Sermons on Near Eastern:

I'll Go, But I Won't Like It! Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008

3rd in a series on Jonah.

Jonah: God’s Runaway I’ll go but I won’t like it Jonah 3:1-4:4 A young high school football player realized his size and ability would restrict his chances of playing, so he decided to try out as a punter. His team happened to be one that punted the football a bunch, so he figured he’d get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs: A Study

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 10, 2015

This is the first is a Bible Study I did on the book of Proverbs. This particular study took about three wdeeks to do, and deals with the question of what is Wisdom according to the Bible.

THE ENLIGHTENED LIFE – KNOWLEDGE PROVERBS 1:1-7 KNOWLEDGE IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT IS BASIC TO WISDOM. A PERSON MAY ACCUMULATE A GREAT NUMBER OF FACTS, BUT STILL NOT HAVE KNOWLEDGE AS KNOWLEDGE IS OBTAINED BY EXPERIENCE. PROVERBS IS UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY, AND IS MATERIAL WE DON’T SPEND ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Untying The Knot Of Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 21, 2013

The 2nd sermon in the Series, "Untying What’s Tying You Up", this sermon deals with fear, examining legitimate fear (fear of God, fear of snakes, etc.) and and a "spirit of fear" and how to conquer a spirit of fear.

Untying the Knot of FEAR Series – Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh April 21, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Sheep

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009

We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Question Of Image

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 4, 2023

What does it mean to be the image of God? Is it doing or being or a combination of both?

A few nights ago I attended a Shabbas - Sabbath - celebration at Temple Aaron, a Conservative Jewish synagogue in St. Paul. If you’ve never been to one try to get an opportunity; it’s a wonderful experience. But this one was a little different than most. To celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42, Matthew 25:40, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Longer A Slave To Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2019

Paul says, “God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Yet many of God’s people are beset by fears. This sermon helps God's people discover how to be freed from fear.

No Longer a Slave to FEAR Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROP: A rod and reel for object lesson under point II. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The Church

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 18, 2025

All things in common

The Beginning of the Church Acts 2:40-47 As we have studied Acts, we have learned some basics of the Gospel message. Jesus left heaven and came as a baby, taught about the kingdom of God, and died on the Cross for our sins. Jesus then rose again and is currently seated at the right hand of God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother And Daughter Relationship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God works through ordinary courage, presence, and compassion, weaving deliverance and hope even in our most fragile and uncertain moments.

Some stories slip into our souls like a lullaby. Exodus 2 is one of them. We can almost hear the hush of a mother’s whisper, see the ripple of the Nile, feel the tremble of a sister’s hope. A woven basket, a watchful girl, and a princess with tear-touched eyes—God pens redemption with reeds and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-9

Topics: Motherhood, Daughters, Relationships

The Blessings Of Revelation Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002

Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future!

The Blessing of Revelation Thesis: Revelation focus’ our attention on Jesus Christ and what he has done, how he is currently at work in the world and what he will do in the near future! Texts: Revelation 1:1, 2 "The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8, Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So Much Work, So Little Help

Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 5, 2002

Jesus calls all disciples, those who have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, to Go and tell someone else “the kingdom of God is near you.”

SO MUCH WORK, SO LITTLE HELP LUKE 10: 1-21 FEBRUARY 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a bus when a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Death- Proven!!? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 8, 2003

A Seeker Sermon looking at Near Death Experiences and whether life continues after death. It concludes- yes it does, and Jesus holds the keys to life, death and eternity

Life after death- proven?! WBC 11 May 2003 1) Brain- CONTINUITY In discussing ‘life after death’ I just want to recognise - pain in living WITH death o illness o loss - this discussion can all seem hypothetical, clinical, dwarfed by that - the mystery of much of this. I’m not able to give you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Horrible Enemy Here On Earth Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2002

Following Jesus can get you killed. God warns us that the enemy is near, large, dangerous, but temporary. Christian, hold on. In the end we win.

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 12-14 Lesson 6 Heaven’s Horrible Enemy Here on Earth Are you old enough to remember when we feared an atomic holocaust? The world super powers had amassed enough nuclear warheads to blow up the planet two or three times, and they had these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Choices

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Lot chose to live in the plain near Sodom. Lot made his choice by sight and personal desire. Abram made his choice by seeking out the will of God.

Making Choices Genesis 13 Reading: Galatians 3:6-11 Intro: Genesis 12:1-3 Everyday we make choices. -Some are easy and simple – breakfast, what to wear, etc. -Some are more difficult – major purchase, spouse, -They all involve discerning the will of God. It’s important that we make the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Hope? No Thanks!

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001

THANKSGIVING IS A PRIVILEGE OF THE LIVING. This message, taken from the near-death experience of Hezekiah, connects thanksgiving with hope in a mutually perpetuating cycle. It answers four questions of hope

Thanksgiving, November 18, 2001-- AM No Hope? No thanks! Isaiah 38:1-20 (*18) INTRODUCTION: (1) Donn Moomaw is sort of a larger-than-life person, so he has a lot of larger-than-life stories that are really funny. This is true. When he was preaching at Bel Air, a lady came up to him after a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-20, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist