Sermons on Job 36 3a10:

God's Economy: Unveiling Contentment Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

GOD'S ECONOMY INVOLVES UNVEILING THE SECRET OF CONTENTMEN

God's Economy: Unveiling Contentment Phil 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION Look at some of these quotes from the news A tornado of economic discontent is buffeting the nation, sending satisfaction with the country's direction to a 35-year low. Nearly nine in 10 registered voters are worried about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson 4: Forgiveness

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

The basis of our forgiveness is forgiving others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Doing For God And Humanity? (A Case Study Of Esther And Mordecai)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020

The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land

The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land. The summary could be that they served God as He should be served, they served their people, the Jews and God compensated them for their services. We ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Like You Were Dying Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

We forgive others for our sake.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Forgiveness is one thing to give and receive when you face death. 2. Who needs it? a. After a divorce b. Broken friendship c. Business deals d. Abusive parent e. Family fights 3. When we are spiritually abandoned, recognize the elephant in the room. 4. If you don’t need this ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17, Matthew 26:35

Denomination: Baptist

5. Dedication Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Jonah’s response to his “second chance” or renewed commission is DEDICATION.

God’s first order was disobeyed. The second order was dedication. It is either dedication or disobedience in our lives. The more you lack dedication to the will of God, the more you will be disobedient. Four thoughts: I. The Spirit of Dedication 1. Jonah arose and went to Nineveh 2. The spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Bitter Pill

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 15, 2019

You have to let some things go or they will consume and destroy you.

Bitterness is the cancer of the soul. It starts out as a HURT. We have all been there. Some of us have sought healing and received it; others have not. Then it develops into ANGER. All you can think of is how unfair the situation is. Sooner or later it grows into BITTERNESS. Now it is a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:9, Hebrews 12:15, Acts 8:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022

The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 18:28-40, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:1-3, Acts 4:12, 1 John 5:12, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2022

Many decisions are major crossroads, others less but sill significant; trying to reverse them only may make matters worse in the long run. Therefore, we need to ponder our decisions, using God-honoring caution.

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone (Numbers 14:20-45) 1. We make small decisions all the time, and they can affect the direction of our lives. Take this true story: “When I was a kid, my mom, my cousin, my sister, and I were all about to go to my great grandma's house from my ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-45, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Don't Do That Do I?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai.

Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai. It is here that the Ten Commandments and guidelines on how to fabricate the Tabernacle were given to them. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

This is a story about one of the two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, and Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regard to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their occupation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

By way of introduction, note the word “fruit”. It means harvest. The word is singular. It is the divine life working in us.

The following series of sermons was preached from the pulpit of First Baptist Church Dresden during the Fall of 2006. They are based on the writings of the Apostle Paul found in Galatians 5:22-23. I simply call this series “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Please note that tis is the Spirit’s fruit, not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 17, 2016

In English class, we've been given five questions to answer in every circumstance. How does answering those questions help us understand the marching orders we've been given in the Great Commission?

In 1944, Lt. Hiroo Onoda of the Japanese military was commissioned to guerilla warfare with squad of 4 in a remote island of the Phillippines. From the end of WWII, various leaflets and propaganda pieces were dropped onto the island to notify Onoda that the war was over, but he was sure it was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Preparing for Life's Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

The accomplishments of Moses.

A. THE GRANDFATHER MOSES Grandfather – Moses – Lawgiver. Father – Gershom – Undistinguished. Good son – Jonathan – Prodigal priest. “Then the children of Dan set up for themselves the carved image; and Jonathan the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan ...read more

Scripture: Judges 18:30

Denomination: Baptist