Sermons on Interpretation Of Creation:

The Word Goes Forth. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2023

A metaphor from God's dealings in Creation to describe God's dealings with His Word.

THE WORD GOES FORTH. Isaiah 55:10-13. Isaiah 55:10-11 is about God’s words not returning to Him void. At first, we might imagine that God is talking about the weather, with all this talk of rain and snow. And what if there is no rain, nor any melting snows from the mountains of Lebanon? Famine! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laws Governing Prayer

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 16, 2021

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws.

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws. 1. Sowing and reaping. Galatians 6:7-8 2. Giving and receiving. Luke 6:38 3. Covering and confessing. Proverbs 28:13 4. These laws would come under the heading of asking and receiving. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God’s Word In Genesis 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2024

The Creation narrative in Genesis is not just a historical account, it is a declaration of God’s power, His creativity, and His intentionality.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of God’s Word in Genesis 1:1-8 It’s a blessing to be here today as we open the Word of God together. I pray that today’s message will both challenge and encourage you as we explore the beginning of all things: the Creation story in Genesis. The Creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-8, Colossians 1:16, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Behold The Glory Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

From the beginning of time, the glory of God has been revealed in creation, in covenant, in commandment—and ultimately in Christ.

Go! And Behold the Glory of Christ Introduction: The Glory of Christ in Our Midst Have you ever tried to look at the sun? Even for a brief second, its brilliance is overwhelming, blinding. And yet the glory of the eternal Son of God is infinitely greater. From the beginning of time, the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3, John 1:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Philippians 2:6-7, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 1:22-23, Luke 2:13-14, Hebrews 13:8, Proverbs 3:6, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God’s Eye View Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God has intentionally built rhythm into life and creation. Recognizing and living within this rhythm leads to a flourishing life.

Today, we're talking about something called cadence. Cadence is all about rhythm, like the beat in your favorite song. But what happens when the beat is off? It just doesn't sound right, right? Well, God has a rhythm too, and it's in everything He's made. Imagine you're at a concert. The band is ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith Journey, Life Balance

The Definition Of Christianity

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009

Christians have given themselves a bad name, this sermon challenges us to bring the definition of Christianity back to its original meaning.

In 1996, The Barna Group did a poll on young adults and teens asking whether or not they had a positive image of and respect for Christianity’s role in society. The report showed that 85% of were favorable towards Christians and the part they played in the American society. The Group did the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

Can God Have A Son?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009

Nothing is too hard for God!

My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

A look at the Holy Spirit at work in the Old and New Testaments.

The Work Of The Holy Spirit I. The Old Testament. A. Creation (Genesis 1:2). B. Giving prophesy and Scripture (Ezekiel 2:2; 8:3; 11:1; and 11:24). C. Conveying certain necessary skills for various tasks (Exodus 31:3-5; Numbers 3:10; 14:6; 14:19; 15:14; I Samuel 10:10 and 11:6). D. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Church: Because Of Who He Is

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 19, 2015

We attend church for many reasons but the real reason that we should attend church is because of who Jesus is.

BECAUSE OF WHO HE IS Colossians 1:15-20 (NLT) For a video of this sermon and others, go to www.thecreekmonroe.com (Opening Illustration idea from Bruce Lee, "Out Of Peanut Butter" sermon central) Intro: Were going to start the sermon this morning a little differently than we usually do. This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Penalty Of Sin Is Death

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 28, 2015

The world was created blameless, and SO was heaven. Through man's disobedience to God sin and death entered the world, and Satan led a third of the angels in heaven to rebel against God. The ONLY solution to THIS tragedy was CHRIST dying on the cross.

Genesis 2:16-17. The LORD God said to man: “You are FREE to eat from ANY tree in the garden, but you must NOT eat from the tree of knowledge, of good and evil, for when you EAT from it, you will CERTAINLY die. You will die BEFORE the day is over.” While Adam and Eve were walking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

If The Heavens And Earth Declare His Glory, What Do You See?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 29, 2015

If the heavens and the earth declare HIS GLORY, today, what do your eyes behold? It is my Sunday off from preaching and this thought from Psalm 19 came to me as I asked myself the question. Here's what I learned...

If the heavens and the earth declare HIS GLORY, today, what do your eyes behold? It is my Sunday off from preaching and this thought from Psalm 19 came to me as I asked myself the question and I texted a dozen or so who share the kindred SPIRIT. I pondered this thought as I was outdoors enjoying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of A Mother

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016

Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Anglican

Worship The Lord!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 8, 2016

Worship the Lord! 1. Because Jesus is our supplier (vs. 1-11). 2. Because Jesus is supreme (vs. 15-17). 3. Because Jesus is our Savior (vs. 12-14, 18).

Worship the Lord! Colossians 1:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Twin Oaks Baptist Church - Sept. 14, 2015 BACKGROUND: *As I was trying to find what the Lord wanted me to say tonight, I thought about a lot of things, but the thing that kept coming back to me was, "Worship the Lord". So I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is God An Illusion Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016

I will not accept cheap shots at science in order to justify my acceptance of Scripture. Neither will I compromise Scripture by reinterpreting it in ways that may satisfy science

According to a Gallup poll, in 2012, 44 percent of Americans believed that “God created human beings pretty much in their present form at one time in the last 10,000 years or so.” A second group of 32 percent believed that “human beings have developed over millions of years from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Walking That Way!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014

Paul in writing to the church located in Ephesus was interested in the way that they were walking as their walk revealed their attitudes, desires and relationship with Christ.

Stop Walking That Way Ephesians 4:17-24 Have you ever noticed the difference in how different people walk? Some walk daintily, some slouch, others shuffle their feet, some walk tall, some sprightly. Assuming that the feet and limbs are in good condition, a man's walk will generally reveal his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist