Sermons on The Creation:

Made To Be God's Image

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Sep 26, 2008

God prohibited graven images among the people of Israel because there was no need. Man was meant to be the image.

MADE TO BE GOD’S IMAGE Gen 1:26-27; Exodus 20:4 I. MAN IS UNIQUE 1. Not because he is created 2. Because he alone was created in God’s Image 3. Of all the created order, only man is said to be created in God’s Image 4. He is the “crown” of creation 5. All of creation moves toward the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Understand And Interpret End Times?

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 26, 2023

Daniel when he saw God as ancient of days, he got an understanding of the Most High God as the one of who governs or controls times and seasons.

Daniel saw God as Ancient of Days seated on throne. Isaiah saw God as the Lord of Hosts seated on the throne. The way they saw God on the throne had a significant impact on their lives. The phrase "Lord of Hosts" was first mentioned in the Bible by Hannah to describe God. Hannah got this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9

Imago Dei (Sanctity Of Life 2019)

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The Christian worldview regarding life is framed in biblical doctrine

A. Opening illustration: It would be good for us to reflect on our likeness to God more often. It will probably amaze us to realize that when the Creator of the universe wanted to create something “in his image,” something more like himself than all the rest of creation, he made us. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Climate Change And The End Of The Earth

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Our earth is collapsing and the end is near.

In February 2005, a scientific symposium on avoiding dangerous climate change through the stabilization of greenhouse gases was held at the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research, in Exeter, England. It attracted 200 renowned scientists from some 30 countries. The conference warned ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing To The Spirit

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Paul warned people against the Judiaisers.

Gal 6:7-16 7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. 8 If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We're Expecting

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

About Man

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 4, 2002

From a series of sermons "What we Believe..." concerning Baptist doctrine

“What We Believe…” About Man Psalms 8 Have you ever stopped and asked yourself just who you are? What is my place in this world? What do I matter? The answer to that is not always an easy one, is it? Today we continue our series “What We Believe…” –and today it is what we believe, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 17, 2019

What does it mean that God is Creator? What does it mean that we are in the image of God.

Outline: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Then, when everything else was ready, God created humankind. Imagine, if God had done it any other way. Picture the earth as it began, formless, shapeless. Then picture how God created it. As you picture it, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1: A Second Helping

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 22, 2022

One of the first sermons I wrote and posted for this site dealt with the scientific brilliance found in the first chapter of Genesis. There are other scientific standards found in this opening chapter of the inerrant and all-sufficient Word of God, and they are worth exploring and affirming.

When I read the first chapter of Genesis, I do not see the development of an ancient myth or legend. I do not see the fruit of an overactive imagination of an anonymous sage trying to explain to his "backward" clan or tribe of how they came to be. I do not see any collection of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18, Hebrews 11:3, Romans 1:20, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 104:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hang On To Hope Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Apostle Paul said if you take all of the suffering you’ve ever endured in this life, it is like a drop in the bucket compared to a vast, deep ocean of glory that’s going to come. Paul gave us three examples of why we ought to have hope.

INTRODUCTION In the English language the word hope is rather an anemic, weak word. Sometimes when we say, “I hope something happens,” we’re not too certain it will happen. For instance, you may say, “Well I really hope I get a raise next year,” or, “I hope I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Sayings Of Jesus From The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Apr 13, 2003

A comparison of the seven days of creeation with the seven sayings of the cross.

The Seven Sayings of Jesus From The Cross In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh. When man sinned, all of creation was affected and to this day travails under the burden of estrangement from its Creator. No part of creation is more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Resurrection, Never Alone Again Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2007

The third message in the series.

His Return Never Alone Again Back To Christmas (3) IT- was dark. IT – was early. IT – was Sunday morning... THEY - got up and put on their garments grabbed their spices and headed out on the dirt road that lead out of the city. AS - the sun began to rise over the Jordan River, the narrow path ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Fountain Of Youth Exists

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

Every man and woman longs to find the fountain of youth, to live forever and to be eternally young. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us of The One who has made everything appropriate in its time has also “set eternity in our hearts.” Mankind doesn’t want to die,

THE REAL FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH EXISTS Every man and woman longs to find the fountain of youth, to live forever and to be eternally young. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us of The One who has made everything appropriate in its time has also “set eternity in our hearts.” Mankind doesn’t want to die, he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Treasure - Our Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004

Hope is an interesting word. Allan K. Chalmers – The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Toady we will discover the greatest hope is the hope God offers Christians

INTRODUCTION, Tomorrow is President’s Day, a day where we as a nation stop to reflect on the 43 men who have led our country as President. From George Washington to George W. Bush, each man has left a mark on the country. Some have gained notoriety for their decisions, while others have been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2017

We need to revisit the doctrine of Justification bt Faith alone in light of the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Reformation

The Just Shall Live By Faith Romans 1:17 Romans 1:17 is arguably the most influential sentence that has ever been written, even more than the beloved John 3:16. This is because of how this verse transformed Martin Luther’s life and became a central theme to the Reformation of which we are on the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible