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We Need To Get Turned Around

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jan 10, 2015

John the Baptist called for each of us to repent. What does that mean? How do we get turned around when we find we are on the wrong road?

About 15 years ago, I was on my way to an orientation and open day at the seminary. I had never been to the campus before, and the freeways in California can be tricky. In this case, the 57, which I was taking, and the 60 joined together for a couple of miles before they split apart. Somehow I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11, Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crossing The River

Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012

At graduation and at many other times in life God brings us to the point where we must decide to trust and follow Him.

“Crossing the River” Rev. Chip Blackshear First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi, Texas Joshua 3:1-17 I don’t know about you, but for me it seems that sometimes life is just flying by and the days and weeks seem to run together. One reason for that, I think, is because much ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moving In Faith. Genesis Chapter 9

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 30, 2020

In today's hard times, we need to be reminded of the faith that Noah experienced when he started building the ark.

Moving in faith. Genesis Chapter 9 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 23, 2022

An understanding the call of Abraham and the promise fulfilled is important to understanding the purpose of God in history. The culmination is in the fulness of time with coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make atonement the just for the unjust to bring us to God.

In Genesis chapter 12 God is dealing with a specific group of people. This is a change of emphasis. Genesis Chapters 1-11 God is dealing with man in general. God is the father of all mankind through Adam and though Noah. Because God is calling the descendants of Abraham and Israel to be set ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Series Week 3 Faith Must Be Spoken.

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 7, 2026

Faith Must Be Spoken. Speak it.

Week 1 Faith begins with a foundation. Week 2 Faith is building on what you remember. WEEK 3 Faith Must Be Spoken. Text: Psalm 116:10 I believed, therefore have I spoken… Historical Context This psalm is a thanksgiving song after near death. The psalmist survives not because of silence, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Road To Somewhere PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 30, 2023

To explore the concept of living with purpose, using the story of the Road to Emmaus from the Gospel of Luke as a guide, and viewing each day as a new beginning.

Good Morning, Church! Today, we'll be journeying together on the road to somewhere. We'll be exploring the idea of living with purpose, through the lens of a fascinating passage from the Gospel of Luke, specifically, Luke 24:13-35. I think John Piper puts it best when he says, "God created me—and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Topics: Purposeful Walk

The Time Is Now PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Like Esther, God has equipped us with everything we need to face challenges and fulfill His mission for us, and we should take action now, for such a time as this.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4, verse 14. This verse has a message for us that's incredibly relevant to our lives today. God's anointing for the mission is the divine empowerment that God bestows upon His children, equipping ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Topics: Anointed, Mission

Obedience Reveals Provision PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the themes of obedience, faith, God's provision, and its foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

Good morning, church family. This morning we're going to dive deep into one of the most powerful stories in the Bible – the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22. Before we get into it, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, Philip Yancey. He once said, "Faith ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3

Topics: Provision

Living Up To Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God provides for us even in times of scarcity, and we are called to live up to our capacity and be a blessing to others.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're diving into a story from the book of Genesis that speaks volumes about God's provision in times of scarcity, the importance of living up to our capacity, and the blessing of abundance. It's a story as old as time but as relevant as today's headlines. As we ...read more

Topics: Scarcity

Forbidden Yet Favored: A Love That Changed History (Rahab, Boaz & Ruth)

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Feb 14, 2025

Love—the greatest theme in Scripture. Not just romance, but redemption. Not just feelings, but faith. Love is the language of God’s grace, the rhythm of His redemption, the story of salvation.

Forbidden Yet Favored: A Love that Changed History Text: Matthew 1:5, Joshua 2, Ruth 4 Illustration: "The Marriage That Never Argued Again" A newlywed couple was traveling by horse-drawn cart during their first year of marriage. The sun was high, the road was long, and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:5, Ruth 1:16-17, John 3:16, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Walking In Alignment To Attract Destiny Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon will inspire and equip believers to position themselves rightly to receive divine help.

WALKING IN ALIGNMENT TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:7 "When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 24:27, 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:7, Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 24:27, 1 Samuel 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Spirit: Your Ultimate Destiny Helper Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

This sermon will help believers understand and embrace the Holy Spirit as their ultimate guide in destiny fulfilment.

THE HOLY SPIRIT—YOUR ULTIMATE DESTINY HELPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:16-17 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, Romans 8:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:10-12, Isaiah 11:2, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 30, 2025

For the Christian, Christmas is about far more than presents under a tree or turkey on a table. It is about celebrating the greatest truth in human history: the Light has come.

Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 John 1:5 (NLT): “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” Introduction: Only 12 Weeks to Christmas Friends, did you know there are only twelve weeks until Christmas? For some of us, that thought brings joy. For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Psalm 119:105, John 8:12, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Matthew 5:14, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Stirs The Waters For Healing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God is the source of divine healing, and when He stirs the waters, every affliction bows to His power.

THE GOD WHO STIRS THE WATERS FOR HEALING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had.” — ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Journey Begins Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 1st Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#1] THE JOURNEY BEGINS Genesis 11:1-32 Introduction: Tonight, we will begin a new sermon series, "Called To Promise." In this series, we will learn about the life of Abraham, a man who trusted God and followed His plans. Today, we start at the very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist