Sermons on Human Authorship:

Was The Lord Pleased To Crush Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2024

God didn’t watch and enjoy the show; God gave everything so that we could participate in that “divine comedy” and experience for ourselves the happy ending.

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Course 2024 Each week our prayer group spends the better part of an hour reading and praying over the Scripture we hear on the next Sunday. That’s a great idea for a prayer group, particularly if there’s a trained leader present. We share what we have learned in class or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:4-5, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Promise

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Objective: To explore the promised Savior as foretold in Isaiah 9, understand its significance for the people then, and examine the implications of not having the promise in our postmodern world

Introduction • Begin by painting the picture of darkness and despair in Isaiah 8:19-22, where the people sought answers in all the wrong places. • Introduce Isaiah 9 as a message of hope, a promise of light breaking through the darkness. • Historical Context: Around 733 B.C., the northern kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Response To Racial And Ethnic Discrimination Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

Racial and ethnic discrimination is a sin that the body of Christ must confront with courage and conviction.

CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:28, Acts 10:34-35 Supporting Texts: James 2:1-9, Revelation 7:9, Colossians 3:11, Matthew 22:37-40, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: Racial and ethnic discrimination remains a painful reality in many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Servant Leaders Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be servant leadership.

Servant Leaders Selected Scriptures I. The Pattern of God in using Human Instrumentation A. Moses - Exodus 3:7-10 READ B. Paul – 1 Cor. 3:6-7, “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not Good To Be Alone

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

God created man to be a creature of fellowship.

Introduction: In our text, God for the first time declares something not good during creation. Adam was familiar with the earth and the animal kingdom. He observed their kindred and lively fellowship. However, he realized that he was the only human. God had allowed him to feel the need of a deeper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption #14 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 27, 2005

It is important what you KNOW about redemption! Because what you KNOW about redemption will control what you BELIEVE about redemption and what you BELIEVE about redemption will dictate how you LIVE within redemption.

While looking for illustrations for this and other lessons, I came across this delightful story. I heard the story in a different format many years ago, but you know about time and memory, especially mine. This story has nothing to do with the lesson, life, eternity or any other subject I can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Christmas Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019

Even though we messed everything up God had a plan to save us.

CHRISTMAS PLAN Text: Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 3:1-7, 15 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:25-28

Denomination: Methodist

8. The Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

Created with self-determining freedom

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 8 – THE FALL OF MAN] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15, Deuteronomy 32:5-6, Ephesians 3:14-15, Job 1:8-12, Genesis 3:1-23, Romans 10:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

When Religion Collides With Revelation

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025

Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Aliens From Outer Space Or Demons From Hell - Are Ufo’s And Alien Beings In The Bible? A 2-Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 7, 2021

Many stories in the Bible are attributed to alien/extraterrestrials or alien technology. What does the Bible say?

Part 1 There has been a significant increase in stories in the news media regarding the sighting of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and congressional hearings with alarming eyewitness testimony. The question has arisen: are UFOs manmade holographic projections, or are they Inter-dimensional ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, 2 Peter 3:10, Romans 8:19-22, Ezekiel 1:22-28, Romans 8:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross: It's Words

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002

By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Filled Christ

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

The ministry of Christ was accomplished within a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Sermon: "THE SPIRIT FILLED CHRIST" Anderson Isaiah 42:1-7; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22 + + + Three excerpts from each of the lessons for today inform this message. First, from the inspired prophet Isaiah, speaking of the coming Messiah, "I will put my Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-24, Isaiah 42:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beginning Of Our Problem Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Genesis 3 and the origin and consequences of sin.

The Beginning of Our Problem Genesis 3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Something happened. Something big happened! Anyone who has read the Bible recognizes the change. Between the end of Genesis 2 and the beginning of Genesis 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Believing In God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Learning to connect reason with faith in order to strengthen our faith.

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose of this series is two-fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fourfold Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Matthew-John.

Why are there four Gospels? They all say the same thing don’t they? All four of the Gospel writers paint a detailed portrait of Jesus, but each writes from a unique perspective. It could be said that if we put all four of the Gospels together, we would have a more complete picture of Jesus. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ