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Genesis Vocabulary

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification.

Let’s look at Genesis and why it’s important. Let’s first of all look at some vocabulary that may need a little clarification. Day Read Genesis 1-2 and notice how the context defines the meaning of words. For instance, how is the word day defined at least three different ways in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Psalm 19:1-4, Matthew 19:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Wickedness Is Burned Away Like Stubble

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2025

However we phrase it, the end is approaching, one day at a time.

Thirty-Third Sunday Integral 2025 Every November we who use the common lectionary are reminded that what we have in this life, this earth, is only temporary. We sinners are forced into an examination of our life and aspirations and face our end. Recall that the word “end” can have several ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-12, Jeremiah 29:14, Psalm 98:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12, Luke 21:5-19, Malachi 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis Sermon 1: The Origin Of The Universe

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

This is a sermon about the Creation story.

A. INTRODUCTION "In the beginning God created the heaven(s)and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). 1. Foundation. The foundational verse, in the foundational chapter of the foundational book of the Bible. It refutes Atheism denial of God. Pantheism belief that nature is god. Polytheism ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.6 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Waves?!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020

Matthew, Mark and Luke have a lot in common. But only Luke mentions waves in connection with 'End Times'. It sounds strange. But perhaps it isn't.

Luke 21:25 says the following: And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves… The first part of the verse has a parallel in Matthew and Mark: ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Great Distress Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2002

This is the 22nd sermon in the series "The End". This sermon is about the 7 bowl judgments of the Tribulation.

Sunday Evening September 22, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#22] GREAT DISTRESS Revelation 16 Introduction: Matthew 24:21 1. The great distress that Jesus was talking about was the judgments of the last half of the Tribulation. 2. During this 42 months, God will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Joshua's Learning Curve"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 27, 2008

A miracle happens when the Supernational supersedes the natural! Joshua had learned that the God who was standing in the open field with a sword in his hand, is also the same God who sits upon the throne of the universe!

Title: “Joshua’s Learning Curve” Text: (Josh 1:9) Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Introduction: Joshua is the commander and chief of the nation of Israel. God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Everything Feels Empty Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2024

Because life is fleeting, base your life on what will last forever.

When Everything Feels Empty Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill June 22-23, 2024 A Peanuts comic shows Linus working diligently on the beach, constructing a large and elaborate sandcastle. A few frames later, it begins to rain, eventually pouring down so heavily that his castle is completely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Worthless - Psalm 8:3-4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 17, 2025

You are what God says you are, not what you feel like you are. And the solution to feeling worthless is not feeling important; it’s feeling loved.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O Yahweh our Adonai, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

A Command For The Compulsive

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 27, 2009

Sabbath rest addresses our compulsive need to be busy by giving us a day for authentic enjoyment, by providing a vivid contrast with other days, and by giving us a glimpse of eternal rest.

God rested. Well, why not? After all, He had had a busy week, almost as busy as ours! Some of us have had weeks like that, when we’ve had to build the moon and the stars, separate the waters from the dry land, and bring forth swarms of living creatures, all in one week. Every parent knows what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Moon Passover

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 11, 2014

Genesis 1.14, tells us that God created the Moon & heavenly lights to be for signs and for seasons and for days and years. It’s like God wants to signal us about His appearing/coming. If so, what is the signal? What “signs” should we be aware of?

Blood Moon Passover Message “look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” April 14, 2014 Chester’s First Baptist Church Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In Henry W. Longfellow’s poem of Paul Revere’s ride from Boston ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

We are told the precise day of Christ's Return in relation to the Tribulation Period. We just don't know when that will begin.

Introduction A. The disciples want to know just when Jesus is going to come again 1. Lets turn to Matthew 24:29 2. Well, we want the answer to that very same question 3. But, you know, Jesus has told us exactly when His return would be Matthew 24:29 (NKJV) "Immediately after the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount # 2 Let There Be Light!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

In Genesis 1:3, God said, “…Let there be light: and there was light.”

From the beginning of time, God wanted light to exist. He said, “…let there be light” and the Bible says, “…and there was light”. In Gen. 1:3, the Lord is talking about the light of the sun that separates the days from the nights. But this is not the only place in the Bible where the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Revelation #7 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 25, 2008

In Revelation Chapter 7-9, we see Jesus’ sealing His people with the Holy Spirit’s protection, and we are introduced to the seven trumpets of God’s Judgment

SESSION #7: REVELATION #7 – THE 144,000 AND THE GREAT MULTITUDE: (Pastor Chris Jordan - 2011 - Beausejour Community Church) “After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder that strange things

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION Luke 24:13-32 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not A Slave

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

A message to reposition the believer

You’re Not A Slave! Ecclesiastics 10:7 I have seen servants on horses, and rulers walking on the earth as servants (BBE) I have even seen servants riding like princes—and princes walking like servants (NLT) I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal