Sermons on Mesopotamia:

Fire

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

One of the notable symbols of Pentecost is that of "fire." We remember that there was fire at the first Pentecost - the giving of the law to Moses 50 days after the crossing of the Red Sea as the Israelites departed Egypt. Here’s the description given to

Fire Acts 2:1-4 Acts 2:1-4… On the day of Pentecost, seven weeks after Jesus’ resurrection, the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm in the skies above them, and it filled the house where they were meeting. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel Chapter 8a - The Truth About The Torso Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 5, 2008

The vision God gives Daniel in Chapter 8 shows us how trustworthy God’s Word really is concerning prophecy.

Daniel – Chapter 8a Chapter 8 Outline I. The Miracle of the Vision (8:1-14) a. The Period (8:1) b. The Place (8:2) c. The Participants (8:3-14) 1. A Ram (8:3-4) 2. A Goat (8:5-8) 3. A Horn (8:9-12) 4. A Saint (8:13-14) II. The Messengers of the Vision (8:15-18) a. Man (8:15-16) b. Angel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Just Because Everyone Is Doing It ...... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 5, 2009

Actions without consideration of God, even if the world approves them, will lead to troubles and this statement not only has personal ramifications but also societal ones!

Anyone know what the Moabites or Ammonites were? No, they are not like termites! The Moabites and the Ammonites were descendants of Lot, Abraham’s nephew. Were the Moabites and the Ammonites friends or enemies of Israel?? Here’s how the Bible describes them: The Moabites are described ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating The Devil - Spiritual Warfare Part 8 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-08) Defeating the Devil Isaiah 14:12-14 We have been reminded that there is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an important invisible battle taking place in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: *other

Background To The Book Of Jonah

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 28, 2010

Background material about the book of Jonah which shows God's willingness to respond to our repentance.

Intro: 1. Lutzer, “When you repent, God hears you! Remember the parable Jesus told in which the man, who was hired at 5:30 p.m., was paid as much as those who showed up at 9 in the morning? God is generous! I’ve seen God take people who repented after many wasted years and use them ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

400 Years And No Word From God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message looks at the intertestamental period.

"The Sounds of Silence" is the song that propelled the 1960s folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel to popularity. It was written in February 1964 by Paul Simon in the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Simon conceived of the song as a way of capturing the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inspiring Mother's Day

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 9, 2008

These are the hopes that Pentecost and Mother’s Day have in common: Someday we understand each other and from time to time we already do.

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 1 through 13: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2006

Growing the Church

NR/NC 04-06-06 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. He is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to ensure that the truth that you brought to earth will spread throughout the world?" Jesus answered, "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 21, 2013

the key to entire Christian life! Link inc. to audio.

Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130821.mp3 This subseries on walking in purity has challenged us to do hard things. Walk differently than the world, and avoid their hardness, darkness, and lewdness. The only way to obey that is to obey today's challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Tested By Plans For The Future: Lesson 17

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

God tests us by our belief in salvation

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 24:1-67 1. Why is this story included in scriptures? Abraham sends his servant back to his family in Mesopotamia to find a bride for his son Isaac. The story includes incidents how God worked in small details for the servant to find Rebekah and return her to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Says The Teacher Everything Is Meaningless

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes (Outline and material adapted from Eugene Peterson's book, Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work, chapter 4 The Pastoral Work of Nay-Saying)

HoHum: There’s a guy who's looking for the meaning of life, and he goes to India to finds a guru, and he climbs the mountain, and there on the top in his cave, sitting cross-legged, is the guru, and the man says, "I've come from America to ask you the meaning of life." The guru says, "Ah yes, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Our Spiritual Inheritance!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 14, 2014

The Kingdom of Heaven cannot be compared with any earthly treasures, and all earthly possessions cannot replace it, which is why we are encouraged to let go of all in order to grab hold of that made available by Christ through His sacrifice!

Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost - Fear Of The Fire

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This is a sermon for Pentecost Sunday. It asks the question.. "Are we afraid of the Spirit?"

Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Finding The Perfect Wife

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

ON FINDING THE PERFECT WIFE

Genesis 24 v. 50 - 67 ON FINDING THE PERFECT WIFE Note 1. THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT WIFE - v. 1 - 14 Note:- (a) The Background to the Search - Genesis 23 - The death of Sarah - Genesis 2 v. 18 "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:50-67

Denomination: Holiness

Proof Adam & Eve Existed

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2017

The reality of Adam and Eve is a huge issue! It underlies at least 6 major Bible doctrines and many passages of Scripture. In addition, four new extra-biblical areas are substantuating the reality of Adam and Eve. Check it out!

PROOFS THE BIBLE IS TRUE, Part 1 ‘PROOF ADAM & EVE EXISTED’ I. A MAJOR TEACHING OF SCRIPTURE A. ARE REAL, NOT MYTHOLOGICAL The Bible presents Adam and Eve as real human beings, not as mythical characters. Here are some examples: 1. “[God] made out of one man every nation of men.”—Acts 17:26. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God