Sermons on Pillar Fire:

The Rise Of Islam And The Last Days Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

IS THE RISE OF ISLAM A CONCRETE EXAMPLE THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE ONE ASPECT TO CONSIDER.

THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE LAST DAYS JOHN 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I HOPE THAT YOU CAN SEE THAT A PICTURE IS UNFOLDING IN THIS SERIES OF MESSAGES. I BELIEVE THAT THE COMING OF THE LORD FOR HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH, IS IMMINENT. EVENTS PROPHECIED IN SCRIPTURE, SUCH AS IN MATTHEW 24 HAVE COME TO PASS, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Questioned Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 12, 2002

This sermon develops Pauls concern with the Galatian church deserting the gospel, and discrediting his ministry.

Introduction: I. Has your integrity ever been questioned by someone? A. Has your motivation been questioned? B. Has your drive been questioned? C. Purpose? D. Reason for action? E. Life? F. Ministry? II. You’re not alone – the Apostle Paul’s ministry was questioned? A. That is right, the Apostle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Christian Home In A Worldly Environment

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Nov 11, 2009

The Difficulty of Raising family in the present world.

Building a Christian Home in a Worldly Environment The world is such a delicate place to live for the Christian that is heavenly minded because the things that are in the world as the scripture describes it are: the lust of the flesh the lust of the eyes. Most of the things around here that make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working On The Wrong Church

Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Jun 5, 2006

Jesus said if we are going to build a Church on your moral existence, if you’ll going to build a Church in which you are going to live in all your life, you better build it well.

WORKING ON THE WRONG CHURCH MATTHEW 16;18 Intro: "A pastor came home one day to find his daughter arguing with her friends in the bedroom. From the front hallway he could hear them yelling and calling each other names, so he quickly made his way up the stairs. "`What’s going on in here?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 28 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 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. Title: Jacob at Bethel Jesus made a reference to Jacobs ladder that we read of in chapter 28. Where was this recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Worthy To Be Persecuted Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 30, 2013

Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?

Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Religion vs. Relationship

I will start by reading a book excerpt from the June 3,1989 issue of Today in the Word, published by the Moody Bible Institute. As I read, see if you can guess whom is being spoke of. He made free use of Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessing of the Almighty and the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:19-24, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inspired Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 10, 2021

This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and experts in various fields. Giving is inspired. The Lord inspired the contributors and labourers for his ministry. He prompts and performs through people.

Theme: Inspired Giving Text: Exodus 35: 4-29 Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Studying Or Skimming

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

If you need to start out with milk, do so, but study so you can handle strong meat lest you be led astray into a buffet of theological salmonella and botulism.

Having been in ministry many years and somewhat unfortunately have had many addresses due to the military, college and jobs. I have had great concern about the great amount of biblical illiteracy in a land of millions of churches and hundreds, if not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 4:1, 1 Timothy 3:15, Jude 1:3, 1 Corinthians 11:16, Ephesians 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024

An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 50:15

Death Of A Traitor (2 Samuel 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 15, 2025

Do we celebrate or mourn the death of a traitor? Let's look at 2 Samuel 18.

Do people like Joseph’s brothers, Absalom, Adonijah and Judas remind us of betrayal? How do we treat our very imperfect leaders? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 18. Who were the three captains of David’s army? Did he request that they be gentle with his rebel son Absalom? And David numbered the people who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can The World Take Me Away? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003

So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bramble King

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Bible historians tell us that the first king of Israel was S __ __ __, of the tribe of Benjamin, who was crowned by the last judge of Israel, S __ __ __ __ __. While it is true that Saul was the first crowned king of all Israel, he was not the first king crowned in Israel. That ...read more

Happy Are The Starved Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 28, 2006

The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God.

Title: Happy are the Starved Text: Matthew 5:6 Truth: The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God. Aim: To incite desire for God more than anything else. INTRODUCTION The commercial break gives us insight into how Jesus taught spiritual lessons. Advertisers pay millions to put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Threats Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 26, 2009

This message encourages believers to come together in the truth and work together for the truth in order to fight the threats to our freedom in Christ.

Freedom’s Threats (Galatians 2:1-10) An Arab chief tells a story of a spy who was captured and then sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice between the firing squad and the big, black door. As the moment for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free