Sermons on Throat:

2 Adams, 2 Gardens, 2 Outcomes

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2021

To save us, God had to send a second Adam, who would face the same temptations, but not fail in his obedience to God. Jesus did it. As a result, His descendants have power over sin, are made righteous, and have a glorious future ahead of them.

2 ADAMS, 2 GARDENS, 2 OUTCOMES 1 Cor. 15:45-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONE STEP CLOSER TO... 1. I once read about a rabbi sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Baby/Child Dedication A parent's decision to raise their child in church, according to the Word of God is a blessing, and a major commitment.

GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD (Baby Dedication) Question: • Have you ever given your children back to God? o (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take them back. o I thought He had a ‘no return’ policy on kids! o Besides, I lost the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 2:22, Genesis 22:1-13, Matthew 10:37-38, Ephesians 6:4, Joshua 24:14-15, Genesis 22:15-18, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance And Restoring A Covenant Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

Revival begins when Christians repent of their sins

Repentance and Restoring a Covenant of Faithfulness Nehemiah 9:1-10:38 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 2, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon ...read more

Denomination: *other

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Dec 8, 2014

The third part of The Seven Deadly Sins looks at the sin of gluttony

Gluttony Evagrius of Pontus, a Christian monk and ascetic whose ideas may have inspired St. John Cassian’s list of eight sins, gives us a very poetic, but comprehensive definition of the sin of gluttony: “Gluttony is the mother of lust, the nourishment of evil thoughts, laziness in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting Fresh Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018

As Jacob flees for his life after deceiving his brother, God meets him at Bethel. He is not lost and alone, for God has not lost him! God shows him a stairway to heaven, which prefigures Jesus (John 1:47-51). God invites us to walk with him into a new lif

STARTING FRESH—Genesis 27:41-28:22 We are just a few weeks in a new year, and for some of us, a new year is a time for a fresh start. Maybe we refocus on what is most important, and invest our efforts there, with new energy. Maybe we lay aside some of the bad habits that keep us from our best. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Outflowing From His Resurrection

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 1, 2018

The resurrection of Jesus affects all space and time. Because of Jesus' resurrection we don't have to be afraid, we can expect the unexpected, and we can have a fresh start.

THE POWER OUTFLOWING FROM HIS RESURRECTION Mt. 28:2-6; Luke 24:36-43; Phip. 3:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APRIL FOOL’S DAY JOKES 1. In 1976 the British astronomer Patrick Moore made an announcement on BBC Radio. He said this: “At 9:47 a.m. today there will be a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ astronomical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:2-6, Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Robes And Rags Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 28, 2013

The Pharisee and tax collector praying in the Temple--what a contrast, but the one in the robes was not the one favored by God. How good do you have to be? This lesson in humility may be startling.

Message Robes and Rags October 27, 2013 The following are true stories from Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News and UPI. Robert Puelo, 32, was apparently being disorderly in a St. Louis market, when a clerk threatened to call police. Puelo grabbed a hotdog, shoved it in his mouth and walked ...read more

Denomination: *other

It Will Be Worth It All!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 4, 2013

God helped Moses overcome obstacles that he would never have been able to conquer alone. And I am convinced that God will do the same for us too, if we will just let Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever seen any counterfeit money? A few years ago some counterfeiters were producing $50 & $100 bills of such superior quality that most banks accepted them at first as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7, Matthew 7:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing The Call Part 3 Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our journey through the book of Acts, we come to a remarkable part f the story of Paul’s missionary journeys. He was an influencer for the kingdom of God and everywhere he went the place was never the same.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 3 Dr. Tom Bartlett JUNE 23, 2019 Acts 17:1-15 OUTLINE TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN A call to influence your world will include. . . MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was ...read more

Denomination: Other

Walking Circumspectly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

When we say we walk circumspectly we are saying that whatever we choose to do today, we are aware that there will be circumstances. Whatever we do today, we do with the knowledge that there will be future consequences.

I have been reading through our church covenant as I mentioned last Sunday evening and I came across the statement that we engage to walk circumspectly. ____________, you’re a member of the church, are you walking circumspectly? I’ll admit, I had to look that one up to see exactly what it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Bells Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015

To many of the people it seemed that even God had turned His back upon them. But Isaiah's faith & hope was not dimmed or shaken. God spoke through him, & in the 9th chapter he speaks about the coming Messiah.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK INTRO. There are so many beautiful Christmas hymns. But for some reason the words & music of a Christmas hymn that is not too well known, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the terrible days of the Civil War, seem to touch me the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Thirsts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

The thirst of Jesus on the cross reminds us that Jesus is human - which makes Him eligible to take our place and our punishment.

Message John 19:28 I Thirst Talk about the effect of the drought in Australia We understand what happens when you remove water from the land. We have this vast land called the outback. Beautiful yet it can be deadly. Move on to drought in other nations. Everyone in Australia has relatively easy ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Share Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

In our Scripture today, Jesus is saying that as the salt of the earth, and the light of the world, how we live and what we do is supposed to somehow draw those who are far from God to Jesus. We do this by sharing our faith

Share Matthew 5:13-15 When it comes to sharing our faith, many of us have some anxiety about doing so. The idea that we have to talk to somebody about our faith is nerve wracking. Many of us want to but fear usually keeps us from doing it. Here are some of the fears that have been mentioned to me: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

What He Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2019

Forgiven People Forgive.

Title: What He Said About Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Thesis: Forgiven people forgive. Introduction In his book, Lee: The Last Years, Charles Bracelen Flood reports that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Question Of Life - A Message About Eternal Judgment And Hell

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015

This is a message that is hard to preach but ever so necessary. Hell is going to overtake those who have not been warned.

THE GREATEST QUESTION OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 8:36-37 Mark 8:36-37 KJV For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? I. INTRODUCTION—THE MOST FOOLISH IMPLICATION OF ALL -Over the last several ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal