Sermons on Patriarchalism:

The Battle Of The Brides Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 25, 2025

God is teaching us that it doesn’t have to be an occasion for fear and desperation but, rather, can be a time to lean into God and pour out our grief out to Him.

We are in our From Dust to Life series in the book of Genesis and last week in chapter 29 we saw how Jacob worked for his uncle Laban for seven years as a dowry payment for his daughter Rachel, the woman he loved. Laban agreed to this but did the bait and switch and gave Jacob his older daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesians 5 On Marriage

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 30, 2025

The Biblical view of marriage is very different indeed to the contemporary world's view of marriage. The Bible demands a huge amount from us. But through a Christian marriage, we can model Christ's relationship to the church!

INTRODUCTION After our relationship to God, marriage is the most important relationship we get into. But society’s view of marriage has changed dramatically over the past half century or so. What I would like to do today is give you two pictures. The first picture is what I’m calling the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Lose Your Grip SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

Holding on to God

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I greet you with the love and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather here today, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, and to center our hearts and minds on the presence of God. Let us remember that we are in the house of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Topics: Keeping Our Faith In God

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

When facing a challenge, learn from God’s Word, see it as an opportunity to grow, be clear about who God called you to be, pick the right people to help, and then release them to solve the problem.

How many of you have ever had a problem? Let’s just stop there. How many of you have ever had a problem? Okay. All right, good. We’re all in. We’re all in. How many of you have ever had a problem, and it was urgent, and because of the urgency, you came up with a solution, and it ends up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Might Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2014

Should the congregation have an "Order of Widows" to serve within the assembly?

“Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 21, 2017

To establish that the mystery of Christ revealed by God unto the apostle Paul; was, that the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Mystery Received by Revelation (Uncovering) 2. The Mystery Recorded by Recollection (Inspiration) 3. The Mystery Read for Realization (Understanding) Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the mystery of Christ.” First, the word ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Prison Of God's Promotion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 25, 2020

Your restriction, though onerous, may be God's means of bringing glory to His Name through promoting you. This becomes obvious through a study of Joseph's trials and promotion as God worked in his life.

“Joseph’s master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

That We Walk Humbly (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. That We Walk Humbly Remarks. 1. This is lesson 3, in the sermon-series entitled: we will discuss the theme: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Go To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on the conditions Jesus gave for going to heaven.

Luke Series #66 May 26, 2002 Title: Will You Go To Heaven? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 13 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of that book. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Our God And Who Are We Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The nature of our God and of ourselves is revealed in God’s acts in history that culminate in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

WHO IS OUR GOD? And, who are we. The readings from Holy Week sums up the heart of our faith and reveals God to us. In your private devotions this week, please re-read the last chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that retell the events from the Triumphal Entry of Christ in to Jerusalem for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Elijah: "More Power To Ya” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 29, 2002

God wants to empower your life with the Holy Spirit. Elijah and Elisha illustrate how this can happen for you.

The life of Elijah has been a whirlwind of activity! From the time he stepped out of nowhere to confront the king of Israel, to his adventures of faith at the dry brook and the widow’s house, to his great victory on Mount Carmel and to his fall into and restoration from defeat and disuse. Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reincarnation: Is It Biblical ?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 2, 2004

Recent polls report that 1 in 5 American "born again" Christians believe in reincarnation. Most alarming is the fact that the number is climbing. This study examines the erroneous claims that reincarnation is biblical.

Our subject for study may seem arcane to most of us. However, as we shall see, it is a relevant issue for us to consider. First, let’s define reincarnation. In its essentials, it a belief that a soul is eternal. The soul takes on a physical body. The physical body dies, but the soul lives on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foundation For Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

A look at the origins of the earth and the message of Creation as it inspires our trust in a loving God.

Beginnings #1 We are, today, beginning a series of messages drawn from some of the major themes in the book of Genesis. Our text for today is one of the Bible’s most familiar texts: 1:1. Preparing for this series of messages has been far more challenging than I expected. Though the book is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Warm With Your Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 29, 2002

This series is designed to show people how to gain, or re-gain their fire for God through spiritual disciplines. This message deals with reading the Bible.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 1 (Getting warm with your Bible) Brian A. Moon Story – I grew up in the church, I mean every time the doors were open I was there… I have heard all kind of great sermons and been to all of the youth camps and came back so “on fire” for God after each one but I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed