Sermons on Socrates:

Purpose Of The Creation Story

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2018

Is Genesis theistic evolution, day-age theory, a gap, literal 6 days, a polemic, an allegory, majestic prose, intelligent design or something else? If Christians can’t agree on the timing of creation, can we agree on the purposes of the creation story?

Prelude Berasheet bara' Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What are the secrets behind the creation stories in Genesis? Is Genesis literal, allegory, or majestic prose? What are the forgotten purposes of the creation stories? Purpose: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 31, 2019

God called Moses for the highest lifestyle. The call narrative is very interesting and enlightening. There is no age limit for the call. Living for God on the earth is important than doing some thing on God's name. Personal life precedes programs.

Exodus 3:1-12 Introduction: The account of call and commission of Moses comes to us in the book of Exodus through Yahwistic and Elohistic sources. It is placed between the states of the oppression and liberation of Israel. Let us meditate the call of Moses. Exodus 3:1-4 GOD’S CALL TO MOSES Now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Only The Sound Of Rain Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 15, 2014

Noah & the Flood - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Holiness of God (chapter 6 verses 1-7) (2). The Grace of God (chapter 6 verse 8 to chapter 7 verse 10) (3). The Wrath of God (chapter 7 verses 11-24) (4). The Faithfulness of God (chapter 8 verses 1-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • You cannot have failed to see the recent ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Tool Of Flexibility Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

Part of s series on the key tools to raising good, healthy kids and this one deals with remaining flexible.

THE TOOL OF FLEXIBILITY TEXT: Various texts Sunday, July 7, 2002 We are doing a series on parenting, and you might say, “Wait a minute. This is the Fourth of July weekend. We should talk about something more patriotic. Maybe a look back in history or a look at one of our founding fathers. We ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Speaking Are We Listening - Malachi: An Overview

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2018

The Book of Malachi – God is Speaking Are We Listening - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi • (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. • (b). Malachi dialogued with people. • (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. • (d). Malachi is full of God words! • (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023

It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Ephesians 5:15-16, John 9:4, Mark 13:32-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing Touch With The Living God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2017

Malachi: An Overview. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The uniqueness of the book of Malachi (a). Malachi the man is a Mystery. (b). Malachi dialogued with people. (c). Malachi is written in prose and not poetry. (d). Malachi is full of God words! (e). Malachi is God’s last Old Testament word. (2). The Background to the book of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

I Am Not The Greatest

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiastes 2

I AM NOT THE GREATEST (ECCLESIASTES 2) Ecclesiastes begins with a resounding five-fold repetition of the word “vanity” in one verse, a literary abnormality even in repetition-heavy Jewish literature: Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity (Eccl 1:2). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Go A Fishing”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2022

We go through life asking and being asked questions.

For example, one of the question that we ask often as we greet someone. • How are you? • How’s your day going? In asking this question to greet people, is this just a social exchange are do we really care about that person when we ask this question to someone? Personally, when I ask HOW ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 8, 2017

Don't want what your neighbor has. Instead, want your own mate and a real relationship with the Living God.

When Kevin Miller’s brother, Dean, was six years old, one of his teeth fell out. He took that precious little treasure and put it under his pillow, expecting something in return. When he woke up the next morning, the Tooth Fairy had brought him a quarter. A few weeks later, another tooth fell ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It's The Truth !

Contributed by Doug Brown on Feb 5, 2001

Various kinds of practical everyday perspectives of Truth

It’s The Truth ! alhqeia John 14:6 Psalm 51:6 Illus: The Greek philosopher, Socrates?, in giving his perspective on truth uses the following illustration to prove his point... Imagine a man spending his entire life in a cave. And he is so placed in the cave that he cannot turn around and see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Culture Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 21, 2002

A whistlestop tour of the factors that have made us and our culture (in the UK) as we are. (turned us into individualists and consumers, basically!)

Our culture. WBC 12/5/02 am Seeker Service Judges 2:8-16 I’ve wanted to say something to you on this subject for some time - understanding who we are… and what made us like this… brought us here is - so very important - SO fascinating! 1 Are things worse? Here’s the big question. Are things ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 8, 2000

The pressing question of a Christian in every situation

The most popular question in Christian circles today is "What would Jesus do?" This question is the theme of a book entitled In His Steps, written by Charles Sheldon. In this fictional story, the people of a town are transformed in wonderful ways when they decide to always ask themselves the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Baptist

3 Hours Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on May 3, 2004

A part of the series, "12 Hours." A series on the last 12 hours of Jesus’life leading up to Easter.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas by Scott Mathews 3/4/04 Luke 23:44-56 (p. 734) The Passion of the Christ 2:59:59 HOURS Scene 1: Darkness at Golgotha (v. 44-49). “It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth our” (v. 44). “If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ