Sermons on Splendid:

Beauty In The Desert

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 26: 1 – 37

Exodus 26: 1 – 37 Beauty in the desert 26 “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them. 2 The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fall Of Babylon Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018

Message 27 in our exposition of Revelation where we explore the fall of Babylon.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 B. The Seven seals ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Can Go Home

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 15, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 1: 1- 11

Scripture: Ezra 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Promise Land Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 4, 2019

This sermon focuses on three places we can live - a. In a land of slavery (enslaved to the penalty and power of sin) b. In the wilderness (going around in circles) or c. In God's Promise Land - cleansed, infilled and enjoying the Life made possible by God's Holy Spirit

Scripture: John 10:10; Exodus 2:23 - 25; Dt. 1:6-8; Joshua 1:1-9 Theme: Living Abundantly Title: Promise Land Living INTRO: Grace and peace today from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about where you are living. I don't mean your physical address; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Exodus 2:23-25, Deuteronomy 1:6-8, Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Gospel Shaped Living: ‘your Church A Light In Darkness!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 6, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. & Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16.– sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’ Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Church and Me. • (a). The universal Church. • (b). the local Church. (2). The Church and Jesus. • (a). The project is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

Preaching Provokes Persecution. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2022

‘Preaching Provokes Persecution’ - Acts chapter 14 verses 1-28 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Iconium – Division (vs 1-7). • the apostles experienced conversions (vs 1): • the apostles experienced opposition (vs 2) • the apostles experienced supernatural signs (vs 3): • the apostles experienced God’s guidance (vs 5-6): (2). Lystra – Delusion (vs 8-20). • a healing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

The Concept Of Hell! Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2022

Hell, in many religious traditions, refers to the domicile, usually beneath the earth, of the unredeemed deceased or the spirits of the damned. From the underworld come dreams, ghosts, and demons, and in its most terrible areas malefactors (reprobates)

Tom Lowe 2/3/2012 The Concept of Hell! There is no mention of hell in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about Sheol, which is a watery underworld where everyone went, whether they were Jew or Gentile, good or bad. In its archaic sense, the term hell refers to the underworld, a deep pit or ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

23rd Sunday After Pentecost. November 5th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023

Year A, Proper 26.

Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12 A). CROSSING JORDAN. Joshua 3:7-17. JOSHUA 3:7. Transition from one ministry to another is always challenging, but if the Lord’s people recognise the new incumbent as God’s man ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-7, Psalm 107:33-37, Micah 3:5-12, Psalm 43:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13, Matthew 23:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-5, 1 Timothy 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Wardrobe Witness

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000

This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Peter 3:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Did Constantine Have A Conspiracy? - Part Three Of Series On Da Vinci Code Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Part three of a series on the Da Vinci Code that examines the errors of Dan Brown’s claims and the truth of history and the Bible.

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – part 3 “Did Constantine Have a Conspiracy” Picture of book The owner of a Christian bookstore sounded fairly desperate in an emailed message regarding the impact of the book The Da Vinci Code recently. "We are getting bombarded daily by people who are buying into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is? Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004

Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

Love is …Part one Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from: “Forever Young”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Who Gives Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:26-38, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials Of Life

Contributed by Laurence Hill on May 29, 2001

This sermon deals with trials that come because of sin and others that God allows to bring us up to a higher level with him.

The Trials Of Life What is a Trial? The dictionary definition for ’trials and tribulations’ is ’irritations and troubles’. It defines a trial as a ’troublesome or irritating person or thing that one must endure.’ TRIAL — a temptation or an adversity, the enduring of which proves the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving In Humility - 2nd String Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 20, 2010

Regardless of position or task, our service to God is important to God's Kingdom. So often we relate importance and significance to the height of the position or the enormity of the task, but we should be willing to serve IN humility and do any and every

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 20, 2010 Date Preached: August 22, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: Serving With Humility (2nd String) Text: John 1:19-32 ETS: John the Baptist realized who he was and he was not ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-32

Denomination: Baptist