Sermons on Observing Sabbath:

Repent - The Call Of A Prophet

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 8, 2005

The call of John the Baptizer still rings true in the 21st century. Our culture seeks to do away with sin by calling it a "privacy" issue. The scriptures call our acts of disobedience againts God and our fellow man....sin.

In Jesus Holy Name December 3, 2005 Text –Mark 1:1-4 Advent I – Redeemer Lutheran “The Call of the Prophet—Repent” Christmas is coming! People are shopping! Decorations are being hung. Christmas trees are purchased. Dinners are being planned. In the early part of the 19th ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Promises Made - Promises Kept

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001

As fathers we have made a promise to our family, now is the time for us to keep that promise.

Promises Made -- Promises Kept 1 Kings 1:28-35 1 Kings 2:1- Intro: Merrit Issues call to arms in defense of family, souls. http://bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=11083 Illustration: “Big Sissy” http://members.lwol.com/blwilliams/illsissy.htm “The Big Sissy” One summer evening during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:28-35, 1 Kings 2:1-4, 1 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become Obsessed With God's Word

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

I find that to day we are so busy and we want to do the right thing so the day may start out right with reading God’s word and that is all that we do then you forget about it for the rest of the day. That trane of thought must change.

HOW TO BECOME OBSESSED WITH GOD’S WORD Text: Joshua 1:8 Introduction Back in the sixties all I did was listen to music. As a matter of fact so much of it I listen to was over and over and so repetitive that I cannot to this day get it out of my head. I have found that no matter what you do you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Water Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 6, 2001

This is the first sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin" and gives us examples and ways to break free from those "pet sins" in our lifes that hold us captive.

Sunday Morning August 5, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #1 PURE WATER JOHN 4:7-30 Introduction: 1. Do we have anyone here this morning that has ever sinned? You are thinking, “Well yea stupid. We all have sinned. So why ask such an obvious question?” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Baptist

Evolution - Truth Or Con?

Contributed by Ray Geide on Apr 9, 2012

Is evolution a fact supported by science or is it a con popularized by atheistic scientists?

A popular biologist, Ernst Mayr, wrote, "No educated person any longer questions the validity of evolution, which we now know to be a simple fact." (Scientific American, July 2000). It is an interesting statement which mainstream society accepts, but is it true? The first part of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joshua: Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 7, 2010

Sermon 4 in this series. Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land because he failed to glorify God. A generation of Jews did not go in because they failed to follow their leaders and the vision that God had given them. Now, a new generation, a new

Follow the Leader! CBC Joshua Series #4 Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction: Before moving into the text, where Joshua and Caleb and the Israelites will enter the land, let us not forget that Moses and all Israelites who had been over 20 years old at the Exodus will not enter the land. In fact, they are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dull Disciples Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Sometimes people fail to respond to God's word because they simply don't understand.

Dull Disciples The Book of Mark Mark 8:14-21 I. Introduction. A. Last week we discussed the tragic consequence of someone who refuses to believe and heed God’s word. B. It starts by not believing and can ultimately end in judicial blindness 1. The unbelief we were confronted with last week ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wilderness Experience"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.

6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Worthy

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2019

Many camouflage their laziness with the statement, ‘despite my carelessness and laziness, God’s grace sustains me'; however, God wants us to walk worthy of our calling.

He is worthy Luke 7:4”When they came to Jesus, they earnestly implored Him, saying, "He is worthy for You to grant this to him…” ROMAN CENTURION: The above appreciation of the disciples is about the ‘Roman Centurion’ who had wholehearted faith in Jesus and also his passion for Christ was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Fold Warnings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2018

The book of Joshua is book with innovative ideas to Conquer the Land. The Israelite were forced to fight and chase the enemies. However the hand of God was with them to chase the enemies. Promised land can't compromised, can't given up.

Be strong, very courageous and be careful Josh 1:7. Introduction: Douglas MacArthur, American general best known for his command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. His farewell speech at West Point, May 12, 1962... "Duty," "honour," ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Methodist

From Ordinary To Extra Ordinary

Contributed by Sharoon Bhatti on Apr 20, 2017

Stop living an ordinary life. Repent for your sins and proclaim JESUS as your personal SAVIOR. You will receive the Holy Ghost as a gift from the heavenly Father. Like Apostles and many others. You will live an extra ordinary life.

I have been a cartoon lover from my young age. I watch cartoons for hours and hours without any break. I like cartoons like Superman, X – Men, He – Man and Spider Man. These super heroes intrigued and fantasized me. I always would think how I can have the same powers. Can I some day like Storm (X ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

#6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 29, 2021

The process of recognizing where we are on the road and why we are cheering is exactly what lent has been all about - recognizing Jesus willingness to enter into our pain is a reason to celebrate as well as mourn. We celebrate because of His willingness and mourn because of inability to not sin.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship (Deuteronomy 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

How has worship changed since the old covenant? Let's review Deuteronomy 12.

What did God detest about pagan worship? Does the Bible teach us how we now worship God if special places are no longer necessary? Let’s look in Deuteronomy 12. What was Israel to do with the idols left behind by the nations they were to drive out of the land? These are the statutes and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Differences

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 4, 2025

Differences are defined as the quality or state of being dissimilar in appearance, nature, form, or character.

Virginia Satir, an American author once remarked: “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 3:8, Luke 21:1-4, Acts 17:11

Sola Fide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To emphasize the importance of humility and faith in our relationship with God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we’re going to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Luke that really gets to the heart of what it means to be justified by faith alone, and the humility required of us as believers. I'm reminded of a quote by John Stott, a respected theologian, who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Saves, Grace