Sermons on Rachel Weeping:

God's Perfect Plan And Timing Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 9, 2024

The angel Gabriel's visit to Zechariah reveals significant truths about God's sovereignty.

Do you believe in chance encounters? Two people meet on a bus ride and end up getting married, remaining so for over 70 years. A random introduction leads two men to become the best of friends and end up establishing Apple computers. A random encounter between a 9 year old girl and a Theology ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Malachi 4:1-6, Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God On Life's Journey Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2022

In this final sermon in the Ruth series, God's favor finally breaks through for Naomi and Ruth. Boaz redeems Ruth and becomes her husband and God blesses them with a son. Through that son, God not only blessed them, but blessed Israel and all humanity. Lesson: trust God on Life's Journey.

A. Have you ever heard of the saying: “You can’t get there from here?” 1. Apparently the saying began in Maine and was used in response to a person asking for directions to a distant location that cannot be accessed without extensive, complicated directions. 2. I guess it has something to do with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call For Repentance

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at the true meaning of repentance.

The Call for Repentance If you have your Bible, open it to Jeremiah Chapter 3. The pastor’s family was invited to Easter dinner at the Wilson home. Mrs. Wilson was widely known for her amazing contributions to church potlucks. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. As ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10-11

The Gladness Of Sadness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

In one of the most profound, and paradoxical texts in the Bible, Jesus declares in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted.”

The Gladness of Sadness I like to begin my messages with something that makes us laugh when I can (though some of you probably wouldn’t necessarily call it humor). As we approach the second Beatitude however, I realize that frivolity isn’t called for today. In fact, this character quality is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Games People Play - Risk Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. Here we discuss if you can risk if God is a liar or does He tell the truth

The games People Play – Risk Does God really mean what He says? Introduction: I was at a Barnes and Noble book store in Nashville one day when I heard a young mother call to her young son. He looked to be about three and was standing at the top of the stairs making faces at his mom. She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2004

God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pit, A Prison, And A Palace

Contributed by Ritchie Ables on Mar 12, 2001

A parallel view of our personal lives to Joseph’s pit to the palace journey.

A PIT, A PRISON, AND A PALACE Ritchie L Ables Today’s sermon will focus on the life of Joseph. The life of Joseph more closely parallels the life of Jesus Christ than anyone else in all of scripture. We find numerous similarities between Joseph and Jesus, although scripture never actually states ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Name Is Not Enough

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 5, 2002

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus discusses the difference between PROFESSION and PRACTICE. The premise is this. Following Jesus is not determined by our profession, but by our practice. The true evidence of conversion and faith in Christ IS T

A NAME IS NOT ENOUGH Luke 6: 43-49 I have to share with you something I find rather humourous. This week, Pam and I were at a Teacher’s Conference which was held at a very large church. On the last day of the conference, later in the day, I noticed a sign that someone from the church had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

Success & Failure

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 30, 2009

As a believer our success is in the Lord based upon the choices we make. It also depends on the different events that go on in our lives and how we react to them. Apparently failures are the repercussions of the poor choices we make not lining up with God

Opening illustration: In George MacDonald’s fairy tale Lilith, giants live among normal people. These giants must conduct their daily affairs very carefully. When they sleep, their snoring is disruptive. When they turn over, houses may be crushed under their weight. In the Bible, Uzziah became a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey Through The Old Testament #1: Genesis Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2012

This series is designed to give people an overview of the whole story of the 39 Books of the Old Testament, starting here in Genesis, the book of beginnings.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #1: GENESIS ILLUSTRATION: The story is told about the preacher who was visiting the children’s classes to see how they were doing. One Sunday he visited the class of 6th grade boys. He listened for a while & then asked, “Who knows who knocked down the walls of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Straight Talk About P.m.s. Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A sermon explaining how men can be released from struggles with Power, Sex and Money.

INTRO ƒ{ Every Men's magazine has something to do with „X Power, money or sex * More Power * More Money * More Sex 5 Things in Genesis 1:28 -- God first blessed them,... 1. Fruitful 2. Multiply 3. Replenish 4. Subdue 5. Dominion 1. POWER ƒ{ Real power comes from God ƒ{ The light bulb ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord And His Servants

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 8, 2016

21 REVELATIONS CONCERNING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LORD AND HIS SERVANTS

THE LORD AND HIS SERVANTS 1. THE LORD HAS A GREAT PURPOSE FOR HIS SERVANTS JOHN 15:16 1 Thessalonians 5:24 ROMANS 8:28-30 Philippians 3:7-14 EPHESIANS 2:10 1 Peter 2:9 2. THE LORD CHOOSES ORDINARY PEOPLE TO BE HIS ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friends - Pt. 2 - Jellyfish And Johnny On The Spot Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2015

It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

Friends Pt. 3 - Jellyfish & Johnny on the Spot I. Introduction Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. Jesus walks through a progression of relationship with His disciples. In John 15, He reveals that at some point He called them servant but then due to the incremental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Song Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Relationships, particularly marriage, are a major part of God’s plan to redeem us

Opening illustration about a wife who rescued/salvaged her husband Ruth 4 Finish up our series out of the book of Ruth: R&B: the songs of love. There are certain songs that must be sung and heard loud and clear in relationships if they are going to be strong and healthy. There is the song of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - Hurricane Andrew Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 2, 2013

A comparative: the affliction of Hurricane Andrew, lost love and broken hearts (Thanking God for placing things in perspective that there is no great affliction or small affliction that we hold in our hearts that is too much for God's love to deal with, i

Trying Times -Hurricane Andrew by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-17

Denomination: Friends