Sermons on Lawgiver:

"Getting Back The Garden: God, Humans And The Snake"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 19, 2016

A sermon that let's you know you are not a mistake.

"Getting Back to the Garden: Adam, Eve, and the Serpent" Genesis 2:16-17, 3:1-13, 21-24 Last week I saw a young teenage girl with a tee-shirt which read "We are all mistakes." When I saw that, it made me sad. I wonder how many folks, out in the world, wandering the halls, heading to their ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Against Universalism

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 6, 2021

1) What does Bible say about universalism? 2) Because of what Bible says, how is church to conduct herself? (Material adapted from David Faust in his book, "Growing Churches, Growing Leaders", chapter called Children of a Graceful God, pgs. 108-113)

HoHum: David Faust asks, What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a universalist? A knock on the door for no apparent reason. Universalism is a widely accepted philosophy. Universalism says that no matter what everyone will eventually be saved. Today people say things like, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Tribunals

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 17, 2013

A sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:3-5 (Based on a sermon by Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/1cor/1co4_3.htm)

HoHum: Many years ago, A preacher told of a man he had little respect for because he considered him to be miserly and covetous. One day when this person contributed only a small gift to a worthy charity, the preacher openly criticized him. After the incident, the man went to the preacher privately ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Love Of All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Love the Lord

THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL (DEUTERONOMY 6:1-9) What is your favorite Bible verse or golden verse? Two verses shaped my life, one led to my conversion and the other to seminary. The first, from Matt 10:32-33, convinced me not to delay accepting Christ: “Whoever acknowledges me before men, I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See The Goodness Of The Law

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2014

The Law proclaims the character of God. It provides the definite of life the way God designs it to be. It presents man's need of salvation.

“I am going to implement some rules in ES. Everyone who attends the service must keep to these rules. Here are 10 rules you must abide by…” • What kind of feelings do you have when you hear that? Good feelings or bad? Positive ones or negative? • We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose And Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2021

Lukes gives a snapshot into the purpose and power of Jesus and the gospel

Introduction Whenever we gather together on Sunday as a church, it is to worship our God and Lord Jesus Christ.  The Church is known as the Bride of Christ.  It is our solemn duty, it is our great privilege, it is the very least we can do to exalt and praise the One worthy of all power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Brethren

Slow As Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2022

Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!

SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

These Three

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jul 13, 2024

God is triune and the Bible often has references to groups of three persons that God used to accomplish His purposes. Examples would be Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and Peter, James and John. Let us explore some trios of men found in the Bible.

THESE THREE (by brother Tarran Dookie) ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB Matt 22:31-32 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Specks & Planks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2023

This begins with a skit. We're supposed to judge ourselves before we judge others, because only then will we have clear enough vision – and humility – to assess other people’s issues are. We end with a look at the Law of Love about relationships.

SPECKS & PLANKS Mt. 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. SKIT [Patient is seated in an optometrist chair. The doctor comes in with a 2X4 board across his eyes.] 1. Doctor: “Hello, I’m Dr. I. C. Faults. You’ve come to the right place. What seems to be the problem?” 2. Patient: “I work in a sawmill and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

May You Be Transfigured! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon encourages us to truly know God, heed His instructions, and align our actions with His word, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and sharing in God's word. We're here because we believe in the power of the Gospel. We believe in the transformative potential of the Scriptures, and we are gathered here to engage with the Word, to meditate on it, and to let it seep into our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Listen, Jesus, Son Of God

Speaking & Boasting Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the power of words, focusing on teachings from the book of James, and will encourage believers to use their words as tools of hope and reconciliation.

Welcome back church! I’m so excited about today’s message and I’ve got lots to share with you as this is our largest section of James in this series. Conveniently for me, it’s all about words. As you probably know already, the book of James spends a lot of time, probably close to a third of the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18, James 4:1-17

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Words, Hope & Reconciliation

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 3, 2005

No other book ever written has caused more fascination and misunderstanding than the Book of Revelation. H.G. Wells wrote in his book, “The Fate of Man”, “Who, except cranks and lunatics, reads the Book of Revelation?” I firmly DISAGREE!

The Revelation of Jesus Christ! No other book ever written has caused more fascination and misunderstanding than the Book of Revelation. H.G. Wells wrote in his book, “The Fate of Man”, “Who, except cranks and lunatics, reads the Book of Revelation?” I firmly DISAGREE! That’s a statement of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Better Than Moses Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Sep 11, 2004

Why Jesus is infinately better than Moses, great as he was.

Better than Moses Heb 3:2-6 It is a bit difficult for us to understand why so much space is devoted to Moses, but no one else was more revered in Judaism, and this was written to Hebrew Christians. Why was that? Consider what we know of Moses: • His life was remarkable from beginning to end. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Jews? Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2004

Why are God’s people the most hated and persecuted of all peoples? God has blessed Israel and has certain promises for them! God will bless the nations that bless Israel!

Psalm 83:1-4 From this verse we can glean several facts about Israel and the Jews that make up this nation: · God has always heard Israel’s plea as a people. Vs.1 · God has always helped Israel persevere as a people. Vs. 2-3 · God has always heralded Israel’s place as a nation. Vs. 4 As we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist