Sermons on Innocent Blood:

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 3, 2010

The truth is there is a story behind the story of the entire Bible. It is the story of God and His love and His desire for all to have salvation.

The Story Behind The Story 10/12/08 PM Text: Various INTRODUCTION: Introduction: Last Sunday I preached a lesson drawn from a story that many are familiar with, one that I pointed out is taught beginning in the youngest of bible classes; the story of Noah. But the lesson went behind the story of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolve A Better Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 11, 2014

Last week we introduced RESOLVE. This week we begin with the most important resolution, a stronger relationship with God. This is part 1 of 3 parts. Here is the outline. The second part contains numerous Scriptures on the Fear of God from the ESV.

When you think of God, what action verb comes to mind? The phrase “Thank the Lord” or “Thank God” appears approximately 8 times in Scripture. The phrase “Love the Lord” or “Love God” appears approximately 18 times in Scripture. The phrase ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: *other

Baptism: A Better Bequest Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 1, 2016

Through baptism we receive the fortune of forgiveness that Jesus left us. We also receive the Holy Spirit so that we are empowered to live a new life.

Pop star Prince has died at age 57. It’s now been reported that Prince had no last will and testament. He was apparently paranoid of signing any kind of legal document lest he somehow be swindled out of his fortune. Of course now everyone is wondering who will get his millions. His six ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Asleep At The Wheel

Contributed by James White on Jun 7, 2012

Encouragement to stay alert and attentive in our Christian lives.

Asleep at the Wheel Jonah 1: 3-6 But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. But the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

At The Mercy Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 27, 2019

Knowing Jonah was the reason for the storm the faced, the mariners continued to do all they could to spare Jonah from being thrown into the sea. Little did they know that God had a greater plan!

At the Mercy of the Sea Jonah 1: 11-16 As we continue to move through the book of Jonah, I want to remind us of the powerful theme presented – the sovereignty of God in pursuing men unto Himself. Jonah had been called of God to preach a message of repentance to the Ninevites, and he chose to flee ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Up A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Crown Without A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

If we want to wear a crown in heaven we must bear a cross on earth

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Faithful To Jesus In Our Waiting

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 21, 2010

While we wait on the return of the Lord, we can be comforted, consistent, courageous.

There is an overwhelming sense of discouragement that is pervading in people’s lives today. Just this week, I met a check-out lady at CVS and asked her how things were going. “Awful,” was her reply. “My husband and I have one child, I’m pregnant with child # two, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Sovereign...

Contributed by Marc Phillips on Jan 26, 2021

Hope in the current world situation.

The Sovereignty of God We hear about the sovereignty of God frequently don’t we? To be sovereign means to have ultimate or absolute power. We know through scripture that God is omnipresent, Psalm 139:7-12 says Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12, Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Harvest Law

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 15, 2020

God rewards us as we participate in his deliverance and establishment of his kingdom

Today, we move to the book of Obadiah. The only one chapter book in the Old Testament. It's a story of a distant cousin rivalry. They were warring cousins much like the hatfields and the McCoys. Their feud begins at the moment His brother, Essau also falls prey to his brother’s swindle for a ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21, Luke 6:38, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America’s Present Destination

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 6, 2021

Many are asking, “What happens to America in the latter days?” God gives us clear instructions which give us understanding of America’s Present Destinations

America’s Present Destination Now Is The Time To Repent There is a question asked by born-again Christians: “What will happen to America in the latter days?” That is a good question which must be considered as we see what is happening around us these days. The first consideration to look at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Biblical Friendship

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 29, 2025

Biblical friendship is not optional—it’s essential. It reflects the very heart of God, who created us for koinonia, gave us a Friend in Jesus, and calls us to love one another in the same way.

The Benefits of Biblical Friendship "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time." – Proverbs 17:17 (CSB) Introduction We live in a world where friendships are often casual, self-serving, or shallow. Yet in Scripture, true friendship is not just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17, 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Bottom Of The Barrel?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2021

A sermon for Advent.

“The Bottom of the Barrel?” Matthew 1:1-17 A Church I served had an amazing ministry aimed at helping the more than 150 children living—full-time--in nearby extended-stay hotels. We had an after-school tutoring, mentoring and feeding program—not unlike Safe House—here at Red Bank. On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Immutability Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 18, 2023

He is the unchanging one!

“The Immutability of Christ” Hebrews 13: Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby* some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 22, 2023

Are you flawless, without blemish, perfect in every way? If we will admit it, none of us are. God wants those without blemish. If we are not, how does God accept us who are flawed? It is by His plan through His only son, Jesus Christ, by whom we can obtain Amazing Grace and be seen without blemish.

When I was dating, and I'm sure for you as with me, my significant other thought I was perfect. Is that the way it was for you? Notice my wife shaking her head. The truth, she did; but she will no longer admit it. I knew she was not perfect. I told her so on many occasions. It was something ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17, Ezekiel 11:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ