Sermons on Genius:

Call Me Maybe

Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 7, 2012

Many receive the call of the Lord and choose not to follow Him. Looking at what it means to respond to that call, and the journey we choose as we practice faith and obedience to The Way.

Call Me Maybe September 30, 2012 Mark 1:16-20 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Calls His First Disciples 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Faithful Nature

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

GOD IS FAITHFUL, UNCHANGING, ETERNAL AND TRUE IN PROMISE AND DEED

1 John 1:1-3 & 5:21 – The Nature of God -- Faithfulness 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

When Things Get Real Series

Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 10, 2016

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others

“When the calling is clear, walk away from the castle” When reality sets in: Leaving security for possibility <<refer to surveys—read them all—great ideas… some of you are waiting on us… but we’re waiting on you>> Stories: - Leaving comfortable gig to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:8-16

Denomination: *other

Community Of Believers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017

Being able to live out your faith cannot be done without God and without being apart of a community of believers that help and fellowship with each other.

Community of Believers Romans 12:3-8 Hebrews 10:24-25 Introduction- We have for several weeks been looking at the “Acts of the Apostles” The 40 days after Jesus resurrection and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit that came at Pentecost which enabled them to live the lives that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Power Through God’s People #2: Judas Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Judas.

Acts 1:15-20 – God’s Power through God’s People #2: Judas Today we are continuing our series on the Book of Acts, stories of God moving through His people in order to make the world a better place. Now, when I introduced this last week, I mentioned that along the way we would encounter a scoundrel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Serious And Saddness Of Abortion

Contributed by Victor Haynes on May 14, 2011

The Importance of Human Life.

The Seriousness and Sadness of Abortion Psalm 139: 13-16 How serious is the abortion issue in human society? When we understand the teachings of scripture we must conclude that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed & The Perverted Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2012

The righteous are blessed for they receive & obey God’s Word & therefore walk in safety & will be well remembered. The wicked bring about strife, hurt, & harm. Since they sought the downfall of others their remembrance & work will be cast down

PROVERBS 10: 6-10 THE BLESSED AND THE PERVERTED [or the Blesser and the Perverter] Here we have two characters -the wicked and the just- contrasted. They represent the two great classes of mankind. From their opposite characters, there springs an opposite way of living which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ditchin' Religion

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2012

A sermon about how believers should not allow religion to dictate their lives, but how Christ should live through them.

Text:, Title: Ditchin’ Religion, Date/Place: NRBC, Carver Baptist Church, 3/11-12/12, PM A. Opening illustration: Quote from Not A Fan, page 25, about stadiums with enthusiastic fans, but no interested in the pain of following. Have a brief discussion on how we describe the best Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

True Wisdom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012

In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning At The End Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Trusting our power or God's dependence

BEGINNING AT THE END OF OURSELVES: (The importance of relying on god’s power) Joshua 6: 2-5 (p154) September 18, 2011 INTRODUCTION: We in America love to glorify the strongest and smartest….The American Dream is somewhat built on becoming the biggest, richest, best in your field ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life points out the seriousness of disobedience and the nature of obedience

Obedience 1 Samuel 15:22-23 Someone has said that obedience is the practical acceptance of the authority and will of God. It includes both submitting to Him and then expressing that submission in actions, words and thoughts. Anything short of absolute obedience to God is disobedience. Saul’s life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 16, 2018

A sermon examining the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

Still The Greatest Story Ever Told Luke 2:8-14 I am so thankful that this year we celebrate our 11th Christmas together. I must confess that I encounter a certain struggle around this time each year. The struggle that I speak of is preaching the Christmas story without it seeming like I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Never The Same (Ephesians 4:20-32)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

NEVER THE SAME (EPHESIANS 4:20-32)

NEVER THE SAME (EPHESIANS 4:20-32) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

High Tide & Low Tide

Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2023

Life has its seas and turbulence, it’s ups & downs. There are times when everything is going right and other times when it seems everything is going wrong. The good news? God has set limits on the tides of life!

HIGH TIDE & LOW TIDE Job 38:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It sounds like a made-up story, but it’s true. Some years ago a church in Carter County, Tennessee had an attorney draw up a deed for their property. He wrote the deed naming The Lord God Almighty as the owner. 2. That was fine ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Ways To Deal With God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In this sermon, I want to deal with a STATEMENT we find in the scriptures that says, “There is no God!”

But we definitely need to put this statement into context. The whole verse says, “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” Since God can not be seen, some foolishly say there is no God. Now if He could be seen they would not be able to state that. But just because we can not see Him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist