Sermons on Groundwork:

Measure Upon Measure – Cursed – The Restoration Of God - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 28, 2025

The ground was cursed because sin destroyed the harmony in God’s creation. In Part 1 we began the subject, and in this Part 2 we continue with the way Christ identified with the curse and now has restored to us acceptance and spiritual blessings. God has restored more than Adam knew.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – CURSED – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 6 We continue the third consequence of sin which is CURSE, for sin produced cursing in the earth – the ground, and on creation. Last time we had covered the ruined serenity of Eden, then the results of sin (the curse this time) and we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13, Joshua 6:18, Joshua 7:20-21, Romans 15:7, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 1:3-14, Genesis 12:1-3, Isaiah 5:20-22, Isaiah 11:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Valley PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores overcoming trials, spiritual renewal, and building a strong faith foundation through the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:1-11. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering, a beloved community of seekers and believers, of dreamers and doers, of the weary and the hopeful. We are here, once again, not by chance or coincidence but by divine appointment. We are here, under the loving eyes of our Creator, to share in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Topics: Renewal

The Doctrine Of Angels #4 Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 25, 2009

This message considers the appearance of demon spirits in the Old Testament. Demons don’t just suddenly appear out of thin air in the Gospels, but are seen in the Older Testament as well

ANGELOLOGY The Doctrine of Angels #4 Demons in the Old Testament Dr. Russell K. Tardo This study will begin with clarification of certain items within The Doctrine of Angels, under the sub-heading The Ministry of Angels. As discussed in previous sessions, the scriptures reveal the angels to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passover Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God has recorded his dealings with his people for our benefit, so we can trust him to carry out his promises knowing how he’s carried them out in the past.

Exodus 11:1-12:14 I remember talking to a girl of about 15 a number of years ago who was struggling with the question of whether she was really a Christian. She’d grown up in a Christian family and had always been a Christian, but now was having to work out what that meant for herself. Her parents ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Can The Found Be Lost Again? Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

Introduction to series of messages on perseverance of the saints.

“Can the Found be Lost Again?” (Message #1 on Perseverance of Saints) Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church “And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put my fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:40

Denomination: Baptist

A Fighting Senior Citizen Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2002

At 85 years old, Caleb takes on the giants of the promised land.

A Fighting Senior Citizen – Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: 20 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. You’re asleep, but others worry that you’re dead. 2. Your back goes out more often than you do. 3. You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room. 4. You buy a compass for the dash ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15, Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Know God's Will!

Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Aug 12, 2002

You can discover God’s will for your life when you realize how much God really loves you. Then you will know that your life is not your own. It’s to be used to make God and His love known.

“You Can Know God’s Will!” The Big Idea: Mother Superior the religious leader in “The Sound of Music”, asked her young Nun – Maria von Trapp, “What is the most important lesson you have learned here?” Maria von Trapp answered, “To find the will of God and to do it!” Like Maria, every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives.

Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives. Humor: A rather pompous-looking deacon was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying The Course Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 3, 2001

How Barnabas and Paul met the different strategies that Satan used to stop them.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 “Staying the Course” Acts 14:1-28 You may not remember from our previous study but Paul and Barnabas had set out on what was to be their first missionary journey. On Cyrus they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Shalom Is A Gift To Us From Christ Himseif.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 21, 2001

The Hebrew word "shalom" describes the deep sense of peace, well-being, contentment and the security which is our in-heritance as sons/daughters of God.

THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 20th OF MAY, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: .....JOHN 14: 23-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Methodist

Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

Christians should not take sin lightly, but need to focus on developing their relationship to God instead. Paul offers several arguments to convince us of this. There are other motivations besides merit and fear (Law); Grace motivates us out of love, app

Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Note: When I preached this sermon, I found out I really had two sermons (time wise); so I preached part two (labelled, "Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion" in which I summarize my first point and then half of the second point (which is far as I got), and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary And Joseph And The Case For Marriage

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Dec 3, 2003

THis message will help us to think critically about marriage- why marriage is to be between one woman and one man, for a lifetime. As society’s definitions change, the Christian idea of marriage needs to be more definite than ever.

“Mary and Joseph and the Case for Marriage” Matthew 1:18-25 One of my favorite radio programs, when I get the chance to listen to it, is the Prairie Home Companion, In one episode Garrison Keillor tells the fanciful tale of John Tollefson. John leaves Minnesota, moves to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Extending Grace To Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009

We are an avenue of Gods grace to other Christians, even the ones who disappoint or hurt us.

This story quite honestly is a troubling one to me. Can I say that? Is it okay for me to say that? The reason it troubles me is because up until this point in the book of Acts, when the church had a disagreement (and they had some very significant ones), they worked through them and came to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Church Planting Out Of Our Comfort Zone

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Reasons why a stable older church took on the challenge of launchng a new church a nearby community.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Out of Our Comfort Zones Matthew 14:22-33 Hold that text in the back of your mind. We will come back to it later. Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Faith (Part 1)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

This two-part sermon examines faith as it is taught in the scriptures. Faith fundamental to the Christian life and without faith, it is impossible to please God; therefore, understanding faith is a foundational issue. Faith enables us to obey, overcome an

Biblical Faith (Part 1) Most people have heard teaching on the biblical principles of faith in the past; however, this topic is essential for the Christian walk and should be revisited from time to time. It is good to restudy important biblical topics and approach them from a fresh perspective. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist