "My name begins with an "M," has six letters, and I pick things up. What am I?" Half the kids in the class wrote, "Mother." That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5, 2 Timothy 1:4-16

Denomination: Methodist

2012 Christian Voters Guide

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 1, 2012

A sermon to assist Christians on how to vote.

“The Christian Voters Guide” Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: In just a week our country will be making the most serious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2012

A look at various approaches to making ethical decisions.

When I taught an ethics course, as an adjunct, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, I started the class by talking about the fact that moral decisions are at times exceedingly complex. Black and white categories do not work very well in the real stuff of life. To demonstrate this I used an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Methodist

Eulogy

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 26, 2017

I'm sharing the eulogy I delivered for my baby sister. My prayer is that you will find it helpful when you deliver your next eulogy or find yourself helping someone struggling with the death of a loved one.

“There is a leak in this old building” Memories ? Easter Sunday, Kimberly was 4 or 5 years old: “What are you looking at me for? I didn’t come here to stay. I came to wish you a happy Easter day!” ? My baby sister had a talent that would have made her the envy of jury consultants and police ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctity Of Life 2014

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

A Sanctity of Life sermon that offers answers to endorse and attitudes to embrace. Powerpoint and video files available.

The Sanctity of Life Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/26/14 • Video: Life Good morning. For a long time I’ve been saying that Blooming Grove is more than a church; it’s family. As such we rejoice whenever someone new is added to the family. And whether ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Christian Church