Sermons on Nativity Animals:

Samuel - Listening To God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

If I want to hear God speak I must learn to listen

ENGAGE Many years ago, the United Nations gathered for a conference in New York City. During a lunch break, two of the participants decided to take a walk around the busy streets of New York City and grab a sandwich at a local deli. One of those men was a Native American who had spent much of his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Surrender - Wrestling For The Blessing. Genesis 32

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 26, 2024

Jacob’s Surrender. A strong man’s journey of deceit and lies, that must be wrestled and broken to receive the promised blessing complete with a new name.

2024.08.25.Sermon Notes. Genesis 32. Jacob’s Surrender. Wrestling for the Blessing. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob’s Surrender. A strong man’s journey of deceit and lies, that must be wrestled and broken to receive the promised blessing complete with a new name. Scriptures: Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32, Genesis 21:3, Hebrews 13:2, 2 Kings 2:1-3, 2 Kings 6:16-17, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 103:12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 4:16, James 4:10, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 2:16-17, Revelation 3:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2022

The Tower of Babel explains why people speak different languages. A united human race speaking a single language agree to build a city and a tower with its top in the sky. Yahweh, confounds their speech so that they can no longer understand each other and scatters them around the world.

The Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1563) NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS DID NOT COPY General information Type Tower Location Babylon Height See § Height The Tower of Babel narrative in Genesis 11:1–9 is an original myth explaining why people speak different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Dinosaur Debate Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The existence of dinosaurs has been used to discredit the Biblical account of Creation.

The Great Dinosaur Debate #5 Hot Potatoes the Church Won’t Touch There is a aura of mystery surrounding the dinosaurs. Where did they come from? Did they evolve? Did they really live millions of years ago? What happened to them? Are there any living today? Has any human being ever seen a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Lesson In Farming Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 28, 2005

A look at the four conditions of the human heart and the receptivity of each to the Word of God

A Lesson in Farming Text: Luke 8:4-15 Introduction: For the next several weeks we’re going to be looking at the parables of Christ as they are found in the Gospel of Luke. The word for "parable" means, "to throw alongside." Therefore, a parable is a type of illustration thrown alongside of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 3rd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 19, 2001

A parable helps illustrate how we’ve been separated from God by not delighting in him. Our unfaithfulness leaves us estranged, but by his sovereign choice he has made a way to reconcile us to himself through Jesus Christ.

The 3rd Product of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Hosea 1:7-8; Romans 9:1-29 Pastor Jim Luthy Imagine a large ship sailing across uncharted waters in the vast Pacific Ocean. Aboard ship are the ever-wise captain Ichiro (I couldn’t help myself) and his large family – children, grandchildren -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Aug 12, 2002

An apologetic response to pluralism that affirms Jesus as the only way to God.

- Following the attacks on September 11th, New York Mayor, Rudy Guilliani spoke before the United Nations. And in his speech he mentioned that on a typical weekend he will visit an Islamic mosque on Friday and a Christian Church on Sunday. Then he commented that both groups worship the same God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caring Enough To Confront Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 25, 2007

How can we help other believers whose lives are not honoring Christ?

Caring Enough to Confront II Timothy 2:24-26 Purpose: To show how wayward believers should be dealt with. Aim: I want the listener to be alert and ready to help other believers who may be straying. INTRODUCTION: Here at Bethel, we are family, bound together by something more profound and real ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 2 Law Of Death, Spirit Of Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 3, 2001

Part 2 in series on "What does the Bible really say about the death penalty?" In Part 1 we affirm life.

What does the Bible really say about the death penalty? PART 2 Law of Death, Spirit of Life. by Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Exodus: 21:12-17 (NLT) 12 “Anyone who hits a person hard enough to cause death must be put to death. 13 But if it is an accident and God allows it to happen, I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

One is the loneliest number you will ever do.Have you ever been forsaken? Jesus was! Based on a few sermons I read several years ago. Some original,most not!

MYY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FOSAKEN ME? TEXT- MATTHEW 27:45-50 INTRODUCTION I’m sure all of you remember the singing group, “Three Dog Night.” One is the loneliest number that you ever do Two can be as bad as one It’s the loneliest number since the number one No, is the saddest experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unexpected Journey: Joseph

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013

A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent Joseph on.

7 “But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. 8 "So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.” (Genesis 45 - NIV) The Big ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fasting, Is It Necessary? Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011

Fasting has never been commanded to the church, so do we need to do it?

Fasting, is it Necessary? Esther 4 Scripture Esther 3:8-11; Esther 4 I. Introduction I have fasted and I have fasted and prayed, but this study that I have done has been good for me to realize I may not have always done it for the right reason or been effective in it. So I stand here as a learner, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Will You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001

One of the ways that we reach and touch others as we build bridges of care and friendship in Christ’s name is by reaching out to our neighbors like the innkeeper

(Begin with side entrance to the theme of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Go through the opening routine.) For many years Fred Rogers sang to us, "Will you be my neighbor?" The idea of the neighbor came into the discussion between a Pharisee and Jesus Christ when Jesus was asked, "Who is my neighbor?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

When Things Don't Go According To Plan

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

We get mad at God...when things get fouled up.. how can we then overcome it and be changed and challenged.

When Things Don’t Go According to Plan By Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 4 May 27, 2001 When Things Don’t Go According to Plan there is trouble. Talk to the business man who blows up because the plane he is supposed to be on is canceled or overbooked. Talk to the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan