Sermons on Lessons From History:

When God Is Silent

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002

Lessons from Saul’s visit to the witch of Endor

When God is Silent I Sam. 28:3-19 INTRO.: There was a time just after the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, when we were unable to communicate with our son in NY and his family. There were a lot of others in the same position. It is terrible to be out of communication with those who are important ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob: 3rd Generation Faith Lesson Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Who was Jacob?

A. WHO WAS JACOB? 1. Second twin son born to Isaac and Rebekah. a. Famous grandfather Abraham. b. Fraternal twins. c. The line to Messiah, Christ. d. Predicted leader. “The older shall serve the younger” (25:23). 2. Jacob’s name means deceiver. a. Birthright, spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Blessings

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 7, 2022

Sharing blessings is a lesson from Jesus at the wedding at Cana.

Sharing Blessings Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 2:1-12 John 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus *said to Him, “They have no ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

We Are To Get Wisdom From God Not From Man. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7. The Bible talks a lot about gaining wisdom and defines it by giving examples and then showcasing what happens when we don't act wisely. The book of Proverbs contrasts the wise and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 19:7, Proverbs 3:7

1 Chronicles Nasb Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 1, 2024

9 chapters of genealogies, retelling of the history of Israel from a different viewpoint

This book focuses on the reign of King David, 1011-971 BC, in Israel, Judah. It repeats many of the events of 2 Samuel but it's written more from a priestly perspective and likely written after the period of exile to encourage the people returning from exile. (c/o Self-guided tour of the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Lesson 48: Preach Apologetics Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2018

Basic elements of preaching to defend the Christian faith

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of preaching apologetically. Lesson Intro In Philippians 1:7, 17 Paul defended the Christian faith. Defending the Christian faith has a long history. Those who have a particular gift in this area have served the church well throughout Christian history. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Turning From Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2018

Christ calls the Church in Thyatira and all those who bear His name to Turn from their Sin or face His judgment.

The Presbyterian Church leadership of Canada set up a commission last year and named it the "Rainbow Communion," with the intent of researching the idea of having the church officially and publicly repent for what some called its sins against the LGBTQ community. To the average non-Christian the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Other

Las Virtudes De Un LÍder Cristiano Efectivo

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

El siguiente mensaje se extrae con correcciones del sermón de Thomas Coke predicado en la ordenación de Francis Asbury.

Resumen: En 1784, John Wesley envió a Thomas Coke desde Inglaterra para supervisar la fundación de la Iglesia Metodista Episcopal en Estados Unidos. En noviembre de ese año, Coke conoció a Francis Asbury, un líder de los metodistas estadounidenses, y compartió con ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:7-9

Denomination: United Methodist

La ContribuciÓn De Las Iglesias Metodistas Al Desarrollo De Nuestro CarÁcter Nacional

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

El contenido de este discurso ha sido extraído de Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre, y reelaborado en un mensaje originalmente presentado en un servicio ecuménico el Día de la Bandera celebrado al aire libre en el parque de la ciudad en Bird Island, Minnesota, el 13 de junio de 2013.

La IMU y las muchas otras ramas del movimiento metodista comprenden uno de los mayores grupos de denominación protestante en el mundo de hoy. El movimiento metodista fue iniciado en el siglo XVIII por John y Charles Wesley para atender las necesidades de las clases socioeconómicas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008

We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

From Moriah To Calvary

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

When love and obedience collide, faith walks on — discovering the God who provides, redeems, and loves us more than we understand.

Introduction – The Journey Between Two Mountains Two mountains stand across the pages of Scripture like bookends of a single story — Mount Moriah and Mount Calvary. On one, a father walks with his son, wood on his back, heart in his throat, and faith on the line. On the other, another Father ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Hebrews 11:17-19, Romans 8:32, John 3:16, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thou Art The Man

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

All are guilty of sin, this message points out that God even knows the hidden sins of our hearts and calls us to repentance.

Thou art the man! II Samuel 12:1-14 January 25, 2004 Parkersburg Baptist church We all know this story. King David looked down on Bathsheba while she was bathing and desired her. He got her to come over, they committed adultery and to make a long story short, plotted in the end to kill ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code, Part 1: Do The Winners Write History? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on May 2, 2006

That’s what we’re going to find out in this new series on The Da Vinci Code. Garry Poole and I traveled to Europe to investigate the sites of Dan Brown’s story, but our biggest surprise occurred in Lincoln Cathedral. That’s where director Ron Howard filme

Cracking the Da Vinci Code Part I: Do the Winners Write History? Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee Strobel’s free e-newsletter Investigating Faith at www.LeeStrobel.com [Note: This message was immediately preceded by the video segment from Session 1 of the Discussing the Da Vinci Code DVD, available at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Denomination: *other

Church History A.d. 201 – A.d. 300 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Sep 30, 2011

3rd century history of Christianity

Church History A.D. 201 – A.D. 300 I’m going to use a bit of artistic license today. So that it’s easier to get into the picture of what Christianity was like in the 3rd century A.D, I am going to attempt to go back in time using a time machine. I am only 22 years old so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist