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Virgin Birth

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2019

Which is harder creating an universe or a virgin birth?

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 KJV People struggle with the Virgin Birth but it is not that hard to comprehend. If you believe that God created the first sperm, indeed millions, when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"He Called Them To Have A Holy Heart”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 13, 2017

Jesus tells us that sin is universal and destructive.

There was a difference in the teaching of Jesus and that of the religious leaders. It is emphasized at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, where we're told, "And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

11. Why The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil? Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

Viable alternatives have to exist in a moral universe

[IN GOD’S IMAGE – 11 – WHY THE TREE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Acts 14:21-22, James 1:2-4, Psalm 51:1-4, Ephesians 2:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Circles: God's Design

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

God designed and created: Universe, Humans, Marriage

God designed and created:? Universe Humans Marriage God’s design for us: 1. God designed and created us for His glory Genesis 1:26 ? What this means is that: ? We are the pinnacle of God’s creation ? We are unique in creation ? We have a high and holy purpose: to glorify God 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Cosmic Christ Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus is our closest friend AND the ruler of the universe.

Cosmic Christ Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 1:1–4; Hebrews 2:5–12   • Intro • Perceptions of Jesus over time. (slideshow) • Pendulum shift over past half-century or so to a more “human” Jesus. Perhaps an overreaction to a perception that we had focused too much on the church and not the head of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 1:1-4, John 1:3, Colossians 1:17, Colossians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Saw Two Advents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2023

From the obscurity of the manger to the universality of the lightning flash.

I SAW TWO ADVENTS. Luke 17:20-25. LUKE 17:20-21. The Pharisees were expecting a glorious, wholly visible coming of “the kingdom of God.” What they could not recognise was that the kingdom of God was here already, “The kingdom of God cometh not with observation,” Jesus pointed out, because “the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Worthy? Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 26, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 6 Revelation 5:1-14 Universal Challenge (vs. 1-2) Universal Inadequacy (vs. 3-4)

The Throne and The Lamb, part 6 Who is Worthy? Revelation 5:1-14 November 16, 2014 We are in the middle of our series, “The Throne & The Lamb,” based on Revelation, chapters four and five. We finished chapter four last week and are starting five today. In chapter four we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 20, 2004

This is a Scriptural examination of the gift of tongues. The Word of God defines the gift as well as describes its purpose, proper usage and active duration within the Church.

Of all the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, none has provoked more interest and fascination than that of the gift of tongues. This is not only true of the last one hundred years, with the advent of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, but even in the 1st Century as is evidenced by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Return To Civility: 6 Do Not Murder Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 27, 2024

This message looks at the 6th commandment, Do not Murder. It seems like an easy one to keep, but what happens when we broaden it out?

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

We’re Already On The Way . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

through Jesus and following his teachings, we are well on our way to eternal life

May the words of my mouth and the way, the life and the truth be engraved upon our hearts. We need to step back to the evening of the last supper. The disciples were gathered and Jesus was trying to make them understand the events that were about to transpire. And the disciples just couldn’t wrap ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Psalm 8 - What Is Man? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 19, 2022

This sermon focuses on the Majesty of God and how believers experience their sense of identity in the context of God's majesty and through their belief in Jesus Christ.

We have been spending time in the Psalms this summer and since the summer is ending, we are also winding the Psalms down to an end. Last week we looked Psalm 90; the whole idea of the brevity of life. I have to admit it was probably a little bit of a downer to talk about the shortness of life. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Hebrews 2:5-9, 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Christian Church

My God Is Bigger Than Your God

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 12, 2009

This "God of Wonders" that created this universe and placed all these stars into place is a star-breathing God. How big is the universe? Is our God really that much bigger?

My God is Bigger Than Your God Psalm 33:4-9 January 11, 2008 Grandma was rushing her two grandkids ages five and three out to the car from shopping when five year old Jason spoke up. “Grams, Susie put something in her pocket in the store.” After a quick investigation, Grams discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Flood Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 13, 2024

The verdict was dire. The perfect system God had created was broken. The corruption of humanity – which extended to the earth itself – was universal and would require a universal response....

September 14, 2024 Last time we discussed how quickly sin took root in the pre-flood world. There seemed to be no hope for humanity. However, in the midst of this sad and sorry situation, we are given the brief genealogy of Noah. Genesis 6:9-10 - …. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Luke 17:26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Are Wonderfully Made Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 24, 2024

We are wonderfully and uniquely made by God. Each of us has unique gifts and a divine purpose, reflecting the marvel of God's craftsmanship. Our worth is found in God's design and His plans for us. We are reminded that we are God's masterpiece, created with intention and love.

Introduction Video Ill.: Imperfections by Matthew West In our world today, our identities are in crisis. Everyone around us tries to tell us who we are, what we should do, and who we should be.   What do we believe? Who do we support? Are we Republican or Democrat? Male or female? What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Providence

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002

God is intimately involved in the universe, creation, and your life.

God’s Involvement in the World- Providence November 16, 2002 How involved do you believe God is in the world and in all creation? I, for one, believe that God is very involved in the universe, creation, and in my life. And you might imagine that to be a common belief or understanding, among ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational