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The Origins Booklet #1: Creation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 18, 2010

Does science support the theory of evolution, or the Biblical account of Creation? A challenging and informative look at our origins

ORIGINS #1: CREATION THERE HAS TO BE MORE TO LIFE: It was September 1990, twenty years ago, and I had just graduated from high school. I was at an all-nighter drive-in with some of my friends. It was early in the morning, hours before the sun came up, when I turned to one of my friends and said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Refocusing Our Priorities Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 11, 2002

The diagnosis, consequence and solution to misplaced priorities coinciding with an all church focus of stewardship.

In the Jules Verne novel The Mysterious Island, the author tells the story about five men who escape from a prison by hijacking a hot air balloon (www.PreachingToday.com). As the balloon rises into the air, the wind blows it toward the ocean. As the hours pass, the surface of the ocean draws closer ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Eloquent Word In History

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 14, 2009

At the start of the letter to the Hebrews, God speaks the most eloquent possible Word to humankind. Several Greek words help us understand the miracle of Jesus as the Christ.

God’s Most Eloquent Message Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 Did you ever read the advertising copy or fine print about certain automobile tires? Would it ring a bell to suggest that these tires were manufactured for extra durability from the most advanced polymers? Advanced polymers—a mixture of compounds of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Prime Cause

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 31, 2017

A message about the Creator God of the universe.

"The Prime Cause" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Brightened By The Future Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

The resurrection of the dead and the return of Jesus are two great reasons we have to be encouraged to face life and death today

1. Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction: The year was 155 AD. Persecution against Christians had swept across the Roman Empire and arrived at the city of Smyrna. The proconsul there joined in, and ordered the arrest of Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna. He was to be brought to the public ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven And Earth Reformatted Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 38 in our exposition of Revelation exploring the hope of a new heaven and earth.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heaven and Earth Reformatted” Rev 21: 1-9 The doctrinal statement of the Christian Missionary Alliance states… The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible and premillennial. This is the believer's hope and is a vital truth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Hebrews 12:25-29, 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Start Them Right Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 7, 2024

Discover practical insights on building a strong foundation for your family, starting small and focusing on the little things that make a big difference, creating a Christ-centered home, starting our children on the right path!

Introduction Video Ill.: Teaching Moment 6 Train a child in the way he should go,     and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22, NIV) We are continuing our study, focusing on the very real truth that Jesus is coming soon. The gospel and sharing of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Joshua 24:14-15, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 19:18, Proverbs 29:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Trinity Matters To Us Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 29, 2020

The trinity matters because: 1. God confirms this reality of His existence. 2. God communicates His character through the trinity 3. God carries out His work through the trinity.

Why the Trinity Matters to Us The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 16, 2013 (Revised October 29, 2020) MESSAGE: *Does the trinity matter to us? As Bible-believing Baptists, we believe that the one true God exists as a trinity: Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Love

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 23, 2019

This is Love Easter Sunday (April 21, 2019) – Brad Bailey

This is Love Easter Sunday (April 21, 2019) – Brad Bailey [In the following message given at Easter, the following resurrection narrative was read earlier in the service: John 20:1, 16-22 (NIV).] Intro: As we come to engage what today is all about, it will be helpful to personally consider: How ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11, John 3:13-16, John 20:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Gospel-Centric Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2019

Look at every situation as a gospel opportunity.

Becoming Gospel-Centric Acts 3:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2019 Play IDOP video Today we’re giving attention to the persecuted church. Let’s pray the persecuted will… 1. Sense God’s presence (Heb. 13:5) 2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2 Tim. 1:3) 3. Experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16, Isaiah 41:13, Psalm 51:12, Luke 10:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

According To Your Faith

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 4, 2025

Jesus moves not according to our need, but according to our trust. True faith surrenders, saying “Yes, Lord,” and receives transforming grace.

There are moments in the ministry of Jesus when His words fall like a key into the lock of the human heart—turning something, opening something, revealing something that changes everything about how we relate to Him. Matthew 9 contains one of those moments. It is only a sentence, only a breath, yet ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Mark 9:24, Romans 10:17, Matthew 9:27-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Powerful Faith Of The Centurion PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Trusting Jesus’ word brings healing and hope; faith in His authority, not our worthiness or understanding, invites His miraculous power into our lives.

Friends, perhaps you walked in today with a knot in your stomach and a prayer under your breath. Maybe the doctor’s words still echo. Maybe the bill is bigger than your paycheck. Maybe the bedroom is quiet and the tears come louder at night. What if the miracle you need is as close as a word from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10, John 4:43-54

Topics: Faith, Boundaries

Is God's Grace Sufficient For You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God meets us in our weakness, offering sustaining grace and strength through prayer, transforming our struggles into places where His power and love are revealed.

Some of us came in today weary, worried, and a little worn. We know what it is to smile on the outside while something aches on the inside. You’ve got a thorn that throbs—maybe it’s a diagnosis, a disappointment, a deadline, or a relationship that feels like a riddle you can’t solve. You’ve prayed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Topics: Grace, God's Grace

A Lesson On Fasting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

True fasting is not just abstaining from food, but actively pursuing justice, compassion, and mercy, reflecting God’s heart through tangible love for others.

Friends, welcome. Some of us have come with a holy hunger today. Not just the kind that rumbles in our stomachs, but the kind that aches in our souls—the ache for God to be near, to make things right, to make us whole. If your heart feels weary or your prayers feel thin, take courage. The God who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-8

Topics: Fasting, Discipline

This Or That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025

Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:18-42

Topics: Critical Thinking, Victory