Sermons on God Loves A Cheerful Giver:

Rebekah

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 9, 2024

Eliezer was looking for a responsible woman (who performed their daily household duties) near the well outside the town, rather than a beautiful woman inside the city.

He had the camels kneel down near the well outside the town; it was toward evening, the time the women go out to draw water. Genesis 24:11 Eliezer did not go into the town to find the women, but rather was near the well outside the town, where women come to draw water as part of their daily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:11

Who John The Baptist Wasn’t Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 19, 2023

John the Baptist confesses his limitations and exalts Christ. What does he have to tell us?

WHO JOHN THE BAPTIST WASN'T: John knew he wasn’t the Christ. - Luke 3:15-16a, 18. 1. Verse 15 – Declaration that he wasn’t the Christ. - This was not a big deal for John, I don’t think, but it would be for most of us. - We have an inclination to take more credit than we should. We have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Leading Like A Warrior Chief Or A Shephard, A Sermonette On Balance Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 19, 2024

How hard do you push your team? What are they up for, what can they cope with, what are their requirements and what are yours?

The time I spent praying about this short message brought this to mind. In the weekend I had the opportunity to preach on Genesis 33, which is about when Jacob and Esau catch up after a good time apart, the main theme of that sermon was about reconciliation and that “Mighty is the God of the one ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Woman With Adultery Addiction Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Those who compromise with sin put themselves in a compromising situation.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE WOMAN 1. “Early the next morning” (John 8:2): a. Day after Sabbath. b. Before sun rise. c. Jesus is the light (v. 12). 2. Pharisees (v. 3). a. If obedient – stone her. b. Setting a trap. If said, stone her – not a friend of sinners If said, release her – violated ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Proclaimed King.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2025

In wanting a king at all, Israel was rejecting the LORD’s kingship. But the LORD allowed it.

SAUL PROCLAIMED KING. 1 Samuel 10:17-24. Saul and his servant had set out from their home with no greater commission than to find his father’s lost donkeys (cf. 1 Samuel 9:3). As a last resort, the servant suggested that they seek out the prophet Samuel: ‘peradventure he can shew us our way that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognize The Zero Tolerance Heresy

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 1, 2022

Let your moderation be known unto all men

There is an old saying that One mend-fault is worth twenty spy-faults. End of quote. Before we say things to expose people who we define as false teachers (thinking to ourselves that we are more righteous than them) we should first read 2 Chronicles 28:8-15 and ask ourselves these questions : Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:5

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.- Forgiveness In 621 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

The New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati has “70 x 7” painted over the main doorway.

We hear in our Gospel, we have to forgive, “not seven times but seventy-seven times.” One guy responded, “Great, not only do I have to forgive my brother, now I have to do math.” Jesus adds: Forgive from your heart. Without forgiveness, the weight of the debt over time means the residual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Stay Alert

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2022

VS. 42 – “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.”

Stay Alert – Matthew 24: 36 - 44 Intro: A young pastor was preparing his sermon when his daughter came in and said, “Daddy, can we play?” He answered that he was busy and in about an hour they would play. To which his daughter answered, “When you’re finished, I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bless And Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

MAY FAITHFUL MINISTERS BLESS THE LORD AND BE BLESSED IN RETURN

BIG IDEA: MAY FAITHFUL MINISTERS BLESS THE LORD AND BE BLESSED IN RETURN I. WHO IS A FAITHFUL MINISTER? A. “all servants of the Lord” B. “Who serve by night in the house of the Lord” II. COMMAND TO BLESS THE LORD IN CONJUNCTION WITH WORSHIP A. “Bless the Lord!” B. “Lift up your hands to the ...read more

Scripture: Job 134:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Paul's Writing

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

I. Call to Joy I (1) A.

I. Call to Joy I (1) A. Repeated call 1. Prevalent theme in book a. ‘Joy’ – 6X b. ‘Rejoice’ – 8X B. Basis of joy - ‘brethren’ C. Scope of our joy 1. ‘In the Lord’ 2. Over 130X in NT 3. 9X in Philippians II. Warning Against Judaisers (2) A. Beware of dogs 1. Word used as a metaphor for person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

To Be A Champion

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Just as with athletics, being a champion in your Christian walk is greatly influenced by your preparations.

To Be A Champion 1 Cor. 9:24-27 2 Sam. 18:28 I. You must be a part of the team A. Jesus is the coach - the head of the body 1. What He commands we are to do 2. He has given us an open invitation to join Him a. Salvation b. Ministry c. In eternity B. You must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Samuel 18:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Miracles For Real People Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today.

Part 1 - REAL MIRACLES FOR REAL PEOPLE Big Idea: The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today. 1. THE VIRGIN BIRTH/CONCEPTION (Matthew 1:18-25) a. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 b. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is sinless. 1 Cor 15:22; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

"Here I Am..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 17, 2005

A person is never what he ought to be until he is doing what he ought to be doing. Abraham knew that feeling well. His test revealed who and what he really was. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Have you ever been put in a position when you were called on to do -as you look back on it- the most IMPOSSIBLE task of your life? In other words, are you facing something or someone that might be the most difficult situation you’ve ever faced in your life! Are you being asked to do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Training A Witness

Contributed by Sam Martin on Dec 22, 2006

Jonah a seasoned Evangelist still needed to ge trained in some area.

Training A Witness Text: Jonah 1:1-4-4:11 I. Jonah’s Rebellion a. A Divine Call 1:1 (The Word of the Lord) b. A Direct Commission 1:2(Arise and go) c. A Deliberate Choice 1:3 (Jonah didn’t go) II. Jonah’s Running a. The Fleeing - Why not stay? b. The Fare – The cost was great! 1. Running from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Miracles For Real People

Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006

The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today.

Part 1 - REAL MIRACLES FOR REAL PEOPLE Big Idea: The miracles of Christmas have real solutions for real people today. 1. THE VIRGIN BIRTH/CONCEPTION (Matthew 1:18-25) a. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is God. Matthew 1:23 b. The virgin birth shows us that Jesus is sinless. 1 Cor 15:22; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other