Sermons on Strange History:

The Heavenly Bodies Made To Give Light And To Serve As Signs. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2018

This is the history of the fourth day's work; the creation of the sun, moon, and stars to serve as lights. God created these bodies in the sky, and assigned them several functions to benefit mankind: to make the distinction between day and night. . . . .

May 17, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.5: The Heavenly Bodies Made to Give Light and to Serve as Signs. Gen. 1:14-19. (KJV) 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

(God Does His Best Work On The Night Shift)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 20, 2017

THE PSALMIST ASSURES US THAT THE REDEMPTIVE HAND OF GOD IS STILL OPERATIVE IN HUMAN HISTORY THAT EVEN IN THE MIDIST OF OUR WEEPING NIGHTS THAT GOD IS STILL ON THE THRONE AND HE STILL HAS THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS

Psalm 30:-5 (KJV) cluase C/D 5 (C) weeping may endure for a night, (D)but joy cometh in the morning. VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN -A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLEJUAH I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (GOD DOES HIS BEST WORK ON THE NIGHT SHIFT) MY BROTHERS AND ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Isaac Pattern Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 4, 2012

As we compare the birth and lives of Jesus and Isaac, we can note an amazing pattern that speaks of God’s determination to intervene in human history – and his desire to intervene in your life!

Jesus and the Isaac Pattern (topical) 1. Christmas season makes us think of shopping. That brings to mind an older couple who are always holding hands. When I asked him why he always holds his wife’s had, he said, “When I let go, she shops.” 2. Someone asked a group of Jewish ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

National Revival That Began With The Butler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2015

The Book of Nehemiah tells the amazing story of how a National Revival was ushered in through a Butler. A Butler is usually the bad guy in thrillers or a dull person, but here we have the most unusual Butler in history.

NATIONAL REVIVAL THAT BEGAN WITH THE BUTLER Neh. 1:1-2:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office in the Yellow Pages. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, madam?" asks ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 5: Things Which Shall Be; 6 Seals. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 16, 2015

Revelation 6. Quickly John sees an overview of either world history of the final Tribulation. Whichever it is, it clearly will be re-visited in the book. Revelation is not in chronological order. The end of chapter 6 is the end of the world!

3. The things which will take place after this (6-22) Generally speaking then, the rest of the book is part 3 of the Lord’s outline for John (1:19). Here is where the going gets tough. Here is where sequential methods of book-reading will not work. Part 3 starts with chapter six, which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus - King Of Kings

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2011

Early in America's history, tax collectors asked for that which belonged to the king of England, and colonists frequently said, "We have no king but Jesus". I ask you:"Is Jesus still our King?"

ILLUSTRATION Let me present you with a portion of the speech John Ashcroft gave at Bob Jones University back in 1999. Ashcroft said: “A slogan of the American revolution which was so distressing to the emissaries of the king that it was found in correspondence sent back to England, was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Do We Call It Easter? Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 19, 2019

Why do we call it EASTER, especially considering the history of Easter? Some Christians have a problem with the term Easter because of the historical background associated with the name Easter. But haven’t you heard?

Why do we call it EASTER? Dr. Lewis Gregory Why do we call it EASTER, especially considering the history of Easter? Some Christians have a problem with the term Easter because of the historical background associated with the name Easter. But haven’t you heard? Easter was converted from a pagan ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 12:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is In Control Of The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2014

God is in control of the universe and all of nature ... or is He??? When you look at the works of God from creation through history and on into destruction and re-creation it is easy to see the fingerprints of God all over the place!

God is in control - or is He really? Over the this Sunday and the next two we’ll be examining this question in detail. Today - God is in control of the earth, planets, stars, etc. Next Sunday - God is in control of the nations Two weeks from today - God is in control of you and me So, is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mysterious Melchizedek Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2019

Melchizedek gets 3 verses in Genesis, but 3 chapters in Hebrews. It's like he disappeared from history until God decided it was time to explain his importance to our faith.

OPEN: During WWII, the Geneva Convention allowed Allied POWs to receive gifts from home. Some of the most popular gifts were board games and decks of playing cards, and one of the most popular board games was Monopoly… especially the Monopoly games sent to them by British government. The reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:11-20, Hebrews 7:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-12, Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 1: Famines And Failures Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 2, 2019

The time of the Judges have been referred to as “Israel’s Dark Ages.” Yet nestled in this awful, violent period of Israel's history is a beautiful love story. A story of romance, restoration, redemption.

Famines and Failures Series: Sermon 1 of the book of Ruth Chuck sligh June 2, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Lord's Supper?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

The Lord’s Supper is so significant that when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin because the first people in history to walk on the Moon, Aldrin celebrated the auspicious occasion by taking the Lord’s Supper.

Jesus never asked His disciples to remember His birth. But He did instruct them to remember His death and resurrection. He gave the church two visible symbols (called “ordinances”) as reminders of His death. These two ordinances are: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Lord’s Supper is an object ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

But God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2020

New Sermon Series, "But God ..." on how God intervenes in human history. Today's message is how God uses adversity and suffering for our good and His glory.

Ever since the Garden of Eden, there have been those that question the existence of God. Many who acknowledge that God exist, will say that God is distant. He set the universe in motion and then stepped back to see what happens. A few years ago (1990) there was a popular song sung by Bette Midler ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Coronavirus Causes Millions To Seek God

Contributed by John Gaston on May 20, 2020

Coronavirus has ushered in one of the greatest opportunities to witness in history. Millions are seeking help to cope with the fear, isolation, insecurity, and hopelessness of their situation. Now is the time to share our faith and lead them to Jesus.

CORONAVIRUS CAUSES MILLIONS TO SEEK GOD 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rachel Nichols says, “Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. So she asked her 6th grader, Noah, to help carry them in. “I could,” he said, “but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2019

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-15 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

#37 The Greatest "Mountaintop Experience” Ever! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2021

The Transfiguration of Christ was the greatest “mountaintop experience” in history. Interestingly, Mark presents the story like a deeply moving movie: There’s a preview, the main attraction and after-movie conversation. This sermon examines the Transfiguration.

#37 The Greatest “Mountaintop Experience” Ever! Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 14, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist