Sermons on Pillars:

How Soon We Forget (The Story Of The Golden Calf)

Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011

A look at the people of Isreal, how quickly they forgot what God had done for them.

-hello everyone, it’s been a while. -anyway, for today, I’m going to do something I did a little of at the end of the school year. I’m going to tell a story. Now, I won’t be doing this again for a while, so enjoy. -and today’s story is one you’ve probably ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 18, 2011

Jesus is the light we all need to follow.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing that if we did not have it would make life very difficult to live not to mention very hard to even exist? LIGHT! • Think of how hard it would be to live if we all lived in darkness, with no access to an light of any kind. How long could we even ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dreams In The Bible - Part 1 – Jacob's Ladder Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 4, 2012

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day.

The ancients understood that the world of dreams opens a channel of communication between mankind and the spiritual world, and opens sleepers to a different realm from the one they manage during the day. The ancients dared to imagine, moreover, that this mysterious communication is one venue in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 6, 2011

Discipleship / soldiership living by the teaching of Jesus and through the gifted leading of Apostiles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. Why so that we can be united, knowledgable, and mature. Growing into the likeness of Jesus.

To be like Jesus: Ephesians 4:11-16. Today’s a big one in our nation, we celebrate Waitangi Day when an agreement was made between the majority of the Maori Chiefs and the Crown, agreement was reached between the parties and a covenant was signed, in 1840. There is much to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Samson's Achilles' Heel

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 8, 2010

The truth is, we have our own “Achilles’ heel.” These are areas of the enemy’s favorite target points. We may fall like Samson (only He knows) except when we lean on God’s grace in the spiritual battle. When God gives special abilities, the more we shall

Those who are familiar with Greek mythology sure read about Achilles. Achilles was the bravest, and the most handsome warrior in the army of Argamemnon. It was said that when Achilles was still a child, he was held by the heel, and upside down was dipped in the river call Styx. From then on, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Miracles - Just Tricks For The Gullible? Series

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009

Can a modern, rational person still believe in the miraculous events described in the Bible?

I used to love fairy-tales. They’re full of amazing, supernatural, magical events. • Snow white rises from the dead • Sleeping beauty awakened by a kiss • Jack climbs a beanstalk to the sky • A fairy godmother grants Cinderella a wish • A frog turns into a handsome prince Many people seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Risk Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the twelfth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This message examines the risks associated with leadership.

True or false: leadership is risky. As we make our way through these few chapters of the Book of Numbers we will discover that Moses will once again be reminded of this fact as he is forced to deal with several difficult situations. Each situation he faces will show that effective leadership ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea Chapter 10 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 1, 2013

Hosea 10

Hosea 10 [NLT] June 26, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Once again, I want us to review what we have learned so far in our study through this prophetic book. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Take To Heart God's Frustration

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 4, 2008

Take to Heart God’s Frustration 1) Over those who are careless 2) Over those who care less

Three years ago the ABC reality show “Extreme Makeover” and local volunteers demolished an old home in Lake City, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. In six days they replaced it with a mini-mansion while its owners were having fun at Disneyland. When Milton and Patricia Harper returned from Mickey’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 7, 2008

A man is infinitely superior to a woman at being a man and a woman is infinitely superior to a man at being a woman! God made us completely different so that He might make man and woman ONE! Caution: let no one but God define your marriage and sexuality!

I’m told that an angel came to Adam before Eve was created and said, “I have a proposition for you Adam. We are going to create for you an individual like you, but a little different – a female!” So Adam said, “Well what will she be all about? What will she do?” The angel told Adam, “She will take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 10 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Have you ever found yourself driving in such bad weather that you had to pull over because you couldn’t see where you were going? You know like in fog, rain or snow? [Running over sign in Chicago snow storm story.] It’s hard to know where you’re going when you can’t see. Well, sometimes we find ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 11 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Well we find ourselves in chapter fourteen of the book of Exodus. God has worked mightily on behalf of His people and they have been completely delivered from Egypt so that they could worship God freely in the promised land. And for the most part the people recognized what God had done for them and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Islam Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2008

The Islam religion and there differences to Christianity

Islam “Allah is One, and Christ was just a Prophet” Intro The Islam religion is the fastest growing cult in the world. It has claimed nearly 1 billion followers in countries throughout the world. It originated in Saudi Arabia, and from there it expanded along trade routes to Africa and Asia. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Promotion

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 10, 2009

The pecking order, as we know it, is going to change. There is going to be a God factor in the church world that we have never seen before. God, who looks at the heart, is going to jump some of you over others because you are keeping His commandments.

The Promotion Psalm 75:1-10 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing The Truth (Part 2)

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Christianity in a postmodern world.

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth. THE OCCASION FOR WRITING During Paul’s second missionary journey (a mission ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Congregational