Sermons on Glory Of This World:

How Come? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 20, 2017

a study in the book of Genesis 3: 1 – 24

Genesis 3: 1 – 24 How Come? Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 2And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat the fruit of the trees of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

For Want Of A Counselor

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2018

A study in the book of I Kings 12: 1 – 33

I Kings 12: 1 – 33 For want of a counselor 12 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was still in Egypt, for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crawl Out From Under Your Rock Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2014

A study of chapter 51 verses 1 through 23

Isaiah 51: 1 – 23 Crawl Out From Under Your Rock 1 “Listen to Me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you were dug. 2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; For I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2018

In Galatians 3:15-18 four reasons are given for affirming the superiority of the covenant of promise: God presents its 1) Confirmation (Gal. 3:15), its 2) Christ-centeredness (Gal. 3:16), its 3) Chronology (Gal. 3:17), and its 4) Completeness (Gal. 3:18).

Many of the delightful things that we anticipate in our lives are based on promises. We enter into relationships with people we care about and in broader organizations through promises. The word “promise” itself is filled with hopeful realities. We love it when someone makes a promise. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

How Ya Doin

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 3, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11

Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11 Hey, How ya doin’?? 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How's It Goin

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 3, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11

Nehemiah 1: 1 – 11 Hey, How’s it goin’?? 1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, 2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Acsah: The Ideal Christian Woman, And Wife (Joshua 15:13-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

The perfect Christian woman is a strong, capable provider. Also, how to pick out husbands for your daughters.

Sometimes when you hear someone teach/preach through a passage, you'll discover that what he says reveals more about himself-- his biases, his presuppositions, his theology, what's important to him-- that it actually reveals about the Bible. When you hear today's passage, I'm a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, Proverbs 31:10-31

Red Flags

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 40: 1 – 16

Jeremiah 40: 1 – 16 Red Flags 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him bound in chains among all who were carried away captive from Jerusalem and Judah, who were carried away captive to Babylon. 2 And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 40:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Slow Fade Infidelity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2021

Protect your marriage by practicing purity.

Note: Our topic this weekend deals with sexual purity as we study the 7th commandment which forbids adultery. I will be careful with my words, but I want parents to be aware this message may lead to some good conversations with your children…if they…and you are ready for it. If you sense your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Hard Sermon For A Hard Heart Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Ahab was the quintessential bad example

Ahab I Kings 21:1-19 The party aboard ship was in full swing. Speeches were being made by the captain, the crew, and all the guests were really enjoying the week-long voyage. Sitting at the head table was a seventy-year-old man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For Everything Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2019

We can give Thanks for Everything through 1) Constant Rejoicing (1 Thes. 5: 16) 2) Constant Prayer (1 Thes. 5: 17) and 3) Consistent Thankfulness in all Circumstances (1 Thes. 5: 18).

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 [16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (ESV) After Monday’s general election, commentators have noted particularly disturbing implications. We see distinct regional divisions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

A Contrite Heart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2019

A study in Psalm 51: 1 - 19

Psalm 51: 1 – 19 A contrite heart To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022

This sermon reviews the story of the Samaritan woman who meets Jesus at Jacob's Well and the various applications to ourselves that we can glean from it.

Anybody recognize the name Elizabeth Taylor? She was an English-born American actress who passed away at the age of 79. She was a movie star during what would be called the Golden Era of Hollywood when all the great movies were made. She won several Academy Awards including for Best Actress in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11, John 4:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Is It Good To Not Touch A Woman? (1 Corinthians 7:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

For most people, the answer is this: you should have a spouse, you should "have" your spouse, and your spouse should "have" you.

Let's start today, by simply reading 1 Corinthians 7:1: (1) Now, concerning the things which you wrote, "[it is] good for a man, a woman/wife not to touch." [a woman/wife is focused in Greek]. This sentence is almost certainly a Corinthian slogan that Paul is quoting. Paul not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Hosting Jesus, The Vip (Luke 7:36-50) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2024

One host fails, but another rises up, and gives Jesus the welcome he deserves. The passage is an illustration of how and why people tripped on Jesus (Luke 7:31-35).

One of the things we've talked about several times in the gospel of Luke, is the idea of God "visiting" his people. That's a big part of today's message, so let's read Luke 1:68, to get us off on the right foot: I'll read from the RSV (and here, the translation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 7:31-35