Sermons on 10 Spies:

"Jephthah Was Not An Idiot!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 23, 2006

You will never understand Jephthah’s vow in Judges, Chapter 11, until you put this story in the context of Judges, Chapter 10. God cannot lie!

Title: “Jephthah was Not an Idiot” Text: (Judges 11:30-40) Intoduction: In my younger years as a minister, I have preached on this text. I entitled my message, “Jephthah’s Foolish Vow.” And so it seems at first glance. In the heat of the battle, Jephthah makes this vow to God, “If you help ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Plagues Of Egypt

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 3, 2007

The 10 Plagues of Egypt not only decimated Egypt physically, but more important they decimated them spiritualy. Each plague defeated a God or combination of Gods in Egyptian religion

The Ten Plagues of Egypt The 10 Plagues of Egypt from the Book of Exodus is one of the most well known events from the Bible. Some people are familiar with the details of the plagues themselves, but not everyone understands their full impact on Egypt. The plagues not only decimated Egypt both ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Child Left Beyond

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 21, 2004

This sermon explores Jesus’ mysterious statement that "anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:13-16

“No Child Left Beyond” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at the Hudson Presbyterian Church on September 26, 2004: Words 2089 Most of you know that our church recently sent out a team of 7 adults to an orphanage in El Salvador this summer: the first mission trip of its kind for our church. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leadership 101 Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

10th in long series on Joshua. This speaks of his listening to the Lord’s leadership in all he did. What does it take to hear the voice of the Lord?

Joshua 5:13-15 – Leadership 101 In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", the author Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Some of you may know that name – Huxley promoted Darwinism and Humanism as he attacked the Christian faith. Now, Huxley ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2006

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 focusing on Paul’s thorn in the flesh. (Material taken from Sermon Central Contributors and especially C. Bouwman)

Sermon for 5/21/2006 Can You Tell Me Your Weaknesses? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: Tell the story about how interviewing a prospective campus minister: Elaborate on your strengths was my first question. My second question was, Elaborate on your weaknesses. Guess what, he wisely refused ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Is Coming, Will You Be Ready? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on May 31, 2003

Sermon Series on Malachi #10 “behold the day is coming” coming in the Greek is an active participle means it is in action. The real question we must ask is will you be ready

Sermon Series on Malachi #10 The Day is Coming, Will You Be Ready? Malachi 4:1-3 Introduction: “behold the day is coming” coming in the Greek is an active participle means it is in action. Wording that we use today to say this is “I am on my way” that means we are in the action of getting there. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3, Malachi 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

3 Factors That Fuel Your Joy Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 8, 2009

Joyfuel. It’s like gasoline except it keeps the engine of your joy running high. Paul demonstrates how it works in Philippians 4:10-23

A Study In Philippians Philippians 4:10-23 “3 FACTORS THAT FUEL YOUR JOY” ________________________________________ This final group of verses in Paul’s letter is a resounding anthem to joy. Each verse rings with the sound of celebration and overcoming. Paul was a in a good place when he wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Approach

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 2, 2009

In Mark 10 we learn from the Pharisees and from some kids on how we approach Jesus. Do we try to justify ourselves, or be justified by God?

Mark 10:2-13 So, usually I like to have my sermons done by Wednesday or so, and I worked very hard to get this one done on Wednesday. I wrote a sermon using the Gospel lesson that talked about marriage and divorce. And after I wrote it, I read through it before I went home and realized it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Revival Begins With Me

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 10, 2012

Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

REVIVAL BEGINS WITH ME Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10 One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

A Slap In The Face Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 18, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 10:26-31 (Outline taken from Sermon Central contributor Doug Lyon from his sermon called "Worse Than Death")

HoHum: We have all been around people who could change their moods at the flip of a switch. Don’t know exactly how to take them. Have a good time with them and then out of nowhere they slap us in the face. Bob Deffinbaugh tells about one of his teachers who was like this. His name was Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Shall Be Last

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011

Jesus and the rich young ruler - Mark chapter 10 verses 17-31. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The Mans qualities: He was Enthusiastic (vs 17) He was humble (vs.17) He had courage (vs 17) He showed discernment (vs 17) He was spiritually aware (vs 17) He was moral (vs 20) He was religious (vs 19-20) (B). The Mans failure: He loved his possessions & riches (vs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 13:30

Denomination: Brethren

Where Are The 9?

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 6, 2012

Jesus healed 10 men, but only 1 returned to thank Him. When is the last time you thanked Jesus for something He accomplished in your life?

Pray. This morning I want us to look at one of Jesus’ many miracles recorded in the Bible. The last verse in the book of John says this, And there are also many things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 14, 2012

Paul teaches in 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 that brotherly love is God-taught to the true believer, but must be manifested practically and is capable of growth. That is the subject of this sermon.

Brotherly Love Chuck Sligh October 14, 2012 TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 – “But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. 10 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Fool For Christ

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10 It is in our weakness that we find the true strength of Christ - St Paul addresses those who considered themselves

SJE sermon series: 2 Corinthians 11:16-12:10, 26 August 2012 This is our second last installment in our series through Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth. What we are hearing this week is Paul’s use of irony and the startling conclusion – it is in weakness that the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Birth Of A King Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011

32 week sermon series inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. This message begins a 10 week journey through the NT; beginning with a look at the birth of Christ.

The Birth of the King March 20, 2011 The Story - 22 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. You’ll find that passage in John 1:14. Listen to those words again, The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. That phrase, ‘the Word became flesh,’ has so much ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist