Sermons on Rahab The Harlot:

Idiots Guide To Faith Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 7, 2006

A Guide to the basic concept fo faith leading to action.

James: Religion That Works “The Idiot’s Guide to Faith” March 12, 2006 Introduction: If you go into any bookstore today you can find a series of books called “Idiot’s Guides” that relate to any number of subjects. From ballroom dancing to pet photography to getting girls, there is an “Idiot’s ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Opener

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 17, 2024

Whatever door he opens no one can shut, whatever door he shuts no one can open. Revelations 3:7

I was watching a movie earlier with my little daughter, about one Fantasia, a girl that won the American Idol competition in 2004. It was a movie based on the true story of how she won the competition. At one point when she was to move to the next level, the final level that would guarantee her a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Amorites And The Canaanites Are Afraid Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

the kings of the Amorites and of the Canaanites hearts melted with fear when they heard what Israel's God did for them.

# 21~ Joshua 5: 1-15 11-9-14 Our text verses in Heb. 11: are 30-31. Heb.11:30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. --- That happens in Joshua 6:  By faith the harlot ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Drama Of Christma

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

Matthew presents what Fred Craddock calls "the hard side of Christmas." But in a world that is getting increasing smaller and tremendously more urban, its message may be more relevant to us than the others for Matthew has a Christmas message for the city.

The Drama of Christmas Matthew 1-2 In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Success- James 2:14-26 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002

Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies: Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life.

The Road to Success in Life Thesis: Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life. Text: James 2:14-26 NIV: 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 87 - A Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah – The Lord Loves The Gates Of Zion The City Of God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022

This beautiful Psalm speaks of the foundations of Zion as the City of God. The gates are the first thing seen when entering. Glorious prophecies are in this Psalm for the future for Jerusalem and some of the nations. The Names of Jerusalem are explored.

PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH – THE LORD LOVES THE GATES OF ZION THE CITY OF GOD PSALM 87 - A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH - A SONG Psalm 87 v 1 “His foundation is in the holy mountains.” This abrupt commencement to the Psalm could almost be a title for the Psalm. This is in praise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:32, Jeremiah 33:16, Isaiah 19:16-25, Psalm 48:1, Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 14:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022

The story of Jephthah, a judge of Israel, continues and takes us through deceit, stupidity, betrayal, victory, defeat. It reveals the honour of a daughter contrasted with the utter and complete disgrace of her father. Jephthah, a flawed man had to "battle his demons".

JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 2 Read PART 1 before reading this second part. It will then make a lot more sense. MAN’S EVIL LAID BARE – GOING BACK TO FIRST BASE {{Judges 11:7 Then Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, “Did you not hate me and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:7, Judges 11:8-9, Judges 11:10, Judges 11:12-28, Judges 11:29, John 14:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:34, 1 Peter 4:7, Judges 11:30-31, Judges 11:34-35, Judges 12:1-3, Judges 11:36-40, Judges 12:7, Hebrews 11:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pedigree Of The Messiah-Good Out Of Nazareth Via Bethlehem! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 2, 2013

In identifying with mankind Jesus took on flesh and was born through a line with an abundance of character defects yet without sin and is forever an example of one who will be triumphant in despite circumstances and ancestry!

John 1:43-46 KJV The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. 44 Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 2, 2010

Jephthah's foolish vow and its consequences

TITLE: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly TEXT: Judges 11:1-11 INTRO: An evangelist found himself in an embarrassing situation when he forgot the name of the pastor for whom he was preaching a revival. He thought that he had come up with a clever way to solve the problem when he asked the pastor, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tamar And Judah's Sin. God's Grace Continued. Genesis 38 Viewer Discretion Advised

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 7, 2024

Why is this account of this record in here? Because GOD’s Grace continues despite man’s failures. The Line of Judah is established through SIN, so that GOD’s GRACE can rescue the sinful. JESUS didn’t come for the righteous, but to call the sinful to repentance.

2024.10.06.Sermon Notes. Genesis 38 Tamar and Judah’s sin. God’s Grace Continued. Viewer Discretion Advised. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. Why is this account of this record in here? Because GOD’s Grace continues despite man’s failures. The Line of Judah is established through SIN, so that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12-13, Matthew 18:11, Genesis 38:1-30, Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Numbers 32:23, Luke 3:33-34, Matthew 1:1-16, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:23-24, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 2:4-7, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Proofs From Archaeology

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 13, 2006

True faith doesn’t require science to agree, but we shouldn’t be surprised that so much of it DOES! Here’s a look at some of what man has ’dug up’ in recent years. Link included to formatted text and a very necessary PowerPoint Presentation.

Bible Proofs from Archaeology Acts 1:3 ----- [Please go to the link at the very bottom in order to see the ’very necessary’ PowerPoint slideshow used to present these facts with.] ----- Jesus’ existence and resurrection can be proven, and we’ve looked at that in other messages. So what about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Teachings From The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2009

Lessons from the genealogy of Jesus.

TEACHINGS FROM THE CHRIST CHILD Matt 1:1-16 * (Faith Hill’s “A Baby Changes Everything”) The song says, “A baby changes everything” which is a true statement. When a baby comes into a home life is never the same and because of that young life the world is different. We all have been witness to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Running Into Brick Walls?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2016

Do you ever feel like you are hitting a brick wall? Never doubt in darkness what God says in the light. Obstacles are opportunities.

DOUBT IN THE DARKNESS? EVER FEEL LIKE YOU ARE RUNNING INTO BRICKWALLS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. WE MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT CHALLENGE MEANS: THERE IS A BRICK WALL IN FRONT OF US... A SENTRY'S COMMAND TO HALT AND PROVE YOUR IDENTITY... Acts 20:24 (KJV) But none of these things move me, neither count ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 2 Chronicles 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Inspecting Our Church Field-2(2012)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012

2 of 2. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. Upon examining our church field we discover people given to...

INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-II—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Jim walking downtown/Man approaches him wearing dirty clothes & hobbling on crutches/Asks Jim for money/Jim complies giving $5 & says, ‘Cheer up it would be much worse if you were blind’/Man says, ‘Oh, believe me, I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Legacy Will You Leave? Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Feb 14, 2025

What Legacy will you leave?

Our reading today come from the book of Deuteronomy 5:9-10 It says … “for I the Lord your God, I am a jealousy God, punishing the children for the sins of their fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:9-10