Sermons on Pharaoh Hardened His Heart:

Exodus 8 - Not The Cain Toads And Midgies! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

If you live in Queensland Australia like I do, you know we have a problem with Cain Toads and if you live in Airlie you have to deal with annoying little insects called midgies. But that was nothing compared with the Plagues Pharaoh experienced.

Exodus 8 - The Plague! Exodus 8 speaks about the plagues of frogs, lice and flies and how Pharaoh’s heart remained hardened. Speaking about plagues, I have been sick this week and felt like I had one of the plagues. Not wanting to spread my "plague" (flu) around, I spent the week in relative ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Private Chamber!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 14, 2015

When you do not partake in the excruciating journey along with Christ then you don’t get to see the glory of God!

May I come in! Exodus 24:2”Moses alone shall come near to the LORD, but the others shall not come near, and the people shall not come up with him." Access to His private chamber! Can we sing, ‘Jesus! I want to be where you are!’ I have taught the students of our Abide School, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sparkling Beetles!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 28, 2015

How thoughtful God had been to fix those bulbs on their foreheads so that they don’t have to grope blindly in the dark.

Sparkling Beetles! Psalm 119:105”Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Sunday morning as I was praying and preparing for the church service, God suddenly brought to my memory the ‘sparkling beetles’ that I saw in my childhood days, in the hilly area of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Helper

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 19, 2017

To show that the LORD JESUS is our Helper that will prevent us from being alarmed by fear and dread, and will always be conscious that man can't do nothing against us because our Helper dwells within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Helper? JESUS! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is our Helper that will prevent us from being alarmed by fear and dread, and will always be conscious that man can't do nothing against us because our Helper dwells ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel In A Nutshell

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2018

“God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

THE GOSPEL IN A NUTSHELL. John 3:16. This Bible verse has been called ‘the Gospel in a nutshell’, because it presents the central theme of Christianity. It consists in a chain of five links, leading from God’s love to our eternal life: 1. God’s love 2. The gift of God’s Son 3. Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Two Mountains Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2023

It's hardly possible to contemplate Mt. Tabor without thinking of Mt. Calvary.

Second Sunday of Lent 2023 After St. Aelred I don’t know if it is possible to hear the Gospel accounts–any of them–of the Transfiguration of Christ on Mt. Tabor without thinking of another elevation a few miles away. I mean the holy hill we call Mt. Calvary, where Jesus, the Son of Man and Son of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Times Of Testing. Joseph Meets His Brothers. Genesis 42-43

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 11, 2024

Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. Joseph’s Dream has been fulfilled.

2024.11.10. Sermon Notes. Genesis 42-43. The Test Begins. Joseph meets his brothers. Dreams fulfilled. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Psalm 105:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder Of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001

God sent us a prophet in the person of John the Baptist to "prepare the way of the Lord." Take a look at the events surrounding his life and see what God did with the wonder of His preparation.

The Wonder of His Preparation (Part 1, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: Luke 1:1-80 (pg. 723 in pew Bible) This is the time of year when we find that our houses don’t have adequate lighting and there are not enough green plants in our homes that look like candy, so we go and put these things into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Dec 12, 2001

The angelic visitations to Mary, Elizabeth, and Joseph make for an incredible account of God mastery of presentation. See how the wonder of Christmas comes alive in this part of Jesus’ birth.

The Wonder of His Presentation (Part 2, The Wonder of Christmas) Text: John 1:1-14, Luke 1:26-38, Matt. 1:18-24, Luke 1:39-45 The birth of Jesus is an awesome encounter of God in the flesh. But before He was born, the signs given to His future parents and those who would be eye-witnesses of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007

This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 20, 2004

We all know the prophecy, but his name was not called Immanuel, it was called Jesus, what happened?

And You Shall Call His Name Immanuel, Not! Denn Guptill Matthew 1:23 “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and he will be called Immanuel (meaning, God is with us).” Now that’s a familiar verse, isn’t it? We hear it every Christmas, We read it with every reading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Loves His Family, So Should You Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 30, 2005

Jesus loves his family, so should we! It is not an option!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Can anyone tell me what the most talked about subject in the bible is? According to the last Larry Burkett, it is love. Love is mentioned or referred to in some manner more than any other subject. • Why do you think this subject is written about so often? • Could it be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Could Erode A Man's Assurance Of His Salvation

Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006

Christians can be sure they are saved because they are walking in that divine light (which is God)

Theme: What could erode a man’s assurance of his salvation. By: Nche Sam Takoh From I John 1:1-2, Christians can be sure they are saved because they are walking in that divine light (which is God). Walking in the light means confessing sin (I John 1:6; 2:2), obeying God’s commandments (I John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

To Know God, You Must Be A Member Of His Church

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 7, 2006

We can not know the Triune God from objective observation. Knowledge of God Comes through our relationship with him. Trinity Sunday, Series B

Trinity Sunday, June 11, 2006, “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Oh God, reveal yourself to us and give us the grace to love and to follow the revelation that we receive. Keep us open minded, always ready to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God Lets His True Light Shine In The Transfiguration

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 23, 2006

This sermon describes the beauty of the glory of Christ and how God reveals His glory to us.

February 26, 2006 Mark 9:2-9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran