Sermons on Natural:

The Day The Sun Stood Still

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 28, 2017

Joshua realized it was the will of God for him to have victory in the battle. VICTORY IS THE WILL OF GOD but at some point in your life there has to be a time that you realize the will of God is to GET UP AND FIGHT.

TITLE: THE DAY THE SUN STOOD STILL SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 10:6-14 On this past Monday, August 21st, all of North America, millions of people were treated to see one of nature’s most wondrous spectacles. Anyone within the path of totality was able to see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights – a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

What the Bible teaches about homosexuality.

Introduction I have said before that 1 Corinthians is a letter I have both wanted and not wanted to preach through for the same reason – its practicality. The apostle Paul wrote the Corinth Church about issues it was struggling with, issues which have an uncanny resemblance to those we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sad, Sad Decision Of Cain, The Firstborn Of Adam And Eve (Expanded) – Genesis Chapter 4; Jude 1:12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

When Jude deals with the ravenous wolves of the false teachers, his thoughts go to three vile people in the Old Testament. Today I am doing only one of those even though we touched on it in the past. Cain is the disobedient and murderous one. We will examine the story in more detail.

THE SAD, SAD DECISION OF CAIN, THE FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE (EXPANDED) – GENESIS CHAPTER 4 Jude 1:12 There was an earlier massage that contained Cain and Korah together. Now Cain alone is expanded. Today we look at Cain. {{Jude 1 v 11 “Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11, John 8:44, Genesis 4:2-10, 1 John 3:12, Genesis 9:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of Christmas: Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 9, 2020

We receive joy because of the birth of Jesus Christ.

GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS: JOY Luke 2:10 #giftsofChristmas INTRODUCTION… Joy to the World (p) Today we are going to talk about something that is complicated and also wonderful. Wonderful and complicated. Complicated and wonderful. Doesn’t that sound like fun? We are going to talk about “joy” which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Weeds being transformed into flowers is amazing, but nothing can compare with the wonder of the cross being transformed from a symbol of horror and death to a symbol of beauty and life.

Luther Burbank took an interest in the common field daisy that was an outcast weed despised by the farmers in the East. He crossed it with the Japanese daisy and an English daisy and produced the Shasta daisy, a flower whose beautiful bloom has grown as much as two feet in diameter, and which will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:29-33

Being What You Are: A New Creation.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 3, 2017

Being What You are: A New Creation - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1.) A New Nature (vs 14-15) (2.) A New Beginning (vs 17) (3). A New Purpose (vs 18-20); SERMON BODY: Quote: • This week I cam across a child’s definition of a caterpillar? • “A worm in a fur coat”. • I like that description! Ill: • A Caterpillar is a prickly, lazy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

Setting Your Heart On The Things Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 19, 2016

The seed principle tells us that sowing and harvesting are both our jobs.

August 21, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 8:22 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Setting Your Heart on the Things of God; The Seed Principle Part 2 We began last week on a new series on the biblical principle of sowing and reaping – the seed principle. It is a principle that God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Jesus Survived A Quarantine And Came Out Stronger Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Stier on Apr 20, 2020

What can we learn from Jesus' 40-day quarantine in the desert?

Last week we talked about how Jesus survived a 40 day quarantine and came out stronger. We learned he realized that God was in complete control and how he relentlessly resisted the temptations of the Devil. Today we are going to learn the other two keys to his being able to come out stronger on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supreme Virtue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Paul made it clear in I Cor. 13 that he could have all gifts and powers that anyone could ever hope to have, but if he lacked love he would be nothing. Peter agrees with Paul, and that is why he puts love at the top.

Pitiram Sorokin in his book The Ways And Power Of Love tells of how in 1918 he was hunted down by the Communist Government of Russia. He was imprisoned and condemned to death. Everyday he expected to be shot as he witnessed the shootings of his friends and fellow prisoners. For 4 years he ...read more

The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024

When the Holy Spirit fights against our sinful desires, when we follow the Spirit’s leading and let Him guide our lives, and when we start seeing the fruit of the Spirit ripening in and around us—that’s holiness. That’s God’s ultimate goal for our lives.

The Spirit-filled Life (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/11/2017 For the past few weeks we’ve been exploring key passages of Scripture that teach us vital truths about who the Holy Spirit is and what He is anxious to do in our lives. In the first week, we learned about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Self-Control

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thank You Jesus

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 18, 2001

A message designed to encourage people to give thanks for the work of Jesus Christ in salvation.

THANK YOU JESUS Rev. Richard Wilson Today we come to give thanks. God has richly blessed us. He has met our needs. We have enjoyed His presence. He have been touched by His great provision. As Christians so much of what we have is a result of what Jesus Christ has done for us. Where would we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

You're Not A Stranger Anymore

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001

Paul, in writing to the Ephesians talks about being “near and far.” Notice that Jesus has brought us all into relationship with one another through faith. What are the steps to being “brought near”?

You’re Not A Stranger Anymore © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. --EPH 2:13 NASB Do you ever remember being the “new kid in town”? Going to a new school for the first time is a traumatic experience. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

What You Sow You Shall Also Reap Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 22, 2002

The rules that apply in the garden apply in the soil of your soul as well.

Introduction Plant a pot with beans using seeds from a "pod tree" The problem with my vegtable pot is that I’ve failed to follow the most basic rule of gardening: You’ve got to plant what you want to harvest. Proposition: The same basic rules that apply in the garden apply in the soil of your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 26, 2006

One question I’ve always wanted to ask God is this: Why do I do what I don’t want to do?

(Romans 7:14-25). INTRODUCTION You only have to be a Christian for five seconds to realize that even though Jesus takes away the penalty for your sin and its power over you, you will still struggle to live the right way. So why is that? Why - even though you have given your life to Christ – why do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

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