Sermons on Recounting:

Reverse The Curse

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2021

What a curse is, can they affect us, and are curses talked about in the Bible. Story of how Gehazi was healed of his leprosy (curse) and how Jesus took away the curse of the Law!

REVERSE THE CURSE 2 Kgs. 5:27; Gal. 3:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Doctor humor 1.PATIENT: “Will my measles get better next week, doctor? DOCTOR: “I don’t like to make any rash promises!” 2. DOCTOR: “How are you now, Mr. Gibson, after your heart operation?” MR. GIBSON: “Well, doctor, I’m fine, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:27, 2 Kings 7:9, 2 Kings 8:4, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Different Kinds Of Prayer – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 14, 2024

Different Keys unlock Different Doors. I cannot use the same key on every door.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER – Part 1 A. Introduction In lesson 1, we covered the following. 1) We Defined prayer… To be effective in the adventure of prayer you must be able to define prayer. 2) Explained how prayer is answered…prayer not monologue, it’s a dialogue, so you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

One Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week five: One Faith.

ONE FAITH Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/4/2018 If you’re just joining us, we’re five weeks into a seven-week survey of Christian unity. Jesus wants his church to be one—to be united and harmonious. The trouble is—we’re all human and because of that the church has a long ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

In this opening song of blessings, Paul praises God for our security in Christ, our significance in Christ and our satisfaction in Christ. Our relationship with Christ and our God is unique, precious and eternal.

Eph 1:1-14 OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST We are starting a new series today in the book of Ephesians. • The theme of the book is God’s salvation through Christ and His relationship with the church. • As usual, Paul starts with the doctrines in the first 3 chapters, stating the truths about the work of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying For God’s Will – Submitting To God’s Way

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 11, 2022

Often we pray for God's will, and hope things will work out the way we want them to. But in reality it's in submitting to His will, and willingly going His way can we experience God's perfect blessings.

When life is hard, and things don’t go as we planned we get discouraged. In times like these we go to God in prayer. As we pray fervently we hope that God will answer us the way we want Him to. We pray for God’s will to be done, and when we find that God’s will is not as we planned or desired, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:15-17, 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Daniel 6:10-11, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Matthew 26:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Nehemiah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2022

The book of Nehemiah opens in the Persian city of Susa in the year 444 BC. Later that year, Nehemiah traveled to Israel, leading the third of three returns by the Jewish people following their seventy years of exile in Babylon.

Nehemiah Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. He was governor of Persian Judea under Artaxerxes I of Persia. Born: 473 BC, Babylon Nationality: Israeli Parents: Hachaliah Most scholars believe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023

A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stormy Seas

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 28, 2023

The bible is full of exciting stories. Some of them involve tumultuous weather on the open seas. In Acts 27, Paul was on a ship headed for Rome. They were hoping to make it to Crete and winter there. But their smooth sailing became incredibly rough.

STORMY SEAS Acts 27:13-44 The bible is full of exciting stories. Some of them involve tumultuous weather on the open seas. We have the story of the violent storm that threatened the lives of the Apostles while Jesus was asleep. They woke him and Jesus quieted the storm. There's the story of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44, Philippians 2:3-4, Acts 28:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trinity Sunday - The Mystery Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2023

The concept of the Trinity is a profound mystery that theologians have grappled with for centuries. While we may not fully understand it, we must believe by faith what God has revealed to us because His word is truth.

TRINITY SUNDAY Today on Trinity Sunday, we gather to celebrate the Holy Trinity of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The concept of the Trinity is a profound mystery that theologians have grappled with for centuries. While we may not fully understand it, we must believe by faith what God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17, Genesis 1:1-3, Genesis 1:26-27, John 1:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 11:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 24 - Redeemed Not Forsaken Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 27, 2023

Are you feeling lonely, forsaken and wondering when God will intervene to bring deliverance from your hard situations? Here’s the good news! We have a redeemer, and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

We read in Judges 5:31, “And there was peace in the land for forty years.”(GNB) The people of Israel enjoyed peace in the land for forty years, and this was possible because the Lord rendered the enemies of the Israelites powerless and established peace in the land. It is indeed true that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:31, Judges 6:13, Judges 6:1, Genesis 22:16-17, Genesis 1:28, Romans 5:17, Romans 5:10, Judges 6:24, Judges 6:19-20, Exodus 17:6, 1 Corinthians 10:4, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Fearless Faith

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023

I submit to you today that regardless of what the future holds Christians are secure in eternity.

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:13-14, Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing The Divine Vision: Walking With Purpose Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2023

We gather in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the presence of our Heavenly Father and Almighty God, our Creator, the One who ignites dreams and unveils visions.

As we continue our series on visionary view, I want to speak about Divine Vision: Walking with Purpose. In our lives, our focus must be a perspective that aligns our hearts with God's divine purpose. There are five areas I am going to preach about: The Divine Call to Vision Directing Our ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Philippians 3:13-14, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17-18, Nehemiah 2:18, Revelation 4:1-2, Proverbs 29:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Authentic Church Shares Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2024

Today we're going to use several familiar passages of Scripture to stress the importance of us sharing Christ with the world. Telling others about Jesus is what helps to make a church be an authentic church. Authentic, because we truly care about other's salvation.

It is mind boggling to think about how much information is shared through social media. People record videos, they filter photos, and they post updates. It's common in today's world for people to share private moments and public thoughts about anything and everything--- almost. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 29 - The Power Of Preaching The Word Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 27, 2024

Jonah preached and the people of Nineveh repented. Preaching the word of God should be taken seriously, should be based on the word of God. Here are some important aspects of preaching which when followed will certainly produce a bountiful harvest.

We read in Jonah 3:5, “The people of Nineveh believed God. They decided to stop eating for a time to think about their sins. They put on special clothes to show they were sorry. All the people in the city did this, from the most important to the least important.” (ERV) The people of Nineveh ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-5, Luke 24:27, Luke 24:32, Mark 7:7, Luke 6:2-3, Acts 17:22-23, Luke 3:10, John 6:28, Acts 2:37, John 16:8, Hebrews 9:27, Romans 10:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Breaking Bread, Building Community: A Reflection On Communion

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 29, 2024

This sacrament invites us to remember, reflect, and reimagine our role in the body of Christ—encouraging us to engage with our communities, honor diverse experiences, and embrace the powerful narratives that shape our worship.

As I reflect on my recent completion of a course in Worship Theology, I am filled with a profound sense of transformation and inspiration, particularly regarding the sacrament of Holy Communion. This course has deepened my understanding of worship as a holistic experience that engages not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-31

Denomination: Methodist