Sermons on Abimelech Slew Them:

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 23, 2009

This sermon deals with things that may appear dead and how Christ can bring them to life again.

Dead Man Walking 12/27/09 John 11:1-44 The title of my sermon comes from the days of inmates who were on what was known as “Death Row”. Death Row is where condemned prisoners were housed while waiting for execution. And as they were being lead down the hallway of the prison to face eternity, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: *other

Spies Who Stayed To Serve

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2009

For deacon ordination: deacons are like spies, of whom the world is suspicious; but we win their confidence by serving them.

Agent Double-Oh-Seven has it all. Movie buffs know that when you hear him intone his introduction, "Bond, James Bond", you are in for another adventure, during which this intrepid spy will single-handedly defeat the enemy, win the affections of three or four women, line his pockets with money, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Secrets Of Our Success

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 20, 2010

Successful Christians are those who know God and are willing to do what He wants them to do.

The Secrets of our Success Intro: You don’t have to look very hard to find all kinds of books and seminars on success. How to be successful in business. How to earn a 6 figure income while staying at home. 6 Easy steps to Success. No doubt you can probably find some good principles in some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Translating Expository Sermons From James Into Different Languages Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

This is a guideline for translating expository sermons from the book of James, from English, and translating them into different languages.

Translating from English to Spanish or to any other language different than English! 1. Type in your top browser the following web site: translate.google.com/?hl=en# 2. Looking down about 1 ½ inches from the top you will see: Translate text, webpage, or document ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin, Grace And The Law

Contributed by Jerry Hoffman on Aug 21, 2007

This message attempts to address the laws mentioned in scripture and discover if Christians will be held accountable for keeping any of them.

Sin and the Law I am setting aside the study of John for this month in order to address a series of questions on sin and the law from one of our readers. In order to understand sin and the law we need to go back to the beginning. Genesis 1:2-3 states the earth, in the beginning was without form, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Face Your Giants Series

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Aug 22, 2007

No matter how big your problems are, you will not face them alone. God is always there.

All credit goes to Max Lucuado for these series of stories of Facing your Giants, Story of David This is a very familiar story. This story has been preached, read and told about for many generations but let us look at this thing and see can we lift some nuggets from this text to help us with our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Val Black on Aug 24, 2007

Like a pilot needing a co-pilot, Believers need the Holy Spirit to lead them into "open skies".

The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

review these seven ideas and see if we can’t boil them down into a workable game plan.

In the last seven weeks we’ve covered seven characteristics related to God’s purpose for your life. Understanding these characteristics will help you recognize and accept the purpose God has planned for you. They’re not strategies for spiritual success that I or anyone else have created. They’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah 2 - Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010

To get the job done bring everyone together, remember everyone is needed and remind them that everyone is equal.

CALLED TO SERVE A gifted young man with a bright future went to the mission field. His salary was very little. A large company wanted him to go to work with them and offered him 5 times the salary he was making as a missionary. He refused. They then offered him 10 times the salary but again he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Encouraging Difference

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 9, 2009

See how we can make a difference in people’s lives as we encourage them in the faith.

(This sermon was introduced by showing a video clip. The clip contained a series of short interviews in which people were asked the question. "For what do you wish to be remembered?" The last interviewee said "I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference." That is my desire! With that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Pits

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

Sometimes life seems like the pits but God can even take the pits and make them useful!

Genesis 37:18-36 Verse 20-We shall see what will become of his dreams There is someone who wants to crush your dreams! Satan is out to get you, to discourage you, to detain you, to derail you from reaching your dreams! Just remember the brothers who gave Joseph so much trouble had slept ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

Church conflicts are inevitable. However, they can be solved if churches will step up to the plate and deal with them early.

Conquering Church Conflict Before It Conquers You Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: Today, I want to talk to you about two little words that no one wants to hear, but everyone, who goes to church long enough, will most likely have to deal with…CHURCH CONFLICT. Those two words are enough to send cold chills ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Casting Your Bread Upon The Water

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 29, 2007

There are great benefits to being faithful to what God calls us to do. This sermon explores several of them.

The Benefits of Casting Your Bread Upon the Waters. Eccl. 11: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Controversy Of Zion

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 15, 2007

This verse in Isaiah, is one of them. “For it is the day of the LORD’S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.”

The Controversy of Zion. There are many verses, that come to my mind, being significant to todays world. This verse in Isaiah, is one of them. “For it is the day of the LORD’S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.” Many people are extremely interested in Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blind Spots Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We’ve all got blind spots - how can God help us to overcome them?

WE (intro) Professor poll: How may were… valedictorian, salutatorian, class president, yearbook editor, multiple-letter athletes, youth group leaders…bigger sea. 2 percent below average in leadership ability / YOU Ever realized something about yourself that you seemed to be the last to know? How ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed