Sermons on Hard Knocks:

5 Decisions You Must Make To Excel - Genesis 39 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

Are you going to be like a Daniel? We need more Daniels in our lives in our world today.

…of these Bible stories and how important they are for their lives right now. They're not just things so that we could decorate our walls and have nursery rhymes before we go to bed. These stories are powerful in the lives of our children, you need to know. You need to know, son, that someday, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Made Righteous By Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 18, 2024

Though all have sinned, all can be made righteous through faith in Jesus Christ.

3:19 “Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those under the law…” The law. What is your idea of “the law” as mentioned by New Testament writers? Moses? Ten Commandments? Exodus through Deuteronomy? Let’s look. Jesus for the most part spoke of the law as that portion of what we call ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Be Content (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 6, 2021

To establish we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Learning to be Content Remarks. 1. This is the first lesson, in this sermon-series theme: "Learning to be Content.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the Gentiles. We will consider the blessings of contentment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on May 15, 2021

I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes...

I think it is true to say that most of us have not seen a year like 2020 in our lifetimes. The headline of an article published by WKYT in Kentucky reported that a study revealed increased suicide rates across the U.S, and mental health issues arose among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. * ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Xi) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 22, 2021

Message explores the readiness for Christ's coming called for in the Olivet Discourse. Three parables give insight on specific aspects of being prepared. The Judgment of the Sheep and Goats is also examined closely.

Biblical Readiness for the Rapture: Intro In this message we continue to learn from the Olivet Discourse lesson about the coming of the Lord and how we are to respond to it. Last week we concluded with the point of Jesus’s message in Matthew 24: maintaining an ongoing readiness for his return. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-46, James 2:14-26, Matthew 12:50, Revelation 19:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 24:1-15, Luke 10:10-16, 2 Peter 3:3-12, Colossians 1:21-23, Revelation 16:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9, Revelation 3:3, Matthew 24:42-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Gives Sight, To Those Who Want It (John 9:1-41) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 8, 2022

Jesus gives physical sight, and spiritual sight. By chapter's end, the only blind ones left are the Pharisees. Have to be open-minded, and know what you don't know.

At this point in the gospel of John, some of you are maybe feeling a little confused. John is not a very easy book. Jesus' words seem complicated-- they are "from above," as he is from above, and we struggle to climb up, and view things from above, and understand them from ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Quiz On 40 Biblical Men

Contributed by Dennis King on Dec 29, 2021

The Bible tells of many dynamic or influential men throughout the Old and New Testaments. Most, but not all of their contributions or royal misdeeds are remembered today. Some were saintly and others villainous.

Quiz on 40 Biblical Men See how well you can link the descriptive paragraph below to the correct name(s) found in the 'Answer Choices' listed at the end of this quiz. The Bible tells of many dynamic, influential men whose ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

In Defense Of Jesus (John 5:1-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Jesus isn't a sinner, making himself equal to God. He's God's faithful son, doing just as his Father has shown him, doing the job the Father gave him to do.

I started this series by saying that everything in life depends on getting Jesus right. So far in the book of John, we've read about how Jesus is the lamb of God, the preexistent one, the savior of the world. He is also God. Now, how can Jesus be God, and the Father be God? Are there two ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-30

¿debe Un Cristiano Guardar La Ley? Parte Uno Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 23, 2024

Muchos cristianos se preguntan por qué los cristianos cumplen una parte de los mandamientos del Antiguo Testamento, pero no otros. Esta serie de dos mensajes les ayuda a encontrar respuestas a sus preguntas.

Hoy abordaremos la pregunta: ¿Debe un cristiano guardar la ley? La respuesta a esa pregunta afecta significativamente la forma en que vivimos nuestra vida cristiana. Si leo la Biblia con una mentalidad legalista, viviré bajo la esclavitud de la ley: un esfuerzo perpetuo por estar a la ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:12-22, Romans 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:19, James 2:1-18, 1 John 5:2, Galatians 5:1-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 13:9, John 1:17, Luke 5:36-39, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, John 8:34, Jude 1:4, Hebrews 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Outline Views Of Creation And Discussion Of Origin Of Earth

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Who do we believe in creation?

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Song Of Deborah And Barak Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2018

Deborah and Barak cooperated in fighting the battle and also in praising the Lord . Their song reveals some truths about our spiritual warfare in this world.

Chapter 17 Song of Deborah and Barak [Judges 5:1–31] Scripture 1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, 2 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. 3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 18 consists of a series of triumphant thanksgivings to God, with which the writer connects a highly figurative account of his deliverance from danger, an assertion of his own uprightness, and a description of the victories he has won by God's assistance . . .

April 14, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 18 (KJV) PART #1: VERSES 1-12 Title: Great Praise from a Place of Great Victory To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Trust Me? Malachi Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of God.

“Do You Trust Me?” Malachi Chapter 3 – pt. 4 Thesis: Malachi challenges us with the questions from the Lord “Do you trust me?” “Do you really believe that I will do what I say I will do?” If you trust Him then put your faith into action and make a difference with your life for the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Using Old Testament Analogies In Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM

USING OLD TESTAMENT ANALOGIES IN CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISMIntroduction - Everyone tends to learn best when they are taught in ways that they are accustomed to. After ten years of teaching in an African seminary, this truth is becoming more evident daily. When I first brought out the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2009

THIS SERMON IS A PROMISE MESSAGE BASED ON PSALM 138:8 ’ THE LORD WILL PERFECT THAT WHICH CONCERNS ME’ AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.RESOLUTION 2.RECOMPENSE 3.RADIANCE 4.REVELATION 5.REJUVENATION 6.REFORMATION 7.RELATIONSHIP

THE LORD WILL PERFECT THAT WHICH CONCERNS ME: PSALM 138:8 *********************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.RESOLUTION 2.RECOMPENSE 3.RADIANCE 4.REVELATION 5.REJUVENATION 6.REFORMATION 7.RELATIONSHIP THE MESSAGE THE LORD WILL PERFECT THAT WHICH ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Pentecostal