Sermons on Sarai:

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Behold Your God – The Unchanging God (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: Hebrews chapter 6 verses 13-20 Most people don’t like change in their lives; • Ill: One man once observed that the only people who DO like change; • Are "wet babies" … and even they aren’t too excited about it. • But one of the certainties of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Brethren

Selflessness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced when I yield my rights in order to prevent unnecessary fights

For the past several years, we’ve spent some time around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to do some topical preaching on the family. And in a culture that is increasingly pressuring us to abandon what the Bible teaches about the family, that teaching is more needed than ever. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

Biblical hope is a matter of trusting that God’s promise is greater than my predicament

It’s easy to believe in God and have hope when I can see an answer to whatever situation I might be experiencing: • If I go to the doctor and he or she prescribes some medicine and assures me that medication will take care of whatever health issue I’m experiencing, it’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Talk That Won The War Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 28, 2020

The people of Judah won a war by taking matters to the Lord in prayer, without engaging physically with the enemy they came out victors through prayer

Napoleon Bonaparte the French statesman and military leader went into exile on the Island of Elba after he had step down from his throne in April 1814. Louis XVIII then took over the crown. Nine months later Napoleon returned to his country with an intent to reclaim his former position. This quest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-24, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Adventist

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2020

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11).

Ephesians 2:11-12 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands--[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 2, 2020

God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.

Title: Foolhardy Faith of Jephthah (Part 2) VI. The Proof of the foolhardiness of the vow! Judges 11:30b “If you give the Ammonites into my hands, 31 whatever comes out of the door of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites will be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Hello, My Name Is El Shaddai (Series On The Names Of God #2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 11, 2024

As we continue to study the names of God today, we will study the name El- Shaddai.

Speaking of names let me illustrate… Illus: Alexander the Great on one particular campaign, Alexander received word that one of his officers was continuously and seriously misbehaving. The soldier’s character was, in fact, becoming a stain on the reputation of the Grecian army. Alexander the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham 2024 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2024

To see something we have never seen before requires us to do something we have never done before.

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before requires us to do something we have never done before. What is that “One Thing” you need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephens Sermon Part 1b

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2017

By beginning with God’s appearance to Abraham he indicates that he doesn’t disagree with the fathers on what constitutes true religion—the religion of the Jews. For them, all religion, the worship of God, the doctrine of the law, all prophecies....

The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham. The God of glory is a Hebrew form of expression denoting "the glorious God." It expresses His "majesty, or splendor, or magnificence"; and the word "glory" is often used to describe the marvelous appearances in which God has shown Himself to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Faith To Faith

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1.

A. IMPACT OF THIS EPISTLE 1. "When anyone gains a knowledge of this Epistle he has an entrance opened to him to all the most hidden treasures of Scripture." - John Calvin 2. "Time and again in the course of human history it has liberated the minds of men, brought them back to an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

God’s Accounting System Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

My standing with God is dependent on what I receive not what I achieve

I’m sure all of us are pretty familiar with how our finances operate in this culture. We go to work and we earn wages which we deposit in a bank account. The bank credits that amount of money to our account. But we also have bills to pay. And regardless of how we might choose to pay those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 3b: Difference B/W Predestination (Fate) & Free Will – The Cost Of Destiny

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Many Biblical characters changed their destinies thru prayers. Destiny is never a product of laziness. Jacob sought his with tears & prayers. Hannah sought hers thru fasting. David achieved his thru flight & isolation. God never rewards lazy Christians.

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 3B: DIFFERENCE B/W PREDESTINATION (FATE) & FREE WILL – COST OF DESTINY 1. Genesis 12:1-20: 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family and from your father’s house, To a land that I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 3:7-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Erased And Washed Clean Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 18, 2019

Sermon series based on school themes - 1. The Eraser of Forgiveness 2. The Math of Generosity 3. Recess of Communion, Community and Comission - this sermon is the first of the series based on the Eraser of Forgiveness

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24; Ephesians 4:25-32 Theme: Forgiveness – God’s Forgiveness/Our Forgiveness Title: Erased and Washed Clean This sermon deals with FORGIVENESS – the joy of being forgiven and the great joy of forgiving others. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24, Ephesians 4:25-32, Psalm 103:8-12, Hebrews 10:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Why? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

First message after being hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and blood clots. In this message using God's call of Abraham I answer the question (as best I can) as to why God choose to hear my prayers and heal me, while so many other He did not.

WHY? Powerful Passages SO – good morning Maple Grove! MAN – it is so good to be standing before you all today. I MEAN – it has been a minute, right? LIKE – the last time I stood up here was back on July 18th 9 weeks ago when we were kicked off our series ‘Powerful Passages’ by looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paano Tanggalin Ang Generational Curses

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 25, 2021

Generational curses ay nagmumula sa linya ng dugo, at maaari lamang kanselahin ng dugo ni Jesus.

PAANO TANGGALIN ang GENERATIONAL CURSES " Pananatiling maawa sa libu-libo, pagpapatawad ng kasamaan at kasalanan, at hindi iyan nangangahulugan ng paglilinaw ng kasalanan; pagdalaw sa kasamaan ng mga ama sa mga anak, at sa mga anak ng mga anak ng mga bata, hanggang sa ikatlo at sa ikaapat na ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:7, Matthew 1:17, Deuteronomy 27:15

Denomination: Pentecostal