Sermons on A Proper 24:

The Most Dangerous Emotion

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24

1 Samuel 19: 1 – 24 The Most Dangerous Emotion 19 Now Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David; but Jonathan, Saul’s son, delighted greatly in David. 2 So Jonathan told David, saying, “My father Saul seeks to kill you. Therefore please be on your guard ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of Rest Stops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22 The danger of rest stops 24 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Makes Possible The Impossible

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 8, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 17: 1 – 24

1 Kings 17: 1 – 24 He makes possible the impossible 17 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” 2 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Joshua Part 4 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2023

Chapters 19-24 (footnotes from biblegateway.com)

Territory of Simeon 19 Then the second lot [a]fell to Simeon, to the tribe of the sons of Simeon according to their families, and their inheritance was in the midst of the inheritance of the sons of Judah. 2 So they had as their inheritance Beersheba or [b]Sheba and Moladah, 3 and Hazar-shual and ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

It’s All Downhill From Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 24: 1 – 20

2 Kings 24: 1 – 20 It’s all downhill from here 24 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. Then he turned and rebelled against him. 2 And the LORD sent against him raiding bands of Chaldeans, bands of Syrians, bands of Moabites, and bands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Building Blocks

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 3: 1 – 24

1 Chronicles 3: 1 – 24 Building Blocks 3 Now these were the sons of David who were born to him in Hebron: The firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second, Daniel, by Abigail the Carmelitess; 2 the third, Absalom the son of Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur; the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Silver Spooners

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 30, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 24: 1 – 31

1 Chronicles 24: 1 – 31 The silver spooners 24 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 2 And Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children; therefore, Eleazar and Ithamar ministered as priests. 3 Then David with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 24:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Did Say! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah 66: 1 – 24

Isaiah 66: 1 – 24 God Did Say! 1 Thus says the LORD: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest? 2 For all those things My hand has made, and all those things exist,” says the LORD. “But on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Managing Christian Trials-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2010

2 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing these difficulties. How are Christians to manage these properly? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-II—James 1:1-27 Attention: A man in a supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, "Keep calm, Thomas. Don’t get excited, Thomas. Don’t yell, Thomas." A lady watched ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Seek The Lord While He May Be Found

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Responding to the call of God.

SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND. Isaiah 55. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. Isaiah 55 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building On The Rock

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 8, 2020

To build our lives on anything less than a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ is the very height of madness.

BUILDING ON THE ROCK. Matthew 7:21-29. In the end, there will be those who PROFESS, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name, and in your name have cast out demons, and in your name done many wonderful works?” to whom Jesus will PROFESS, “I never knew you: depart from me, you (all) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Contest On Mount Carmel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Prevarication is not an option!

THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL. 1 Kings 18:20-39. The prophet Elijah is nothing if not bold in his confrontation with King Ahab. The king accused Elijah of being “he that troubles Israel” (1 Kings 18:17). The prophet’s retort was rather to accuse Ahab and his family of troubling Israel, as they had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sequence Of Sayings

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 12, 2018

A reward for those who welcome Jesus' disciples. A warning for those who lead them astray.

A SEQUENCE OF SAYINGS. Mark 9:38-50. 1. John informed Jesus of “one casting out devils in Your name; and we forbad him because he follows not with us” (Mark 9:38). Perhaps John’s jealousy was fired by the failure of the nine members of the team who - whilst Jesus, Peter, James and John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is New Testament Worship

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 5, 2011

What does the New Testament tell us about proper worship to God?

What Is New Testament Worship? (John 4:23) - But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Years That The Locust Has Eaten

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 31, 2019

A promise of restoration to the repentant. A prophecy of the outpouring of the Spirit. A warning of the judgment to come.

THE YEARS THAT THE LOCUST HAS EATEN. Joel 2:23-32. A very old elder once said to me that his only regret was “the years that the locust has eaten” (Joel 2:25). However, there is no point in bemoaning what may have been, but rather our eyes should be on the here and now, and in the prospects ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational