Sermons on Probability:

Abraham: The Offering He Didn't Want To Make Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 29, 2021

Abraham was told to make a special offering. He didn't want to do it, but he didn't want to disobey the LORD, either. What could he do? What did he do?

Introduction: Several years have come and gone since Isaac was weaned (Genesis 21) and this encounter. Abraham had made a number of altars and had offered several sacrifices since he had come to Canaan, but this was an offering he didn’t want to make. Even so, he obeyed God and received a reward ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

All glory for our change goes to God. He provided us with salvation. We do not need to do good works to merit salvation, but we should do good works because we have received salvation. This is God’s plan for every believer.

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Messiah In The Context Of Jewish History

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

Normally when we talk about the arrival of the messiah we’re talking about it in the context of Christmas season and we end with a very colored picture, seeing Jesus in the context of Christmas trees, bells, candy canes, and lights.

Normally when we talk about the arrival of the messiah we’re talking about it in the context of Christmas season and we end with a very colored picture, seeing Jesus in the context of Christmas trees, bells, candy canes, and lights. But today, I’d like to shift our perspective, and we shall try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Caring And Sharing

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022

Caring enough to share our love and faith meets other people’s needs, physical and spiritual; but it also meets ours as well. Whenever we look out beyond ourselves and reach out to care and share, God delivers us from our own problems.

This morning’s message is entitled “caring and sharing.” Often when we teach on the purpose and life of the church we speak about koinonia, which is a New Testament Greek word meaning “fellowship.” However, one pastor tells us “that koinonia means caring for the poor” and that “Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of A Savior In Swaddling Clothes Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2021

A good sign catches our attention and sends a clear message. What was it about the savior Jesus being wrapped and laid in a manger that God wanted us to see?

I’m going to introduce a few interesting billboards that I saw recently, but before I do, I want to point out that the mark of a good billboard/sign is that– 1) It should catch your attention and 2) It should give you a clear message. In progression I showed a billboard from KitKat candy that had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel. Part 1: The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 9, 2020

To understand why the gospel is such great news (the very best news, in fact!) we need to understand why the problem that the gospel solves is such bad news.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re starting a series of four talks titled ‘the gospel.’ The word ‘gospel’ means ‘Good News.’ We like good news! People complain about the press and say that the press really prefers bad news to good news. But I think most of us like good news. • Your friends have a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday In Advent: The Hope Candle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2022

Hope. Something everyone needs. This message describes times when hope seemed gone but reminds us that Jesus provides hope!

(Modified from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 11-27-2022; not an exact transcription) Introduction: This is the first Sunday in the Advent season, the four or so Sundays before Christmas Day. Now I understand that some churches believe in using these candles and some don’t; and there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 14, 2022

First sermon in the series, "The Believer's Hope" as we examine 1 Corinthians 15. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

The hope of all believers – eternal life vice eternal death and everlasting punishment. But our hope for our eternity is more than just for life, it is being for all eternity with Life itself – Jesus. Jesus has told us that He is the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) and Jesus Himself is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Conversation With A Sick Woman

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022

We want to look at another conversation that Christ had while He was here on earth.

This conversation is not a long conversation but it teaches us two things: (1) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPELESSNESS (2) HOW WE CAN LIVE A LIFE OF HOPE We live in a society today where many are living a HOPELESS LIFE. Illus: In 1983, on the coast of Virginia, a ship sank and took the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob- Approaching The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 2, 2022

Jacob had relocated to Egypt thanks to all Joseph had done. While there Jacob realized he was approaching the finish line for his earthly journey. He also did something very special for two of his grandsons.

Introduction: At this stage of his life, Jacob was 130 years of age, and had relocated to Egypt thanks to his son Joseph. What Jacob may have thought of this, that his son was the second most powerful man in Egypt and maybe one of the most influential in that part of the world, is never known. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:7-10, Genesis 47:27-31, Genesis 48:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

On The Way To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

On the way to the cross the women of Jerusalem weep over His alarming & appalling judgment. Jesus advises them to turn their anguish for Him into mourning for themselves. Such sever rejection of the beloved Son of God puts an individual or society on a course that brings its own judgment.

LUKE 23: 26-31 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] ON THE WAY TO THE CRUCIFIXION [Zech 12:10-14; Luke 19:41–44; 21:20–24; Rev. 6:15–17] In the next episode on Jesus’ last day, we reach the actual events surrounding the crucifixion. The crucifixion account consists of three parts: the journey to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31, Hosea 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 7) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Today, we are looking at 4 more of the Miracles of Jesus. As we look at these miracles chronologically, it is interesting that 3 of these 4 are found only in one gospel, while one is found in Matthew and Luke.

Our first miracle is found only in Matthew. One pericope or heading is: Miracle Temple Tax in a fishes mouth. There was an occasion years ago, while fishing with my grandfather, Daddy Mac, on Lake Livingston, that he and my stepfather, wagered a small beat on who could catch the total weight of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

The Blood That Ran Part 4: Walking Out Of Captivity And Surrendring To God Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 14, 2002

There are 7 times that Jesus bled for you and I...

The Blood that Ran… Part 4-Walking out of captivity and surrendering to God Text: John 8:33-37 Today we are going to find out the final 2 times that Jesus died for our sins. Just to remind you once again the first 5 are 1. Circumcision – for the making of a new Blood covenant 2. Garden – ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Lessons From A Thief

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002

What can we learn from the thief on the cross? Today we will find out.

THREE LESSONS FROM A THIEF There is a minor debate among theologians and Bible historians as to why Jesus was hung between the two thieves. Some say that it was Pilate’s doing. Since Jesus took the place of Barrabas it was Pilate’s way of saying, “if were going to do this lets do it all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Have Seen Your Tears

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 20, 2003

You can change the mind of God with prayer, a broken heart and tears!

Text - 2 Kings 20:1-11 1. In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover." 2. Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Anglican