Sermons on With The Eyes Of Our Soul:

Making A Messiah, Good Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 25, 2016

This message looks at the problems in the arrest and trial of Jesus. Was preached in two parts on Good Friday

It had been a full week, it had started with the crowds on the streets of Jerusalem and now here they were, just the thirteen of them in a private room celebrating the Passover. And only two people in that room knew where the night would lead. Jesus, because he was. . . Jesus. And Judas because ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Does The Word Homosexual Appear In The Greek Language Manuscripts?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 16, 2020

The LGBTQIA+ community has raised the argument that the word ‘homosexual’ never appeared in the Bible until 1946

Before we begin, it is important to note that Jesus is God, and as God, that makes Him the author of both the Old and New Testaments and He does not change (John 1:1-5; Psalm 15:4; Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). Either “All Scripture is breathed out by God (i.e. Jesus) and profitable for teaching, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Timothy 1:10, Romans 1:24-28, Romans 1:3-5, Romans 1:18-32, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Ezekiel 16:49, Genesis 1:23-28, Genesis 2:24, Galatians 3:28-29, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 3:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 3

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

Review of Church Discipline

Review I. Elements of Church Discipline - Part One A. The Place of Discipline - The place of discipline is the assembly of believers-- the church (Mat. 18:17). B. The Purpose of Discipline 1.) Prevention – The fear of sinning 2.) The other purpose for church discipline is restoration. C. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bad To The Bone

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2019

A study in Psalm 58: 1- 11

Psalm 58: 1- 11 Bad to the bone To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David. 1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men? 2 No, in heart you work wickedness; You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stay True To The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 10, 2019

The Gospel was spreading and people were trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Especially in Antioch, they needed encouragement and who better than Barnabas to fulfill that ministry!

Stay True to the Lord (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO) The background for today’s message comes from the Book of Acts, chapter 11, verses 19 through 26. Luke wrote these words under the Holy Spirit’s guidance about how things were beginning to change. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Her Brand Of Justice (Genesis 38:6-26)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

HER BRAND OF JUSTICE

HER BRAND OF JUSTICE (GENESIS 38:6-26) I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser For all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow, And ne'er a word said she; But, oh! The things I learned from her, When sorrow walked with me. (Robert Browning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:6-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 17, 2016

This week we explore the reasons to believe in a God like the Theistic religions believe in, all powerful, eternal, omnipresent, and personal.

SE041114 How I Met My Savior 3. Fingerprints for God SLIDE This week, we want to make the case for God. If you talk to the resident agnostic in your life, they will tell you they think the case for God is weak. Or, to put it another way, the case against God is very strong. Open and shut. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please Stop Talking Nonsense About Gog/Magog - November 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 3, 2023

In these days the words Gog/Magog crop up in reference to the current war against Hamas. This Gog war will definitely happen, but there is debate about the timing. This article shows it can be only at one specific time. I have more detailed posts in the Eschatology Series.

PLEASE STOP TALKING NONSENSE ABOUT GOG/MAGOG - November 2023 ERRORS ABOUT THE GOG MAGOG WAR - November 2023 It really disturbs me that some people become fanciful about the Gog war, and make stupid statements about it that show they have nor studied Ezekiel 38 and 39 correctly. One should ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:18-20, Ezekiel 38:23, Matthew 24:15-17, Ezekiel 39:8-10, Ezekiel 39:17-18, Revelation 19:17-21, Zechariah 12:9, Ezekiel 39:21-22, Ezekiel 39:23, Ezekiel 39:25-29, Joel 3:1-2, Joel 2:25-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ebenezer: The Stone Of Help Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2025

Israel had just repented of idol-worship at Mizpeh. The Philistines, mortal enemies at the time, came close enough to cause Israel panic. Samuel prayed, the LORD delivered, and Samuel established the memorial stone of Ebenezer.

Ebenezer: The Stone of Help (Based on a sermon preached Sunday evening, May 18, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Ebenezer. The name reminds us (me, anyway) of some characters I’d rather forget—as in, Scrooge. The word almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock That Broke

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 3, 2024

I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried my best to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid or not thoughtful or inconsiderate.

Title: The Rock that Broke Specific purpose: failures can grow us I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid ...read more

Scripture: John 13:5-9, Matthew 26:3

29. The Tragic End Of Saul And The Faithful Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2025

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God October 22, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 31 We’ve walked with Saul and David through valleys and mountaintops, through victories and failures, through caves, betrayals, and repentance. Now, as we come to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Harder They Fall

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 22, 2025

Faith runs toward impossible odds, confident that the God who conquered before will aim true again—because the bigger they come, the harder they fall.

WHEN GIANTS STILL ROAM There’s an old saying that’s echoed through boxing rings and locker rooms for generations: “The bigger they are, the harder they fall.” But in the kingdom of God, that line isn’t just clever—it’s prophecy. Because every time pride puffs itself up, Heaven quietly starts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 8:37, Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I'm Not Blind Anymore Series

Contributed by Joe Castillo on Jun 3, 2025

We are on the road to the greatest comeback ever. The enemy thought Jesus was on his last leg, he had arrived at Jerusalem.

Mark 10 46 And they came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

The False Prophet Hananiah Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 24, 2025

The prophet Jeremiah heard a message from another man who claimed to be a prophet. His name was Hananiah, but the LORD knew he was a false prophet. Jeremiah, in turn, gave Hananiah a message from the LORD.

The False Prophet Hananiah Introduction: False prophets—those who prophesy in the name of any “god” or “goddess” besides the One True and Living God—have been a problem since Old Testament days. Whether it was the serpent in Eden lying to Eve about not dying, to those who teach false doctrines ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024

Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3, Galatians 5:16-19, James 4:1-3, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Titus 1:5-9, Titus 2:3-5, Revelation 18:4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational