Sermons on volume: showing 451-465 of 4,638

What Really Happened To The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Mar 1, 2008

If God created everything in the universe, and the original creation was ‘very good’, then why is there death and suffering in the world? And what really happened to the dinosaurs?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE DINOSAURS? OPENING QUOTE: “What was the Big Bang?” In the beginning (you know we had to start like this) the Universe seems to have been an infinitely hot, infinitely dense concentration of energy, (though) we don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: *other

Fear Of The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007

Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law Of Harvest

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 15, 2008

Beware of what you are sowing because it will determine what you will reap

THE LAW OF HARVEST There are several laws governing several situations in the universe: - The law of gravity:- whatever goes up must come down - The law of mathematics:- two parallel line do not meet - The law of housekeeping:- as you lay your bed so you will sleep on it - The law of the prophets- ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Breaking Loose Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 10, 2008

The book of Revelation reveals Jesus Christ in all of His power and glory as the King of the universe. Let’s look at our text today and learn more about our God and what He has called us to do and pray that “all heaven will break loose.”

Heaven Breaking Loose Revelation 1:4-6 Purpose: To describe the character of God. Aim: I want the listener to serve God passionately because of who He is. INTRODUCTION: There is an old fable about how Satan once called his top demonic aides to plan a strategy against the church of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Warped World Views

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 1, 2013

In Genesis, we see that God's Word should shape the world view of Christians

Warped World Views Genesis 1:3,6,9,11,14,20,24,26 Intro: In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of Christian High School students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-26

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity In Giving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2012

People who believe that the whole earth & every thing in it belongs to their Lord (Ps. 24:1) readily recognize that the resources of their own lives, which, no matter how hard they toiled and how judiciously they spent, were utterly dependent on God's gra

Proverbs 11:24–26 GENEROSITY IN GIVING [2 Kings 4:1–7] Proverbs offers practical instructions on the use of money, although sometimes it's advice we would rather not hear. It is more comfortable to continue in our habits than to learn how to use money more wisely. Money is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-26, Proverbs 11:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Captured By The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 24, 2009

In this beautiful account of the woman caught in adultery, we see the great compassion of Christ, which resulted in this woman’s conversion.

CAPTURED BY THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST Text: John 8: 11 Intro: The passage of scripture being dealt with today is a glowing illustration of the grace and compassion of Christ for sinners. It may seem a total contradiction to say that Christ had contempt for sin, while having compassion on the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Witnesses For Christ Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

We care called to be witnesses for Christ. What does that mean? How are we to serve as His witnesses in the world?

1. The Book of Acts May 24th, 2009 Witnesses for Christ When I was growing up I was not exactly what you would call a Bible scholar. In fact until I went to college I really didn’t know much about it at all. I had many opinions that I would support with Biblical texts taken horribly out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Gird Up Your Minds: A Lively Hope With Eternal Ramifications

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 18, 2011

A Biblical based hope

Gird up your Minds: A Lively Hope with Eternal Ramifications David Tack: November 18, 2011 (1) INTRODUCTION As we go through each day of our lives it is filled with hopeful expectations. For some it may be as simple as hope for better health, more success, better sleep ect… It is alright ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Between God And The Gods We Serve Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 30, 2013

For God to be first in our life, we have to allow Him to win the battle against the gods of this world.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us woke up this morning or any thinking, do I worship God or am I going to worship Satan today? • Hopefully we do not think that way, if you are, please come see me later.  • I really do not think too many followers of Jesus or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Messy Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

When Grace Meets Our Mess

What makes grace unmerited, undeserved, and unearned? Though sin and grace have separate chapters in most systematic theology texts, I’m convinced they are so closely related that we can’t understand one without the other. And because the word sin has fallen out of favor (Sin Is Out of Style), it ...read more

The Tabernacle Part 11 The Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 25, 2017

Jesus was the Ark of the Covenant in the center of His people in the flesh. Here we see Jesus the Messiah...all man ..all God dwelling together amonst His people.

THE ARK OF THE COVENANT (Exodus 25:10-22; 37:1-9) The Ark of the Covenant, with its covering, the mercy seat, was the first article that God commanded Moses to make. In the work of salvation, it is always from God to man It was God who said, "Adam, where art thou?" instead of Adam calling to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Anxiety Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

The Bible gives us tools to deal with anxiety.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Recipe For A Merry Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

If you really want to help others have a merry Christmas, let the Spirit of Christ be incarnated in your flesh, so that your life, acts, and words are used to encourage others.

Back in the 60's, a movie was made telling the story of a man, who, like Job, got so discouraged that he wished he had never been born. His guardian angel granted him his wish, and also the freedom to go back to his hometown to observe the consequences. Nobody knew him, of course, not even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

When Slick Got Caught (May 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The parable of the unjust steward (Luke 16:1-13) is a parable that has been awkward for some to understand. It is awkward because, it seems, that the unjust steward gets rewarded for his crookedness. It was about grace when we don't deserve it.

WHEN SLICK GOT CAUGHT Text: Luke 16:1-13 The parable of the unjust steward (Luke 16:1-13) is a parable that has been awkward for some to understand. It is awkward because, it seems, that the unjust steward gets rewarded for his crookedness. But, the truth of the matter is that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist