Sermons on Lot Separated From Abram:

How God Can Use Innovators

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

In this passage we learn a lot about innovation from the courage of Cornelius, the founder of the first Gentile house church.

How God Uses Innovators (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com businesses. Even though many of these innovators may not enjoy success, they are learning from their efforts. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Make You Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 25, 2008

We can learn a lot from the qualities needed to be a good fisherman, to enable us to be good fishers for men.

I will make you Fishers of Men – but we don’t start with the Barracudas Story: I occasionally take Bari (my Bernese Mountain Dog) down to the gravel pits for a walk. It’s a bit muddy at this time of year and there is quite a bit of flooding down there too I took Bari down a number of weeks ago ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 23, 2025

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, brought a lot of great blessings to everyone who truly believes in Him.

The Stone Has Been Rolled Away Study Text: Mark 16:1 - 4 Introduction: The women went out early in the morning to go and beautify the tomb of Jesus, but suddenly remembered the great stone at the entrance which they are not capable of rolling away. Therefore, they asked: Who shall roll away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering The Lessons From James Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2021

In this concluding sermon from the series on James, we summarize the main lessons from James that we want to be sure to remember and to put into practice.

Introduction: A. Today as we conclude our sermon series on the letter of James, I want us to do a unique review of the book. 1. First, we will look at an 8 minute video summary created by a nonprofit called BibleProject, and then I will share a list of the lessons from James that I hope we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road From Palms To Passion

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008

A Palm Sunday sermon illustraing the turn of events from the joyful shouts of "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday to "Crucify Him" on Good Friday.

As some of you may be aware, today has two names on the church calendar. Most of you know today by it’s more common name, Palm Sunday. It’s the day the Sunday School children process into the church, waving their palm branches, and we as a congregation sing “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”, remembering ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hope That Comes From Living Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 18th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#18] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM LIVING Ecclesiastes 3:16 Introduction: This morning I want to continue in our series of “Numbers That Bring Hope”. Our text is perfect for this Mother’s Day. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) “There is a time for everything, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Serve The King - Matthew 25:31-46 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2025

Every person will stand before Jesus one day. The rich and the poor. The powerful and the weak. The famous and the unknown. No one will escape that moment. And Jesus will separate people into two groups—like a shepherd separates sheep from goats. The question is: Which side will you be on?

Go! And Serve the King - Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction: The Final Separation Every person on this earth will stand before Jesus one day. The rich and the poor. The powerful and the weak. The famous and the unknown. No one will escape that moment. And on that day, Jesus will separate people into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 20:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, James 2:17, Proverbs 19:17, 2 Thessalonians 1:9, John 3:36, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 19:11-16, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 22:37-38, Matthew 22:39-40, 1 John 4:20, James 1:27, Luke 22:42, Romans 1:24, Joshua 24:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 7:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going From Good To Great

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

There are many churches who are doing very well. But God calls us to go beyong just good. He wants us to be great.

Going from Good to Great Revelation 3:1-6 (NIV) 1 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

From The Frying Pan To The Fire Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 Grace is not getting what we deserve and instead getting what we do not deserve.

The Patriarchs From the Frying Pan to the Fire Genesis 32-33 David Taylor September 19, 2016 We are in the midst of our series, “The Patriarchs,” and now looking at the life of Jacob. We have seen that the Patriarchs are just like the rest of us, morally frail and sinful, yet trophies ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"From Womb To Tomb And Beyond"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Apr 12, 2004

An Easter Sunday sermon which talks about the fulfillment that was accomplished through Jesus’ life and death, and the Promise that was given through His resurrection.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed. Alleluia!) From the womb to the tomb. That’s a phrase that has been bantied about in recent times, especially in our country. Some see it as the way our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Special Gifts From God

Contributed by Michael Davis on Dec 18, 2001

In the giving of the greatest gift to mankind,God packaged up multiple gifts in the one package.

Sunday December 23, 2001 Pastor----Mike Davis SPECIAL GIFTS FROM GOD Ephesians 4:7-8 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah: A Word From The Lord

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 1, 2012

A message about receiving and running from the call of God

Note: Thanks to Aldon Johnson and Mike Wilkins (The Run Away Prophet) for their thoughts and ideas on Jonah chapter 1. Title: The Word of the Lord Theme: Show the importance of following God’s Word spoken to us. Text: Jonah 1 Introduction Jonah is mentioned in 2Ki_14:25. He prophesied ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Messages To The Seven Churches- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Aug 14, 2006

Christ’s absolute condemnation of such a union in Israel or in Pergamom is clear testimony to the fact that Christians must, at all costs, remain pure and separated from the world

MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 3 Pergamum – The Compromising Church Revelation 2:18-29 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga, Albay August 13, 2006 Introduction In the last two weeks we studied the messages of the Lord to the Church at Ephesus and to the Church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Overlook Salvation

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

There are a lot of things that are overlooked today.

There are a lot of things that are overlooked today. You may overlook the water bill, paper bill, car note, light bill, birthdays, anniversaries, etc., but those can be made up, out text deals with the nation of Israel, (God's chosen people) and their negligence of God's salvation. We read that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025

We all make mistakes, but we can avoid some by learning lessons from other people's mistakes.

LEARNING FROM THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS INTRODUCTION A. Puublilus Syrus (85-43 BC) said, “From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.” B. Confucius observed, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ecclesiastes 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ