Sermons on Thoroughly Furnished:

Red Heifer Water (Numbers 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2024

What does the ashes of a red heifer mixed in water have to do with baptism and Jesus? Let's look at Numbers 19.

Is death the ultimate result of sin? Do hatred, verbal abuse, lust, lying, ignoring the needy and greed ultimately cause our own destruction? Does cleansing us from sin involve someone dying for us? Is this dramatically pictured in the water mixed with the ashes of a red heifer? Let’s review ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Read The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025

The Bible is not an ordinary book; it is God’s inspired Word to mankind. It is a spiritual compass, a manual for righteous living, and a powerful tool that shapes the lives of those who study and apply it.

WHY WE READ THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Judge Who Needs No Jury

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 10, 2007

Examining God’s role as judge as revealed in the book of Nahum

Nahum reveals four things about God’s role as judge. 1. The RATIONALE of God’s Judgment (1:1-6; 3:1-4) A. His vengeance is emphasized (1:2) B. His vengeance is justified (1:3; 3:1-4) C. His vengeance is certain (1:4-6) 2. The REASONS for God’s Judgment (1:2-3, 7-8) A. God judges sin because he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Does God's Patience Wane?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 8, 2007

As the pages of God’s ’calendar’ turn, for each one there is day fixed for the end of patience and the beginning of eternity.

“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Orthodox

When Building God A House Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A specially formatted message and worship service to help the Church to no longer consider the building “the church” and to be more deliberate in acting like the Church wherever they are From a series about the life of Solomon

I Kings 6:1-8:66; II Chronicles 2:1-7:22 Pre-intro – Some of my fondest high school memories aren’t of school at all. They’re from the summers. I had the privilege of living in CO and taking backpack trips through our church camp there. They were great! We’d pack in 10 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Encouragement God Gave Gideon To Attack Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2018

They frankly believe that God is going to deliver the Midianites into the hands of Gideon and his host.

Chapter 24: The Encouragement God Gave Gideon to Attack Judges 7.9-7.15 Scripture 9 And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. 10 But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

John's Climatic Introduction Of Jesus

Contributed by Allen Hern on Oct 18, 2000

You are familiar with the story of Jonah.

You are familiar with the story of Jonah. God said, ìArise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come before Me.î So Jonah went and cried against Nineveh that the great city must repent or in 40 days Godís destruction would fall against it. In response ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutions

Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 31, 2007

Somehow, each year many of us start out on the right track, but loose our resolve and end up not keeping a single resolution we made. Am I the only one this applies to?

2 Timothy 3:14,16-17: But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,… All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

How can we prepare our lives for the great blessing of God? A great sermon for preparing for a time of special spiritual emphasis, revival, 40 days of Purpose, etc.

"Make this Valley Full of Ditches" - II Kings 3:5-18 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever had a dream where you had to do something -- maybe make a speech -- or play a recital -- or go to work -- or drive a car -- and you discovered in your dream, much to your horror, that you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:5-18

Denomination: Holiness

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 01 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS VERY PERSONAL LETTER FROM JOHN IS FILLED WITH GREAT RTRUTH FOR US. THIS LETTER LOOKS AT HABITS WE SHOULD DEVELOP AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT Changing our ways in 2023 3 JOHN INTRODUCTION: THE 3RD LETTER OF JOHN IS A VERY PERSONAL LETTER BETWEEN JOHN THE APOSTLE AND GAIUS. ALTHOUGH THE NAME GAIUS IS MENTIONED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, WE REALLY DO NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT HIM ACCEPT THAT HE WAS A ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Get Right In The Light Or Left In The Dark

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Aug 30, 2025

It would be good if you had one of the split color shirts like Garth Brooks had right side white and the left side black. Or wear a right shoe white and the left shoe black.

Get Right in the Light or Left in the Dark (Psalm 51:1-6) Scripture Reading (Psalm 51:1-6, NKJV) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Book PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Hey there, Church family! It's always a blessing to be together, exploring God's Word. Today, we're going to dive deep into 2 Timothy 3:14-17. This passage is all about the power, authority, and impact of God’s word in our lives. Let's take a moment to read it together: "But as for you, continue in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Topics: Word Of God

Heavenly Help For Hard Times (Victorious Living In A Vicious World) Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 21, 2003

This world can be tough on Christians. Some cave in and live in powerless mediocrity, but Jesus didn’t die to build a church of wimps. Paul’s instruction to Timothy is timely for today’s trials!

Heavenly Help for Hard Times (Victorious Living in a Vicious World) (flip a coin) Heads or tails? This happens at the beginning of many sporting events today. Flipping a coin to determine who would begin a game goes all the way back to the Greek Olympic games where they believed the gods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proving Jesus Is The Real Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Dec 23, 2013

The Gospel of Matthew is filled with references to Messianic Prophecies of the Old Testament. This message looks at Old Testament Prophecies quoted in Matthew 1 and 2 on the message of Christmas.

PROVING THAT JESUS IS THE REAL CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS December 22, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Christmas is the season when we celebrate the birth of Christ. 2.) The question I want us to ask this morning is how do we know that Jesus is truly the authentic Christ we celebrate at Christmas? 3.) That ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Highly Esteemed Among Men Are Abomination Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show that GOD is not pleased or impressed with hypocrites and proud people but is detested and these people are abomination before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you insignificant in this world? Yes. I am. Matthew 5:3 (Amplified Bible) Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal