Sermons on How Did Sin Begin:

The Temple God Did Not Need Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2014

God did not need the Temple Solomon built for Him... but He used it anyway. What lessons can be learn about our church buildings from the prayer that Solomon offered up the day the Temple was dedicated?

OPEN: I want to set the stage for the text we’re going to read this morning. All of Israel has gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the completion of the Temple Solomon had built for God. This was a time of great excitement and the festivities lasted for 14 days and made sacrifices of 22,000 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soul Searching

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 2, 2007

Wouldn’t you agree with me, that it is a great tragedy to sit idle in our little Christian box and let people die in sin and go to Hell without an attempt to rescue them?

SOUL SEARCHING Gen 18:16-33 16 And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way. 17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Did You Feel That?

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Feb 17, 2009

So if you want God to order your steps, you must be ready for the shake up.

There is a word from the LORD from the book of Acts: Acts 16:26 (New King James Version) 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Intro: About a month ago, God began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Did Jesus Go? Series

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008

Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 21, 2012

Jesus came to be Immanuel but why?

WHY DID JESUS COME? John 1:14 John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” 1) Jesus came to be Immanuel-God with us. The Word became flesh. As we discovered ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sins Forgiven, Health Restored

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 16, 2024

This message looks at how Jesus healed a paralytic, and discusses the connection between sin and illness, and forgiveness and healing. God desires for your whole spirit, soul, and body to be healed (1 Thessalonians 5:23).

I would like to begin our message this morning with a true story about a woman’s healing. A pastor named John Wimber says, “A woman in her late forties asked me to pray for her healing. She suffered from chronic stomach disorders and arthritis . . . I asked her if she was feeling hostility, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does Christmas Come From? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This is not a mere seasonal question. It is a supreme question for all time-where does Christmas come from? The answer can guide us through confusion and uncertainty back to home base, in the very heart of God.

An aviator trainer told of how he would take students up in plane, and deliberately fly in all directions to confuse them. Then he would turn the controls over to the student and say, "Now take us home." It was the job of the student to learn how to find the radar beam, and stay one it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Did Jesus Die Spiritually?

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 31, 2008

Refutes the error of those who teach that Jesus died spiritually, was subject to the devil in hell and had to be born again.

Did Jesus Die Spiritually? Dr. Russell K. Tardo [ JDS-101 ] 1And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lead People To Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2007

Let’s see what Philip did to evangelize the eunuch and what we must do. We must: 1- Respond to God’s leading 2- Show genuine interest 3- Share the good news 4- Follow through to completion

INTRO.- ILL.- Two social workers were walking through a rough part of the city in the evening. They heard moans and cries for help from a back alley. Upon investigation, they found a semi-conscious man in a pool of blood. "Help me, I’ve been mugged and beaten," he pleaded. The two social ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Works Jesus Left The Church To Do In His Name.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 18, 2008

I believe that the supreme task of the Church is the evangelism of all mankind. Not only did Jesus do evangelism, most of His last Words to the Church were to go into the entire world and tell everyone the ’Good News’ of the Gospel. I thank God for every

Five Works Jesus Left the Church to Do in His Name. I believe that the supreme task of the Church is the evangelism of all mankind. Not only did Jesus do evangelism, most of His last Words to the Church were to go into the entire world and tell everyone the ’Good News’ of the Gospel. I thank God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Did You Get The Memo? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Palm Sunday is the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week and the emotional roller-coaster it involves

A great story from a couple of years ago was reported by Robert Bazell of NBC News. After an attempted IED attack near Tikrit the hospital at Camp Speicher was down to 10% of its blood supply. Brian Suam, was first in line to donate blood when the call went out. His blood was going to be used for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"My Two Husbands"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 6, 2007

Ask yourself two profound questions: Why did God kill Mahlon for marrying Ruth? Why didn’t God kill Boaz for marrying Ruth? It took two husbands to bring God’s grace to Ruth. Jesus is both the Son of Man and the Son of God!

“My two husbands!” Introduction: Most born again Christians are living much likened unto Ruth when she first came into the promise land. She knew that she was a part of the family of Israel because of her marriage to Mahlon, but she had not yet assessed her full potential. Instead of living in a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Mary Know? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

Explores Mary's faith-filled response to the angel Gabriel's miraculous message about the birth of Jesus, the Messiah.

Good morning, dear family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this place, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to open the precious Word of God together. We are here today to marvel at the wonders of His love, to bask in the warmth of His grace, and to drink deeply from the well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: God, Impossible

I Did It My Way

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021

Next in series on John. Examines what we want to be able to say at the end of our lives

John 12 (3) - Read John 12:12-36 And now, the end is near And so I face the final curtain My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain I've lived a life that's full I traveled each and every highway And more, much more than this I did it my ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 7, 2006

An explanation of some of the reasons why Jesus came to earth. Suitable for Christmas.

WHY DID JESUS COME? CHRISTMAS 2005 - Read Luke 2:1-20 We come today to celebrate the birth, the arrival of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During the past month or so, there has been a lot of noise about the celebration of Christmas. Some stores have told their employees to wish their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist