Sermons on Slavery:

Right Living Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Right living in the christian life is essential

RIGHT LIVING I don’t know if you like reading biographies or if you like those documentary programmes that show you how other people live. Apparently one of the most popular TV programmes over the past year has been The Osbournes – a reality TV programme which follows Ozzy Osbourne and his family. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Wonder

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006

God wants us to be people that amaze the world. Our behaviour should be such that the world is astonished by us. We can be a wonder for Jesus as many are wonders for Satan.

The Seven Wonders of World Opening song Closing Song Scipture Reading: Ps. 71:1-8 Introduction The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The statute of Zeus at Olympia, The temple of Artemeus at Ephesus, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Colossus of Rhodes and The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-8, Genesis 6:5-8, Hebrews 11:24-25, Numbers 12:1-7, Job 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Conflict In Antioch Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007

Sermon 5 in the Galatians series.

Public confrontation Confrontation never a comfortable situation, especially public Personal story – illustration Brad (someone had to fire due to attitude) He left me no choice, there was a big public confrontation> Conflict in Antioch Gal 2: 11-14 (NIV) 11 When Peter came to Antioch, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Revolutionary Part 2

Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 28, 2006

Part 2... The definition that we are going to look at today is Definition 5 – The overthrow of a government or social system, with another taking its place. Whether or not we like to admit it, this is what is taking place today in the spiritual lives o

(This message was inspired by George Barna and his book, Revolution. I also found Sermon Central contributor, J. Martin’s messages on this topic helpful.) Are you a Revolutionary? Are you in a close orbit with God? Our Scripture last week and again this week are the words of the Apostle Paul in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Haunted By Fear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 17, 2014

WE do not have to be haunted by fear when we live in Christ.

INTRODUCTION • GEICO COMMERCIAL CLIP • SLIDE #1 • When we are wrought with fear we can make some bad choices in life. We may end up hiding behind the chainsaws! • Fear is one emotion that grips all of us at one time or another. Fear can be debilitating in some cases, fear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Footprints Left No Trace!

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013

We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Down To Nothing God Is Up To Something

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 24, 2012

This sermon examines how God's plan is carried out in our life even when we are facing trials and tribulations. We must simply trust Him and live for Him.

When you are down to nothing God is up to something Genesis 37:23-28; 39:21-23; 41:37-45 Prayer I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week this week. God’s blessings are too numerous to count even when we cannot see them. Have you ever felt that you have reached the end of your rope, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bondage Verses Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 12, 2009

The proposition that only those who by faith accept God’s promise are children of God is given its last defense with an appeal to Scripture interpretation. It appeals to Scripture to again prove that Christians are not under law.

GALATIANS 4:21-31 BONDAGE VERSES FREEDOM [Genesis 16:1- 4; 21:8-12] How you interpret the facts is important. A worldly young Southern Baptist went to the racetrack for the very first time. He saw a priest in the paddock give a horse a blessing. The boy took the horse’s number, placed a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 4:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Greatness

Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 8, 2010

What is greatness? How do you acheive greatness? Understand what it means to be great and have success based on the example of Christ.

In January 2009 we celebrated a historical day in our country. A nation gathered together to witness the inauguration of the 44th president of these United States, Barack Obama. And whether you voted for him or not, whether you agree with him or not on the issues, we all can applaud the achievement ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greater Than Moses Series

Contributed by Chad Laughrey on Jun 6, 2011

An exegetical sermon on Hebrews 3 which examines exhortations to cling to God's grace in Jesus Christ.

We all have had our heroes growing up. Im not talking about fictional characters…superheroes with powers and capes. No, I am talking about real life heroes. People who inspired you to dream and strive and hope. Maybe it was a sports star that you had posters of hanging in your room and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 18, 2024

In Christ, we can experience true freedom!

INTRODUCTION - FREEDOM: In September 2016, Lawrence Ripple was willing to give up his freedom to be free from his wife. - The Kansas resident handed a Kansas City bank teller a note demanding cash and warned that he had a gun. - After receiving $2,924, he sat in the bank lobby waiting to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: Rejected But Respected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 11, 2022

The life of Joseph, son of Jacob, is one of the most interesting in the Bible. This message is mostly a summary of his life, from slave to sovereign to sustainer. Don't we all wish there were more Josephs!

Introduction: What comes to mind when you think about Joseph, son of Jacob? Many of us, including me, tend to think first of his “coat of many colors” and his dreams. That’s true, but that’s only part of the story. In fact, Joseph spent several years away from his family in a foreign land, rising ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:25-28, Genesis 41:38-45

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 12 - Healing From Our Hurts Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 3, 2024

Are there hurts and pain from the past that is still lingering on? How can we forgive those who hurt us and experience the healing that Jesus offers us? The life of Joseph will help us understand this in a practical way.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work. (ISV) The Lord assures us that He is able to make our lives overflow with every blessing in all areas of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Genesis 37:3-4, Proverbs 10:12, Genesis 37:14, Genesis 37:28, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 45:11, Genesis 45:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Following Footprints

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 7, 2003

We are called to follow in the footprints of Jesus Christ, and sometimes those footprints are bloody. What is it that characterizes this wonderful person in whose steps we are to walk?

Passage: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Intro: Footprints aren’t very common in Arizona 1. not enough rain to make mud, anything else dries in 3 seconds 2. but when we do find them, they are unmistakable evidence that someone has passed this way before. 3. if we see a set of footprints disappear over a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Joseph Bag

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002

Using a multicolored bag to illustrate the major events of the life of Joseph adults and children alike can see how God was at work in the life of Joseph and can be at work in your life as well.

The Joseph Bag Genesis 37-41 Today I would like to tell you a story about a man named Joseph. By a show of hands how many of you have heard of Joseph? Joseph’s story is found in the book of Genesis. Joseph’s life teaches us many things. One important thing about Joseph is that even though hard ...read more

Denomination: Holiness