Sermons on Representing God:

Hagar And Sarah Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Hagar and Sarah represent the Mother of Legalism and the Mother of Grace.

HAGAR AND SARAH - THE MOTHER OF LEGALISM AND THE MOTHER OF GRACE TEXT: Galatians 4:21-31 INTRODUCTION: A. LAW AND GRACE – THE THRESHOLD OF THE GOSPEL 1. Many times when we learn some new truth, there is a threshold at the door of that truth that we have to learn in order to understand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Sermon For Epiphany

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 21, 2023

Epiphany is defined as the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi.

Sarah Ban Breathnach, an American author, philanthropist and public speaker once remarked: “Everyday epiphanies encourage us to cherish everything. Today a new sun has risen. Everything lives. Everything can speak to your soul passionately if you will be still enough to listen. "You have to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13, Psalm 67:2, Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16

Make No Images Of God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This was the second in a series and looks at not making idols.

Last week we started on a journey through the Ten Commandments, which will take us ten messages. Funny how that works isn’t it? Last week was fairly straight forward, not a lot of room for discussion, not much controversy. Most of us would consider our selves monotheistic, that is we believe in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Can Relate To Us Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004

Because god has come to earth in the person of Christ, He can fully relate to us.

Today I have Good News to share with you! Our God is one who can relate to us in an understanding and life-changing way! This is possible because of what we celebrate at Christmas. Because God came to this earth in the person of Jesus Christ, it is possible for Him to relate to each us personally, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

By The Mercies Of God

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon expolores what Paul is talking about in Rom. 12:1-2 when he mentions the mercies of God as a motivator for Christian service.

By The Mercies of God. Rom. 12:1-2 There is an old story (various sources, original source unknown) of a mother who approached Napoleon Bonaparte concerning her son. It seems that her son had committed some serious infraction and Napoleon had determined that he was to be executed. The son’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversations With God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 11, 2023

True religion goes to God in prayer in every circumstance.

INTRODUCTION • Today we conclude our True Religion series with a message that is last but not least in James' thoughts. • James is famous for his down-to-earth, practical teaching. • Throughout the book, James hits on many issues about putting one's faith into action. • After all the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acquired Thru Faith-1(:1a)[part-1]

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2024

1 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, ?What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-I(:1a)[part-1]—2Peter 1:1-4 Attention: Acquired By The Bowl: An antiques appraiser visits a New York City collectibles store. Just inside the store, He notices a rather disheveled looking street cat drinking out of what he recognized as a genuine Ming Dynasty bowl—Worth many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dismantling The Myths Of Abortion

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 28, 2003

God hates abortion but loves those who have had one. As God’s representatives we must do the same.

Dismantling the Myths of Abortion Don Jaques January 25/26, 2003 MAIN IDEA: God hates abortion but loves those who have been a part of one. As God’s representatives we must do the same. OBJECTIVES: The audience will be informed of God’s pro-life views. Those who may some day consider abortion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Miss God's Party! Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on responding to God’s invitiation to an abundant life with Him.

Luke Series #68 June 16, 2002 Title: Don’t Miss God’s Party! Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the Book of Luke in our verse-by-verse teaching series out of that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Works

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Who is our FOCUS, PURPOSE AND DELIVERANCE?

Title: God’s Amazing Works! Text: Joshua 3 Introduction: We have never been this way before ‒ One thing that we know is certain is that things change. (20 Year Reunion) ‒ Look at yourself in the mirror. ‒ Listen to the music on the radio. ‒ Watch a little TV. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Babylonian Theme Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Babylon represents mankind uniting to assert themselves against God; it is about who has the power and control, God or man?

The Babylonian Theme 1. Some things go back a long way: A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination, looking at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out, and he picked it up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that had been pressed in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon For Trinity Sunday

Contributed by William Meakin on May 6, 2024

The Trinity is considered to represent the strong bond of God’s love, centered on its unity. It is regarded as the unique oneness of three.

Vera Nazarian, a Russian-American writer once remarked: “Love is made up of three unconditional properties in equal measure: 1. Acceptance, 2. Understanding, 3. Appreciation. Remove any one of the three and the triangle falls apart. Which, by the way, is something highly inadvisable. Think about it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, John 17:3, Revelation 22:13, Colossians 1:15

The Exact Representation Of God's Being

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

The author of Hebrews states that Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory, and the exact representation of His being. In a world where God’s message is so often drowned out by the noise around us, it is good to be reminded that God continues to speak to His

If you ever happen to listen to Positive 89.3 on Saturday nights, you know that Joe Polek and I often enjoy sharing humorous stories from the news between the songs that we play. If you listened last night, you would have heard us talking about a variety of mistranslations with humorous results. ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

On The Behalf Of Christ

Contributed by Randell Brown on Nov 17, 2001

We are to live our lives on the behalf of Jesus Christ representing him and the righteousness of GOD he fulfilled.

“ON THE BEHALF OF CHRIST” TEXT PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 & 2:1-8 This Epistle is a letter that was written to the Philippli Church, which was located in Macedonia in S.E. Europe. This was Paul’s first Church in Europe. They were a Church that was not of great money and a Church that was being ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strange Fire On The Altar

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 14, 2025

Strange fire represents anything offered to God that is outside His instruction, unholy in motive, or defiled in nature.

STRANGE FIRE ON THE ALTAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Leviticus 10:1-3 Supporting Texts: Numbers 3:4, Exodus 30:7-9, 1 Samuel 13:8-14, Malachi 1:6-10, Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The altar is a sacred meeting place between God and man. It is where God's glory is revealed, His fire ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God