Sermons on Private Interpretation:

The Result

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2017

Satan’s strategy did not succeed in dividing the church, but the very opposite occurred; peace settled over the assembly as the deacons took charge of some areas of service formerly falling to the apostles. The gospel was preached throughout Jerusalem....

December 22, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.D.3.c: The Result (6.7) Acts 6.7 (KJV) 7 So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Requires Action To Become A Reality

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 28, 2019

A reporter once asked to Helen Keller “What would be worse than being born blind?” She replied, “The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight without vision.

King Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.”(Proverbs 29:18) In the Bible "vision" refers to the will and purpose of God being made known, in other words inspired and divine guidance. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Ephesians 1:18, Matthew 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Introdcution and Section 1 God Created

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before It’s Too Late

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

As a spiritual people it is important for us to realize the spiritual signs of the times that we are living in. By the time that Jesus arrived the Jews fell into a kind of spiritual numbness that led to complacency. For them it was just another day.

Before it’s too Late Luke 12:54-59 54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Section 2) Views Of Creation Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Battles of the Church with scientist like Galileo and God Created

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Slaves On Horseback

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 11, 2018

God is in the business of turn lives around

Today, the Lord gives me an opportunity to tell you the story of some people who began one way but ended another way. By the time you understand the stories, your spirit will be lifted and you will appreciate the fact that, when God turns the wheel around for a person, situations change for the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact Vi: Joy - Learned From "who Knows" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a renewal of vows to be and do what God would have His people to be and do, for which are promised positive outcomes that bring glory to God and rejoicing by God's people.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT VI: JOY – Learned from “Who Knows?” Based on Zechariah 9-14 They had been through so much. Throughout their entire history, the people of God fought for survival. It ...read more

Affirmations - Sermon Ii: Belief In God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

How wonderful to be reassured that our relationship to God as Father is as if He were "Daddy", yet how important it is to reverence and respect His as "Our Father who art in Heaven"!

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16

Faith For The Tough Times

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2020

We have been living through some tough times this year. We don’t always feel tough enough to endure through them. In the second half of Genesis there is a sweeping story of an amazing man who had faith no matter what came his way.

FAITH FOR THE TOUGH TIMES Gen. 37,50 Introduction Robert Schuller was famous for his saying (and book) “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do.” We have been living through some tough times this year. We don’t always feel tough enough to endure through them. In the second half of Genesis ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jude 1:6 - 7 Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 12, 2020

Jude completes the Old Testament illustrations on times God brought judgment.

Our study tonight takes us into some unfamiliar water. Our focus tonight is on Jude 1:6. Our context from verse 5 Jude gives three illustrations from Jewish history of times when God brought judgment. In verse 5 it was on the rebellious Jews who refused to trust God and enter into the Promised ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel - A Conversion Story Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2023

The Story of Nebuchadnezzar's conversion is about God’s unrelenting pursuit of the human heart and the transformed life that comes as a result of that pursuit.

June 03, 2023 Chapter 4 of Daniel is written in the first person. It is Nebuchadnezzar’s own account of his conversion: King Nebuchadnezzar, to the peoples, nations and men of every language, who live in all the world: May you prosper greatly! It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

King Solomon Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David.

King Solomon with the wisdom of God yielded or controlled God’s tremendous power and authority. What Solomon accomplished in the growth of his kingdom with the wisdom of God is far greater than King David. Solomon conquered or controlled many other kingdoms without fighting any battles. David was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:32, 1 Kings 4:33

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 22, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Two. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham is tested to make a sacrifice of Isaac. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 22 Abraham, being commanded to offer up his son Isaac, when stretching forth his hand to slay him, is prevented by the angel of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nativity Of The Lord (Christmas)- Little Owl In The Big City

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 22, 2023

The hope of a girl and the hope of the world.

Intro—God became a baby. Comedian Jim Gaffigan posted on Twitter, “My 4-year-old gave me handmade card for Father’s Day. Maybe for Christmas, I’ll draw him a picture of some toys.” -- Little Owl in the Big City is based on a true story that happened in 2020, of a Northern owl found hidden tucked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Catholic

Despise Not Prophesyings

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 2, 2021

Don't call them a prophet until you see the fulfillment and the 100% batting average.

1Thessalonians 5: 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. We are not to extinguish the Spirit, which is what cessationists do by denying that He can work in all the same ways He did when He was first given to the Church. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist