Sermons on Rachel:

The 144 Thousand

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 10, 2009

The panorama of the ministry of the 144 Thousand

‘The People of the Apocalypse’ The 144 Thousand I. Their Prototypes/Patterns A. The Prophet Daniel & Azariah, Mishael, Hananiah 1. Their ministry is prophesied (II Kings 20:17, 18; Revelation 7:1-8; 14:1-5) 2. They are prepared for their ministry (Daniel 1:3,4; Revelation 7:3-8) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Code

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007

Simon allowed God to work in him the character of God and the Kingdom of God and he became Peter the bond-servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ. God wants to work that same radical change in us.

Examine 2Pet 1:1-4 (read) 2Pet 1:1 Simon Peter- they were two different men. Simon was the man Peter was before Christ. Peter was the man Simon became after Christ. Simon allowed God to work in him the … character of God and the Kingdom of God … and he became Peter … ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Brave Believers Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 15, 2011

4th in a sereis on the book of Acts. The stories of Stephen and Phillip affirm there are times in our lives when we must make a stand. There is no room to give in to the urge to cut and run in cowardly retreat!

Brave Believers Acts 6:8-8:40 (Fourth in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) An early Christian leader named Tertullian (164-200AD) declared: “Kill us, torture us, condemn us, grind us to dust. The more you mow us down, the more we grow, for the seed of the church is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tuning Forks And The Key Of Life

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 19, 2020

Keeping our minds rooted in thanksgiving for all of God's abundant mercies keeps us in tune with joyful living.

November 25, 2020 Thanksgiving Eve Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Philippians 4:4-9 Tuning Forks and the Key of Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, rejoice.” Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 19, 2023

Jacob wrestles with the Divine, but he really wrestled with his self, and we do to.

“Wrestling with God” Genesis 32:22-32 1. Wrestling is a tough sport it not for the faint at heart • One needs upper body strength • One needs a strong determination • One needs a strong work ethic • One needs to be courageous you must fight 2. Today’s text tells us that Jacob wrestled all his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven Shall Remember Me

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 10, 2025

Heaven’s remembrance is not simply mental recall, it is an intentional act of God to intervene in your situation.

HEAVEN SHALL REMEMBER ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 6:1-10 Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:16, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 106:4, Isaiah 49:15-16, Luke 1:5-25 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when it feels like your efforts, prayers, and sacrifices have gone unnoticed. You may be ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Day

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 46: 1 – 34

Genesis 46: 1 – 34 Moving Day 46 So Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 2 Then God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, “Jacob, Jacob!” And he said, “Here I am.” 3 So He said, “I am God, the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons On Fatherhood From Joseph

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009

A short message for Father’s Day in which we did some significant recognition of our fathers in attendance and remembrance of fathers passed on.

FATHER’S DAY 2009 “LESSONS ON FATHERHOOD FROM JOSEPH” MATTHEW 1:18-25 For many years, Lou Gehrig held the iron-man record of playing in 2,131 consecutive baseball games. Cal Ripken, Jr. broke that record on September 6, 1995. Ripken gave much of the credit for his success and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

We will see this morning how David overcame the Giant of Goliath. In the same way the he did, you and I can also overcome the many giants in our lives.

Introduction: Some background setting for the time and history leading up to this event: We learned from the book of Ruth that the period of Israel’s history before the time of the Kings was a very dark point. There was no law and order. Every man did that which was right in their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd Of My Heart

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Feb 19, 2015

We have heard many teachings/exhortations about our Lord Jesus as our shepherd and we have heard preaching on Psalms 23.But how many of us really understand and grasp or even internalize how good our Shepherd is?

Intro: We have heard many teachings/exhortations about our Lord Jesus as our shepherd. From last year’s monthly theme “Jesus our Shepherd” we have heard preaching on Psalms 23 and all of us know the characters of our Shepherd in one of the famous chapter in the Bible. But how ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#19~seventeen~ Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 23, 2012

Seventeen is found in our KJ Bible TEN times, seventeenth SIX times, all through God’s Word, both the Old and New Testaments, SEVENTEEN is revealed as bearing the meaning of "vanquishing the enemy" and complete victory in Christ."

#19~SEVENTEEN~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 2-25-12 The numbers SEVENTEEN signifies "vanquishing the enemy" and complete victory in Christ. Seventeen is found in our KJ Bible TEN times, seventeenth SIX times, all through God’s Word, both the Old and New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:11

Denomination: Baptist

We Live In Lion Country! That Is Good! That Is Bad!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2019

Negative people can see a problem for every solution! God's children live in lion country! We love when everything goes good! We expect easy paths? Will we ever learn bad things can happen to good people? Be patient! Be persistent! God can turn the dark night into a bright day!

WE LIVE IN LION COUNTRY… THAT IS GOOD! THAT IS BAD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEGATIVE PEOPLE CAN FIND A PROBLEM FOR EVERY SOLUTION. POSITIVE PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN… THEY WILL FIND A SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM. THAT IS SO GOOD, NO THAT IS SO BAD… I HEARD THE PREACHER TELL A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 37:4, Genesis 45:15, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joseph The Favoured Son Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 16, 2001

Favouritism bred jealousy and hatred in a family

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in The Life of Joseph Study 2 Introduction We began a series of studies last week on the life of Joseph by looking together at his family background. And what a family background it proved to be. We hear a lot today about dysfunctional families. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stress Relief

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 18, 2002

David of old gives us the path of stress relief in Psalms 4.

INTRO.- David prayed, "Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer." David experienced stress just like us. Stress is not a modern invention, but it does seem like we have more things to cause us stress. ILL.- Outside the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, which is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With Your Irreversible Mistakes

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 15, 2023

Do you ever wish you could get a “do-over?” A clean slate? A new beginning? A repentance that allows us to stop looking back? A true redemption? What do we do with our irreversible mistakes?

As we meet Jacob today, we find him in a place called Shechem. Shechem is an interesting place because it is the place where God will meet with Jacob in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament, Jesus meets a certain Samaritan woman there as well.... at a well. Jacob’s well it is called. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist