Sermons on Mga Anak Ni Abraham:

How To Respond To Trials Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Breathed

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014

John assures us that much more could have been written, but these are written, “that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing we might have life through his name”

INTRODUCTION There are various views of inspiration. The Bible says and shows about itself, a definition of divine inspiration can be formulated. The ultimate source of divine inspired God Himself for the Scripture are God “breathed” (inspired) by Him (2 Tim. 3:16): “All ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Wrong Decisions

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015

How can we make decisions that are most glorifying to God and resulting in His blessing of our lives? When you surrender your decision-making process to God; God will guide and direct you in your decision-making process.

Opening illustration: Listen to this description of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine (summary of the report): "There were two electrical engineers in the control room that night, and the best thing that could be said for what they were doing is they were 'playing around' with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Her Brand Of Justice (Genesis 38:6-26)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

HER BRAND OF JUSTICE

HER BRAND OF JUSTICE (GENESIS 38:6-26) I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser For all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow, And ne'er a word said she; But, oh! The things I learned from her, When sorrow walked with me. (Robert Browning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:6-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The River Of Life In The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2019

An insightful look at the wonders of the blood running through our veins which will help to bring greater insight - and understanding - of why Jesus had to shed His blood to forgive sin.

When my wife’s kidneys failed, she had to go on dialysis in order to live. Dialysis cleanses the blood of impurities. If the blood isn’t cleansed daily, a person would quickly die. There have been times when my wife had to get a blood transfusion because her blood platelets or hemoglobin were too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-8, Leviticus 17:11, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 51:5, Exodus 34:7, Romans 3:22-23, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2019

Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after that, His disciples argued over which of them is the greatest.

Author: Tom Lowe Date: 11/25/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS Point in Time: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Upper Room (18)Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Scripture: Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14-16, 24-30 Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16, Matthew 26:20, Luke 22:24-30, Mark 14:17

Denomination: Baptist

No Cross, No Crown (Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 23, 2020

In this reflection, we reflect on how we move from the confusion of Peter to the focus of Jesus, from the cross of our lives to the crown of our heavenly lives by following Christ Jesus with our conduct in our lives on this earth.

No Cross, No Crown (Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 16: 21-27. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us read the Word of God for this Sunday. The text is taken from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 16:21-27): “From that time on, Jesus began ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Other

God Saves Jonah, Nineveh, And Us.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 29, 2020

The story of Jonah tells the story of God rescuing Jonah, not FROM a whale, but BY a whale. It tells of God reaching out to one of the cruellest people in history, the Assyrians. And it prefigures the story of God reaching out to us, through Christ.

GOD SAVES JONAH, NINEVEH, AND US We’re in a series ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ Today, we’re looking at the story of Jonah. I’m going to assume most of us are fairly familiar with the story of Jonah and not spend time revisiting it. I’m going to look at the story under three headings: the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry, The Right Way: Free From All For The Sake Of All Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians should be obsessed with evangelism. It should be a constant thought throughout our day. The interest in winning others should consume you.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade decision that opened the floodgates for abortion in America. It was on January 22, 1973 that the US Supreme Court handed down its decision that women had the constitutional right to an abortion. Nearly four decades later, the argument ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

49. Jesus' Resurrected Body Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

What kind of body did the resurrected Christ have?

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 49 - JESUS’ RESURRECTED BODY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-23, 1 Corinthians 15:39-50, Luke 9:28-30, Philippians 3:20-21, Romans 8:11, John 20:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus In The Old Testament: Jesus In Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 3, 2018

This message looks at the pre-incarnate Christ.

Jesus in Creation - Finding Jesus in the Old Testament - Part 1 Intro Story: When I was young believer, I wasn’t really clear on who Jesus is. I had a sense that he was divine, that He had the power to forgive sins, and I believed that he had given his life for me, taken away my sins in order to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

22. Prophet, Priest And King Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Jesus Christ's saving work foreshadowed in the Old Covenant roles of Prophet, Priest and King

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 22 – PROPHET, PRIEST AND KING] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Exodus 33:10-11, Numbers 12:1-2, Ezekiel 34:1-2, 2 Samuel 17:15-17, Jeremiah 31:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Ash Moments

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 23, 2023

What do you do with your sack cloth and ash moments - the times when the fires of life overwhelm you?

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3; Daniel 9:3 Theme: Ash Moments Proposition: 1. There is a Time and Place for Ashes 2. God can Take Our Ashes and Transform into Beauty INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helen’s erupted. For nine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Daniel 9:3

Denomination: Nazarene

David Spares Saul's Life A Second Time Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2023

David has already spared Saul’s life once, in a situation where he is running. Now there is a new situation, but the same life is in his hands, what will he do?

Do you ever feel in your life like you’ve been tested in this area already? I know I’ve felt that way. Lord I went through this test already. I’ve given you my problems. I’ve given you my sins. But God says, I will test you again, and your faith will be proven. David went from being a shepherd ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

It All Comes Down To This

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 8, 2023

It all comes down to this… It’s a phrase we’ve all used at some point or another. It speaks of a defining moment—a critical stage in your life—a momentous occasion. A point in life where everything changes. In one way or another, nothing will be the same from this point on.

It Comes Down to This Luke 24:1-12 I am not a football fan. As a matter of fact, I’m really not a fan of any kind of sports. Now, I love to play golf, and maybe some other games, but I really dislike sitting and watching games. Unless it’s maybe an HS game, and I know some of the players, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist