Sermons on Temporal:

By Chance Or By The Will Of God?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2017

Does God ordain all that happens or is He captive to Chance?

By Chance or by the Will of God Genesis 29:1-14 It is never bothersome to remind you that every Scripture in the Bible is set in context with what comes before and after it. This is the literal context. Even though it would be centuries before Moses would write the Book of Genesis by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Body

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

The apostle Paul opens up discussion concerning the nature of the resurrection body. He deals with two questions which foolish objectors raise (v. 35). The first question implies that resurrection is impossible; the second, that it is inconceivable.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. , and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s activity. Government continued. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

Eucharist And Eschaton Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2009

The holy communion is a foretaste of the heavenly banquet with the Lamb.

March 23, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Death and suffering and lamentation were never God’s intention for the world He loved into existence. Our human pride and rebellion brought these ills into the world, and by the grace of God they are doomed to be extinguished from human existence–even from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Practicing Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2013

Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized.

Practicing Righteousness June 2, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Message From A Lost Soul

Contributed by Ted Brassard on Jul 24, 2009

This is the only sermon ever preached from Hell

WHAT MAY SEEM TO BE GOOD OUTWARDLY, MAY BE UTTERLY CORRUPT IN THE SIGHT OF GOD (v.19, 22b, 23a) "clothed in purple and fine linen” – color of royalty and cloth of the rich Isaiah 64:6 "..we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousness are as filthy rags;" “fared sumptuously every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrificial Living

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 9, 2016

GOD EXPECTS US TO LIVE SACRIFICIALLY. TO SHOW HIM LOVE

SACRIFICIAL LIVING MAIN TEXT: HEBREWS 11:24-25 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; HEBREWS 11:37 They were stoned, they were sawn ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Quality Of Our Divine Call

Contributed by Billy Weems on Oct 18, 2000

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously.

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously. Our Scripture provides the outline for this expositional sermon from the Word of God. I Peter 5:10 "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Before And After

Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes.

All of us here today no doubt have seen the commercials with a message of what something used to be and what it becomes. I can recall some concerning aging spots, wrinkles, vinyl siding, weight lose (subway) , body shops, hair replacement, hair color (tone away the gray) and many different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-29

Yet Once More

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

There is a choice before you. Remain unshakably true to God so that when our universe is shaken into destruction, you may stand safe and secure. For truly, nothing matters; only loyalty to God.

Yet Once More – Hebrews 12: 18-29 Intro: This passage is about contrasts between old and new / old and new covenants. – So much material here that we will concentrate on only 2 verses. Read Verses 28 & 29 I. The writer contrasts the experience at Mt. Sinai with the giving of the new covenant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons In Apologetics #7: Panentheism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 22, 2011

Lessons In Apologetics #7: Panentheism

The next worldview examined by Geisler in "Christian Apologetics" is Panentheism. Whereas Deism postulated a God detached from His creation for the sake of transcendence and Pantheism claims that God and the world are coterminous for the sake of immanence, Panentheism attempts to conceptualize a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life's Problem

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 21, 2016

The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics

Sermon Life's Problem Philippians 2:12-13 The Christian's life work may be compared to the solution of a problem in mathematics I. Addition II Peter 1:5-6 a. Faith b. Virtue c. Knowledge - John 17:3 d. Temperance - A God Controlled life e. Patience - That will enable one to continue to the end. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-6, Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Allure Of Worldly Wealth

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

True wealth is found in our relationship with God, not in the accumulation of material possessions.

In the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment, many individuals find themselves enticed by the allure of worldly wealth and possessions. The Bible, however, offers a unique perspective on this temporal and momentry pursuit. The Deception of Wealth Jesus cautioned His disciples about the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:5

Different Home; Different Hope - Philippians 3:20-4:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 25, 2022

Paul teaches us by example how to live as citizens of heaven with an urgent longing for the return of Christ and the exertion of his power in our resurrection.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. LONGING: noun - strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something distant: What do you long for? Most people just long for their ...read more

Good Anxiety - Philippians 2:19-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

Have you ever heard of someone being disqualified for ministry because of a lack of anxiety? That happened with everyone in the Roman church ... except Timothy.

Philippians 2:19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-21

On Our Side Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013

Why we need the Lord on our side.

There is a local network whose newscast claims to be “On Our Side”. They claim that they are “on our side” because they ask the tough questions about issues in our community and because they go to bat for consumers who have complaints about companies they have done business ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist