Sermons on septuagint:

Gifts From The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2015

1) Every believer has been individually gifted (Eph. 4:7); 2) Christ obtained the right to give gifts(Eph. 4:8-10); and 3) the Lord blesses the whole church (Eph.4:11)

Gift giving is a year round problem. When we are invited to an event we wonder what we should bring. Usually the bigger the event, the bigger the gift. A dinner party requires a different gift from a wedding. Problems arise when we try to out give the other invited guests, try to bribe our way with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Other

Satan The Devil Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2022

Although Satan is generally viewed as evil, some groups have very different beliefs. In Theistic Satanism, Satan is considered to be worshiped or revered Deity. In LaVeyan Satanism, Satan is a symbol of virtuous characteristics and liberty

Satan the Devil (Illustrations did not copy) ISAIAH 14:12 "How you have fallen from Heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the Earth, who once laid the nations low!" Satan was originally a righteous angel named Lucifer, meaning "light bringer." In the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Part I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 20, 2024

Justification is by faith alone. But we must be sure that the faith we are operating in is the biblical faith Paul is talking about in Romans 4. The authentic faith of Abraham is described in verses 16-22. This description is examined.

Intro Jesus made an alarming statement in the Sermon on the Mount: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Matthew 7:16-23, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Romans 10:9-10, James 2:17-22, Proverbs 6:32-33, Acts 26:19-20, Titus 1:2, Matthew 25:14-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Da Vinci Code - Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 8, 2006

If we are going to base our life and eternal destiny on the bible, then we need to know that we can trust it.

Can We Trust The Bible? Breaking The Da Vinci Code -2 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. – 2 Timothy 3:16,17 Above all, you must understand that no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pattern Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2007

Jesus drew the strength for that amazing response from His complete trust in His Father’s ultimate purpose to accomplish justice on His behalf, and against His hateful rejecters.

If you were not out this morning and you turned on your TV, you would probably see a bunch a shiny buildings, with a happy message of prosperity. Many of the most popular places today will tell you that God wants you to be happy, wealthy and healthy, and if you are not, then you fail. It’s the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Other

God's Everlasting Love

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

The message of Romans 8 however is assurance regardless of the peril, doubt or challenge ahead, we can have assurance in the God who is in control.

Today, more than 200 million Christians in over 60 countries around the word – our brothers and sisters in the faith – face brutal opposition and persecution because of their faith in Jesus. The number one request they have when asked, is always “please pray for us”. So today we bring their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Other

Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 29, 2008

In Matthew 6:19-21, Jesus looks at materialism-particularly in regard to luxuries-from the three perspectives of 1) Treasure, 2) Vision, and 3) Master.

There is a new problem reported this week that you may not be familiar with. In one situation, farmer Lawrence Penner. Mr. Penner ran short of storage space and loaded his canary seed, due to be delivered to a buyer the following week, into his truck ahead of time. He and his partners left it there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Other

The Excellent Wife & Mother Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2008

Of The Excellent Wife & Mother, we can see 1) Her Trustworthiness (vs. 10-12), 2) Her Work Ethic (vs. 13-21), 3) Her Character (vs. 22-26) and 4) Her Holiness (vs. 27-31)

Different people remember Mother’s Day in different ways. Let’s me tell you of a story of a family my wife came into contact with again this week. It all started about two years ago. A 27 year old woman who already had a 2 year old child found out that she was pregnant again. At the same time she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Other

Scripture Memorization 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2013

In Memorizing God’s word, we can obtain: 1) Encouragement from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Encouragement from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Encouragement from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9)

As summer winds down, kids become anxious about going back to school. Besides the prospect of tests and assignments, one factor that tends to provoke dread, is rote memorization. Memorizing dates, names, equations, chemicals etc. is generally viewed as tedious. Many associate all memorization with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Who Is Responsible For The Needy?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for congregational support for those who are needy and vulnerable.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Forgotten In Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2009

The Virgin Birth of the Master was fulfilment of a promise forgotten in time.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Love Turns To Lust

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009

A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.

*2 Samuel 13:1-19* *When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 9 verses 1 through 15

Hebrews 9: 1 – 15 His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A 1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lamp stand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Habakkuk: Living With What We Don’t Understand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Habakkuk was, much like the other prophets, a morally sensitive soul. For some time now, he had been plagued with concern for his city and his country. Every day he saw injustice played out on the faces of the worshipers who came to the Temple

Habakkuk: Living With What We Don’t Understand Series: Major Message from the “Minor Prophets” July 23, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro We are continuing our summer focus on hearing what God speaks to us from the section of the Bible referred to as The Minor Prophets. The prophets were those God raised ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practising Worship (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 15, 2017

Though we speak of worship, I suspect that few of us worship. Perhaps we are uncertain of Whom we should seek or what we should do when we have found Him. This Psalm addresses those issues.

“Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. “The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters. The voice of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Baptist