Sermons on Jacob And Rachel:

Outline For The People Of Christmas: Zacharias

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 11, 2021

This incident in the life of Zacharias is, strictly speaking, not a part of the first Christmas story. Even so, his son, to be named John, was the forerunner of the Messiah!

Text: Luke 1, selected verses Introduction: Zacharias was a priest, married to a woman named Elisabeth, but they had no children. Humanly speaking, there was no way for them to have a child, but God intervened, and gave them the child they so desperately wanted. Although these events took place ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Things For Good.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 12, 2023

Joseph as a type of Jesus.

ALL THINGS FOR GOOD. Genesis 50:15-21. Young Joseph made the mistake of sharing his dreams with his brothers, and ended up in a pit, then sold into slavery, then falsely accused, and thrown into prison, then forgotten by someone for whom he had done a favour. Yet God did not make a full end ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Tire

Contributed by Masimba Murisa on May 24, 2025

To tire is to become weary and to lose patience or to become exhausted. Why do people tire or faint in life and want to give up? ? Let's explore and through God's word bring some encouragement to stay the course and not give up on life and God.

As humans if we pray and believe God and we do not see results by a certain time we feel like God has abandoned us. We start believing the enemy's lies that God does not care about us and that He has rejected us. But God does not come and go, He lasts (Isaiah 40:28) MSG The enemy comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Charismatic

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 1 of 15

THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Highest Priority Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for a short or a long time, it’s good to take stock of your goals and priorities.

Introduction Many of the New Testament letters were written to address problems in the churches. A good illustration is 1 Corinthians when Paul offers counsel on issues like division in the church, immorality, lawsuits among believers, spiritual gifts and the resurrection. 1 Corinthians deals with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

0103 Christmas (Holy Innocents) Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 20, 2007

Christmas, the Massacre of the Innocents, and Abortion.

Sermon: Aborting Christmas Text: Matt 2:13-18 Occasion: Holy Innocents Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, Jan 21, 2007 (which is really Epiphany III) 0. Preamble May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable n Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What? You Have To Be Kidding? Feed Them?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2008

BE A FEEDER! BE AN ENCOURAGER! STIMULATE GROWTH! MAKE WHATEVER ADJUSTMENT YOU NEED TO YOUR ATTITUDES AND HEART TO NOURISH THOSE THAT NEED IT. The one that needs your love the most, probably deserves it the least. Invest love anyway!

WHAT? YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING? SHALL WE SMITE THEM? WHAT? FEED THEM? GIVE THEM NOURISHMENT? REFRESH THEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You can quickly pass and skip some points and do this as one lesson, or develop slower as two lessons? I. ARE WE A PRODUCT OF WHAT WE EAT? IF THIS ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills

Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008

This sermon shows how the Lord remembered Israel, and encouraged them through Zechariah to complete the monumental work He had given them to do.

How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills Text: Zechariah 4:1-10 Introduction: The book of Zechariah has been called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament. The prophet was a contemporary with Haggai, who, you will recall from our previous study, ministered to the remnant who had returned from ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 1

THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Family History Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 30, 2004

. Our stories as a community of faith -- as those who stand in the history of blessing, as part of the covenant -- are what teaches us about our God and ourselves. They inspire us to obey him out of gratitude.

Cascades Fellowship Deuteronomy 6:20-25 A Family History: This Is Who We Are Rachel and I have a tradition we follow every time we go back to the hills of West Virginia. We like to take a little time out of each visit to go and pray with my grandmother. When my grandfather was alive, he and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Powerful Presence Of God

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Oct 31, 2010

Moses, is called by God, he experiences that powerful presence and is moved to do great things in his name.

In our readings this afternoon we have a very strong and powerful message. We read about Moses, a man who was a reluctant leader of God’s people, a man who thought he was a bad speaker and a man who doubted himself to do the job that God wanted him to do. Yet despite his own feelings about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Playing God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 8, 2009

You are God’s catalyst for change.

Several years ago a movie came out called Bruce Almighty staring Jim Carrey. It’s a good movie about a guy who is frustrated at the way his life is going, so he blames God and tells Him he could do a better job if he were in charge. God, played by Morgan Freeman, grants Bruce all of His powers. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Trumpet And Final Interlude Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 21 in our exposition of Revelation considering the last trumpet and interlude of chapter 11-12.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Last Trumpet and Final Interlude” Rev 11-12 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:20-21, Revelation 17:9-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 30, 2019

Does the prize you win worth the price you pay?

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 Does the prize you win worth the price you pay? To truly follow Jesus Christ, we must consider the cost and put Him above everything else. Salvation is both absolutely free and yet it costs you your very life. You receive it freely as a gift from the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Father's Fears Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

The son is only a promise, but already Manoah is filled with anxiety. He is overcome by his inadequacy to be a father. In verse 8 he cries out in prayer, "O Lord, I beg you, let the man of God you sent to us come again to teach us how to bring up the boy who is to be born."

According to the Guiness Book of Records the last Emperor of Morocco, Moulay Ismail, who lived 100 years from 1627 to 1727 was reported to have fathered 548 sons and 340 daughters for a grand total of 888. He would, no doubt, say amen to the brief poem of Wilhelm Busch, "Becoming a father is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-13