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Genesis Sermon 9: Origin Of The Curse

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002

This is a sermon about the creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION This passage contains what is commonly called "the curse" that applies to six areas: (1) Animals, (2) The serpent, (3) Satan, (4) Woman, (5) The earth, (6) Man. "And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Forest Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 1, 2008

God has blessed us through His creation. This sermon looks at how we are blessed by God through His trees and how we are called to look after and care for them.

Our new worship series the Seasons of Creation, begins with Forest Sunday. Over the next four weeks we are going to focus on how God has blessed us through His creation and what it means for us to live as His disciples in this creation. Throughout history Christians have had a mixed reaction to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Was there a purpose to the crown of thorns?

Crown of Thorns John 19:1-3 Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when everything changed? The moment occurred and because it occurred everything changed in your daily existence. Maybe it was your wedding day, or the birth of a child…maybe it was the day you bought your house or got ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 2: The Seasons Of Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. INTRODUCTION - REVIEW 1. Winter – Dreams and planning (childhood). 2. Spring – Planting and preparation (youth). 3. Summer – Growth and hard work (adult). 4. Autumn – Harvest and enjoying the fruits of your work (retirement). B. PERSONAL JOURNEY THRU THE SEASONS 1. The direction is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 20, 2016

What the blood can do for all men.

THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST Hebrews 12: 1. His blood is a God ward aspect. a. Ground for atonement – A COVERING. Leviticus 17: 11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 6 - My Confession Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 4, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 6

Context: Confession • Me, My Brother and Sister got in trouble once (at the same time) • 2-week ground and before the 1st week was over, my brother and sister had already done things that we weren’t supposed to do. I knew what we had done was wrong so I was doing my absolute best to stay within ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Your Oponent Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 16, 2004

This is the 1st of 4 on winning the spiritual war

INTRODUCTION • Life can be tough at times. It seems like there are times when nothing seems to come easily. It seems in our spiritual walk that we take two steps forward and three back. • I have seen people who would just give up and quit when things got tough for them. I see other people who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 6, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 2:4-17

Islington Baptist Church February 4, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 2:4-17 Scripture reading: Psalm 104, Revelations 22, Job 36-37, II Thessalonians 3:6ff At certain times some Christians have had a ‘crisis in the faith’. There is something that bothers and disturbs them so much about God, his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Be Moved

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discussed being fully planted and committed to Christ.

I Shall Not Be Moved Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22-24; 1 Corinthians 15:58 Introduction The last time I stood before you I told you that we are all living testimonies. We are a living testimony whether we are having a great time or going through hard times. The question that we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anchor Holds

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

Exploring the analogy of an anchor in our walk with God.

THE ANCHOR STILL HOLDS TEXT: Hebrews 6:15-20 Hebrews 6:15-20 -- And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Jul 18, 2017

David's Three Mighty Men defended a seemingly insigniffican bean patch etc. But King David sent them there. What is your bean patch that King Jesus sent you to defend

DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN Luke: 18:1 And he spake a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying , There was in a city a judge, which feared not God neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city and she came unto him saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by John Dixon on Oct 7, 2018

The word “REGARD” or the word “FAVOR” in Hebrew means, “paid attention to.” God paid attention to Abel’s offering but Cain’s offering he did not pay attention to.

GENESIS 4:1-11 NASB Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have gotten a man-child with the help of the Lord.”  2 Again, she gave birth to his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of flocks, but Cain was a tiller of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Subsidence Of The Waters. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 24, 2019

Feeling desolate is nothing new for the people of God, but when we do, we may recall this song: The next time you find yourself in a storm, Genesis 8 can give you new hope and encouragement, because the major theme of the chapter is renewal and rest after tribulation.

November 14, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.7: Subsidence of the Waters. Gen. 8:1-14 Genesis 8.1-14 1 And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon: God’s Instructions For Fulfilling Our Potential

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 3, 2024

We can expect to be productive for the Lord and fully appreciate all we have in Him if we choose to walk Him and His faith Community on a consistent basis.

Sermon: God’s Instructions For Fulfilling Our Potential Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 10:22-25, “let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Methodist

Sit, Walk And Stand

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 5, 2009

A Christian must start his journey with Christ by sitting--resting alongside the Savior who has done all the work.

I don’t know if you are familiar with watchman nee’s book, “Sit,walk,and stand.” In this book, he notes how a Christian must start his journey with Christ by sitting--resting alongside the Savior who has done all the work. And because Christ has done all the work, the Christian is given the peace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Church Of God