Sermons on Leaf Does Not Wither:

A Better Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 13, 2007

What does the Tabernacle represent? Was its design important? What does the lampstand signify?

A better sanctuary Last time we took a quick overview of the Tabernacle and what it represented. We saw that it was exquisitely and lovingly made using lots of gold and silver. The main purpose, however, was not to create a thing of physical beauty, but to illustrate God’s relationship with His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abortion - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What does the Bible say about Life and what does that mean in regards to abortion.

Abortion - A Matter of Life or Death God Gives Life… … that Reflects His Image Abortion ends a life that God gave There is forgiveness for those who have been involved in an abortion There is judgment for those who have closed their eyes to abortion There is hope to overcome the culture of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aiming For Excellence

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 10, 2012

Does God care about education? What does the Bible say about learning?

AIMING FOR EXCELENCE 09/02/2012 It is the time of year again; kids and their parents are gearing up for yet another hectic school year with mixed emotions. Parents may be relieved that summer vacation has finally ended so that they can get their kids out of their hair where as some kids may be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gps - Christ In You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2011

What does it mean that "Christ is in" us? And why does Colossians say it is a mystery?

OPEN: Last week we introduced a devise known as a GPS or Global Positioning Systems. This device allows the user to know where they are and where they want to go. It works through a process known as triangulation. There are 24 Dept. of Defense satellites constantly circling our earth at a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 17, 2019

What does it mean that God is Creator? What does it mean that we are in the image of God.

Outline: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Then, when everything else was ready, God created humankind. Imagine, if God had done it any other way. Picture the earth as it began, formless, shapeless. Then picture how God created it. As you picture it, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is Forgiveness So Hard

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2018

Where does repentance lead us? What does forgiveness mean for us now?

Prelude Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now? Purpose: Let us look at the importance of knowing forgiveness as we live each day. Plan: We will look at Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19; and 1 John 3:1-7 focusing on the topic of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2016

What does fellowship look like and how does Church fellowship benefit us?

OPEN: Once upon a time (as all good stories begin), a group of people agreed that they should spend each Sunday in the presence of one another. Many were not satisfied with the 6 or 8 hours each week, but also came together each Saturday for several more hours of fellowship.They did not count the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Wonders

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jan 3, 2021

Everything that God does or says is about who He is, a God that does wonders.

God is a God that we can say this to Him, you are wonderful. All that He ever does is wonderful and awesome. It does not matter what we are going through now or what we will be gong through in the coming years, our God does wonders and He is wonderful. God is and will always be, He does things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, John 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005

God does not warn us about hell to scare us into a relationship with God, but God does tell us the natural consequence of separation from our Creator.

Hell Mark 9:43-48 2268 words 43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 45 And if thy foot offend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Darkest Day Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

By looking at the results of Adam and Eve’s sin, we can see a pattern for what sin does in our own lives.

1. There is always a cover-up (7) 2. There is always conviction (8-11) 3. There is always culpability (12-13) 4. There is always a curse (14-19) 5. There is always a cure (15) GENESIS 3:7-19 A week ago Saturday, when I got home from prayer meeting here at the church, I went home and changed all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Will God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2014

There are many people who are uncomfortable with the idea that God sends people to hell. Does He? And if He does, what kind of people does He send there?

OPEN: Calvin Coolidge was known for his dry wit and the fact that virtually nothing seemed to upset him or disturb him. Before Coolidge became President of the United States, he was a senator in the Massachusetts State Senate. Apparently one of Coolidge’s responsibilities was to decide which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Seed Dies & Life Begins Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018

How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies?

Prelude How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies? Purpose: Jesus taught that self-preservation is self-destructive and self-sacrifice is really living. Plan: Let’s examine the passage where Jesus predicts ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 15, 2008

God expects us to live a righteous life. So, what does that mean?

Living a Righteous Life Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:9-11 Key verse: Romans 8:10 - And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. The Introduction God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Godly - Looking Like Our Father Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

What does godly look like? Like our Father.

Godliness: Looking like our Father Are you godly? If your are about to say, “No, Pastor,” it may be that you base that answer on a mistaken notion about what it means to be godly. ● Many confuse godliness with being religious. ● Others believe that godliness is only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rest In Jesus

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Jun 5, 2024

Why is the Sabbath day celebrated on Sunday? Why are the Pharisees upset with Jesus about working on the Sabbath day? Why are the Pharisees upset with Jesus? Does the law make people well or does grace and mercy make people well?

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. When you hear that you ought to keep the Sabbath Day holy, what does it mean to you? I know for many the first response is we ought to go to church. Sunday is the Lord’s Day so let that be a day dedicated to the Lord and go ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran