Sermons on Human History:

Evidence For God: Could God Actually Be Real?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era.

I was raised in a Catholic household, and growing up I considered the possibility of a God. But once into school, studying science and so on, I rejected the God hypothesis as a backward remnant of a bygone era. Perhaps your experience was similar to mine? Perhaps you also jettisoned the concept of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

King Agrippa Ii Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2022

In 70 he aided Vespasian’s son Titus in the final conquest of Jerusalem itself. After the war, his territory was enlarged by Titus, and he apparently survived until 93 CE.

Herod Agrippa II, or AGRIPPA II, officially named Marcus Julius Agrippa and sometimes shortened to Agrippa, was the last ruler from the Herodian dynasty, reigning over territories outside of Judea as a Roman client. Agrippa was overthrown by his Jewish subjects in 66 and supported the Roman side in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Plea For Action Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 9, 2022

his Psalm is a prayer in which God’s inaction confounds the Psalmist against the wicked. Therefore, he beseeches God to Arise (v. 12) and lifts up his hand. Hence we could call this psalm A Plea For Action. There are many lessons to be learned from it:

I. WHEN GOD SEEMS FAR AWAY (v. 1) A. There are times in the life of the godliest Christians during which God seems afar off and as if He is hiding. 1. A Christian should not doubt his salvation b/c he goes through such times. 2. This will be distressing for Christians. It is not troubling that we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Writing Straight With Crooked Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2025

God picked up the broken pieces and crafted them into a beautiful mosaic, until the last beautiful mosaic was of Jesus.

Friday of the 13th Week in Course 2025 Our Scripture from Genesis today recounts the end of Sarah’s life on earth, and the beginning of Abraham’s negotiations with his Hittite neighbors for a plot of land in which to bury her (and later, himself and his heirs). To get a full sense of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 106:1-2, Psalm 106:3-4, Psalm 106:4-5, Genesis 23:1-4, Genesis 23:19, Genesis 24:1-8, Genesis 24:62-67  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Gather For Rhythm Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The early church was devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. They gathered regularly, which had a profound impact on their lives. We too can experience this impact by developing the habit of gathering with other believers.

Let's talk about habits - the good, the bad, and the weird. Habits are like the auto-pilot of our lives. Did you know it takes about 66 days to form a new habit? Habits are all about cravings and rewards. What if we craved hanging out with our friends, praying more, and really getting the Bible? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Community Power, Spiritual Gathering, Church History

What Was In The Cup?

Contributed by C Matthews on Aug 15, 2001

What did Jesus really see in the cup of his Father’s will while praying at Gethsemane?

What Was In The Cup? Several years ago I had an uncle that was in the hospital preparing for open heart surgery. I went into his hospital room early on the morning of surgery and we talked a little about the surgery and I asked him if he was scared. He responded quickly with, "No!" He told me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 26, 2009

This sermon reminds us of the immeasurable love and greatness of our God. It is the ultimate picture of human sin and the unconditional love of God.

Introduction: Nothing rivals the incarnation in relation to its grandeur and awesomeness. By the incarnation, we mean God coming in the flesh to rescue us. The following chapters/verses gives us clear pictures of this awe-inspiring act of God; Heb. 10:5-7, Jhn. 1:14 and i Tim. 3:16. The words of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Children's Sermon: God's Love

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 9, 2009

God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions

Children’s Sermon: God’s Love Ephesians 3:17b-19 Sermon Objective: To show God’s love is capable of embracing everyone without rations or exclusions. Sermon props: Glass that is half full of water and some marbles. Good morning everyone! It is so good to see you today! I just love meeting with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Garden Of Evil Planters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

The Bible says that evil men shall wax stronger and stronger. Therefore, in this age of so much spiritual contamination, it is important for every believer to know how to deliver himself and how to help others.

THE GARDEN OF EVIL PLANTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, our message is entitled, “The garden of evil planters.” We shall start by considering Matthew 13: 24-28: “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which seweth good seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Month To Live Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Introduction of a series based on the book "One Month to Live" by Kerry & Chris Shook.

Last Sunday I ask you to think about the following Question: If you knew you only had one month to live, would you live your life differently than you are presently living it? I also suggested that we should all be following Jesus’ example when it comes to living out our lives here on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Occupying Bethlehem (With Love)

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A sermon about the significance of simple occupation by Jesus into our world.

OCCUPYING BETHLEHEM (WITH LOVE) Matthew 1:22-23 One of the things for which this year will be remembered is the power of occupation. The power of letting your presence be known and your existence be felt. Beginning last January, Time magazine details 27 different points of occupation around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Theology

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 10, 2011

The amazing theology of Christmas includes paradoxes like the Incarnation, and this theology is worth our prayerful pondering at Christmas and always

Christmas Theology TCF Sermon December 12, 2010 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes You Alive? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 16, 2011

Week two of our health check series, we are looking at the marks of being dead or alive.

Good, you’re sitting down, I have some bad news for you, some of you are dead. Now it’s not as bad as it sounds, it might be reversible, if we catch it in time. The title and theme of our services from now until the middle of February is “Health Check” and our focus will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Blessings Of A Positive Attitude - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Aug 27, 2011

Just imagine that you are driving on your way to work and a big billboard announces the Sahara desert, a scorpion crawling in the sand and a bright sunshine as a favorite holiday destination. This would be nonsense! When we choose a vacation place we wont

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there by any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" - Philippians 4:8 PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Thirst"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011

A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

“Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed