Sermons on 2 Samuel 12 3a28:

The Thessalonians 1 Of 13 (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

The record of the Thessalonian church being established can be found in Acts 17:1-9.

This church was established on Paul’s second missionary journey. It was when Paul and Silas had just left Philippi and passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia to arrive at Thessalonica. Many of the people who heard Paul preach came to believe in the gospel that he preached. The unbelieving Jews ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Worry Free. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 23, 2023

In case you weren’t aware, anxiety and worry are earthly, temporal, Nothing gained by worry/anxiety. I wonder how many hours a week we fret, and worry?

Living Worry Free. Pt.2 Matthew 6:33 Mark Twain said, “I've suffered a great many catastrophes in life. Most of them never happened.” Someone sent me a card that read on the outside: There's a secret to living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Kings 17:2-16

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022

Elijah is perplexed but God provides his daily bread

1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

2 Nations Are In Your Womb (Soul)

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2025

Two natures struggle within you: the old fallen nature and the new nature of Christ. You will determine which will dominate. Only in Christ can you inherit all God has promised. Put off the old nature!

2 NATIONS ARE IN YOUR WOMB (SOUL) Gen. 25:22-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PASSWORD TO HEAVEN 1. A Woman died & went to the pearly gates. Peter was there & said, “To come in you have to correctly spell a word.” “What word?” “Any word.” “Ok, I’ll spell LOVE – L O V E.” “Great,” Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:22-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Serve

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

Samuel is called by God and responds in faith, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”

1 Samuel 3:1-21 “A Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult theological concepts to comprehend, I believe, is that of call—that the Lord calls us to a specific vocation. Most Christians can accept the idea that pastors and other church professionals have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God Sees The Heart Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021

God uses Samuel to speak to David and now David is use to defeat the giant in the life of the Israelites.

God sees the heart Part two 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Introduction- Good morning Rosedale! We are continuing a message from last week entitled God sees the heart. I am going to get you caught up as soon as possible. Anyone one here feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Experiencing The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 18, 2009

Today I am going to outline the three principles from our passage that if followed will lead us to experience the resurrection of Christ: 1. PURSUE CHRIST ALONE (16: 1-2) 2. PROCEED BEYOND THE OBSTICLES (16: 3-4) 3. PROVIDE THE RESURRECTION MESSAG

“EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST” “Resurrection Sunday” Mk. 16: 1-8, 10-11 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Discuss the pain of almost losing my son at birth. Discuss how difficult it was to have my hopes and dreams taken away and then discuss how wonderful it was the day I took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Taming The Tongue - The Rudders Of Our Lives

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 29, 2009

James considers the tongue significant because: 1. OUR TONGUES CAN DIRECT OUR LIVES (vs. 2-4) 2. OUR TONGUES CAN DESTROY OUR LIVES (vs.6) 3. OUR TONGUES CAN DISPLAY OUR LIVES (vs. 9-12)

“TAMING THE TONGUE” “the rudder of our lives” James 3:2-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Recently I made a trip to Wal-Mart, after having finished shopping and as I was walking to my car in a large parking lot I heard something that inspired this sermon. In the few moments it took me ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2012

When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Great Guidance About Children

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

How can we help children? 1. We must depend on the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. We must help defend our Christian culture (vs. 1b). 3. We must help develop our children (vs. 4-5).

God’s Great Guidance about Children Psalm 127:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 22, 2012 *On a scale of 1 to 10, how important would you say children are to their parents? -- Ten! -- Yes, of course they are that important to all good parents. *All Godly Parents ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Part 30: The Blessings Of Being Close To God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2025

When we draw close to God... 1. He will move us to the ultimate place (vs. 1-2). 2. He will give us His ultimate protection (vs. 3-10). 3. He will show us His unfolding prophecy (vs. 9-16).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 30: The Blessings of Being Close to God Psalm 91:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Grayson Baptist Church - August 27,2017) (Revised August 18, 2025) BACKGROUND: *James 4:8 makes a great promise to us when it says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Qualifying Round - Mark 3:16-19 (Luke 6:12-16) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus selected 12 men who, by all appearances, were deeply unqualified. But he was very deliberate about who he selected. Why did he chose the men he choose?

Mark 3:13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out demons. 16 These are the twelve he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 6:12-16

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 12 – The Treacherous Nation Will Repent And Be Gloriously Restored Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 22, 2024

Judah in Jeremiah’s time was treacherous and idolatrous. Their LORD was rejected which is still the case today. HOWEVER Israel's future restoration will be marvellous, when in shame and contrition the nation returns to God . These verses at the end of Chapter 3 cover that glorious time.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 12 – THE TREACHEROUS NATION WILL REPENT AND BE GLORIOUSLY RESTORED PART 12 - Jeremiah 3:19-25 CHAPTER 3 Today we continue with the remainder of Chapter 3 and look at different aspects in this whole story of Judah’s pitiful state in her rejection of God and her ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:19-20, James 1:17, Romans 8:26-27, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Isaiah 10:20, Isaiah 15:2, Jeremiah 3:21, Zechariah 12:10-12, Zechariah 13:8-9, Joel 2:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: The Boundless Mercy Of Father God Psalm 103:8-12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 29, 2024

Psalm 103:8-12 is a passage that encapsulates the profound mercy, compassion, and love of Father God.

Transformed by Truth: The Boundless Mercy of Father God Psalm 103:8-12 Psalm 103:8-12 (NLT): "The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-12, Exodus 34:6, Ephesians 2:4-5, Micah 7:19, Colossians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Has You (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 19, 2001

The Blessings of God follow a committed life

Title: When God Has You, You Have His Blessings Text: Psalms 68:19 Intro: When God has us we receive His blessings upon our lives, so much so that we become burdened with blessings. In the movie, Fiddler on the Roof, Tevia makes this statement about money being a curse, that if money is such a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Pentecostal