Sermons on pulling down:

Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 1 verses 3 through 22

Ester 1: 3 – 22 Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:3-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The resurrection changes everything!

The Reality Of The Resurrection Text: John 20:19-29; John 21:15-19 Introduction 1. As Christians, we must remember not only Christ's death but also His resurrection. The resurrection is not only power for eternal living, but for everyday life. This power is clearly revealed in the lives of the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015

Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speak The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on Aug 17, 2015

Many Christians live unhappy, fruitless, worried and negative lives. But God’s plan is exactly opposite, He wants His children not just to achieve victory, but LIVE in it! Scripture provides 3 keys to winning in life.

Introduction As Christians we are ever in a war, never make any mistake about that! There are unseen forces that are constantly after every Bible believing family and individual. At every moment the devil has a demon or several demons and in some cases a legion (1,000 – Mark 5:9) of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Justified Fools For Christ-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 24, 2015

5 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-V—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: I was in the barber shop one Friday & Christine showed me a you tube video of an unusual scene in Rockaway, NJ. A black bear family—a mother & 5 cubs!—decided to enjoy themselves in an above-ground pool! They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

If We Ever Needed Each Other...

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

If we ever needed each other, as brothers and sisters in Christ, if we ever needed to be faithful to the fellowship of the saints, surely our current cultural environment means we need each other now.

If We Ever Needed Each Other… TCF Sermon August 9, 2015 This morning, we’re going to talk about church, so I found a little church humor you might like: Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Theology Of Wealth

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2015

The manner in which we handle the goods entrusted to us reveals our understanding of God.

You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day. [1], [2] Events leading me to commit my life to Christ included a singular experience. Whilst ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned At Birth-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2016

2 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED At BIRTH-II—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: Once the congregation gets settled, have them stand again. Call attention to the fact that their laps disappears when they stand. And that when they stand they must rely on other means to ‘hold’ what their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Brethren-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2016

8 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-VIII—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Hurricane Matthew(Oct. 4-10, 2016)—Haiti & the Bahamas were on the north-eastern side of Matthew as it traveled between themselves & Cuba. The residents of Haiti experienced a loss ~900+/- lives. They had already been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Which Is After Godliness

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 7, 2016

To establish the truth was conceived by God in eternity; commission to be preached in due time; and committed to the apostles according to the commandment of God. This lesson deals with the false notion that a divine pattern does not have to be followed.

Outline. 1. Conceived by God 2. Commission by Jesus 3. Committed to the Apostles Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the truth which is after godliness.” Nestled in the salutation of the Apostle Paul to Titus, his “son after the common ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4, Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 21, 2016

John’s moral test for genuine salvation consists of: 1) The Test Stated (1 John 2:3), 2) The Test Applied (1 John 2:4–5) and 3) The Test Exemplified (1 John 2:6)

Most of us don’t like tests. Tests conjure up bad images in our minds: that horrible math final exam your senior year in high school, that stress test the doctor has ordered, or that dreaded driver’s license test with a dour instructor in the car with you demanding that you display ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Other

The Mystery Of Israel’s Survival Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

What is their secret? Why have they outlasted EVERY one of their enemies? Overcame every adversity?

Giant Mysteries Series “The Mystery of Israel’s Survival” (Based upon Ron Philip’s book, Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) June 1, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In 1896, Mark Twain moved to Austria and witnessed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Rebekah: The Mother Of Esau And Jacob

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2017

Rebekah the Mother of Esau and Jacob, is a lesson in struggling through:1) A disappointed home (Genesis 25:19-21), 2) A distressed home (Genesis 25:22–23) and 3) A divided home (Genesis 25:24–28).

At the 2017 UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), language was introduced into the Agreed Conclusions document that labels “unpaid care work” (including the work of mothers) as a “burden” that should be eliminated through “recognizing, reducing, and redistributing,” including through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Other

A God Has Nightmares?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 23, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 41: 1 – 57

Genesis 41: 1 – 57 A god has nightmares? 41 Then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; and behold, he stood by the river. 2 Suddenly there came up out of the river seven cows, fine looking and fat; and they fed in the meadow. 3 Then behold, seven other cows came ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist