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Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 16 – Deepest Anguish Parallels The Lord. Looking At Creationism - Young Earth/Old Earth? Destruction Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 12, 2024

Deepest anguish would come to Judah through their sin, and we look at the Lord’s anguish. The great parallel between destruction on Judah takes us to Genesis 1:2. We examine the words “without form and void” to get to their true meaning. The young earth movement under the spotlight.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 16 – DEEPEST ANGUISH PARALLELS THE LORD. LOOKING AT CREATIONISM - YOUNG EARTH/OLD EARTH? DESTRUCTION PART 16 - Jeremiah 4:19-26 CHAPTER 4 [A]. DEEPEST ANGUISH MATCHING DISASTER AND DEVASTATION {{Jeremiah 4:19-20 “MY SOUL, MY SOUL, I AM IN ANGUISH! Oh, my heart! ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19-20, Psalm 22:11, Psalm 22:14-15, Psalm 69:17, Psalm 69:20, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 22:13, Jeremiah 4:21-22, Romans 3:10-12, Jeremiah 4:23-26, Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 45:18, Isaiah 34:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Person, Not An Algorithm

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 21, 2025

True meaning is not something we calculate or construct but Someone we receive—our identity, purpose, and hope found only in Christ.

When the Soul Feels Automated We live in a world where almost everything is mediated through algorithms. They tell us what to watch, what to like, what to buy, and even what to feel. They shape our news, our habits, and our reactions without us ever stopping to ask whether the suggestions they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1:27, Matthew 11:28, John 15:4, Romans 8:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hear Isaiah’s Advent Call!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Dec 1, 2025

For our sermon this morning we are invited to hear a message from the Prophet Isaiah in his role as an Advent preacher. Actually, we hear three messages connected to three voices calling out in his prophecy.

They were all Advent preachers. From Moses to Malachi their messages were the same. Repent. Return. Believe. Yes, they delivered their messages in different ways, and at different times. But ultimately, they were the voices of God calling his people to turn away from their sins, return to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

30. Saul’s Death And David’s Lament Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2025

In the first chapter of 2 Samuel, David receives news that King Saul — the man who tried to kill him, who obsessed over destroying him — has died. If anyone could celebrate, it would be David.

Saul’s Death and David’s Lament October 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 1 Tonight we begin the Book of 2 Samuel, although technically nothing “new” begins here. The original Hebrew canon knew one unified scroll called Samuel. The split into 1 and 2 Samuel only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6

Denomination: Brethren

The Divine Dwelling Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Feb 17, 2025

A sermon on the curtains, veils, and screens in the Tabernacle

Introduction Can I be honest with you this morning? To be fair, I hope you know I’m honest with you every Sunday morning. But can I be especially honest with you this week? When I looked at this passage at the beginning of the week, I really questioned whether we should do this passage at all. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon introduction uses the metaphor of sinkholes to illustrate the importance of building one's life on the solid foundation of Jesus's teachings, as per Matthew 7:24-27.

In May of 1981, Muffin was barking ferociously in the yard. Mae Rose Williams thought she was chasing a squirrel and came out to quiet her down. She didn’t see a squirrel. Instead she found a sinkhole opening up in the front yard of her Winter Park, Florida, home. It kept opening until it swallowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Sinkholes, Faith Foundations, Hearing God's Word

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Faithful Builders

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 1, 2025

One would think that with Paul and Apollos being their foundation layer and builders, the church in Corinth would be near perfect. But here we are, reading about how imperfect they were.

Faithful Builders 1Cor 3:5-23 One of the things I love about Paul’s letters to the Corinthians is that we’re shown a church that was pretty messed up. Despite the fact that Paul had planted this church, and then at some later date Apollos came and built upon what Paul had started, they still got ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding The Visions Of God

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Oct 23, 2001

Vision will make us know where to stand and what to stand for because unless we stand for something we can fall for anything.

UNDERSTANDING THE VISIONS OF GOD By Adedotun Ojelabi Frustration, Depression, Stress, Discouragement and Unnecessary Struggling are all members of the same family. They spring up whenever there is a lack of vision concerning a person’s life, identity, purpose, future and most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:5, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eleven Ways The Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 14, 2004

The human spirit fails unless the Holy Spirit fills.

Eleven Ways the Holy Spirit Engineers Purpose Driven Lives Phil. 2:13,14 - "For it is God who is at work in you (energizing, enabling and creating in you the power and desire) both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight." (Amplified Bible) Illustration: Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Moral Provision—i Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon. The 3rd installment in the 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. Dealing with God’s provision for the Moral integrity of His people.

YOUR MORAL PROVISION—I—Joshua 20:1-9 God established Cities of Refuge within Israel. God insured that the moral uprightness of His people was established. How is virtue established in God’s people? Virtue/Moral excellence is established among God’s people. 1—Virtue/Moral excellence is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Profile Of A Pastor

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.

Introd.: (Show an assortment of Christmas toys -- What do these toys all have in common? They operate on batteries -- they need power to perform as designed.) We need power to perform as God has designed us. We have learned a lot in the last several months in 1 Peter about how God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame.

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Motivate People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational