Sermons on Tree Of Knowledge Of Good:

Firsts And Foundations

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2013

Starting a new year, it's good to consider where we stand. Is it on solid ground - on Jesus, or is it on something that cannot last.

January 6, 2013 Sermon- Firsts and Foundations It’s the first Sunday in January. I like firsts. I like beginnings. There’s always so much potential in a new start. There’s so much hope as a thing begins. Now the new thing doesn’t actually have to be brand spanking new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013

We should know how to manage money if we are to be good stewards of the money resources God has entrusted to us.

Stewardship We should know how to manage money if we are to be good stewards of the money resources God has entrusted to us. UNDERSTANDING STEWARDSHIP Luke 12:42-46 - Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-46

Denomination: Charismatic

Abounding Hope

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2013

Hope is a very powerful force for good and that hope comes from the Lord. And patience is the trust we hold this hope in.

Quotes: “Hope is a waking dream.” - Aristotle “Hope, Smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering 'it will be happier'” - Alfred Tennyson “Hope is the thing with feathers, That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Things Working Together Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 24, 2013

One of the most encouraging promises by GOd is that ALL things will work out for GOOD to them that LOVE GOD: Is that promise for me?

All Things Working Together Romans 8:28 Everyone likes encouragement and today we will look at one of the most encouraging and outstanding promises of God. The context of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Great Grace #5: Crucified With Christ And Living By Faith Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 3, 2013

The Good News of the Gospel tells us that we are justified by faith, crucified with Christ, and we can now live by faith.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #5: CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST; LIVING BY FAITH INTRO TO TOPIC: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE BY FAITH? STORY #1: One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: *other

Gospel Of Adversity !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 16, 2014

With the Good Friday around the corner, Yours truly attempts to take a 360 degree view on the subject of Christ's and the Christian suffering

GOSPEL OF ADVERSITY With many ears itching (2 Tim 4:3) to hear only the Gospel of Prosperity, now how many takers would be there for the Gospel of Adversity and the plain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Written In Blood

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A different look at Palm Sunday with a message done in stages. The message begins on Palm Sunday and ends with the cross on Good Friday

Written in Blood Matthew 27:11-26, Hebrews 9:27-28 April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday Message Morning Service The following message was preached in phases or stages during the worship service. The praise team prepared appropriate music for each point and provided various thematic elements during the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Real War Against Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Dec 16, 2013

A Sermon based on Revelation 12 that presents the nativity story as a cosmic drama depicting the real war of good against evil

The Real War Against Christmas Revelation12:1-17 (see also Psalm 2:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12) I. A Cosmic Drama 1. Our text this morning is from the book of Revelation 2. The word “revelation” in Greek means “to show – to reveal – to unveil – to manifest – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Trust Is Validated Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 16, 2010

Just what good is a promise? Why should we believe it? Why should we trust the promise-giver?

“When Heaven Comes Down: Our Trust Is Validated” Luke 1:26-38 It’s the last day of swimming lessons, the day of the final testing. The tests determine which swimmers advance to the next level. The last test is to jump into the deep water. The instructor, of course, was already in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy In The Journey

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 23, 2009

When we are able to feel good in the storms of life, that’s when we are at the center of God’s grace.

Joy in the Journey 1 John 1-2:2 (Amplified Bible) 1 John 1 1[WE ARE writing] about the Word of Life [[a]in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. 2And the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Charity, Truth And Health Care Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2009

Charity in truth demands that we consider two moral criteria: justice and the common good. But truth must inform both.

Monday of 19th Week in Course August 10, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Die to yourself” is a phrase that is no more popular today than in the first century. Jesus showed the way to this manifestation of charity in truth, by living for others during his earthly existence, and by dying on the cross so ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Catholic

Serving In One Accord Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 19, 2009

Spiritual renewal is not just an exercise to make us feel good; it is God’s way of making us better servants.

Last Tuesday, as I began to prepare for this second message from Zephaniah, a prophet who lived some 2600 years ago, I was searching for a way to connect his words with our own experience, but I was not making progress. By mid-afternoon, I had stalled, so I got up from my desk to do something ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Preparing For Your Future Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our preparation for the future must be based on God’s loving presence and the good plan He has for our lives.

Preparing for Your Future Acts 21:1-15 Intro: We live in a world where the future seems less and less certain with each crisis and tragedy that happens. We have people all around us reminding us of the things that could go wrong. Gas prices could soar even higher. The economy could collapse. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 18, 2010

God expects His people to produce good fruit, and He gives this example as a warning for His people to wake up.

The superscription at the top of the page in my Bible says, "A parable of a vineyard." Parables use an obvious situation to bring out a far deeper truth. It has been said that "Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings." Let me give you something about the setting of Isaiah 5. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Scary Sermon

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 23, 2011

Do you have doubts and fears... well this sermon's just going to make you more afraid... but in a good way!

Are you scared today? What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of the future? Are you afraid of a person? Are you afraid of dying? Whatever you are afraid of today, I intend to help you to understand your fear and how to overcome it. Chances are I won’t address your particular need as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1

Denomination: Baptist