Sermons on A Snare Unto Gideon:

Resurrection Living Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2010

If we want to live in resurrection power, we must consider ourselves saints (set apart from sin unto God) and commit ourselves to the Lord.

On March 19, 2005, when a resident at an extended care facility in British Columbia, Canada, died, the medical personnel did what they usually did. They placed a call to Fraser Health Authority, who then sent a driver to pick up the deceased woman. The driver dutifully transported an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Gift Beyond Description

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

Paul said, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." Why does Paul call Jesus "indescribable?" I think that there are at least four reasons.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. My text this morning is 2 Corinthians 9:15. It is a short verse, only 8 words long. Listen as the apostle Paul says, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." This is the time of year when we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministers Or Morticians?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 29, 2006

Are we ministers of life unto life experiencing the power of God to win souls and edify the saints? Or are we morticians just dressing the corpse and polishing the casket?

I am off to another funeral in a bit but I was pondering while I was getting ready on a thing that I typically hear at viewings/funerals. "They look so good!" "They look like they should get up and walk out of here." "They look better than when I last saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Part 4 The Brazen Altar Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The word altat means to lift up. Here we see Jesus lifted up drawing all men unto himself Jn 12;23

THE BRAZEN ALTAR Ex. 27:1-8; 38:1-7) The word altar means "to lift up." Immediately we are reminded of Him who said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32) Also, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-8, Exodus 38:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are A Gazingstock Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 15, 2014

To give comfort to those who are insulted and cursed because of the name of CHRIST. These curses fall unto JESUS, what we get are blessings or profit for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to bear the profit? If yes, then share JESUS, and allow the curses and insults from unbelievers. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give comfort to those who are insulted and cursed because of the name of CHRIST. These curses fall unto JESUS, what we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Guidance

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 9, 2013

With a blurred, distorted vision of the future, people tend to take a wrong move that would further affect their entire life. Hearken unto the voice of God today!

Divine guidance! Joshua 3:4”Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure. Do not come near it, that you may know the way by which you must go, for you have not passed this way before." With a blurred, distorted vision of the future, people tend to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 10, 2014

Most times we think we are saved for Christ saves but they "that shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world" shall be saved unto eternal life.

Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 10, 2014) “Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it...Woe unto ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:14-30

Denomination: Friends

What Shall I Render

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jul 1, 2016

“What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (v. 12). This is a deeply personal and sensible consideration.

WHAT SHALL I RENDER Psalm 116 “What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (v. 12). This is a deeply personal and sensible consideration. I. WHAT ARE HIS BENEFITS TOWARD ME? There is- 1. AN INCLINED EAR. “He hath inclined His ear unto me” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Generously Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2023

When we give with thanksgiving in our hearts and with faith that the Lord will provide us with our basic needs such an act is truly a sweet aroma unto the Lord!

Generous Giving Philippians 4:10-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Sitting in a dark dreary prison for five years, chained to a Praetorian Guard, totally reliant on others for the necessities of life and yet still have an attitude of unspeakable joy, would require an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Rest In His Peace

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 28, 2023

On that first Easter a lot of things happened on that day, but it wasn't until after the resurrection that Jesus could finally say Peace be unto you.

We Rest in His Peace Isaiah 53:5-7 | John 20:19-21 (5) But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. (6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-7, John 20:19-21

Casting Your Cares Upon The Lord

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 5, 2022

Whatever cares and worries we have in our lives as believers, we should hand them over unto the Lord, and He will handle them for us.

CASTING YOUR CARES UPON THE LORD Study Text: 1 Peter 5: 6 - 8 Introduction: - These verses do not promise that God will fix or remove all our concerns all the times . Instead, they give us assurance in knowing that He cares for us, which is why we can cast our cares on Him. - God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Wears Prada Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2012

A commercial we watched for Prada didn’t try to sell clothes or accessories. It’s intent was to sell an "image". Satan’s the same - his goal is to sell us an "image". But what does he try to sell us on, and how can we avoid being snared by his sales pitch

OPEN: The minister’s group I’m part of came up with this title: The Devil Wears Prada. It was based on a movie by that same name (and I found out later there was a Rock group that same name). But in researching this sermon I found that Prada is a high class Italian fashion Company known for it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Winepress Into Victory

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 9, 2006

In the midst of impossible odds God breaks into our lives and our situations to declare himself as God! Gideon is a great example for us in the Old covenant of one who went from the winepress of circumstances and into worship that leads to victory

From the winepress and into victory! Judges 6 to 8 When I was a Dairy Farmer and up before dawn, I can testify to the fact that the darkest hour is just before dawn. But then the light breaks through and the darkness is quickly dispelled. In the same way in the midst of impossible odds God ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Chambers

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 22, 2001

Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery?

OT prophets took their life in their hands to speak to the people; NT preachers also take their “life” in their hands, because hearers who are uncomfortable with the Word are uncomfortable with them! ------------------------------------------- Ezekiel 8:7-12 And he brought me to the door of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Name Is Reverend

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME.

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME. THE BIBLE DOES NOT IMPLY IN ANYWAY THAT MINISTERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE THE WORD REVEREND IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE THAT THEY HOLD. THE SAME WORD IS USED IN RESPECT FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9