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The Predator

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 13, 2019

: He’s out there, just beyond your field of vision, He’s stalking you. He’s looking for a sign of weakness, He’s ready to pounce and devour. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Tags: Satan, Roaring Lion

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Babe Of Roaring Camp  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

THE BABE OF ROARING CAMP Bret Harte wrote a story entitled “The Luck of Roaring Camp”. The story goes that Roaring Camp was supposed to be the meanest, toughest mining town in all of the West. It was reported that there were more murders and thefts than any other place around. It was a ...read more

Tags: Christmas Advent, Christmas

Denomination: Methodist

Be Sober, Be Vigilant; Because Your Adversary ...

Contributed by Daniel Difranco on Oct 6, 2007

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satanic Duplications

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 29, 2020

A cartoon when I was a kid showed a group of aliens called Meeks who came to earth and said they only existed to serve others and wanted to give everyone the desires of their heart. The world voted to allow them to do it and everyone only had to ask and it was done. With no work to do humans ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 16:25, 1 Peter 5:8

Tags: Lion, Deception, Satan, Lies

Denomination: Baptist

Be Sober, Vigilant; Because Your Adversary The ...

Contributed by John Akosile on May 28, 2008

Be sober, vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” He wants to ...read more

Tags: Outreach

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lions

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010

LIONS Lions roamed the countryside and forests in Mesopotamia, and the people feared them and greatly respected their power. Some kings hunted lions for sport. The Persians captured lions, keeping them in large parks where they were fed and attended. Lions were also used for executing people. But ...read more

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Baptist

In The Din And Roar Of This Busy Worlds Call ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In the din and roar of this busy worlds call for attention, will we, like the innkeeper of old, be too busy to see the star and hear the chorus of angels, and worship the Christ Child?True Christmas comes to all who amid the ...read more

Tags: Christmas

When A Whole Nation Is Roaring Patriotism As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When a whole nation is roaring Patriotism as the top of its voice, I am fain to explore the cleanness of ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

Gorilla And Lion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2022

There is a story about a college student who was desperately in need of a summer job. He discovered the local zoo was looking for help. He couldn’t think of a more creative way to spend the summer, but he wasn’t prepared for the job description. When he went to apply, the zookeeper explained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Tags: Lion, Gorilla, Zoo

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Old Minister Heard Some Ask In A Service ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 7, 2008

One old minister heard some ask in a service "Pastor did not Peter say the devil walk about as a roaring lion?" The pastor answered saying "The reason the devil is roaring is that Jesus pulled all his teeth and all the devil can do is make noise because he is ...read more

Tags: Satan

1 Pet 5:8 Kjv Be Sober, Be Vigilant; Because Your ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 16, 2008

1 Pet 5:8 KJV Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: There was an old preacher telling his people not to be afraid of the lion; not only is he under the feet of Jesus, but the reason he roars is because Jesus pulled ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

The Lion And The Dog  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 24, 2011

THE LION AND THE DOG D.L. Moody one time saw a man beat his dog at a zoo one time because he was mad at him. He had made a bet and boasted about him being so obedient and when he tried to get the dog to so something he wanted, it wouldn’t do it and he lost his bet. He got so mad at that dog and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Tags: Salvation

The Lion And The Book

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2011

THE LION AND THE BOOK Two explorers were on a jungle safari when suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of them. "Keep calm," the first explorer whispered. "Remember what we read in that book on wild animals? If you stand perfectly still and look the lion in the eye, he will turn and ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Brethren

The Girl And The Lions

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Nov 9, 2008

THE GIRL AND THE LIONS A 12-year-old girl in rural Ethiopia was kidnapped from her family. Her captors yelled at her, beat her, and almost raped her during her seven-day ordeal. They wanted to force her into marriage by selling her to the highest bidder; who knows what kind of situation she would ...read more

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Christian Lion

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 20, 2022

A missionary in Africa was walking through a jungle when he heard the ominous roar of a lion behind him. He was very scared and dropped immediately to his knees and started praying feverishly! "Oh Lord," prayed the missionary, “You know I have served you my whole life. I have even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Tags: Protection, Prayer, Thanksgiving, Humor

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe" The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Waite on Nov 25, 2005

“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” the citizens of Narnia have lived under what seems to be an endless winter in discouragement and fear. However, there are rumors, coupled with hopes that “Aslan is on the move” and when He arrives He will right all wrongs. ("Wrong will be right,/When Aslan ...read more

Tags: Narnia

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Fearless Lion Tamer

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 4, 2010

THE FEARLESS LION TAMER A 1st grader stood in front of his classroom to make a speech about "What I want to be when I grow up." He said, "I'm going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce lions. I'll walk into the cage and they will roar." He paused for a moment, thinking through what he had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Tags: Fear And Worry

Vigilance, War, And The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 6, 2011

VIGILANCE, WAR, AND THE PRICE OF FREEDOM "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country. We remember from Pearl Harbor what it's like to get caught off guard. The enemy can be so deceptive: Japan's peace envoys were seated at the negotiating table at the very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10

Tags: War

As Stated In The Lion, The Witch And The ...  PRO

Contributed by Keeney Dickenson on Nov 30, 2005

As stated in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the recipients of our witness are given three options as to their response. Professor Kirke responds to the skepticism of Lucy’s siblings about her report of traveling to Narnina: “There are only three possibilities. Either your sister is telling ...read more

Tags: Narnia

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Lion Out

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 23, 2023

Charles Spurgeon on preaching the Word: There seems to be to have been twice as much done in some ages in defending the Bible as in expounding it, but if the whole of our strength shall henceforth go to the exposition and spreading of it, we may leave it pretty much to defend itself. I do not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 19:7-11, Deuteronomy 8:1-5

Tags: Gospel, Bible, Preaching, Truth

Denomination: Pentecostal