Sermons on H P Lovecraft:

The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2015

1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Ephesians 1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Ephesians 1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Ephesians 1:2b).

If you are a fan of the game show: " Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ", you may be familiar with a recent contestant named Justin. He said: "I got to $250,000. It was a life-changing sum. It was mine, and I could’ve walked away with it. But I was never going to walk away. Before the show I had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other

Faith Through The Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2023

In Hebrews 10: 19-25, together, we are encouraged to 1) Draw Near in Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22), 2) Hold Fast in Hope (Hebrews 10:23) and 3) Encourage in Love (Hebrews 10:24–25).

Hebrews 10:19-25. [19]Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, [20]by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, [21]and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22]let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Evidence Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 9, 2026

Based on 1 Thess. 1 - Challenges hearers to live a life that gives strong evidence of faith in Jesus.

“EVIDENCE OF TRUE FAITH” 1 Thess. 1:1-10 FBCF – 2/8/26 Jon Daniels INTRO – Bereans – Acts 17:11 – “…they received the word w/ all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” NLT – “…They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Big Fish Story

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 25, 2016

There are truths in the Book of Jonah that are worth fishing for. Truths that the whole world needs to hear. Truths that should make us faithful to the call God has on our lives.

One Big Fish Story Isn't That A Whale of A Tell There are many who have called the book of Jonah, nothing but a "Big Fish Story." Others have said that is just a "Whale of a Tell!" Meaning that the Book of Jonah is no more than a fairy tale, causing many, to miss the truths God wants them to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hinduism And Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

What believers need to know about the difference of Hinduism and Christianity. Part of a Wednesday evening series on world religions and the Bible.

Hinduism and Christianity Jude 3 I. What should we know about Hinduism? A. Hinduism claims 1/6 of the world’s population, with over 750 million followers worldwide. There are approximately 200 Hindu temples or Hindu centers in the U.S. B. The philosophy of the New Age Movement is directly tied to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006

The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Purpose - Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2009

“What is special about man? Why was he created?”

MAN’S PURPOSE ECCLESIASTES 12:10-14 INTRODUCTION: Both Job and David asked the questions “What is special about man? Why was he created?” In Psalm 8, David wrote “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:10-14, Ecclesiastes 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Christ And His Commission

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Carrying Out The Great Commission

1. THE TEXT. THESE FINAL TWO VERSES HAVE BECOME UNIVERSALLY KNOWN AS THE GREAT COMMISSION THAT CHRIST GAVE HIS DISCIPLES BEFORE HIS ASCENSION INTO GLORY. ACCORDING TO THE GOSPEL PENNED BY MATTHEW, THESE ARE THE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS THAT CHRIST GAVE TO THEM. a) A COMMISSION IS AN AUTHORITATIVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Worship Prompts His Willingness. Pt 2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 28, 2023

The Old Testament uses three primary terms that are translated worship: The first term, avad. It's usually translated to serve. It signifies a lifestyle of commitment and allegiance. The second term, yireh. It is to fear...

Our Worship Prompts His Willingness. Pt 2 Matthew 8:1-3NKJV Before the text this evening, Jesus had just finished the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5-7chapters. Finally as Jesus completed His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3, Exodus 34:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Food For The Journey

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Our success and fulfillment is in our service and Jesus, the bread of heaven, gives us the food that we need for the journey.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Text: First Kings 17:19 "The familiar orange box and the slogan "The Breakfast of Champions" have become more than just advertising symbols. They have become a metaphor for sports greatness and success. Many athletes, at the pinnacle of their success, have shared their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:19

Denomination: United Methodist

A Congenial Life

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 26, 2014

Biblical Principles for Achieving a Pleasing Nature

Title: A Congenial Life Theme: Biblical Principles for Achieving a Pleasing Nature • Congenial Life Learns to Listen • Congenial Life Gives Without Sparing. • Congenial Life Prays Without Ceasing • Congenial Life Does Not Complain or Argues • Congenial life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 26, 2009

In Galatians 5:1-6, we see Liberty 1) Defined (Gal. 5:1) 2) Defended (Gal. 5:2-4) and 3) Described (Gal. 5:5-6)

In 1963 American civil rights proponent Martin Luther King said: "So let freedom ring. From the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire, let freedom ring. From the mighty mountains of New York, let freedom ring. From the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania, let freedom ring. But not only that; let ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Other

Tools For Expositing Psalms 23

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

Tools for Expositing Psalms 23

HOW TO DEVELOP EXPOSITIONAL SERMONS a). Definition of an Expositional Sermon - An expository sermon is one in which a portion of scripture is interpreted in relation to one theme or subject. The bulk of the material for the sermon is drawn directly from the passage and the outline consists of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Grace Under Fire"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 10, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers who are experiencing extreme troubles and problems to passionately pray to God for deliverance.

10 May 2009 Mother’s Day 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Trials (troubles and problems) will cause a believer to passionately pray to God for deliverance. REFERENCES: Proverbs 18:22 (NKJV) He who finds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running For The Prize Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2014

In order to reach people with the truth of the Gospel, we must be willing to accept 1) Self-Denial (v.19-23) and be willing to practice 2) Self -Control (v. 24-27)

After any election, like the recent municipal one, newly elected counselors have a particularly hard calling. They realize that not everyone voted for them yet they must work on behalf of everyone. In Corinth, Paul had the difficult task of working in two distinct cultures: that of Jewish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Other