Sermons on Palm Trees:

A Fable Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's failure appears to be ambition sneaking in after he made the right original decision that poisoned Abimelech's character. Jotham's fable is a cautionary tale.

I know you’ve all heard me quote the brilliant Jewish novelist, Elie Wiesel, on many occasions. The famed author of Night and Jewish philanthropist once said, “Some stories are true that never happened.” He didn’t mean, of course, that we should chuck our healthy skepticism ...read more

Denomination: *other

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

4 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-IV—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Muddying the water above where clarity is needed. A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. The way in which we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

A Journey Through the Larger Story of the 66 Books of the Bible.

So hey there, good to see you and to have you with us. If you are a new friend here for the first time this weekend (or an online friend tuning in right now) as always we want to give a special shout out to you and let you know that you are always safe and welcome here regardless of how your story ...read more

Has God Let His People Down? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2020

In Romans 11, Paul explains that God has not let the Jewish people down, because God has fulfilled His promises to them by maintaining a remnant and by bringing blessings through their unbelief.

A. Many years ago, Gina Cruz, a Manila grandmother, had spent months playing Pepsi-Cola’s Numbers Fever promotion lottery. 1. She bought several bottles of Pepsi a day and saved the caps in hopes that one of the numbers printed inside the cap would win her a one million peso prize ($40,000 at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fall And Rise Of Humanity

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 17, 2021

Today's message looks at "The Fall of Humanity." But it moves beyond to look at humanity's rise once again. It also looks at the process of temptation, including questioning and denying God's word, and how that leads to misinterpreting God's motives in giving His word.

The Fall and Rise of Humanity Genesis 3:1-11 ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_D8NkKbwGI At the end of last year, the Lord laid on my heart the word, “remnant” and the “remnant church,” and began to show me what the remnant church was going to look like. It was that message that I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11, Amos 8:11

Denomination: Foursquare

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 10, 2003

James tells us the tongue is impossible to tame, and then tells us to tame it! Here’s how God helps us do the impossible.

James 3:1-12 February 9, 2003 Taming the Tongue The Power of Words I love you, you’re important to me, thank you so much, how can I repay you, you look really nice today, I like your new haircut, great job, this place wouldn’t be the same without you, I’m proud of you, you are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

A River Runs Through It

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 8, 2004

Essence of the Lesson: Ezekiels’ River of Life is the River of God running through Holy History and its life-giving waters grow deeper and deeper as we are invited to immerse ourselves in its refreshing!

A River Runs Through It Ezekiel 47:1-12 Copyright John Mark Jones 2004 All Rights Reserved All scripture quotes: Holy Bible, New King James Version Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Revelation 22:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Salvation Of Israel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 3, 2009

Paul is summarizing his grand argument in Romans 11 regarding God’s plan of salvation for Jews and Gentiles. It is so amazing that no one could have come up with it on his own.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 11. Let’s read Romans 11:23-36: 23And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again. 24For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:23-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Gods Love The Eighth Wonder Of The World?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 16, 2019

Gods Love is not the eighth wonder of the world, God’s Love, Gods Unmerited Grace and Forgiveness encompasses and surpasses all the wonders, of all the worlds!

IS GODS LOVE THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD? As I sat back and reflected this week and thought about what the Lord would have me to share, What kept coming back to my mind continually, was how incredibly faithful God has been and always is. I thought about things God has allowed me to acquire ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18, Philippians 4:3-7, Psalm 91:7-11, Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adam - The First And The Last

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Olive: Exhaustion Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

“All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2003

The tongue is a powerful instrument for good or for evil. James illustrates the signigicance of our words. This sermon provides reminders for how to nurture a wholesome tongue.

Loose Ships Sink Ships James 3:1-12 Intro During WWI, enemy spies used to hang around the British pubs to hear loose talk about ship movements. Sailors would talk about their next assignments, where they were going, when they were leaving—vital information for the German submarines. Just a few ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 15:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Build Your House On The Rock

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2002

Christ calls on us to build our houses with good bricks and stone on the foundation of Christ.

June 2, 2002 Matthew 7:15-28 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devil's First Sermon

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 10, 2004

Devil cannot create anything, he is the most successful robber in the whole world.

Genesis: 3:1-6 “Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, yea hath God said, ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, we may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden. But of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 1:1-AV In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 0430 ’elohiym {el-o-heem’} plural of 0433; TWOT - 93c; n ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God