Sermons on Sabbath Controversy:

Hosea, (Root Word Of Jesus) The Prophet Of Unconditional Love; About 750 Bc - Before The Assyrian Captivity Of The 10 Northern Tribes; Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 2, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries; location is the northern kingdom of Isreal. Hosea's personal life was tragic: his wife was an adultress who spurned his faithful love. Finally, he redeemed her from slavery, and she truly repented.

The minor prophet's experience Hosea’s Wife and Children (and Gomer) 1 The word of the Lord which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the Lord first ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Who Is Jesus To You? Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 24, 2025

We all face judgments from other people. Jesus faced that too. As He began his earthly ministry, Jesus experienced two completely different responses from two different towns. How will you respond?

People make judgments about us all of the time. It’s not so much that they are judgmental, but that they get to meet us or get to know us based on certain associations. I know, by virtue of the fact that I’m a pastor, when I introduce myself to people, they make an immediate judgment. If they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of 2 Men

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 31, 2016

God has given us choices but how we choose determines the destination

Sermon Tale of 2 Men Luke 16:19-23 I. The Great Contrast – Heaven or Hell a. Cain/Abel b. Jacob/Esau c. House 1 built on Rock other sand d. Rich man and beggar II. The Great Controversy – Is there an eternal Hell of Torment a. Hell Could Not be the Grave i. Richman – Lifted up his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Standing By Our Promises

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2020

'Standing by Our Promises' - Nehemiah chapter 13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Holy Place Promise (vs 4-14). (2). The Sabbath Promise (vs 14-22) (3). The Separation Promise (vs 23-29) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The story is told of a politician who was photographed for an article in a magazine, • After receiving the proofs of his portrait, • He was very ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

He Came To Seek And To Save

Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 19, 2004

A textual sermon breaking down the purpose of why Christ came. Simple, 4-point outline with cross-references and illustrations.

He Came to Seek and to Save by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: Luke 19:10 I. His Incarnation is Selfless “For the Son of Man has come….” Incarnation (Lat. in and caro, stem carn, meaning “flesh”). In the context of Christian theology, the act whereby the eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Reason?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 8, 2010

When atheist and others attack Christmas, should Christians be intimidated? Is believing in God a crutch for weak minded people? (part of this sermon was adapted from a sermon by Craig Groeschel entitled What Child is This)

Albert Schweitzer, accepting the Nobel Pease Prize- Humanism, in all its simplicity, is the only genuine spirituality. Christmas is a time of celebration for many, but it has increasingly become a source of controversy. David Silverman, president, American Humanist, said- The invisible man in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Charismatic

A Love That Doesn't Quit Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

Humanity struggles with its knowledge of love. Although we have written about love, talked about love, and explored the many varieties and dynamics of love, humanity stills has to evolve in it practice of love.

John 3:16 and 10:11 “A Love That Never Quits”-Reverend A. LaMar Torrence I. “I wish I knew how to quit you”. The infamous line comes from one of the most controversial movies that have come out of Hollywood where the character Ennis del Mar has to learn how to love, how to choose and how to make ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Set Our Minds On Things Above!

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 31, 2010

As Christians we are in the world but not of the world.

Colossians 3: 1-11 Pray. Lord let the words of my mouth and the mediation of all our hearts be acceptable to you Lord our rock and salvation. This morning’s sermon is titled; Set you mind on things above. In the second reading from the book of Colossians Apostle Paul was addressing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God, Are You Imagining Things?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 9, 2016

Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

Are we predestined to be saved or lost? By the foreknowledge of God and through His infinite wisdom God knows the future and what the outcome of our choices would be, Knowing this, isn’t it true that the outcome of my salvation is pre-determined? Is my quest for salvation just a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adding And Subtracting

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Mar 21, 2017

A sermon on John the Baptist that focuses on John's humility and acceptance of his work as the one who prepared the way for the coming of Jesus. John's life is summed up in the words "He must increase and I must decrease."

Adding and Subtracting John 3:22–30 (ESV) “He must increase, but I must decrease” The third chapter of John is best known for Nicodemus and John 3:16 But this chapter also records an incident that is very important to the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Because Of Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 29, 2013

Because of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness you are free from 3 things: the letter of the Law, legalism of men, lusts of this world. (Acts 15:22-29)

Freedom Because of Christ Acts 15:22-29 Introduction Church this morning is a little different; but sometimes different is good -- Sometimes we need to knock the dust and do something new -- The same old becomes a routine; and this morning is def not routine This passage is a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God In Fear

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 7, 2020

David found his home in God when he was fearful. This is an interactive message with a small group.

This is a psalm of David that speaks to my heart in a powerful way. David was a controversial figure in the Old Testament. He's controversial because he was a deeply flawed person, and yet he gave particular attention to matters of the spiritual life that was quite uncommon during his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Spirit Breaks The Letter Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2021

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law?

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law? Let’s look at an example using the law of the road? Imagine I come to a cross-road stop-sign way out in the country, and I can see a long way down the road to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Wealth

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 22, 2009

The title of the subject is Spreading the Wealth, and the subject comes from one of the many observances the Israelites were supposed to practice:

Spreading the Wealth Leviticus 25:8-25:55 Spreading the Wealth Leviticus 25:8-55 Introduction The title of the subject is Spreading the Wealth, and the subject comes from one of the many observances the Israelites were supposed to practice: Every seven days the Israelites observed the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-55

Denomination: Apostolic