Sermons on Preincarnate:

In Christ Alone: "In The Beginning"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Christ, as seen through the eyes of John. Bible scholars have long viewed his narrative as the most theological of the four narratives. Calvin wrote: "The first three exhibit His body...but John shows His soul."

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 6, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “In the Beginning…” [Part One] John 1:1-5; 10-14 The gospel of John is distinctly different from that of the Synoptic Gospels; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 6, 2017

There are moments in life that change us forever. Today's story looks at the second of two such moments in Jacob's life, where he wrestled with God in prayer and in pride, and was forever changed.

Genesis 32:22-31 Wrestling with God Have you ever had a pivotal moment in your life that has forever changed you? For me, one such moment was the day I joined the military. I felt like God wanted me to do something truly significant with my life, and that decision forever changed me. In the life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31, Colossians 4:12, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Christ As Lord

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF FOUNDATIONAL CHOICES THAT WE MUST AND WILL AND MUST MAKE IN OUR LIVES.

CHOOSING CHRIST AS LORD COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 THE FIRST TWO CHOICES WE LOOKED AT ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO OUR SALVATION. WE HAVE TO CHOOSE TO ACCEPT GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS BEFORE WE CAN CHOOSE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE. THE NEXT TWO CHOICES WE HAVE TO MAKE ARE EQUALLY FOUNDATIONAL AND ESSENTIAL, THESE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Community Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Fundamentals of community are: God exists in community, humans were created to exist in community, human choices have broken community with God, and God has acted to restore broken relationships.

September 10 Created for Community Genesis 1-3 God said,  “Let Us  make man in Our image, according to Our likeness The fundamentals of community: 1. God exists in community The triune God exists in community We are created in God’s image and God exists in community 2. Humans were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"jesus The Word" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 28, 2021

This sermon is on Jesus as the Word, and also serves as an introduction to this series of sermons from the Gospel of John

JESUS THE WORD John 1:1-5; 9-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 17, 2021 Video Sermon Link: https://youtu.be/DX3V10YV3jw INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to begin a series of messages on the Gospel of John. 2.) This is a series of messages for the entirety of 2021, and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Jesus In Your Furnace

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

When you refuse to bow and trust Christ, He joins you in life’s furnace and brings deliverance, testimony, and transformation.

Introduction – Why This Story Still Burns Bright I believe in the Word of God. It is more than a history book. More than a collection of religious sayings. This is the living, breathing truth of God. If you live by the Bible, you will be saved, healed, delivered, and set free. Not merely a church ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Acts 5:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Let Us Go With You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022

We must abide in the Lord to have the power of the Lord. We must be in the spiritual fire and when someone comes into contact with us the power of God works because the Holy Spirit is working through us.

In 1738 John Wesley was struggling with his faith. He asked Moravian Peter Bholer if he should quit preaching faith because he himself struggled with faith. Peter Bholer told John Wesley keep preaching. When Wesley asked him why Bholer responded, “Preach faith until you have faith so you can have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Zechariah 1:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Be A Friend Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2023

One of the greatest challenges we face today is growing closer to God. Yes, it is possible to have a more intimate relationship with a holy God and it is possible to call upon Him as your Friend, your Provider, as your Strength!

Alpha and Omega, Part 21 How can we be a friend of God? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time we examined the roots of impatience and how it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Magi Found Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 13, 2009

When the Wise Men arrived at the house where Mary tended the Christ Child, what did they find? If we seek the same One they sought, we also may anticipate finding what they found.

MATTHEW 2:9-11 WHAT THE MAGI FOUND “After listening to the king, [the wise men] went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4: Gideon V. Midian Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 4, 2021

For the fourth time, Israel repeats their sin cycle. Why can't they just stay saved?

[Open with video of opening scene from "The Incredibles," where Mr Incredible says, "No matter how many times you save the world, it always ends up in jeopardy again] How many of you have ever felt like Mr. Incredible from that video? “No matter how many times you save the world, it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Son Of God

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 15, 2022

It is very perplexing to see "Son of God" is often capitalized differently among the 54 editions of the Bibles found at Biblegateway.com

Son Of God In studying the Bible for “the Son of God” is very important to pay close attention to the capitalization of the words “God,” “god(s),” “Son,” and “son(s).” Possibly even more perplexing is that the same verse or verses, among the more than fifty different versions or editions of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:28, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah’s Fourth Vision: Messiah The Qualifier Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 11, 2022

Do you want to enjoy intimacy with God and operate in His authority? In Zechariah 3 we are given two keys for that to happen. Additionally, it is only possible through Messiah Jesus seen here as Servant, the Branch, and the Chief Cornerstone.

Today we return to our study of Zechariah. Zechariah, along with a faithful remnant, have returned from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding the temple along with Ezra and restoring worship of the Lord in their homeland. For 70 years the nation has been living in Babylon as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Kings 2:3, 1 Timothy 4:16, James 4:8, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 20:28, Isaiah 11:1-2, Jeremiah 33:14-16, Daniel 2:34-35, Isaiah 11:1-3, Matthew 21:42, Revelation 5:6, 1 Kings 4:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Integrity - Counting The Cost Series

Contributed by Don Jones on May 30, 2006

Are you willing to follow Christ no matter what the cost? Three young men show us how Almighty God was revealed when they were in the midst of the fire. The third in a series on integrity

6-04-2006 Integrity - Counting the Cost Daniel 3:1-30 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones We are now on the third message of the series entitled "Integrity". To say that they went from the frying pan into the fire would be incorrect. They simply went into the fire. Shadrach, Meshach, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ahead Of God Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We love to take matters into our own hands instead of waiting on God.

Abraham: Getting Ahead of God Genesis 15-16 Remember when you first got your driver’s license? You studied and got all the knowledge necessary to pass the written test, went to the office, took the written test, aced it, and then you had to take all the knowledge you had attained and put it ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis 17-21 we see Abraham laugh in surprise, Sarah laugh in disbelief, and both of them laugh in astonishment when Isaac was born.

Genesis Series # 5 CHCC: February 11, 2007 The God of the Impossible Genesis 17: 15-17; 18:9-15, 21:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I heard it told that one day Abraham was trying to update his computer to the new Microsoft Windows Vista. Isaac said, "Father, you can’t do that. Your computer doesn’t have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ