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The Bible Series: The Scarlet Cord Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: The Scarlet Cord Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/10/2013 Nearly every family has a set of beloved stories they tell over and over. It may be how Grandpa came to this country with five dollars in his pocket. Or of an ancestor who fought in a famous battle. It may ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Repent, Refine, Renew Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 5, 2009

Zechariah emphasizes God’s desire to renew his people through a process of repentance and refining, even as he points to the coming of Christ.

I once read about a young man who had run away from home because he could not get along with his parents. Somehow, his parents were able to get a message to him, inviting him back home. He wrote back, saying that he was coming home and if they were sure he was welcome, they should hang a white ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Self-Satisfaction

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2009

Envy and self-satisfaction are destructive forces in the life of God’s children.

Text: “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16). I would venture to say that all of us have harbored envy at some time in our life time. It is not uncommon for us to resent someone because they have accomplished something in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Rediscovering A Holy Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 4, 2004

Reminder that God is holy and a call to change our posture/attitude toward a holy and righteous God in light of that knowledge.

I want to turn our thoughts towards the holiness of God…. and in particular, how we as human beings engage a holy God… how we can rediscover a healthy and holy fear of God. The subject of holiness can be sensitive subject. Our experience may lead us to some confusing ideas about what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever Love Means

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

It is the most recognised word in any language, it is the subject used most commonly in literature, both fiction and non- fiction, it is the most common central theme for lyricists in secular and religious song writing alike and is responsible for selling

On the 24th February 1981, our country and indeed the world was captivated by the official announcement of the engagement of our future king, Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. When asked by journalists “Were they in love?” they both replied “yes”, actually if I remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

Called To Serve

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 28, 2020

A continuing look at our call to grow and accept God's plan to serve.

Called to Serve August 29, 2020 As I was reading for this message, someone asked what the number 10 to the 2 trillion - 400 billionth power represents? I’m not sure that’s an actual number. But I did like the point they were trying to make, so I’ll go with it. Those are the odds of someone ever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Man Has Twisted, Contorted, Inverted, And Opposed All God’s Creation – Part 3 – Genesis Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

We take a serious look at how man using evolution has inverted and twisted God’s creation. Man sets up his own idols and worships them. Man was created in the image of God not the image of an ape or Neanderthal. We follow more of the inversion of Genesis and look at gender distortions.

MAN HAS TWISTED, CONTORTED, INVERTED, AND OPPOSED ALL GOD’S CREATION – PART 3 – GENESIS CHAPTER 1 We have been considering our present time to see that at the end of the Church age, more and more evil is overtaking the world. This growing explosion of wickedness is according to 2Timothy chapter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Romans 1:23, Genesis 1:27, Matthew 19:4, Ephesians 5:21-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven, Forgotten, Amen!

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 15, 2017

How to know that your sins are forgiven.

"Forgiven, Forgotten, Amen!" 1 John 1:1-10 Scripture Reading 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation's Three Wonderful Blessings Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

Sermon one on the doctrine of salvation gives the three blessings of salvation: deliverance from sin's damning penalty (justification); sin's dominating power (regeneration) and sin's defiling presence (glorification).

SALVATION FROM A TO Z Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Sermon 1 SALVATION’S THREE WONDERFUL BLESSINGS “Call his name, Jesus (The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Look To The Lamb Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

The more you look to the Lamb, the more you understand His all-encompassing sacrifice, the more you will grasp the greatness of God’s grace and mercy.

This month, we began studying the Gospel of John. John most likely wrote this Gospel around 70 AD, about 40 years after Jesus Christ walked the earth. John was an eyewitness of Christ’s life - His love and holiness, His justice and mercy, of all the miracles and healings - an eyewitness of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Next Leader

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023

This message emphasizes the importance of listening for Gods' leading when preparing to change leadership roles.

Last week we began by talking about mentoring and how we affect other people's lives. We saw how Jethro impacted Moses’ life in his ministry. Moses’ ministry changed in his methods and I'm sure that he was grateful for Jethro's advice. People impact our lives sometimes more than we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:12-23, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

"i'll Walk With God!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 11, 2021

As we remember and honor our military veterans, let’s also consider three godly biblical veterans who have fought the war of faith - Enoch, Noah, & Abraham.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 11:5-9; Romans 13:7; Genesis 12:1-4 (A big part of the body and some illustrations in this sermon were adapted from a fine sermon by Steve Shepherd, “Veterans of War” that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-9, Romans 13:7, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Savior Of The World SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

Understand that we're all sinners who need Jesus.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful eyes of our Heavenly Father, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of grace that He has woven for us. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to drink from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Jesus Came To Save Sinners

Eyes On Jesus: Faith That Walks On Water - Matthew 14:22–32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 17, 2026

The storms of our century are relentless—economic instability, moral confusion, digital overload, cultural hostility to biblical truth. Many believers feel as though they are rowing against a headwind that never ceases. And into that storm, Jesus comes walking.

Eyes on Jesus: Faith That Walks on Water - Matthew 14:22–32 Introduction: When Obedience Leads You into a Storm One of the great surprises of discipleship is this: sometimes obedience leads you straight into difficulty. We often assume that if we are following Jesus faithfully, life will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Psalm 77:19, Job 9:8, James 1:2-4, Luke 9:23, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 56:3-4, Hebrews 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 5:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:4, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal