Sermons on Greek Word Study:

Six Days Of Creation Vs. False Evolutionary Teaching Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 22, 2010

Genesis 1:1-31 reports that all of creation was during six literal days and Gen. 1:11&12, 21, 24&25 teach that everything reproduces after its own kind and evolutionist can not provide any true missing links that are half ape and half man.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Genesis 4:4-10. 2. The title for our lesson is EVOLUTION AND IT’S THEORIES ABOUT CREATION ARE FALSE BUT THE SIX DAYS OF CREATION AS TAUGHT IN THE BIBLE IS TRUE! 3. The background for Genesis 4:4-10 is that the two sons of Adam and Eve had offered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2009

Exposition of Mark 13:5-23 regarding Jesus’ Olivet Discourse about the coming tribulation and the last days.

Text: Mark 13:5-23, Title: Signs of the Times, Date/Place: 1/11/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A priest and a rabbi from local parishes were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Gives Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2009

Faith is exercised best when we give up what is most precious to us and rely on God.

Faith That Gives Up Griffith Baptist Church – 1/11/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:23-26 (Exodus 2:1-15) Key verse: Hebrews 11:25-26 - 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Life Change ... Becoming A New Creation

Contributed by David De Kock on Jan 13, 2009

A challenge to live lives in the power of the Holy Spirit

Genesis 1:1-5 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009

A message preached along with our 2008 Palm Sunday program, focusing on the importance of loving people who are not like us...just like Jesus did.

What the Cross Teaches Us Part 3: Our Biggest Challenge “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 (KJV) The 3 Biggest Challenges of Every Christian 1. To have compassion on those who don’t know God. Illustration: I had been praying regularly with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Church Of God

You'd Better Get Ready

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 24, 2009

Christ is returning. In Matthew 24 we see the prize for preparation as well as the price of procrastination in the face of the promise of His coming.

YOU’D BETTER GET READY MATTHEW 24:36-51 INTRODUCTION: The Olivet Discourse is Christ’s answer to His disciples responding to their request “...Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age? (Matthew 24:3) The message deals with the Second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Should I Give?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 3, 2009

Why should I give to the support of God’s work through my local church?

Over the last several weeks we have been taking a “Dragnet” approach to the subject of giving to God’s work. We have considered what the Bible tells us about the way God works. We have seen that Scripture teaches that God is at work in our world today to accomplish His purposes through His people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009

Hosea didn’t merely redeem Gomer with "cheap grace," but established a plan for "sanctification," as well.

My wife enjoys watching movies over and over again. She’s the perfect target market for DVDs because, if she is really into a movie, she’s willing to watch that movie several times over a short period of time. I’m different. I like to watch a film and then, I won’t want to watch it again for a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

Discovering The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a call to every life that seeks to break us out of our isolation and independence. Apart from God we are like actors without a story…and this series is about rediscovering the story that defines our lives.

Illustration – This past week…Dodger Baseball game with my two older sons and a friend of theirs. My oldest, Travis, wants to take his glove… to catch a ball. I try to reset the expectations in reality. As the game ends.. the players leave the field… he goes down to the lowest railing near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wrath Or God's Righteousness? Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2009

The message of God’s wrath is a powerful message, but it is NOT the most powerful message in the Bible. The most powerful message in the Bible is the Gospel.

Revelation 8:6--9:11; 16:1-11 Purpose: To show that God’s awful wrath will not turn sinners to God. Aim: I want the listener to see that grace is the only answer to God’s coming wrath. INTRODUCTION: We have come to the final seal or chapter in the scroll that was opened in heaven by Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something No Thief Can Steal

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2009

Contrast the thieves on the crosses; from Jesus they had, or could have had, salvation, assurance, companionship, things which no thief can steal.

The scene was one of striking and even bitter contrast. While three men were being hauled off to their deaths, one of them was far different from the other two. Two of these hapless three were thieves, and as thieves they had lived by the law of the thief: namely, easy come, easy go. If you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Will You Go?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 31, 2009

Jesus requires your all. Do you give it? A message on commitment.

Luke 9:57-62 How Far Will You Go? Introduction – Burning the Boats On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Is A Must

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

We must place our trust in Christ

Trust is A Must Proverbs 3:5-6, September 21, 2008 Morning Service Introduction On May 17, 2008, Christian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his family suffered a devastating loss. Five-year-old adopted daughter, Maria, was struck and killed when Chapman’s seventeen-year-old son was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Reunions of the past and currently life and how will it be in the future.

Past, Present and Future Jeremiah 29:4-7 A few weeks ago, Renee and I headed off for a trip down memory lane. Have any of you ever returned to your old elementary school or other place from your childhood to have a feeling that it was different than you remember? The halls seemed smaller or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009

Often used as the basis for teaching stewardship principles (tithing, time, etc.), perhaps this parable is meant by Jesus to teach stewardship of something a little more important?

The Parable of Jesus The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 August 30, 2009 This week is the parable of the talents. We’ll be looking at Matthew’s parable of the talents specifically. Luke has a very similar version. However, the details have been changed (such as talents become minas) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Church Of God