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Rahab, A Heart Of Gold Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 31, 2011

This is week six of our series from Hebrews 11. Here we look at what made Rahab a candidate for the Faith Hall of Fame.

Rahab Every story has a beginning and this one begins in a most unlikely place. . . a brothel. Not many stories in the Bible start in a house of ill repute, as a matter of fact I can only think of one other.. The scripture was read earlier and there is a lot that was left unsaid in the Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Timely Support For Ministry-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Hope An Anchor" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2009

Sermon 15 in a study in HEBREWS

“For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, 14 saying, “I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU.” 15 And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise. 16 For men swear by one greater than themselves, and with them an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Orthodox

"Author And Perfecter Of Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2009

Sermon 23 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Nowhere Places

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 21, 2014

It doesn't matter where you've been or are going; it only matters that God is with you whrever you are, however you are and whatever you are.

Title: Nowhere Places Text: Genesis 28:10-19a Thesis: It doesn’t matter where you’ve been or are going… it only matters that God is with you wherever you are, however you are and whatever you are. Introduction I followed my cousin, Dan, on Facebook last week as he made a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Go, Will Ya? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 10, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 8: 26 - 40

Acts 8: 26 - 40 Just Go, Will Ya? 26 Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is desert. 27 So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Live As Sheep Of The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 9, 2022

Do we really know what it means to be sheep—even sheep of the Good Shepherd?

It is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Christians set aside one Sunday in the Easter Season as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” We can understand why this practice has stood the test of time. Christians love to think of Jesus as their Good Shepherd! Think of the emotions that a picture like ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Wonderful

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

The word wonderful in this passage literally means “incomprehensible.” The Messiah will cause us to be “full of wonder.” The word is much weightier than the way it’s used in normal conversation today.

Jesus Is Wonderful And his name shall be called,Wonderful."—Isa_9:6. This is a prophecy concerning the birth of Jesus Christ the “Anointed One,” the Savior–Jesus Christ. His birth would happen at a definite time and place in history and in a unique and marvelous way. To appreciate what it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Intense Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

4th in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"AN INTENSE FAITH" MARK 6:16-29 INTRODUCTION: In the highly rated Smallville, the WB’s story of Superboy, Clark Kent is just learning about his super powers. It is a perplexing and frustrating time for him. His powers really come to light when he is accidently run down by Lex Luthor and yet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Resurrection Confidence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2013

Since Christ is raised from the dead, live your life with confidence: Be confident that your faith is useful; your witness is true; your sins are gone; your loved ones are safe; and you are truly blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Some time ago, a cartoon appeared in Leadership Journal that shows a couple leaving church and shaking hands with the pastor. The man says to the pastor, “You're in a rut, Reverend. Every time I come here, you preach about the Resurrection.” (Wendell Simons, The Best Cartoons from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2010

Godly parents don't always produce godly children.

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Judges 13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 5/30/10 How many of you are Chicago Blackhawks fans? How many of you are fans now that they’re playing in the finals for the Stanley Cup? I confess that I’m in the latter group as I’ve been caught up in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Unshakeable Kingdom

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2018

Don’t tremble with fear, because you are no longer under the terrifying precepts of God’s Law. Instead, triumph with faith, because you are now under the tremendous promise of God’s grace.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sin And Disobedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our brokenness, offering forgiveness and restoration through Christ, no matter how far we’ve fallen or how flawed we feel.

Some of us walked in today carrying a quiet ache. Maybe it’s a memory that won’t loosen its grip. Maybe it’s a habit that keeps hollering our name. Maybe it’s the nagging sense that we should be further along than we are. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. Not a museum for the perfect, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Topics: Sin, Disobedience

Guard The Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

True victory comes by honestly bringing our struggles to God, trusting His gospel, resisting the enemy, and standing firm through prayer and God’s strength.

Friends, some of us arrived today with a tired soul and a brave smile. Others carry questions that keep you awake, temptations that tug at you, and memories that whisper shame. You are not strange, and you are not alone. The God who made you also sees you, loves you, and is not intimidated by what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25, Ephesians 4:27, Ephesians 6:10-12, Romans 1:16, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, No Footholds, Guard Ground

Please Help Me, I'm Falling!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2001

Don’t fall!!

Please Help Me, I’m Falling! The title of this message comes from an old C&W song. It is the lament of a man caught between his conscience and his desire. His marriage is not doing well and there is a woman that finds him attractive. He also finds her to be desirable, but he reminds ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16, Ephesians 4:27, James 4:7, Matthew 5:28, 1 Peter 2:16, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Jude 1:24, Galatians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist