Sermons on The Concept Of A Covenant:

The Power Of Diversions & Distractions

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2024

This message is about two tools that our enemy uses against us to keep our focus off things we need to be doing for the Lord. Those tools are diversions and distractions.

The Power of Diversions and Distractions Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning I am going to ask you to give me your undivided attention. Yeah, I know I should not have to ask, but as you listen to this message, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Day Of The Week (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020

To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day and acts of Christian worship.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Day their Congregation 2. Day their Communion 3. Day their Contribution Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "The First Day of the Week." This lesson will stress; that this day is not a day to "go to church." It is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Give You Up, O My Son? There Is No Other Way (Easter Message) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2022

This message looks at the compassion and judgement of God at the cross. How could the Father surrender up the Son to earth's rejection, and then lay our sins upon Him? We will look at that in this Easter message.

HOW CAN I GIVE YOU UP, O MY SON? THERE IS NO OTHER WAY (Easter Message) This is a message with an Easter application, one that tries to explore the great difficulty of the Father in heaven giving up the Son to the cross. PART 1 – THE APPLICATION TO ISRAEL {{1Timothy 3:16 “By common confession ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, Exodus 34:6-7, Deuteronomy 4:31, Hosea 11:7, Hosea 13:6-8, Hosea 11:8, Hosea 2:18-20, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:45-46, Romans 8:32, Isaiah 53:3-10, Numbers 32:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jan 17, 2013

Helping Believers to better understand the doctrine of the Holy Trinity

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity Bishop David Ibeleme The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most misunderstood in Christendom. As Christians, we believe that, there is one God. We also believe that there are three persons in this one God phenomenon. The question is; how can these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023

Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, Luke 6:22-26, John 3:19-20, 1 Peter 2:1-24, 1 Corinthians 4:11-18, Acts 5:41, Matthew 5:44, 2 Timothy 4:1-6, Matthew 13:1-21, Hebrews 10:26-29, Mark 8:34, 2 Timothy 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 27, 2024

Let’s take a quick look at the wording of these verses to look a little deeper into the event.

Our passage tonight happens to fall in a timely manner. It is the familiar story that we hear each year at this time. Tonight’s passage is the familiar passage of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But let’s take a quick look at the wording of these verses to look a little deeper into the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Solitude Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2010

1) The Straining from a lack of Solitude (1 Kings 19:1-4), 2) The Strengthening from Solitude (1 Kings 19:5-8), 3) The Searching from Solitude (1 Kings 19:9-14), &, 4) The Sending from Solitude (1 Kings 19:15-18)

With the conclusion of the Olympics and Paralympics, one of the most trying adjustments that athletes and spectators alike claim is an emptiness after the games. With such preparation and excitement, it really means a change of gears for people. Likewise, the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19 was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Other

Marks Of The People Of God (1 Peter 2:9-12) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:9-12

Marks of the People of God But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitate Christ Not The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

Three questions arise to me out of our chapter: • Who is the Man of lawlessness? • What power is holding back the rise of the antichrist? • How do I keep from being deceived by the Great Deceiver?

Series: Imitators Summary of last week: 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after the first letter was delivered. Most likely the deliverer of the first letter noted some serious misunderstandings of The Coming of the Lord and end times beliefs which needed to be addressed. Paul writes this letter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 29, 2021

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5).

1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

Ordered Steps-Numbered Days Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2010

1) Life before Death (Job 14:1-6) 2) Life after Death (Job 14:7-14)

One of the most difficult situations to deal with is the time of suffering and death. Not only is the situation difficult to comprehend, it can be difficult to help others in distress. Currently, the Bothwell’s are dealing with the apparent immanent death of Scott’s mom. We have been praying for ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Other

The Plan Of Salvation Through The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 2, 2018

From Gen 3:15 to John 3:16 salvation has always been by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone - plus nothing! Three-part Message series.

PART ONE - THE AUTHORITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Hebrews 11:3, Mark 12:24, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New & Living Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 17, 2014

1) Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22) 2) Hope (Hebrews 10:23), 3) Love (Hebrews 10:24–25)

In 1976 Francis Schaeffer wrote a significant book titled How Should We Then Live? His purpose was to show how ideas as they have been embraced or discarded have shaped the rise and decline of Western culture. In his opening chapter he writes: “What [people] are in their thought world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Adonai Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 16, 2020

Freedom comes when I realize that I am not in charge of the universe … God is … and I let Him do His job and I do mine … which is to be an attentive and obedient servant of the Lord and Master of the universe.

I am a slave. Not because I am being forced to be a slave but because I want to. Under Deuteronomic law, an indentured servant could choose to be a free man when his seven years of service were up or he could choose to stay and work for his master. If he loved his master and wanted to continue ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-6, Deuteronomy 15:17, Deuteronomy 10:17, Exodus 15:13-15, Genesis 15:1-6, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist