Sermons on Numbers 13:27-12:33:

How We Got Our Bible Lesson 1: Background

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

How We Got Our Bible: Background

1. What language was used to write the Bible? a. Hebrew – bold, simple, straight forward, beautiful. b. Greek – exact, expressive, minute colors. • Originally thought “Holy Ghost language.” • Koine Greek is common everyday language. This made the Word of God immediately available to all c. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Selfish Dreamer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2008

The second of a three part series on "Living the Dream" This was a great blessing to the body!

Selfish Dreams Text: Genesis 13:6-18 Show video from www.craneeater.com on ’Selfish Dreams’ One day a child playing with a valuable vase got his hand stuck in it and couldn’t get it out. Before resorting to breaking the vase, his father said, “Son, relax, just open your hand and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:6-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Of Being Single Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Singleness is not a sin, its a ministry

THE PROBLEM OF BEING SINGLE Many young people their childhoods and teen years thinking, dreaming, and planning for marriage. They imagine who they will mary, what married life will be like, and how many kids they’ll have. And, for the vast majority of young people, maarriage is in their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab And The Spies

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 11, 2007

Rahab lived in a doomed city, but she reached out in faith to the enemy, to become one of them, and find salvation.

As we continue our study of Joshua, and how to have a victorious Christian life-the first obstacle a person comes to is the world. Some have suggested that Jericho, the first city across the Jordan in Israel, represents the world; the king of Jericho Satan, the god of this world. When it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Revelation Of The Lamb's Followers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 19, 2011

To make Jesus the King of your life is often a difficult decision, but it's always the best decision.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHO ARE THE 144,000? And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel (v. 4). Chapter 6 ends with the question, “Who can stand?” Chapter 7 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Changes Your Plans Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016

God interrupts. Plans change. We glorify God when we submit to His plans rather than ours.

Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote these lines in his famous poem The Everlasting Mercy (New York: Macmillan: 1912). . . “He who gives a child a treat makes joy-bells ring in Heaven's street, And he who gives a child a home builds palaces in Kingdom come, And she who gives a baby birth brings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Other

Leftist Factions Co-Opt Rather Than Abolish Holidays

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 20, 2011

Leftist Factions Co-opt Rather Than Abolish Holidays

For about the past two decades, those to the left side of the sociopolitical spectrum have made such a fuss over their hostility towards traditional American holidays and celebrations that the arising disputations have themselves become an anticipated aspect of the close of each year. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Got Questions?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 15, 2012

How you ask will determine the answer you get.

I answer quite few questions about Biblical issues and have been doing so since 1975 so the total amount is probably very high. Some are simple and others complex. Some have been sensible questions and others off the wall and out of the park. While the questions vary greatly the motives are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 19, 2019

It is a good thing to have something in hand that may bring glory to God.

WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND? INTRODUCTION Exodus 4:2 Moses --- Rod Hand 3027 --- a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.]) Zodhiates Rod 4294 --- a branch, a rod, whether for chastising (correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff, fig. a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Judges 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jezebel: She Was Not A Good Mother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 20, 2020

Ahab, king of the Ten Northern Tribes of Israel, married Jezebel, a pagan woman. When she came to town, things went from bad to worse.

Introduction: Scripture records the names of many mothers. Some of these mothers were good, raising their children for good and for God. Eunice, Timothy’s mother; and Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist; are two mentioned in the New Testament. The Old Testament also has the names of many mothers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Providential Care Of The Lord: An Exposition Of Psalm 147

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2020

God is personally involved in every detail of your life.

The Providential Care of the LORD: An Exposition of Psalm 147 The 147th Psalm is one of collection of five psalms which end the psalter. Each of them begin and end with “Praise Ye the LORD” (Hallelujah). Each of them gives reasons why the LORD should be praised. These reasons together compose a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20, Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Walk Of Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 28, 2025

Faith is defined as a complete trust or confidence in someone or something.

Oswald Chambers, a Scottish evangelist, born in 1874 once remarked: “Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led - but it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading. It is literally a life of FAITH, not of understanding and reason - a life of knowing Him who calls us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6, Hebrews 11:1, Colossians 2:6-7, Hebrews 12:1-2

Sermon On A Sea Of Sand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 21, 2025

A "Sea of Sand" can refer to many things, including temporary blindness, a lack of perspective or a specific geographic feature.

Erik Pevernagie, a Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “In the land of the ostriches, the blind are king. When politicians bury their head in the sand, ignorance rules the country. ( "High noon." )” Genesis 32:12 reminds us: “But you said, ‘I will surely do you good, and make your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:1, Psalm 107:33-34, Deuteronomy 32:10, Job 6:3

Sermon On The Way To The Stars

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2025

The idiom: "The Way To The Stars" is often used metaphorically, especially in contexts like the RAF motto "Per ardua ad astra" (Through adversity to the stars).

Norman Vincent Peale, an American author once remarked: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” Genesis 1:14-18 reminds us: “And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 8:3-4, 1 Corinthians 15:40-41, Amos 5:8

House Churches PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Explore the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era, and how we can apply these principles to our own faith communities today.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am excited today to dive into a topic that is close to my heart - the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: House Church, Home Group