Sermons on Lower Parts Of The Earth:

Back To Bethel, Part 2

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2020

Jacob had returned to Bethel before he settled Canaan with his family. Many years later, his descendants were carried away captive and foreigners were brought in to settle some of the cities. One of these was Bethel. What happened to this second group of people at Bethel?

Introduction: This is the second message in a two-part series on the theme, “Back to Bethel”. The first message was based on Jacob’s return to Bethel, in Genesis 35, and how he led his family to get right with God. This message displays the other side of that concept, namely, a much different “back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Gospel (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 9, 2020

Having encountered the grace of God on the Damascus Road, Paul's life and eternity were completely transformed. Knowing what had happened, and the change that had taken place in him, he was convinced of the relevance of the gospel for all men.

The Significance of the Gospel (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 1: 5-10 In our last study Paul greeted the Thessalonian church, encouraging them in the Lord. He reminded them of their position, revealed his prayer for them, and acknowledged their labor of love. Now his attention is turned toward the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Daniel Fast Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 3, 2020

Have you ever heard others talking about a Daniel Fast and wondered what it was? Today we will address this question and find the answer from God's Word!

Mark 9:14-29 (29b) - “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting.” • Share the backstory of the text. • It should not go unnoticed that the responses of Jesus, concerning the boy with the unclean spirit, were instructions that included cleansing for those who needed to help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 9:29, Revelation 1:13-16, Daniel 10:3, Matthew 9:15, Matthew 6:16-18, 1 Corinthians 9:25-27, Galatians 5:16-26, Galatians 5:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Kingdom Of Heaven [part 1] Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

God answers to no authority, but he will deal gently with people until Judgment Day in order to set an example for his people. On the Day of Judgment, God will deal with the counterfeit Christians and those he judges to be evil and unrepentant at the same

Introduction: I am almost 100% sure that I am preaching to some today who are tares. Now, you think you are saved. You hope to are saved. You know the lingo of the church, you look saved and act as saved as anyone around you, but you have never really been born again. I have just one objective in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven [part 3] Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

As individuals and as a church where do we stand when it comes to being the leaven? Are we pursuing to build a strong communion with Jesus Christ or being lured by the leaven of legalism, liberalism and materialism?

Introduction: This passage/verse may seem tricky because that was doubtless the reaction of the disciples when they heard this little story. Our Lord arrested them with this story and shocked them somewhat. When he told them that there was a woman who hid leaven in three measures of meal they must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

The quickest path for you to obtain peace inside yourself, peace with God and display Christ-like love is for you to confess and forsake. Then, go to that brother or sister in Christ and make things right.

Opening illustration: When I was about nine or ten, my grandmother a very godly woman, would give spiritual advice to keep the grandchildren on the straight and narrow. I remember one thing she said very clearly. “Stay away from sin, because you don’t want to commit the unforgivable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What is clearly revealed here is that doing the will of God must ultimately find expression in following Jesus. You cannot do God’s will and not follow Christ. Apart from allegiance to him by faith, there is no salvation.

Opening illustration: One dark and stormy night, a gang of thieves broke into a jewelry store, but they were on a mission with a difference. They didn't steal a thing. But they carefully went round the whole shop and switched all the price tags. Then they left. The next day, the staff came in, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:23-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 7) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

What does the desire to be number one indicate from our faith perspective? Whether it is the USA? A congregation, or an individual? Is it wrong to try to be the best at something?

Opening illustration: One of our favorite teachers in elementary school was my third grade teacher, Miss Titus, an “old school” teacher who maintained a strict sense of order in class but who genuinely cared about each of us. On the first day of school she asked us to line up for lunch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

If you have never received Him as your Savior, then you are lost and must be born again. If, however, there has been a time in your life when you bowed as a sinner and called on Jesus by faith, confessed your sins and received Him into your life ...

Opening illustration: There was a much lesser wedding couple of years ago. William and Kate have invited 40 kings and queens, 50 members of the royal family (Not Fergie), 60 governors general and Commonwealth prime-ministers, 200 members of the government, Parliament and diplomatic corps. But also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Person In The Mirror Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 31, 2015

This series focuses on the truth that we see when we look at ourselves in the mirror and the lives we live when we forget what we saw in the mirror.

The Person In The Mirror Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Judges 6:11- 8:35 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “The Person in the Mirror.” My original title was going to be “The Man in the Mirror” but I did not want to give the impression that this message ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Person In The Mirror Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 6, 2015

Part two focuses on Romans chapter 1.

The Person In The Mirror Part 2 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Romans 1:18-23 Introduction This message is part 2 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In my message last week I shared with you what was recorded in James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting aside all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Confused Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2017

In part one of this series "Are You Confused" I focused on our identity as Christians. The three definitions of the word confused are: “unable to think intelligently; not differentiated; disoriented.”

Are You Confused? Part 1 Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 1 John 1:4-10; 2:7-11; 4:7-11 This morning I want you ask you a question, “Are You Confused?” I recently completed a series on Christians and how we can identify them. This morning I want to circle back to the beginning because in order for us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Takes Faith (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 12, 2017

Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. In looking at their examples we will see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part one) Hebrews 11:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. All the persons listed are from the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is. . .! - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 1, 2017

A journey through the book of Hebrews to discover who Jesus Is. . .! In this section, Jesus offers us REST!

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:1-12 July 2, 2017 Has anyone ever warned you that you should not do something? Sometimes when people warn us, we don’t take them seriously. Sometimes we think they are just being over-protective or they don’t want us to have fun, or they’re just being nags. Ever been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower Part Two

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

The Word of God is alive and active. The seed is the planting of the word of God in our lives and the growing of the kingdom.

Parable of the Sower 2 Growing and sowing seeds Mark 4:1-4:9 Part two Introduction- Prayer- Mark 4:1-4:9 Last week we centered in on the power of God word in our lives and that the seed referenced in the parable is the Word of God. The farmer (God) goal is to get his good seed (Word of God) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene