Sermons on Golden Bead:

The Ministry Of Marriage

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a commitment between one man and woman has served as the foundation of home life and social order; but in the last few years, those foundations are being destroyed in the civil arena. This is disturbing, but not exactly new.

The Ministry of Marriage Scripture: Romans 16:3–4 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus. They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them (NIV). Introduction: For thousands of years, the concept of marriage as a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"but Is It In The Bible?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 6, 2022

Many people teach and practice things that are not in the Bible. Here is a sample of my book, "But Is It In The Bible?"

At the outset, let me assure the reader that I believe that we are saved by grace through faith. We do not earn, merit, or work for salvation. It is a free gift, paid for and delivered by Jesus. But it is appropriated by faith. Faith is always more than mere head stuff. It is more than assent to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-13, Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Atonement Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

Questions about the purpose of the tabernacle, the Holy of Holies, and the Ark of the Covenant.

1. What was the purpose of the tabernacle? That God may dwell among His people (Exodus 25:8; cf. 26:1-30). 2. How many separate lights were there on this candlestick? Seven candles (Exodus 25:32, 37). 3. What was symbolized by this seven-fold light? Jesus, the Light of the world (Hebrews 1:3; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8, Exodus 25:10-16, Hebrews 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Change His Mind Or Repent?

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on May 25, 2025

Here is a sermon centered on the question: "Can God Change His Mind or Repent?" This message explores the mystery of God’s immutability versus His relational interaction with humankind. It draws from Scripture to examine instances where God appeared to change His mind.

Sermon Title: Can God Change His Mind or Repent? Scripture Foundation: Numbers 23:19 (KJV) "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent..." Introduction Here is a sermon centered on the question: "Can God Change His Mind or Repent?" This ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6, Jonah 3:10, Jeremiah 18:7-10, Ezekiel 22:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Serve

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 14, 2023

Every Christian is called to serve in the ministry. Only a select few are called into full-time pastoral ministry, but many others are called to serve God in other capacities. This short sermon explores that calling a little further.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 4:10-11: Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Luke 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Big Enough Resting Place For God

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 3, 2023

Though Abraham's tent appeared small on the outside, but his heart was a big enough place to host God and become a resting place for God.

In Genesis 18, God came and rested in Abraham's tent. Physically, it was merely a tent, but spiritually, Abraham's heart could be a big enough palace or mansion for God to rest in. God took rest in Abraham’s heart. Abraham’s heart was a big enough place to host God and serve as a resting ...read more

Revelation Nine Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 18, 2023

The trumpet judgments bring forth frightening scenes

The fifth trumpet is sounded, and John sees a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. When the Abyss is opened, the smoke that rose from it was like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the ...read more

Judges 17 - House Priest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. The man Micah had a house of gods, a house of God, as good as that at Shiloh.

Text: Judges 17 Theme: House Priest Beginning of Idolatry: A man named Micah has lots of money, his mother uses the money to make an idol, and Micah hires a free-lancing Levite as his personal priest. she made it evident that she idolized her son, by telling him she had wholly dedicated this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Generation Of Gripers

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022

When things get difficult and discouraging, many will begin to whine, murmur, and complain. This is what the Israelites did throughout their journey through the wilderness.

When things get difficult and discouraging, many will begin to whine, murmur, and complain. This is what the Israelites did throughout their journey through the wilderness. If they had only listened and obeyed God, they would not have been in the predicament that they were in. God had to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New Jerusalem Described Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 14, 2018

You and I are living in the age of the church or the age of the Holy Spirit, as some people like to speak of it. In this age, God is calling out a people to his name from both Jews and Gentiles to compose the church.

Tom Lowe 1/23/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.D.2: The New Jerusalem Described (21:9-27) Scripture (Rev. 21:9-27, KJV) 9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14, Mark 13:9-13, Luke 21:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Not Listening

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 28: 1 – 21

1 Chronicles 28: 1 – 21 You were not listening 28 Now David assembled at Jerusalem all the leaders of Israel: the officers of the tribes and the captains of the divisions who served the king, the captains over thousands and captains over hundreds, and the stewards over all the substance and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Study In Revelation 17 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 29, 2009

Study in Revelation using the "Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible." Includes works sheet for participants boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 17 The Fifth Trumpet Sounds The Pit Is Opened Rev. 9: 1-11 The Sixth Trumpet Sounds More Hell Breaks Loose Rev. 9: 12-21 Remember the eagle that flew through Heaven, shouting “Woe, Woe, Woe.” Well the woes have begun, as the fifth trumpet sounds. Also remember that we said that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Worship Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2010

Presenting our bodies as a sacrifice is part of worship to which we are called. The message is an exploration of the apostolic design for worship pleasing to God.

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2009

What does it mean when Jesus says He is the Light of the World? He spoke to a culture thoroughly verse in the Old Covenant, and so to understand the significance of His words, we will need to explore what the people heard when He spoke.

”Again Jesus spoke to [the Jewish leaders], saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ So the Pharisees said to him, ‘You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.’ Jesus answered, ‘Even if I do bear ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesus: Come Back To Me Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 10, 2021

What were the things that you used to do when you first fell in love with Jesus? What are the things that you stopped doing since then? Remember … repent … and then start doing them again!

The “revelation” of John … What does the Book of Revelation “reveal”? Is it a book that “reveals” what is going to happen in the future? Yes. But more importantly … much, much more importantly … it is a revelation about the One … with a capital “O” … who holds the future in His hands. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: United Methodist