Sermons on Sojourners:

Edom (Genesis 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 18, 2024

Do we want to be like Edom or Israel? Let's examine Genesis 36.

Esau married Canaanite wives (Genesis 26:34-35). His descendants refused the Exodus Israelites safe passage (Numbers 20:21; 21:4). Yet, God commanded Israel to treat them kindly (Deuteronomy 23:7). Israel ruled them for a time (1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 8:14). Prophets prophesied against them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Pilgrims In This World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 27, 2024

The Bible often describes believers as strangers, exiles, and pilgrims on earth. This imagery reminds us that this world is not our home.

Introduction Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. In this sermon, I am inviting you to reflect on what it means to live as pilgrims in this world. The Bible often describes believers as strangers, exiles, and pilgrims on earth. This imagery reminds us that our true home is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 2, 2023

When you pray, do you expect to hear from God?

“When God Speaks” Genesis 26:1-6 When you pray, do you expect to hear from God? We often pray and when we do it is a time of request and asking God for blessings or direction. But do we ever expect to hear an answer? We should! Genesis 25:7-8 “And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Instruments Of Navigation

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 17, 2024

Instruments of navigation are deemed as guidance tools in the process of travel through life.

Saint Augustine of Hippo, a theologian and philosopher of Berber origin once remarked: “Men go abroad to wonder at the heights of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motions of the stars, and they pass by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 11:2, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 16:9

Manslaughter & Murder (Numbers 35)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 14, 2024

How did ancient Israel handle murder and suicide? How are we to handle our enemies? Let's begin in Numers 35.

How were manslaughter and murder handled under the old covenant? Where was custody until a case was decided? How should we act towards our enemies? Let’s look at Numbers 35. How were the Levitical cities to be appointed among the tribes of Israel? The Lord told Moses in the wilderness of Moab, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C -- The Word Nonviolent Can Be An Adjective, It Modifies How

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2025

Jesus is asking us today not so much as “how can I find a gracious God? But “How can I find God in my enemy?” And, how can we be children of God in real life without loving our enemies?

The fictional Klingon language from Star Trek has no words for love. Of course, the Klingons were creatures of pure logic, not emotion. So, the closest words for “love” in their language were “honor” or “unhate.” That would be easy for us if we could define love simply as “unhating” others. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:2-23, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Moving On Faith Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 22, 2004

No matter how weak or how strong your faith is, As long as your faith is in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. As you pray and study God’s Word, your faith will grow stronger AND stronger.

Moving On Faith Pastors: Elder Arthur L. Mason and Marie Mason Hebrews 11:1; Matthew 17:20-21; I John 5:9 What is Faith? I saw an automobile with a license plate that read: “Moving on Faith.” I was both impressed and inspired. What does Moving on Faith mean? Before we can fully ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Romans 4:19-25, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You And The Vision Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on May 21, 2004

Your vision is the goal by which your life achievements should be measured with. Set goals and depend on God. Walk with him, maintaining the vision, then His zeal shall perform it.

THEME: WALKING IN GOD’S GIVEN VISION TOPIC: YOU AND THE VISION TEXT: Prov. 29:18; Hab. 2:2 INTRODUCTION It is an important topic we are discussing today; A factor that dominates life; A reliable and best measuring rule on how best a life has been lived. Who are these that are being remembered ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2

Denomination: Foursquare

A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005

There should be a change after someone gets saved.

1 Peter 1:13-16 A Changed Life Introduction: We saw in verses 3-5 that God has been good to the Christian. Peter tells us four specific things God has done for the Christian. He has saved us (v.3). He gives us a living Hope (v.3b). He give us an inheritance (v.4). He guards us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bounty Bible

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 6, 2005

The story of the Bounty Ship and probably the most infamous mutiny in history has some interesting aspects for us to consider today.

THE BOUNTY BIBLE 1. Introduction: Like most people, I was more or less familiar with the story of the Bounty Ship and probably the most infamous mutiny in history. But after reading “The Bounty Bible” from a devotional book called “On This Day” by Robert J. Morgan (reading shown in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

It's About Time, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 25, 2005

Last of 4 part series on Money/Time Management. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoints and Handouts for each.

It’s About Time, pt. 2 Psalm 31:14-15 WHY MANAGE YOURSELF? If you don’t manage yourself, something else will and YOU may not accomplish what you really want to do. A. The scripture indicates that you should manage yourself. Eccles. 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006

Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Spiritual Bucket List

Contributed by Larry Finley on Oct 12, 2009

Things I want changed in my life before I die.

MY SPIRITUAL BUCKET LIST 10-11-09 Psalm 39:1-12 1. VICTORY OVER MY TONGUE Vs. 1-2 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. A. Pointed Purpose 1. Psalms 17:3 … I am purposed that my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Egypt

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 22, 2009

❶ Sorrowful Setting ❷ Spiteful Service ❸ Successful Sob

- There was a famine in the land of Canaan - Plenty in Egypt - Water & Pasture for your flocks - Come & settle Genesis 47:4-6KJV 4 They said moreover unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

Jesus did not come to only show us the way, teach us the truth, and give us the life, though He does all of this, because He is the Way to God, the Truth of God, and the Life in God.

"I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life..." In His Own Words 12/07/08 PM Reading: John 14:1-6 Text: John 14:6 Introduction I saw a piece of Bumper Art (that’s the marketing term for bumper sticker) that sent me to the Internet for information. It said “I’d rather be Mooneyating.” As it turns out, Mooney ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ