Sermons on Pagan Holidays:

The Scarecrow And The Pelican – Very Apt Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 2, 2022

The message begins with the insanity of idolatry. Idols are no more than scarecrows in a cucumber field. In great distress David resembled a pelican in the wilderness. Applications are drawn from these two objects to Christian living and personal affliction.

THE SCARECROW AND THE PELICAN – VERY APT PART 1 - A SCARECROW IN A CUCUMBER FIELD {{Jeremiah 10:1-5 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Jer 10:2 Thus says the LORD, “Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens although the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5, Jeremiah 10:6-10, Psalm 102:1-13, Jonah 2:5-7, Psalm 61:1-4, Psalm 77:1-10, Psalm 102:19-28, Psalm 107:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Purpose Of My Life?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 3, 2022

One man, back in Persia, was about to discover & live out God's purpose for his life. His name was Nehemiah. And from his example I believe we can find a way to answer an important question in our own lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-10, 6:1-2; Ecclesiastes 3:11 ILL. It was 1940, & a time of great crisis in Europe. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-2, Nehemiah 1:1-10, Esther 4:14, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Smooth Stones

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2022

To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important.

Title: 5 Smooth Stones Theme: To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important. Text: 1 Samuel 17 1Sa 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were gathered together at Sochoh, which belongs to Judah; they encamped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Studying Biblical Prophecy Is The Correct Thing To Do – The Bible Is Relevant Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022

We hear of prophecy teaching and biblical prophecy, but is there any value in teaching and studying biblical prophecy? This address looks into that question with reasons why it is very important to study prophecy.

STUDYING BIBLICAL PROPHECY IS THE CORRECT THING TO DO – THE BIBLE IS RELEVANT AN EXAMINATION WHY BIBLICAL PROPHECY IS VERY IMPORTANT May the Lord bless our time today. We are going to look into an important subject. There are those who think the prophetic books of the Old Testament, and the New ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-11, 1 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 3:10-11, Matthew 24:15-16, Matthew 24:33, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Revelation 1:3, Acts 17:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Conformity is the rule these days under increasing totalitarianism, but that will present problems for the Christian. One stands firm or compromises. To be faithful means holding fast to God’s word, not yielding our faith to distorted values so that we “fit in.” This is a difficult area.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God’s Fire Falls

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 15, 2022

Several months back I taught about our need for revival, “Revival Required.” This Sunday, I’d like to expand on that message, as we look at biblical history and how God would deliver his people by sending “holy fire,” to revive and deliver them.

When God’s Fire Falls Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns-xDm9cgSE John Whitehead, president, and founder of the Rutherford Institute said, “If there isn’t a revival in this country of some sort … we’re moving toward a state that would be very much like pagan Rome.” There’s a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:4-6, Isaiah 64:1-2, Exodus 3:2, Malachi 3:3, 2 Chronicles 7:1, Acts 2:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Genesis 47

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 20, 2022

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(Wesley’s Explanatory Notes, www.biblemaster.com used throughout) In this chapter we have instances, I. Of Joseph's kindness to his relations, presenting his brethren first, and then his father to Pharaoh, verse 1-10. setting them in Goshen, and providing for them there, verse 11, 12. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Answer The Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 15, 2023

Jesus is knocking at the door of our heart. In the house of our heart there are things we don’t want him to see. But Jesus comes to bring us great things. On top of that he wants to have fellowship with us today and forever.

You hear a knock on the front door of your house. Or you hear the doorbell ring in your home. What thoughts go through your mind as you head toward the front door? What emotions do you typically feel? Like so many situations in life the answers to those questions depend on the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Fortifying Your Mind

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 25, 2023

The key to overcoming anxiety is prayer! It is only when we fill our minds and live in accordance with whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy that the peace of God is granted.

Fortifying the Mind Philippians 4:4-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before Apostle Paul finished his letter with thanks and personal greetings, he gave five ways the Philippians could fortify their minds so that they might live their lives worthy of the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Some Resurrection Incentives Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 26, 2023

If you remove the resurrection, if you deny this crucial and wonderful truth of God's redemptive work, you have removed one of the greatest motivations the Lord gives for coming to Christ and for living for Christ.

1 CORINTHIANS 15: 29-34 [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] SOME RESURRECTION INCENTIVES Scripture is not theoretical, impractical, or irrelevant. If truth is denied we cannot think or live right. Right doctrine is inseparably connected to right moral behavior. Right principles are given to lead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

On Membership Part Two Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 17, 2023

the Bible clearly teaches that Christians are members of the Body of Christ. But is local church membership Biblical? We examine this in this study. This is not a typical sermon, but more of a Bible study lesson for our congregation.

In doing some serious study on membership and what that looks like in the Church at a local level one encounters a potential problem. It just isn’t there. That’s not to say it is bad, wrong, or sinful to have formal membership rolls, as having such is very practical and quite helpful to local ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part Of The Family

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2023

Continuing series on Romans.

Romans 4 Part of the Family - Read Romans 4:1-25 INTRODUCTION All of us have parts of the Bible that we really enjoy reading and others that are a bit more tedious for us. For instance, I just finished reading the Song of Solomon as part of my quiet time. Not one of my favorite books, with all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 4 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

When a cowboy applied for health insurance, the insurance agent routinely asked if he had any accidents during the previous year. The cowboy replied, “No. But I was bitten by a rattlesnake, and a horse kicked me in the ribs.

That laid me up for a while.” The agent said, “Weren’t those accidents?” “No,” replied the cowboy, “They did it on purpose.” I believe God’s people should have the same attitude about things in their lives. We have too many Christians today, walking around talking like something happened by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of King Solomon And King Abijah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Today we want to talk about King Abijah. Actually King Abijah has several names. He was also called Abia and Abijam.

I also want to talk about King Solomon, and I want to show you how their lives are tied together. All these names seem a little strange. Speaking of names reminds me about a pregnant woman. Illus: A pregnant woman from Washington, DC got into a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2022

1 Timothy 3:14-16 shows us the nature of the church.

Scripture In the third chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He described the qualifications for overseers, also known as elders, in verses 1-7 and then the qualifications for deacons in verses 8-13. Paul then turned his attention to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed