Sermons on Origination:

Who's Watching The Garden

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2009

A look at our responsibility for the world God has given us.

Psalm 8 Who’s Watching the Garden? Imagine if you will that you own a beautiful and lavish home, not a far stretch for most of us here who live in a style that the majority of the world can only imagine, but I digress. Imagine if you will that you owned a beautiful and lavish home, a home that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Reality Of Evil Against Us: Blind Bar Jesus Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 19, 2009

Scripture informs us that this evil is not a blind force, or human calculation, but that it is personified in the person of Satan.

Note to reader: I have hot -links to background details that may be helpful on various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same: "Blind Bar-Jesus") The links ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Temptation...and Living To Tell About It Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2010

Temptation effects all of us. How can we overcome temptation and live to glorify the Lord?

Facing Temptation…and living to tell about it Series: James – Real Faith for Real Life James 1:13-18 To overcome temptation, we need to Know the origin of temptation and sin Know the process of temptation and sin Evil Desire + Opportunity = Temptation Temptation + Action = Sin Sin + ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Africa Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 10, 2009

Without the involvement of the ancient Africans, we would not have Christianity with us today, much less the nation of Israel. Without Africa - you and I, we would be toast.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is retitled "The Road Less Traveled" on this page.) May our Lord Jesus empower you as you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commandments And Your Uniqueness

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 15, 2010

We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity.

The Great Commandments and Your Uniqueness * Mark 12:28-31 Sermon Objective: We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Trinity 13 - The Deity Of Christ 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on May 14, 2015

The Trinity 13 - The Deity of Christ 2

THE TRINITY 13 The Deity of Christ 2 “I AM” 2/3/13 One the things that amazes me about the Word of God is how powerful very short phrases can be. I while ago I did a series of sermons on the two words “But now…” I pointed out how the famous English preacher D. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Getting Rid Of The Agagite: Generational Curses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2015

A message about the importance of dealing with generational curses (things we pick up from family). Different angle.

Title: Get Rid of the Agagite Theme: To show the importance of full obedience. Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 • Offering: Matthew 25:21 — “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep The Faith! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2018

When you’re tempted to give up your faith, look up to Christ; look within at your own heart to make sure you are truly trusting Christ; and look around to other believers for the help you need to keep going.

Bryan Wilkerson tells the story of a time when his kids were young, and they were at a themed restaurant with TV’s all over the walls. The TV’s were playing cartoons with no sound, and his youngest son, about four at the time, had his eyes glued to one of the TV screens. He was viewing a continuous ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Restoration Of His People

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Oct 28, 2021

God loved his people though they worshiped false gods and did wrong. He wants to restore his people.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11 We admire that, some people have the skills of restoration. Something that is old and useless will be restored to its original beauty. For example ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Repentance Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017

A message on Repentace on Prayer. P - Praise, R - Repentance, A- Ask, Y - Yield

Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Repentance Theme: Showing the importance of Repentance in Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5 - 15 Giving Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Born 2x

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jul 4, 2022

Everyone needs to be BORN 2X or in a more familiar term, Born Again. The term “Born Again” is not invented by men or Christian groups. The term “born again”, which is a central theme in Christianity, is a term spoken by Jesus Christ.

BORN 2X [INTRODUCTION] Is it true that when you’re young you like everybody to remember your birthday? But when you get older, you’re hoping everyone forgets it! [Statistics] • (World atlas) September is the most common birthday month while September 9 is the most popular birthday. • The least ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 5:19, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 5:24, Romans 6:4, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shem, A Son Of Noah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2022

•Shem was one of the sons of Noah in the book of Genesis, the book of Chronicles, and the Quran. Genesis 11:10 records that Shem was 100 years old at the birth of Arphaxad, two years after the Flood, and that he lived for another 500 years after this, making his age at death 600 years.

? Facts About Shem, A Son of Noah ? •Scholars are unsure whether Shem is Noah's eldest or youngest son. ? •The children of Shem were Elam, Ashur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram, and unnamed daughters. ? •Parent(s) Noah ? •Shem was one of the sons of Noah in the book of Genesis, the book of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:21

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Part 3: When Two Becomes One Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

Part three of this five part series on marriage focuses on how the two individuals becomes one, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.

Marriage Part 3: When Two Becomes One Scripture: Genesis 2:24; First Corinthians 11:8-9, 11-12 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part three of my marriage series and today’s title is “When Two Becomes One.” So far in this series I have shared with you what God’s word says about the roles ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 11:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obeying Your Authorities Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is Message 12 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesian describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Obey Your Authorities Ephesians 6:1-9 I. Seen in An Orderly Family A. Children Obey Parents “…obey your parents in the Lord…” B. Parents Teach Children “…bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” II. Seen in An Orderly Workplace A. Obey the boss. "…obey your earthly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A Seal

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 5, 2009

The purpose of the sermon is to remind the reader that his soul is sealed until the day of redemption.

The Bible declares that our souls have been sealed with God’s Holy Spirit. A seal implies many things. I shall attempt to name a few: I. THE PROOF OF ORIGIN. II. POSSESION OF SEALER. III. PROTECTION OF THE SEALED. IV. PERMANENCE OF THE SEAL. V. THE PROMINENCE OF THE SEALED. VI. POWER OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist