Sermons on Offspring:

Short Answers To Common Questions 5 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2016

Answering more common questions!

Short Answers to Common Questions 5 1. Mothers are very good at using opportunities to reinforce or teach lessons. 2. A mother mouse and a baby mouse are walking along when suddenly a cat attacks them. The mother mouse shouts “BARK!” and the cat runs away. “See?” the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Isaac Pattern Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 4, 2012

As we compare the birth and lives of Jesus and Isaac, we can note an amazing pattern that speaks of God’s determination to intervene in human history – and his desire to intervene in your life!

Jesus and the Isaac Pattern (topical) 1. Christmas season makes us think of shopping. That brings to mind an older couple who are always holding hands. When I asked him why he always holds his wife’s had, he said, “When I let go, she shops.” 2. Someone asked a group of Jewish ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Core 52 Week 3 - The Fall Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

What's our problem? At its foundation, it's being lost. Being in a fallen world. Choosing rebellion over faith and obedience. But God has an answer.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2580706 The Fall - What's My Problem? Intro: • Mrs. Billings yellow cake cover up. (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon-illustrations/74377/hypocrisy-by-sermoncentral?ref=TextIllustrationSerps) • Yellow cake • What’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubles! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 21, 2017

God often makes a point by making a double point! He wants us to rest in the certainty of His promises, in the certainty of Jesus Christ.

Doubles! (Hebrews 6:13-20) 1. I discovered something playing a game of Outburst in our youth group: many of today’s youth are not familiar with Wrigley’s gum. 2. My favorite flavor as a child was Juicy Fruit. As an adult, I began to favor Double Mint gum. Double mint tends to be stronger than ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look Toward Heaven

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 18, 2020

We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles.

Look Toward Heaven Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles. Abraham’s journey of faith began in Genesis 12, when God called him to leave his home and he promised: "I will make of you a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Serpent (Genesis 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2024

Has temptation to sin basically changed? Let's discuss this in Genesis 3.

Does sin begin with temptation? When we begin to think that disobeying God looks pleasant to the eyes and desirable to make one wise, are we in trouble? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 3. How did a mysterious and subtle being called the serpent begin his seduction of the woman? Now the serpent was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Blesses Isaac (Genesis 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2024

We all face potential family problems. The patriarchs were no exception. Let's look at Isaac's family in Genesis 26.

The patriarchs had all the normal family problems that most of us experience. It seems there is always trouble in the human sphere, someone we don’t get along with, someone who brings trouble of some kind. Yet, in the midst of troubles there is faith. Is there also faith in us? Let’s look at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Repercussion Of Sin Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 5, 2009

The Consequenses your sin can produce

Repercussion of Sin III Cain cast off all fear of God, and attended no more on God’s ordinances. Hypocritical professors, who dissemble and trifle with God, are justly left to themselves to do something grossly scandalous. So they throw off that form of godliness to which they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Light Of The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)

Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 3, 2011

Three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (Rom. 4:18–19), 2) Its Assurance (Rom. 4:20- 22), and 3) Its Application (Rom. 4:23–25).

After six months of intense fighting that shut down oil-production facilities and forced massive evacuations of expatriate oil workers, Libya’s future as a place to do business brightened dramatically as leaders of the Libyan uprising met with world powers in Paris France to map out the country’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Other

Father Abraham Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 16, 2016

Believe and be safe, right, and sure.

A Texas dad (who did not want to give his name) had some unexpected excitement on his family vacation a few years ago (2013). The man and his family were traveling through Memphis, Tennessee, when they stopped to fill up their gas tank. That's when the trip got really interesting. Dad had been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Covenant: God Pursues

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 22, 2016

God pursues people through the making of covenants. Sermon focuses on how Christ fulfills the covenants.

Covenant: God Pursues Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill December 17-18, 2016 Some of you may know that many years ago I had the privilege of serving as one of Ray Pritchard’s associate pastors. Ray is my ministry mentor and most of what I know as a pastor I learned from him. Around 10 years ago ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2017

If you want to be a positive influence on others, don't compromise with the world, take care of your family, be consistent in the way you live your life, but most of all, count on God's grace.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just a few years ago, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his cases as a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What It Means To Be Born Again

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 16, 2024

This Bible study looks at what happens to the individual who has accepted Jesus as his/her Lord and Savior.

What It Means to Be Born Again (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 5:12, Romans 5:18-21, John 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

What It Mean To Be Born Again (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational