Sermons on Iraq:

God Made You What You Are

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 26, 2015

God Made You What You Are 1) That you may acknowledge him 2) That you may serve him Sermon preached for a service of thanksgiving for first responders.

So why did you become a first responder? Did someone in your family serve and you wanted to be just like them? Did you join because you figured you would have new challenges every day keeping your work interesting and engaging? Or did you join because you wanted to make a difference in a way that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

One Way Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 24, 2014

Knowing Your Destination, Truth, God's Plan

Road Trip #3 – One Way John 14:6 (p. 752) July 27, 2014 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s my way or the highway.” My dad used to say it a little differently...“The one who owns the house makes the rules: my house...my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuild Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2022

The best time to rebuild is right now.

Several weeks ago, NBA superstar LeBron James tweeted, “It’s a weird feeling to feel so alone sometimes!” He received over 140,000 likes and 4,000 replies from people expressing sympathy, disbelief, and from some, criticism. I appreciated John Stonestreet’s insight: “It can be difficult to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Doors In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Along Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2017

This sermon attempts to address the growing challenge of getting along in church given our differences due to culture wars, politics, personal opinions, prejudices, etc.

Title: Getting Along Text: Philippians 2:1-13 Thesis: When we have the same attitude as Christ, we will get along together and please God. Introduction: Our text was originally written to Christians living in Philippi which was a Roman Colony and as such they were citizens of the Roman Empire. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are Jesus' Genealogies In Matthew And Luke Different?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 21, 2023

From https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-different This post is adapted from the Four Portraits, One Jesus: Jesus’ Birth, Childhood, and Early Ministry, a free online course taught by Dr. Mark Strauss. My notes will be added later.

The birth narratives in both Matthew and Luke help answer the question, “Who is Jesus and where did he come from?” One of the ways each book does this is by recounting Jesus’ genealogy. The problem is: the genealogies are different. The Old Testament predicted that the Messiah would come from the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Letter To The Church Of Thyatira: The Church Tolerant Of Sin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023

The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like fine brass, says these things: I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience, and that your last works are more than the first.

I'd like to contrast two historical figures, Lot the nephew of Abraham, and Jacob the son of Isaac. One leads to disaster, one leads to overcoming. The question you should ask yourself is, which path am I on today? From James Petterson's One Year Book: "He left his city along the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023

On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Revelation Study Series 14b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 9b) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus came! Jesus died! Jesus resurrected! Jesus is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 14b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Chapter 9b 02.06.22 Message… An article in the Akron Beacon Journal written just a few weeks ago by Mark J. Price spoke of a man named W.L. George who in 1822 wrote a “full-page article in the New York Herald” about what life would be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The River Is Here

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 20, 2022

We've been prophesying a coming revival for decades. Well the River is here, Revival is now. What began as a stream is now a mighty River.

Ezekiel 47:1-5 TLB Then he brought me back to the door of the Temple. I saw a stream flowing eastward from beneath the Temple and passing to the right of the altar, that is, on its south side. [2] Then he brought me outside the wall through the north passageway and around to the eastern entrance, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-9, Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Doubt To Despair To Destiny

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2016

In the story of Hagar and Ishmael we see Hagar go from doubting God to despair and the to fulfilling the destiny that God has for her son

From Despair To Destiny Genesis 21:8-21 (NLT) (for video and audio of this sermon www.thecreekmonroe.com) Intro: Has anyone seen the new Star Wars movie? It is called "The Force Awakens". I dont know who it was supposed to awaken because it put me to sleep. It seems to be a hit though with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Though none can see it, God is working behind the scenes and through the course of history to prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah, setting the earthly stage for the entry of His only begotten Son into the world.

Preparing the Way Isaiah 40:3-5, 9-11 When God called the Jewish people, he gave them everything necessary to follow Him and for salvation, principally, the Law. When they entered the Holy Land, God warned the Jewish people not to intermarry with the Gentile and to always keep God first. They did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

17. The Exodus Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

Introduction of the Mosaic Law

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 17 – THE EXODUS] 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: Exodus 6:6-8, Exodus 3:7-8, Romans 5:20, Romans 3:20, Galatians 5:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

What Does Christmas Mean

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 24, 2018

The plan of salvation had been put into place before the universe was created. Before anything ever existed, the Triune God set the day when God would become a man and walk among humankind.

What Does Christmas Mean? TEXT: Gal. 4:4-7 Introduction: Here are some facts about Christmas from The History Channel Website: • Each year, 30-35 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States alone. • Today, in the Greek and Russian orthodox churches, Christmas is celebrated 13 days ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The King[2015]-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2015

1 of 5. Magi traveled from the east to pay homage to the newborn King of Israel. The King of Israel is worthy of your careful searching. Those who find the King, perceive His....

FINDING The KING-I—Matthew 2:1-12 Attention: Read from ‘Coastal Connection’—the holiday calendar selection regarding local town’s 'Christmas' festivities. Not much to bring the true message of Christ’s birth to others! Mostly about cooler weather & Santa & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist