Sermons on Six Antithesis:

Habits Of Pruning, Part 1: Sabbath (Exodus 16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 8, 2021

Sabbath reminds us that God's got this. And He's got us, too.

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 16. We’re going to look at several scripture passages this morning, but the biggest chunk is going to come from Exodus 16, so you can go ahead and turn there. For the past several weeks we’ve been talking about developing spiritual disciplines. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 16:21-30, Hebrews 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

King David had a lot of problems and so do we. Many times there are things we can do to correct the problems we encounter. For example:

(1) SOME HAVE HEALTH PROBLEMS This is a wonderful age in which we live. We hear of some folks who have vision problems. They go to the doctor for some out-patient surgery, and in a few weeks they have 20-20 vision again. Illus: I heard about an elderly retired gentleman that had severe hearing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 5 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In Joshua chapters 1-5, the most miraculous thing that transpired was the crossing of Jordan on dry ground

When we get to Joshua 6, our attention is turned again to Jericho. Remember, in Joshua 2, Joshua sent two spies to Jericho to spy the land out. Once they got there, they entered the house of Rahab the harlot. While they were in her house, she admitted to the spies that the people of Jericho had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Forward Pass

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12

2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12 The Forward Pass 22 Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his place, for the raiders who came with the Arabians into the camp had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram, king of Judah, reigned. 2 Ahaziah was forty-two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 22:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Active Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 20, 2024

Do we understand the importance of an active faith and it's potential outcome?

Today we are continuing in our Genesis series: From Dust to Life. In Genesis 6, God warns Noah of the impending judgment coming on the earth, but He made a way for the salvation of Noah, his family, and the plethora of land animals. In chapter 7 the author doesn’t focus on Noah's building ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call On God In Worship! Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2023

Today we are going to talk about worship - but not what we do in worship - how we do it! In our series of Calling on God, we have called upon Him for help, guidance, and belonging. Today we call upon Him in Worship.

Call on God in Worship 2 Samuel 6:1-15 / Psalm 150 Introduction Humorist, Erma Bombeck, reported an experience she had in church. A row or two in front of her sat a mother with a normal five-year-old boy, which means, he couldn’t sit still. As he squirmed and looked over the pew at those behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Theology Of King David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 7, 2024

Series on the Life of David

Title: The Theology of King David Scripture: Psalm 19 Type: Expository series Life of David Where: GNBC 9-8-24 Intro: What do you get when you combine a little brother, a shepherd boy, a poet and musician, a hero, a giant killer, a soldier, a mercenary, a husband, a king, a killer, an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Return To Civility: 6 Do Not Murder Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 27, 2024

This message looks at the 6th commandment, Do not Murder. It seems like an easy one to keep, but what happens when we broaden it out?

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seals And Trumpets And Bowls, Oh My! (Revelation 6-16) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 8, 2025

Revelation 6–16 can feel like the scariest part of the journey—war, famine, plagues, and wrath. But behind every seal, trumpet, and bowl stands a merciful God whose justice is never chaotic, always redemptive. When God wins, we win—and the story that began with mercy ends with mercy.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Revelation 6. Some of you may find this hard to believe, but back in the olden days—the 1970s—there was no streaming, no DVDs, and definitely no pause button. VCRs existed, but they cost over a thousand dollars, so nobody you knew actually had one. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:9, John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For The Restless

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 7, 2026

God invites weary hearts to leave the world’s restless search for the new and return to Christ, the old path of rest.

We live in an age enamored by the new. New technology. New methods. New philosophies. New spiritual voices. New versions of truth. Everything must be updated, rebranded, optimized, improved. If something is old, we tend to assume it must be outdated. If something is new, we assume it must be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Matthew 11:28-29, Genesis 2:1-3, Isaiah 30:15, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2025

James is going to end his book with a call to pray in all circumstances and encourage us to confess our sins to each other

James: Practical Faith (Part 2)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-09–2025 Gumball Theology I love gum balls. If we are somewhere that has gumboil machines, Maxine will make sure to have quarters for me. But what if I just stood there, staring at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2000 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Lepers

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Feb 13, 2003

Comparison and contrast of the leper healing in Old Testament to Christ healing the leper. Why we need to believe in miracles.

The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion asked. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vagabond Anointing

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 1, 2001

The vagabond anointing is responsible for the lack of direction and aimlessness in so many lives. The devil himself is a vagabond and he likes to distribute that anointing.

In Genesis 4:12, we see the first example of a vagabond person. It says, "When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shall thou be in the earth." Deuteronomy 21:18 - 21 says, "If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:1-7, 1 Peter 5:8, Job 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Should We Invest In Humanity?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ