Sermons on Rooted:

Do You Get It? - Genesis 43:15-45:5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together.

Neil and I were talking at the men's barbecue yesterday about how God puts His word together so much. When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together. I think it is fascinating to see that, especially when you see that the whole scripture is focused on Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need 50/20 Vision - Genesis 50 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life.

Every one of us has past events that have the potential to rob us of vibrant life. Now I'm going to say that again. Every one of us has past events in our lives that have the potential to rob us of vitality in our lives. I'll just give you some examples. You can put in what you need for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Presence Of God – Genesis 46 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that it once had.

An article came through my newsfeed this week that grabbed my attention. It was about how people are living now and how now is different than it has been in the past, especially during COVID times. So here's what it says. “Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Providence Is Practical – Genesis 45 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Wisdom has this idea that God has this amazing ability to put it all together in ways that are wise.

The word ‘providence’ is not a word found in the Bible. However, it is a word that describes a very important group of things about God in the scriptures. We're going to take three things. It combines the wisdom of God. Wisdom has this idea that God has this amazing ability to put it all ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shavuot: The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024

Pentecost foreshadows that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor in His harvest field.

Shavuot: The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. A Christian man and a Jewish man were debating which faith was best. The Jewish man argued, “We gave you the 10 Commandments.” The Christian responded, “Yes, but you can’t say we’ve kept them!” Many Christians are surprised to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning From Opening The Book Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

Why can Jesus open the book?

A. INTRODUCTION: Revelation 5:1-14 1. The title deed to the universe. What is “the book and the seven seals”? (v. 5). 2. Sin separates and destroys. Why could “no man . . . open and to read the book, neither to look thereon” (v. 4). 3. Who had temporary rulership of the world? “The god of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Him Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 19, 2001

Paul roots the troubled Corinthian Church in the source of their identity- Him!

Him January 20, 2001 How many of you are gardeners? This is the time of year when we start to think about gardens. It seems that when the snow is deepest and days are coldest, days are shortest and nights are longest, we get out seed catalogs, if we received them, or start to look longingly at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Money

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 2, 2005

This sermon describes how the love of money is the root of all evil

The Love of Money Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 (KJV) I Timothy 6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007

Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

Last week we started a new sermon series entitled “The Beauty of the Prayer Shawl.” The purpose of this series is to help us understand a little bit more about the Jewish roots of our faith. Jesus told us that “…salvation is of the Jews.” Basically what he means is that there would be no such ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of The Prayer Shawl (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 15, 2007

Exploring the Jewish roots of Christianity by studying the symbolism of the prayer shawl.

Today we will be finishing our series with the third and final teaching on the Beauty of the Jewish Prayer Shawl. Though as Christians we do not use the prayer shawl there is much we can learn from it. The shawl (talit) was and is an integral part of the Jewish faith – from which our own faith ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… The Way Of Cain Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

Unbelief is the root of our sins and the great threat to our souls.

Scripture Introduction Edward Everett Hale first published his novel, The Man Without a Country in 1863. He created an American army lieutenant, Philip Nolan, who developed a friendship with Aaron Burr, and is then tried as an accomplice when Burr is accused of treason. During his testimony, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… Unbelief Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

Unbelief is the root of our sins and the great threat to our souls.

Scripture Introduction Earlier this week I told my sister about my surprise that John Piper had invited Doug Wilson to speak at the Desiring God Conference. Nancy told me that others must have felt the same because Piper defended his decision on his web site. So I watched the video. Dr. Piper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shoe Of Judgment

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2009

Throwing or shaking shoes is a Middle Eastern insult with biblical roots.

The Shoe of Judgment Psalm 60:8 Feb. 18, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A On December 14, 2008, our former President made a farewell address to the land that was liberated from Saddam Hussein. 1 He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:8

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Out Of Here!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008

Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work And Pray Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2016

To be effective at evangelization, we must be firmly rooted in prayer and adoration.

Thursday in Fifth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Early in St. Paul’s ministry in Anatolia, his success in planting new congregations of Christians inspired others to do missionary work outside the more traditional areas of Judea and the adjoining provinces. But something else was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:7-21

Denomination: Catholic