Sermons on Half:

David Faithful As A New King Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023

David's great Psalms revealed his early character.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God anointed David as a teenager to be the future king. a. Saul’s disobedience. “The Lord was sorry He had ever made Saul king” (1 Samuel 15:35). b. Directed by God. “This is the one, anoint him” (1 Samuel 16:12). c. Half of life waited. Anointed at age 15, then, “David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:6, 1 Samuel 26:11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Aug 12, 2023

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.

Loving Your Neighbor (Luke 10: 30-37) 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Nov 26, 2023

The Word was Made Flesh

[Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

Can These Dry Bones Live Again?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2024

How many dry bones can we find in our lives and in our churches?

I have a bone to pick with you. In the valley of dry bones, we can learn something about ourselves and our local churches. Let us take a moment to find out what these dry bones can tell us. Some Bible scholars, theologians, teachers, or preachers may say that the translation of this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crossing Jordan.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2023

God keeps His promises to Israel as they at last enter the promised land.

CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man then they can agree under God to hearken to him (cf. Joshua 1:17). Moses was dead, but the LORD had appointed Joshua in his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Flood Testimonies

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Are documented testimonies of Noah’s flood believable witnesses? Let’s look at biblical and extra-biblical testimonies and some important lessons that are relevant for us.

Are documented testimonies of Noah’s flood believable witnesses? Let’s look at biblical and extra-biblical testimonies and some important lessons that are relevant for us. Biblical Testimony Does the Bible speak of just a local flood, or something that destroyed all humanity? It speaks of the end ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To People Trying To Be Faithful To God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 16, 2022

King Hezekiah has tried to be faithful and yet a frightening attack from the Assyrians is headed his way. Why would God allow that and what can we learn from Hezekiah's response?

BUT KING HEZEKIAH WAS FAITHFUL: Why do bad things happen to people trying to be faithful to God? - 2 Chronicles 32:1. - Dismiss the idea of “why do bad things happen to good people?” with a discussion of the fact that none of us are good people. - This verse uses the word “faithfully” and that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Will Come

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2023

The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God. The book of Joel is one of warning to the people of Judah and it can be applied to believers today.

Underestimating God, they became egotistical, they worshipped idols and fell into sin. Joel cautions them that this way of life will unavoidably cause God to cast His judgment down on them. In the first part of chapter 1, Joel predicts that a locust plague will befall the people of Judah. In the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis Chapter Fifteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God makes a covenant with Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 15 Abram believes God, who promised him a seed which shall equal the stars in number. He is commanded to prepare victims; falls into a deep sleep, and hears ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Sodom And Gomorrah Existed And Were Judged Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2017

Astounding Archaeological facts unique to our planet establish that the Bible account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is true. You have to see this. It's amazing!

PROOF SODOM AND GOMORRAH EXISTED AND WERE JUDGED Gen. 19:23-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. B. TEXT “By the time Lot reached Zoar, the sun had risen over the land. 24 Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hidden In Marys Heart

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 20, 2017

Mary was an obedient, observant and a fleshly treasury for the graces of God. She treasured the words and deeds of Jesus in her heart and sang of the joy of sharing in the new birth available for all mankind and is an example to the church.

ADVENT II Hid in Marys Heart Psalm 119 Luke 1__26   THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD  Psalm 119:11- “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”  (NIV)  Mary, a daughter of David, may have reflected on this Psalm; especially after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

No Fear This Year

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jan 1, 2018

Do you see The Lord as your reward, more valuable than all earthly gains?

GENESIS 15:1-15 AMP “After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; Your reward [for obedience] shall be very great.” Abram said, “Lord GOD, what reward will You give me, since I am [leaving this world] childless, and he who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elijah And Elisha

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 8, 2018

The message shares what it takes to stay the course of a prophet walk on, and stay the course no matter what.

1. Elijah was a simple man who did some not so simple stuff ordinary man who did some extraordinary things • Elijah was a Tishmite meaning he was from Tishbe which was an insignificant place it was kind of like what Nathaniel asked Phillip. "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Upside Of Feeling Down Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2018

In some ways, when we are down, we are more teachable; down times can deepen us.

The Upside of Feeling Down (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. At a party: 'Are you a psychologist?' 'Why do you ask it?' 'Oh yes, you are a psychologist.' 2. Most of us struggle with depression now and then. For many, time, prayer, and talking to friends helps. 3. But for some people, the depression is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible