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Living Under Two Trees

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

We live under two trees. The first tree was one by which Satan conquered us. But the second tree was one by which Jesus conquered Satan for us. And because of that we live.

Intro Satan is patient, stoking the power of evil that he believes is stronger than God. He devises a scheme and becomes one with a snake. And there he waits. He will wait as long it takes to entrap and ensnare. And so he waits. He waits for Eve to walk past the Tree of the Knowledge of Good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Miss The Point

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Why do we even bother coming to church? It's a common question! Now after COVID we have more church available online than every before. This sermon will journey through the Bible to answer the question of WHY we gather together for service.

DON’T MISS THE POINT Interesting time we are living in! Meme – Congrats you have defeated Jumanji, Welcome to the Oregon Trail! Laughed! 2020 – Covid-19 – quarantine – Churches embracing technology, LIVE Streaming Church service – more people than ever before have access to local church service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 3:14-17, Romans 5:8, Matthew 27:51, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Trumpets” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 27, 2017

The Feast of Trumpets points prophetically to two dark days.

We come now to the first of the fall feasts of Israel, and the fifth of the seven feasts, the Feast of Trumpets. The instructions for this feast are fairly straight forward. (READ TEXT) In Numbers 29:1-6, we’re told the sacrifices to be made on this day. A special burnt offering was offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: Taken In To Heaven

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah taken up in a whirlwind - not a chariot of fire as commonly taught

2 Kings 2. 1-14 I am sure we all know a few lines of “Swing low sweet chariot, coming for to take me home…” An African-American spiritual. The date of composition is unknown. Taken now by English rugby fans, though the wheels of that chariot keep coming off, but that is for another day. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In Christ, I Am...overcoming Evil Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Evil is real and powerful, but the power of God is greater. The armor of God, with illustrations.

IN CHRIST, I AM…OVERCOMING EVIL—Ephesians 6:10-20 Sometimes we are surprised at the evil in our world. A nice person, a good neighbor, goes ballistic and shoots someone. A respectable public figure has hidden sins exposed. A person we love and thought we knew shows a dark side. Evil touches so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion & Passover - Get Ready

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 24, 2024

Reviews the correlation between Passover and communion. We need to get ready for what God has in store.

Title: Communion and Passover – Get Ready Theme: To show the tie in between communion and Passover and how we need to get ready for the great things that God is doing. Text: Exodus 12:1 – 22; 1 Corinthians 11:22 - 23 Note: Part of studies are done on sermon central. May see notes from other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-12, 1 Corinthians 11:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Unveiling Injustice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon addresses the misuse of spiritual power, monetary exploitation, and abuse within the church, urging believers to seek truth and wisdom in these challenging times. 2 Timothy

Greetings, dear friends and fellow sojourners in the faith. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the echoes of hymns still linger in the rafters, where the whispers of prayers have seeped into the walls, and where the Word of God is the foundation upon which we stand. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Topics: Abusive Power, Exposing, Overcoming

Coming Alive In Jesus Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009

Paul says three things about our life as Christians; two of which tell what we were like before Christ and one after we met Jesus.

Paul shares with us 3 insights into our lives as believers in Ephesians 2:1-10. 1. We were dead and didn’t know it! - V.1 2. We were disobedient and couldn’t change it! - V.2-3 3 Strikes against the sinner and the saint: A. The World - V.2a B. The Devil - V.2b C. The Flesh - V.3 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Outrageous Attitudes Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.

May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Substitutionary Atonement

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

In the day of Christ’s dying, there was the dam of God’s patience, and the flood of God’s wrath; the day that Christ was placed upon the cross, God said that Christ was guilty of all of the law, having become of a curse through his crucifixion.

As most of you are aware, in preparation for Easter we have been taking a close look at the message of Isaiah, particularly Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12. And over the past two weeks we have taken a close look at the prophets portrayal of the Suffering Servant. First we saw the Surprising Appearance. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Miners In The Word

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011

The Bible is like a patch of ground with gold in it. You can walk along & kick a few rocks on the surface & hope you'll find gold or you can be serious about mining the gold & making great profits from your claim.

Bunbury Sun am 24/07/11 “Miners of the Word” Intro: *** Ps Farrell was telling me last week that now in the middle of winter he comes into the building for morning prayer & some of the folks who have been in prayer go through & turn lights on everywhere. When he arrives he comes along ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saints Pray; Angels Play Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2015

When God's people pray, God's dispatches His angels to accomplish His plan. That means our prayers really do matter, so keep on praying until God comes through.

Some time ago, I came across a prayer from an unknown author that I’ve learned to appreciate more and more the longer I live. It goes like this: Dear God, So far today, I've done all right. I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Description Of The Wicked Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 18, 2018

The wicked are godless, the wicked are prideful, and the wicked are violent & blasphemous.

TITLE: A DESCRIPTION OF THE WICKED TEXT: PSALM 10:1-11 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - Last time, we saw in chapter 9 that David wrote the chapter as a triumphant song of thanksgiving for God’s vindication. - God showed how great He was by judging the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When The Giants Just Keep Coming!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2021

Each Christian will face battles throughout the life they are called to live. There will not be one battle, but each of us will face multiple battles, and the situations we face may appear overwhelming as we face our own giants. But God will send a deliverer just when we need that deliverer most.

“There was war again between the Philistines and Israel, and David went down together with his servants, and they fought against the Philistines. And David grew weary. And Ishbi-benob, one of the descendants of the giants, whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of bronze, and who was armed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

They Are Not The Same

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 24, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 35: 1 – 34

Numbers 35: 1 – 34 They are not the same 35 And the LORD spoke to Moses in the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho, saying: 2 “Command the children of Israel that they give the Levites cities to dwell in from the inheritance of their possession, and you shall also give the Levites ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel