Sermons on 2 Samuel 15 18 1:

Faith When The Answer Is No Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

When God says no.

Faith When the Answer Is No Part 2 Introduction Last week I started this message about what happens to your faith when you do not get something that you ask God for, something you really wanted, yet did not receive. I shared with you my experience when I was seeking a different job within my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You’re Alive! Act Like It - Ecclesiastes 9:2-10:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 26, 2025

It’s better to be alive in a painful life than to be dead. This passage explains why and teaches us how to seize the day and enjoy life through relationships and work.

9:1 Indeed, I took all this to heart and explained it all: the righteous, the wise, and their works are in God's hands. People don't know whether to expect love or hate. Everything lies ahead of them. 2 Everything is the same for everyone: there is one fate for the righteous and the wicked, ...read more

Repentance #1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2013

A sermon on the importance of repentance in the gospel (adapted from Richard Owen Roberts book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 1)

HoHum: In John Steinbeck’s story, The Wayward Bus, a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of people and it is obvious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Absalom, Men-Pleaser

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show that we have an audience of 1 - the LORD. It's better to get applause from the LORD than from men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man pleaser? No, men hate me because I please the LORD. Luke 6:22 (Amplified Bible) 6:22 Blessed (happy—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition—and to be envied) are you when people despise (hate) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Model Israelite

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 26, 2024

For Proper 26 Year B. November 3, 2024. This is from the Old Testament reading from Ruth 1:1-18

A Model Israelite Ruth 1:1–18 NKJV Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. The name of the man was Elimelech, the name of his wife was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keys To Answered Prayer - James 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

Scripture describes several things we can do to make it more likely our prayers will be answered. This message explores several of them.

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned. 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you weak? He should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Be A Dedicated Soul Winner

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 13, 2019

We all need to win souls as children of God, the cash donations are ok but preaching the Good News to a soul to win him or her over for Jesus is prime

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE A DEDICATED SOUL WINNER* Romans 10:12-17 King James Version (KJV) 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:12-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Walking By Faith Part #1

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005

The Need of Faith in our lives to serve God!!

WALKING BY FAITH PART ONE Do you want your life to be exciting? Do you want your life to be fulfilling? Do you want your life to have meaning? Do you want your life to have purpose? Do you want to experience Peace? Do you want to experience Security? Do you want to reach your fullest potential in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Confrontation, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2005

Karl Marx said, "If I can steal their history I can steal their country." It is about time that Christians stop this theft and stand up for Christmas again!

Fought/ fight = agony. Literally – “I have agonized over a worthwhile struggle”. At the end of Paul’s life, he declared that as for his faith, it was strong because he fought to keep it that way! While in the Middle East, I saw the prison cell in Cesarea, which held Paul before Herod Agrippa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Pursuit Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010

Our spiritual growth is a pursuit worth pursuing passionately.

In his bestselling “Purpose-Driven Life,” Rick Warren wrote, “If I asked you how you picture life, what image would come to your mind? That image is your life metaphor. It’s your description of how life works and what you expect from it. It determines your expectations, your values, your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If My People . . . (Part 1)

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2017

Call for Revival. A Recipe for Revival. a look at some of the the IF-THEN Statements in Scripture

OPENING STORY: Wife goes with husband to doctor. Doctor examines the husband and diagnose that the husband is critically ill has but perhaps there might be a slim chance of a cure otherwise he has only one week to live. The doctor takes the man’s wife into the next room and reports his finding to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Into God's Word (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

Getting into God’s Word (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/6/2013 Welcome. I hope that your New Year is off to a good start for you. And there’s nothing better you could be doing on the first Sunday morning of 2013 than worshipping with God’s people. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Salutation Series

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Jan 12, 2006

A study of verse 2 Peter 1:1

Lesson IV 2 Peter Chapter 1...v1 Introduction: 1. This book/letter was written because of the dangers that the church faced, which was a result of false teaching, taught by individuals who professed to be leaders in the church. a. The false teachings caused doubt, and b. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sexually Healthy Church - Genesis 18:16-33 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Now I do think it’s important to talk to children about sexuality.

Today we’re going to look at the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. So for those of you who are online, I just want to remind you as I’ve tried to share with you in advance already that this is probably not appropriate for children nine years and younger. Now I do think it’s important to talk to children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 16, 2006

Bible Study of the Book

L’ECCLESIASTE (2) Où trouver le bonheur ? (1.1 - 2.23) Les différents plans du livre de l’Ecclésiaste que les auteurs modernes ont présentés ont bien de la peine à se ressembler. C’est que, même si l’Ecclésiaste suit une certaine progression, il ne le fait pas à la manière ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God