Sermons on Life Lessons From Abraham:

Lesson 3: God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 7, 2009

The basis of a second chance and seeking forgiveness from Christ.

A. JONAH OBEYS GOD - 3:1-10 1. The God of the second chance. “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time” (3:1). Who Had a Second Chance? 1. Abraham after a lie to Pharaoh. 2. Jacob after deceiving his father. 3. Ten brothers after selling Joseph into slavery. 4. The prodigal son after ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

From Nobody To Somebody Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Aug 24, 2010

When God called Gideon, he was hidding and scared, but a few confirmation assured him of God's purpose in his life. What about you?

When I was a Dairy Farmer and up before dawn, I can testify to the fact that the darkest hour is just before dawn. But then the light breaks through and the darkness is quickly dispelled. In the same way in the midst of impossible odds God breaks into our lives and our situations to declare ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith - Expecting Answers Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Faith can grow from weak faith to strong in faith.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why did multitudes go listen to John the Baptist in the wilderness? “The people were in expectation” (Luke 3:15, KJV). 2. What did they expect? a. Deliverance. b. Peace. c. God to show up for them. 3. Expectation fulfilled. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Life We Live

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The Gospel of Cross from Galatians calls for responsible, faithful freedom in Christ.

The Life We Live Galatians 2:20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Galatians is small but important. Martin Luther said he considered it the most important book in the New Testament. It contains only six chapters and one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Greed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show that we need to guard ourselves from love of money and to honor the LORD with our wealth.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you greedy for wealth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard ourselves from love of money and to honor the LORD with our wealth. IV. TEXT: Luke 12:15 (Amplified Bible) And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing The Better Part And Learning From Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025

Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest through perseverance.

16th Sunday in Course 2025 What is the critical verb in today’s Gospel account of Martha and Mary? What is it that Mary is doing that gives her a pass on serving the food and drink and cooking the chicken in the kitchen? Mary listened at the feet of Jesus. Martha did a lot of busy work, probably ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Psalm 15:2-5, Colossians 1:24-28, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

We Are Looking At Our Life’s Situations From A Spiritual Perspective If… Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 15, 2020

Age changed my perspective; financial responsibility changed my perspective and another thing that changed my perspective is coming to know Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior of your life.

Introduction I remember as a young boy watching my daddy cut the yard with his gas pushed mower longing for the day that I could do that. Today, at 67 years old, I got to tell you that I dread cutting grass; I hate how long it takes to cut two acres. Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful that I got a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Racing To The Tomb Lesson 34 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

The resurrection is the basis of eternal life that is promised to all that believe in Jesus Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION TO THE RESURRECTION 1. Fundamental to everything a Christian believer is the miracle of the physical resurrections of Jesus from the dead. 2. B. B. Warfield called it, “the cardinal doctrine of our system: on it all other doctrines stand.” 3. Every sermon in Acts includes the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Repent Of All Sins In Your Christian Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Repentance is a beautiful thing. Repentance is a breaking free from the ties and bonds of this world, and the sins that so easily corrupt us, and a process of being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Mark 7:20-23 (ESV) And he said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Mark 7:20-23, 1 John 1:8-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Galatians 5:16, Hebrews 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Understanding The Times Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God.

A. KNOWING OUR TIMES Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God. “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). 1. They understood the times in which they lived. If we don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32, Revelation 1:8, Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews-Part 2 -- " Drift Proofing Your Life" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 16, 2016

Part 2 of our Hebrews series

Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of faith” Part 2 “Drift proofing your life” Hebrews 2:1 Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Hebrews Last week in our sermon and this week in our bible study We took a serious look at why Christianity is better At ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-2, Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Sojourner Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Apr 20, 2007

Learning from the life of Abraham--discovering five life-principles that invite the blessings of God to be poured out onto our lives.

Introduction 1. Illustration: The other day my wife and I went to the hospital for an appointment concerning Angela’s pregnancy. We had to park a long distance due to building construction. By the time we got to the information desk Angela was exhausted and was having contractions. The attendant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Cleansed

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 27, 2003

A short sermon recognising the importance of being cleansed before God and living a a life of Holiness.

Being Cleansed God wants us to be in constant communion with him. So often we can find it difficult to get in touch with God. It is as if somehow we are shouting over from a distance to God rather than speaking to him face to face. Often we can find the reason for this is sin. It can often be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18, 2 Chronicles 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Faith Lessons"

Contributed by David Nolte on May 11, 2016

Sermon on faith, suitable for Mother's day

“FAITH LESSONS” 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-14 DAVID P. NOLTE Timothy was a trainee, an intern, a co-worker with Paul the Apostle, and was pastor at Ephesus, but his foundation in the faith came from home. Paul wrote, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Such Is Life

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

Dr. Tow looks at Jacob's journey in Genesis 35 and offers some comparisons as we encounter conflict, loss and much more in our own journeys.

Such Is Life 06-21-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Life is a journey; for every one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Charismatic