Sermons on The Genealogy:

Using The Book Of Hebrews For Effective Cross-Cultural Communication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

USING THE BOOK OF HEBREWS FOR EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Introduction - The problem of any communicator lies in one’s ability to make his message speak to the heart felt needs of his audience. Fifteen years ago, I talked with one of my Jewish friends after an Old Testament survey ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gentrification

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 3, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 11: 1 – 36

Nehemiah 11: 1 – 36 gentrification 11 Now the leaders of the people dwelt at Jerusalem; the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to dwell in Jerusalem, the holy city, and nine-tenths were to dwell in other cities. 2 And the people blessed all the men who willingly offered ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

That All Will Acknowledge Yahweh (Exodus 6:28-7:7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 11, 2021

God's end goal for Egypt, and the world, is that all will acknowledge and revere Him. And our calling, is like Moses' calling. God does this through us. Bonus discussion of Exodus 7:1, a key passage for Mormons and Word of Faith movement.

Let's start this morning by rereading Exodus 6:1-13. This will help us get sucked back into the story, and I'll teach you a cool little thing about how biblical narratives work. (1) and Yahweh said to Moses, "Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh, because with a strong hand ...read more

Jesus, The Light Of The World

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

An practical exploration of what it means that Jesus is the light of the world.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 The text that we have to consider today falls in the midst of a group of seven. There are seven witnesses. They are active. They are describing not only the person of Jesus, but also the Father who sent him. One, of the seven, centers in the eighth ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 12, 2001

A topical study on Luke, the author of the third gospel.

Luke 1:1-4 Is There A Doctor In The House? Introduction George W. Bush took the oath of office as the 43rd president of the United States. It was an interesting election-to say the least! Newspapers and magazines had been flooded with articles analyzing the election results, especially the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is My Faith Real? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2001

Faith is either alive or dead. You know yours is alive if your actions speak as loud as your words.

Is My Faith Real? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) A reality check to help our actions be more like our beliefs. James 2.14-26 February 18, 2001 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The word vanity, used often in the Old Testament, means “to empty of con-tent, to make irrelevant.” That’s what the The third commandment is about emptying God’s name of significance; making it irrelevant; identifying God as something He is not.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” (Exodus 20:7) I played in a golf tournament the other day. I was in a foursome with three men whom I had never met. (The tournament format required that we be paired together because we all had similar handicaps. I didn’t know these guys because I make it a practice to never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 21, 2005

Lessons from Genesis 5 explain what it means to walk with God in a ever darkening world.

Walking With God Genesis 5 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: On December 26, 2004, the world watched in horror as the story of the tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia unfolded. An earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean triggered a huge tidal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demonstrations Of Separation To God’s Good News-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? When are we separated to God’s Good News? A demonstration of separation to God’s Good News is Willful....

DEMONSTRATIONS OF SEPARATION TO GOD’S GOOD NEWS-II —Rom. 1:1-7 Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. There is /a Gospel/Good news/ to which God separates us. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? What separates one to God’s Good News? When are we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 17, 2005

This sermon teaches us the importance of allowing our faith to be stretched.

Have you done anything in your faith walk recently that stretched you? We use the term “stretch” to refer to growth, development and learning. I must admit, it goes against human nature to be stretched. There is a popular story that illustrates our reluctance to be stretched. Ill- A man was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Knowledge That Saves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2004

Isaiah tells us that "by His knowledge... he will justify many." What kind of knowledge is this and what can it mean to us. Powerful application.

OPEN: It was a retirement dinner and the speaker stood up and began to make remarks about the man they were honoring that night. He opened with these words: "Tonight we honor a man who doesn’t know the meaning of the word dissemble, who doesn’t know the meaning of the word fear, who doesn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gratitude For Grace Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 2 in continuing series on 1 Timothy. Emphasis is "Why God’s grace is so Amazing.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #2 “Gratitude For Grace” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 As the Apostle Paul writes to his dear son in the faith, Timothy, who he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paying Tithes To Jesus, Our High Priest Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jul 21, 2003

There is a difference between tithing under the Mosaic Covenant and tithing under the New Covenant of Grace.

Paying Tithes to Jesus, our High Priest Stewardship Series #3 Bible Text: In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living. Hebrews 7:8. Many Christians practice the giving of tithes as a vital part of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Me That Mountain Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Three qualities that God honors drawn from the life of Caleb.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 11 “Give Me That Mountain” Joshua 14:6-15 After years of war and conquest the land of Canaan is finally under the control of the people of Israel. The land east of the Jordan River had already ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call In Stars And Dreams

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 8, 2002

In the dim light of a Star and the witness of dreams wise men were guided by God to find and worship Jesus, how much more ought we who have the plain Word of God to do so!

When God Speaks Through Dreams Matthew 2:13-23 What do you think about dreams? The Greek words for dream occur only 9 times in the New Testament; six times in Matthew, where every one of them has a message from God. Acts 2:17 and Jude 8 contain the other three. Acts speaks of the evidence of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ