Sermons on no scoffing:

Our Safety Net

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012

In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate The Victory

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 29, 2024

Many in our country, even of our leaders, have forgotten God. So can we still celebrate? Yes we can. Over the years God has blessed this nation. That is something to celebrate! And we have even more to celebrate when we know Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord.

Alba 5-30-2024 CELEBRATE THE VICTORY I John 2:12-14 This week our country will once again celebrate our independence from other countries. It took a war to free us from British dominance. But then, a new country, a free country, an exceptional country was formed. There are those who say we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Me Have A Double Portion

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 30, 2022

Looking for God to do more in our lives

We find here a miraculous part of history. It is the story of Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots and the transference of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. And here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson not only to Elisha but to us today. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chose Hell Or Salvation

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 20, 2023

Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid detail.

Chose Hell or Salvation Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Psalm 139:1-3 Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-2

Following Jesus: Mark 6 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 6 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 6.

Following Jesus (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 6:1-6 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/5/2017 If you were with us the last few weeks, you know we are on a sixteen-week journey that will take us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad Where's The Ark

Contributed by William Ellis on Jun 15, 2006

We may be men...We may have children...but are we real Fathers?

DAD WHERE’S THE ARK? Intro: It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? • Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. • A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. • When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody crying. • The only guy attacking you with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Signs Of The Second Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 15, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD is coming soon. Maranathai! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: To show evidences that the LORD is coming soon IV. TEXT: Matthew 24:9-14 9 “Then you will be arrest

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD is coming soon. Maranathai! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: To show evidences that the LORD is coming soon IV. TEXT: Matthew 24:9-14 9 “Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah - The Man Life Couldn't Sink Part 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

Noah The Man Life Couldn’t Sink Heroes of the Faith - Part 3 Text: Genesis 6:6-8 Noah is the second on my list of Heroes of Faith. He is a hero, a champion of those who say “yes” to the plan of God later in their life. We are not told anything about Noah’s younger years. We do know that his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Days Or Millions Of Years Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014

this question is not argued by the skeptic outside the church but in the church, as well. Learner hand outs are available.

Did God create everything in six literal days? __YES __NO __I’m not sure __How can we know? My NOTES Here’s the issue with many who answer with a loud and forceful YES! They truly don’t know how to explain their answer. How do we know that God created everything in 6 days ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles In The Career Of Elijah And Elisha...

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Miracles in the Career of Elijah and Elisha....

Miracles in the Career of Elijah and Elisha: Immediately prior to the time Elijah was caught up to heaven in the whirlwind, his younger understudy Elisha requested a double portion of Elijah's spirit (2Ki 2:9). Elijah being under the inspiration of God then replied that Elisha's request would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Foursquare

David’s Battle Plan

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

David’s Battle Plan

I Samuel 17:20-30 David’s Battle Plan 1. David's Review Of The Battle (a) In spite of his Father being Anxious. 20 And David rose up early in the morning, and left the sheep with a keeper, and took, and went, as Jesse had commanded him; and he came to the trench, as the host was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-30

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon On The Mount: The Blessed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Opening Scriptures to the Sermon on the Mount

Title: Self and the Sermon on the Mount Theme: Text: Matthew 5:1-16 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Scoffers

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

A rise in scoffers is foretold in the scripture.

SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 3:3 "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts," PROPOSITION: To use this text and others to show that a rise in scoffers is foretold in the scripture and also to show why wicked men mock God and his word and also to show ...read more

Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Trouble is small when viewed by God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32, Nehemiah 13:14, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Baptist