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Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011

Part 11 of this series discusses Noah's sin, and his sons response to it which gives us a unique opportunity to examine ourselves and our own reaction to sin.

Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Genesis 9:18-29 Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch and Noah to preach to them; but still they rebelled - Hebrews 11:7 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Make A Deal

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013

Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Life Prt 2: Human Suffering

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 20, 2023

How do we speak to our own hearts or to someone else who has suffered greatly, who, out of that suffering begins to doubt the nature of God?

Last week we spoke about the nature of moral and natural evil as we try to make sense of life. If there is a good, all-powerful, all-knowing God who created the world, why does evil also exist? In review, Augustine defined evil as: The absence or deprivation of good…the effects of evil tend to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles For A Living Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 3, 2019

Hebrews 11 has a long list of great men and women of faith. What can we learn from them for our own living faith today?

PRINCIPLES OF LIVING FAITH FROM HEBREWS 11 Introduction Hebrews 11 is one of the most familiar passages in our New Testaments. It begins with a definition of faith, offers amazing examples of faith, and ends with a call for us to have faith-based upon what we know from God. Lightfoot: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For A Perfect Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

We cannot try to make Christmas Perfect with our own efforts. There is one thing that is perfect in Christmas. We got to be able to focus on that perfect thing in Christmas.

We are into yet another Christmas Season. And immaterial of the number of times we have done Christmas before, and have failed, we still want to do things right. We want to make all possible efforts to make things as perfect as possible. We buy the perfect clothes, we look for the perfect gifts for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Romans 13:11-14, Isaiah 30:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Vengeance Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2018

God is a God of vengeance and He will judge sin and evil. We trust God and leave it to Him to execute perfect justice, and not take matters into our own hands.

We have been reading the devastating influence of the house of Ahab, in Israel and also in Judah. • Ahab has died but his evil ways continued to permeate the land and corrupt the people. God will act to stop this. • In today’s passage (2 Kings 9) we are going to read the rise of a man whom God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Soldier Left Behind

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 14, 2014

As Christian soldiers, are we shooting our own wounded or are we willing to do what it takes to rescue the prisoners of war and see them restored and ready for battle?

No Soldier Left Behind Genesis 14:13-16 In recent weeks one story has been at the forefront of the news. I am referring to the story of Bowe Bergdahl an American Soldier who has been “held captive” in Afghanistan for 5 years. This story has been filled with controversy. Many are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:13-16, 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Display The Flag

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 27, 2016

We are commanded the lift up the standard. What does that really mean? We can get help by comparing it with the rules and etiquette of our own national flag.

Displaying the Flag flag = banner, standard, ensign, penant Ps. 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. --one purpose of the flag is to be displayed for truths' sake John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

So That

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 13, 2014

The primary idea is the importance of the Bible and particularly how the Bible can ensure that we are well equipped to deal with anything that we face in our own lives and in the culture

Good morning. Happy New Year! I suspect some of you might be working on some goals. Some of you may be thinking about getting serious about saving some money so you can buy that new car, that new house, that new set of golf clubs. Right? Some of you are maybe thinking about taking a class or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

The New Never Wears Off...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 28, 2019

The more of Jesus we get in the circle, in our own circle. The more it will become impossible to keep Jesus and what we become exposed to, only in the circle!

The new never wears off! 2nd Corn. 5:17 HCSB. 17. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. Illus. Saw a guy with his new car the other day, or at least it sure seemed new the way he admired it walking away backwards ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 11:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

"A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jephthah: The Dangers Of Designer Dog Faith Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 26, 2021

The tragic, awful story of Jephthah shows us what happens when we try to piece together our own version of what it means to follow God.

Jephthah: The Danger of Designer Dog Faith Judges 10-12 Please open your Bibles to Judges 10. Happy Father’s day. The stereotype with going to church on mothers day and fathers day s that on mother’s day, mothers get built up, and on fathers day, fathers get beat up. But today, I guarantee ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith As Small As A Mustard Seed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of faith, even as small as a mustard seed, in God's plan and not our own desires, and how it can lead to miraculous outcomes.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather today, let's take a moment to reflect on the power of our faith in Christ, and how even a tiny mustard seed of faith can result in miracles. We're diving into Matthew 17:20-21 today, a passage that outlines just how mighty our faith can be. In this ...read more

Topics: Faith, Christ

Do You Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Understand and appreciate the profound love of God as expressed in John 3:16, and to recognize that it is not by our own works, but by faith in God's sacrifice, that we are granted eternal life.

Good morning, family! Today we are going to dig deep into one of the most well-known and powerful scriptures in the entire Bible, John 3:16. This scripture is a clear and beautiful declaration of God's love, the meaning of true faith, and the life-changing power faith has. John Locke once said, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Transformative Faith

Then We Will Come Back To PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage us to fully trust in God's wisdom and guidance rather than relying on our own understanding, as doing so will lead us on the right path in life.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of wisdom as presented in the book of Proverbs. We're going to explore Proverbs 3:5-6 and unpack what it truly means. These verses are a compass for how we ought to live our lives, leaning into God's wisdom and understanding, and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trust, Lord, Teach