Sermons on Strange Bible Stories:

Three Things Paul Knew

Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 8, 2006

Know who you are and who you believe in.

THREE THINGS PAUL KNEW? There were three things Paul knew that helped him be faithful in the most difficult of circumstances. He knew who he was, he knew who he believed and he knew and was convinced that God is able. Let us read 2 Tim 1:1-18. Things are pretty tough for Paul right now. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006

The disciples who followed Jesus in the day of his flesh had some wonderful advantages. However, when Jesus died on the cross every shred of hope they had was gone.

Mark 16:9-11 9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Relentless Quizzer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2007

God wants us to be both discerning and selectivist as a matter of habit.

The Relentless Quizzer (I Thessalonians 5:21-22) Intro 1. The hardest courses I took during my time at Moody Bible Institute was New Testament Greek, 16 hours, 4 courses. 2. One of my teachers was Mr. Wise and Greek quizzes: I think it was 14 days in a row. 3. In some ways, God calls us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 20, 2008

In Genesis the question is asked is there any thing to hard or the Lord? Jeremiah give us the answer in Jeremiah r 32:17 that there nothing to hard for thee! Many times our faith can be tested to believe God even if the mountain is in front of us. Howeve

Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:14 KJV) Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. (Jer 32:17 KJV) Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17, Genesis 18:14, Genesis 1:1

Is There Power In The Gospel Today?!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 28, 2009

In this sermon outline we look at the unchanging power of God. He is not limited to Bible Days and stories of the Bible, but His power to save, change and deliver is present today to work in our lives.

IS THERE POWER IN THE GOSPEL TODAY?! In this sermon outline we look at the unchanging power of God. He is not limited to Bible Days and stories of the Bible, but His power to save, change and deliver is present today to work in our lives. I) GOD IS UNCHANGING IN ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-6

The One And Only!

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on May 23, 2005

A sermon preached on Trinity Sunday. Deals with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s refusal to bow to the golden image, but to worship the true God.

In the 3rd chapter of Daniel we’re told, "King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue ninety feet tall and nine feet wide and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. Then he sent messages to the princes, prefects, governors, advisers, counselors, judges, magistrates, and all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Developing A Biblical Mindset

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 1, 2003

A message encouraging Christians to be people who live with the Bible as their foundation rather than the philosophies of the world

Developing a Biblical Mindset Colossians 2:8 November 2, 2003 Introduction This is the third message on living a life characterized by the peace of God. In the first message I gave six strategies to living in the peace of God. Last week we talked about the fact that God is in control, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Word Makes All The Difference In The World

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

God’s Word makes all the difference in the world changing us from “out of reach outsiders” to “outreaching insiders.”

God’s Word Makes All the Difference in the World Introduction: Have you been reading God’s Word lately? WHAT have you been reading  I have been reading John’s Gospel o Gems like 3:16 and the woman at the well o Reassuring verses like: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Of God And The Word Of God

Contributed by C Reola on Mar 3, 2006

We are living in a post modern world, a world wherein only change is constant. THerefore, Christians should and must remain steadfast to the Unchanging Word of God in this Changing World

“THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD” II Timothy 3:14-17 A pleasant morning to everyone! I have great admirations to those who where mightily used of God in His church. Among them are church fathers like- John Chrysostom, Theodore and Jerome. The list goes on with Martin Luther, Zwingli, John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Upside Down Spiriutality Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 8, 2005

Upside down spiritiuality

From 6:1 to 8:39 the Apostle Paul moves from demonstrating the doctrine of justification which is  God’s declaring the believing sinners righteous (3:20-5:21), to demonstrating the practical ramifications of salvation on those who have been justified. He specifically discusses the doctrine of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Faith Of Our Fathers"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 3, 2005

It is living still, inspite of all that has come against it; inspite of all who have tried to pervert it. Keep the faith!

What an august gathering we would witness, if we were able to transport back in time and go to Jerusalem for this first official council on the doctrines of the faith. All the big names are there. Paul and Barnabas, who have had much God-given success in ministry among the gentiles, which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Orthodox

My Sediments Exactly

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

We must be in the Word of the Lord regularly to renew our joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Psalm 30:1 – 5 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #705 “It is Well with My Soul” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 29, 2007

Sermon 17 in Galatians series. Deals with false teachers as wolves in sheeps clothing, as well as comparing Christian life to a foot race.

07/29/2007 “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing” (Gal 5:2-6) There is an old fable about a wolf in sheep’s clothing. One of Aesop’s fables. A wolf had his eye on a certain flock of sheep, but he couldn’t get any of the sheep he wanted because of the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. Then he saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Without A Word

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Considers the vital role of God’s Word in our lives, what it would be like if there were not Bible, and what it is like to ignore it.

Intro – Some of you watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the past couple of weeks. Sure enough, just like last year, George Bailey wished he’d never been born, and he got to see what the world would have been like if he had never existed. It was just a little over a year ago, I asked everyone to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea And Gomer, Tami And Steve

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 1, 2012

A sermon on the rocky love story of Hosea and Gomer (Modern day setting of the story provided by Allan R. Gunther in the book, Believers Church Bible Commentary: Hosea, Amos, pgs. 83-84)

Introduction: Read Hosea 1. (Hosea 3 is read earlier in service by a teenager) As I read and studied this passage of Scripture, I felt like it needed to be put in a modern day setting so that we can relate to these characters. From the text, too many questions, too many things left out, and too ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ