Sermons on Sacrificial Lambs:

Living In God's Steadfast Love: Ruth

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jul 30, 2007

This sermon examines how the Book of Ruth reveals God’s that God’s love for his people is steadfast even in the darkest ot times.

"BIG IDEA"One family’s story in the Book of Ruth shows us that God’s love for his people is steadfast even in the darkest of times. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis [BEGIN SERMON SHOWING PICURES OF FAMILY ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Jacob

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 3, 2007

This is a study on call and consecration. It is also an exposition of Genesis 35

JACOB’S CALL TEXT: Genesis 35 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The Shechem massacre placed Jacob in a most fearful state. Yet God made Himself very real to Jacob as He spoke to him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

When You Get It, You Will Worship Him

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Nov 23, 2007

This sermon was written in preperation of Christ the King sunday. It demonstrates that true worship flows out of a proper understand of who Christ is and what Christ has done for us.

Sermon Title: When You Get It, You Worship Text: John 1:1-6 Date: 11/20/07 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate the final Sunday in Ordinary time with the feast of “Christ the King”. This feast is a time of reflection on the magisterial aspects of Christ, but it’s also a great ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Commitment To The Church #4 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Each of us here is needed. Every contribution we extend for the building of the body of Christ is very important.

Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Theme: Serving God Through Giving Pt.1 Text: 2 Cor.8: 1-15 Introduction A. Last Thursday, we have witnessed the strong bond of the believers in this city; they came together in one accord, united to proclaim that Jesus is the Lord and the King of General ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Lay It Down"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2015

We are called to lay down our lives for others.

"Lay It Down" 1 John 3:16-24 Facebook is a funny thing. It's a forum where people often post pictures of their beautiful children and grandchildren, and inspirational quotes to help others through the day. I often use it to promote things that are going on here at East Ridge United Methodist ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Elder Shall Serve The Younger Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2016

The prediction that Esau (the elder) would serve Jacob (the younger) turns out to be a key principle in biblical leadership.

1. Majority Rules A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, "Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all." So the rabbi, the president and the ten elders met together to discuss the issue -- but the rabbi soon discovered that he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord What Have I Given You

Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Feb 14, 2015

Putting our complete Trust and Faith In Jesus Christ. Giving Jesus everything in our life

LORD WHAT HAVE I GIVEN YOU? A man was driving home from church one Sunday feeling so good about himself thinking about all the great things he had done and how dedicated he was to the Lord that week. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving...all The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 9, 2018

A message on the subject of "Thanksgiving" with the annual Thanksgiving day on the anvil!!!

Thanksgiving…all the way!!! Of atheists it is said…a bad moment for an atheist is when he feels grateful, and has no one to thank. Here is a tragi-comic “atheistic” story echoing the same sentiments even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Iron Heavens, Brass Earth

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018

One of the worst situations a human can experience is what we call iron heavens and brass earth. God is always particular about the consequences of idol worship.

Leviticus 26 26 ‘You shall not make idols for yourselves; neither a carved image nor a sacred pillar shall you rear up for yourselves; nor shall you set up an engraved stone in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the Lord your God. 14 ‘But if you do not obey Me, and do not observe all these ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Giving The Macedonian Way” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 29, 2019

The example of the Macedonian church can inform and inspire us to give in the way God would have use give.

We’re focusing on our need to recognize God as owner and how we’re to manage what He’s entrusted to us. In so doing, He’ll direct us to give a portion of what He has entrusted to us in such as way as to bring Him glory, provide for His household (His church) and expand His kingdom. Today, I want us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 15, 2019

The early church was successful in their efforts to reach the world around them for Jesus and Acts 4:32-35 gives us insights as to why.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever wondered why you have tried to do something, but it did not seem to work? • You put time and effort into the endeavor, yet at the end of the day, it just did not work. • Then maybe you tried again with the same result, so after a while, you just gave up. • As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Motivation To Give For Small Givers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 26, 2019

We are called by Paul to be cheerful givers. That seems ridiculous to many! This passage, though, gives us a great starting point for making that generous attitude happen.

IT JUST SEEMS RIDICULOUS: How can anyone be a cheerful giver? - 2 Corinthians 9:7. - Paul tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. That’s all well and good, many of you are thinking, but who exactly is joyful about giving to the offering plate? It’s hard for many to believe that there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Force On Earth Is Love. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 20, 2019

In part one we discussed the four types of love and how for us to live a healthy and fulfilled life we all need to experience love at all four levels.

In this Part, our focus will be Agape Love. Now let’s look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8,13 GNT Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Optimistic Pessimism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus is not being a pessimist here, however, in spite of the gloomy nature of His prophecy. He is being a realist with an optimistic foundation. You can afford to face the worst when you know the best will finally triumph

A man stood before the judge and told him this story. One day when my rheumatism was bad, and my daughter had just eloped with a good for nothing scalawag, and fire had destroyed my barn, and my best hog had up and died of the cholera, and they had foreclosed the mortgage on me, and the sheriff ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2