Sermons on A Den Of Robbers:

Suffering Through Suffering

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006

The story about the Sisters of Lazarus help us to develop a response to suffering.

She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

Scripture: John 11:30-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

He's Not A Baby Anymore!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2001

The manger is empty as well as the grave. We are not dealing with a child.

He’s Not A Baby Anymore! We are in the season where everybody gets all mushy. Maybe it is because a baby in a manger brings out the paternal instincts in people. Maybe it is because a baby is not threatening. There is something about the Christ child that gets more attention than the day we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate Test

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 4, 2002

To be reminded that we are going to have test, and how from an example from Christ we are overcomers.

I Hate Test! James 1:2 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” The other day I over heard a High school student make this statement. “I Hate Test.” She went on to explain how she was to have a test in a particular class that day. I don’t recall the subject, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:2-10, James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those Were The Days

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004

This is an advent sermon.

Play “All in the Family” theme song. Oh, the good old. Do you remember the good old days? I remember my parents talking about the good old days. “I remember when . . .” my parents would say. “Back in my day . . .” was another favorite. What about, “When I was you age . . ..” Simon and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Comparision - Toxic To The Soul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 25, 2003

There is something that is toxic to the soul (to use a phrase by Dr. Andrew McQuitty, pastor of Irving Bible Church) to Christians and non-Christians alike, to those in professional fields and to those in agricultural vocations. It’s called COMPARISION.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever asked the question “Why me?” You’ve done your best but your best never seems to be good enough. You’ve worked just as hard, paid just as many dues, slogged through just as many valleys and hard places, as the other guy, yet you never seem to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

We Are God's Gifted People

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jan 23, 2004

May your heart be filled with joy as you remember God’s many gifts to you.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Epiphany 2 Series C Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (1 Cor 12:1-11 NIV) "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. {2} You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"Help Is On The Way" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Life is hazardous, but God is our Deliverer

124Psalm Steps> “Help is on the Way”, Psalm 124 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Each of these pilgrim Psalms of Ascent have themes. The theme of Psalm 124 is deliverance. As the people of Israel journeyed to Jerusalem, they sang of how God helped them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

#1perspective: Creative Use Of Conflict Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002

We study prespectives and how our views can predetermind problems,there is creative use of conflicts.

#1 Perspective: CREATIVE USE OF CONFLICT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are called according to HIS PURPOSE. Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? IF GOD BE FOR US, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-12, Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abrigados Y Cubiertos Por La Sombra De Dios

Contributed by Ervin De Leon on Aug 1, 2002

Hay 3 enemigos los cuales hay que derrotar y por cubrirse con el abrigo de Dios usted podra derrotarlos

ABRIGADOS Y CUBIERTOS POR LA SOMBRA DE DIOS Introduccion a) Una de las realidades mas profundas en nuestras vidas es la necesidad de proteccion. b) El hombre es uno de los seres biologicos mas indefensos, si lo comparamos con otros seres del mundo animal. c) No solo es ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4, Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Looking For In The Newborn King?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

From the first declaration of a coming deliverer to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:15 the hearts of men looked longingly for the Promised One. Each looked for something different in the Messiah. When Christ was born in Bethlehem Israel did not receive what the

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN THE NEWBORN KING? MATTHEW 2:1-2, 11 INTRODUCTION: With the proclamation of the wise men, “Where is he that is born the king of the Jews?”, all the prophecies of the coming Messiah were brought to mind in the nation of Israel. From the first declaration of a coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Jireh - Your Provider Too

Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 3, 2012

Jehovah Jireh was not only Abraham's provider or the Provider for special people. He ants to be your provider too.

Genesis 22:1-18 SERMON - Jehovah Jireh, my Provider God is almighty and omnipotent and does not NEED anything, but He does want to know how genuine and sincere and deep OUR faith in Him is. We don't know if God would ever have allowed Abraham to kill Isaac, or if Abraham ever questioned ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Certainty Of The Unseen"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 10, 2009

We will never be gain the victory over our enemy if we don’t acknowledge 1. Acknowledge his existence. 2. Realize his expertise in his work 3. call for reinforcements!

“Certainty of the Unseen” Hebrews 11:1 says this; “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” We’ll all have to agree that it takes a certain amount of faith to “be sure of something that we do NOT see.” Now, regardless of whether those “invisible” things are ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Daniel Chapter 6a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jul 23, 2008

How commited are we to servig God?

Daniel – Chapter 6a Chapter 6 Outline I. A Dawn of Devotion II. A Morning of Deception (6:1-9) a. Daniel’s Appraisal (6:1-3) b. Delegation’s Anger (6:4-8) c. Darius’ Agreement (6:9) III. A Noon of Decision (6:10-13) a. The Commitment (6:10-11) b. The Conspiracy (6:12-13) IV. An Evening of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Of The Cross

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

The problem in our society is that we have become a people who focus upon the Theology of Glory—a casual in vogue religion that demands nothing and promises everything—instead of a society that lives the Theology of the Cross.

Sermon for Matthew 10:24-39 June 22nd 2008 This past week I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with seven of our confirmation kids at Lutheran Hills. The morning hours they were stuck with me, where I was to teach them something important about our faith. But what? Where do I begin? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran