Sermons on Absalom Jones:

Truth And Consequences

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about God’s forgiveness.

Last week we looked at the sin of David. He had an affair with the wife of one of his best soldiers. She wound up pregnant. He tried to cover it up. He sent her husband back to the war carrying his own death sentence. In verse 24 of chapter 11 we find the words of the messenger to the king, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Is Better To Trust In The Lord Than To Put Confidence In Man

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermons explains why it is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in Man. Seven reasons are given namely 1.POWER 2.PROMISES 3.PRESENCE 4.PARDON 5.PASSION 6.PEACE 7.PROMOTION

IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO PUT CONFIDENCE IN MAN ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.POWER 2.PROMISES 3.PRESENCE 4.PARDON 5.PASSION 6.PEACE 7.PROMOTION THE MESSAGE IT IS BETTER TO TRUST IN THE LORD THAN TO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8, Psalm 118:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Final words and lessons from David’s life.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samuel Failed As A Father

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015

To show that if the LORD will make you a successful leader, be successful first with your family.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a successful spiritual leader but failed as a father? for fathers only, you will fail if you don't rear your children in the training, discipline and counsel and admonition of the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if the LORD will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Our Anchor And Refuge

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2012

If we practice now walking closely with Jesus, when things are going ok, then when the rough times come, we will be grounded to the Anchor and be safe in the storm

When was the last time you faced a real storm in your life? Think back about what you went through, and about how you got through that time of real difficulty. Today, we’ll give some serious thought to how it is we can weather the bigger trials that come our way. When we face hardship, when we’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King David’s Story Of Sin And Redemption Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon looks at another type of wilderness experience, one of our own making.

King David’s Story of Sin and Redemption 2 Samuel 11:1-5 In this series, we’re looking at five OT characters who experienced the wilderness in their lives, both physically and spiritually. The Judean wilderness was rugged and barren and it was a place of hopelessness and despair. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Our Father Series

Contributed by Ralph Bouma on Oct 20, 2000

The central topic of our text is good gifts. What are good gifts?

SERMON #177 SERMON ON THE MOUNT #74 OUR FATHER'S GIVING OF GOOD GIFTS If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? MAT 7:11. The central topic of our text is good gifts. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: *other

Turn On The Power Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The fifth and final sermon in this series is about using and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 5 “Turn On The Power” Introduction: Over the past several weeks I’ve been preaching a series of messages called, “We’ve God The Power”. This morning is the final message in that series. The first message, “Where It All Began”, had to do with when and where the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Just Don't Preach Like This Any More Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2017

What message should the church be proclaiming today?

They Just Don’t Preach Like This Any More Acts 3:11-4:4 Martyn Lloyd Jones constantly reminded his parishioners in his sermons that the church did not suddenly arrive in the 1960’s, but has been around for two thousand years. He would recount all of the pundits of his day who tried to redefine the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Examining the life of Ahithophel and what happened when he refused to forgive David

Notice four things about Ahithophel’s life and his unforgiving spirit... 1. His GREATNESS (16:23) A. He was great because of his position. 1 Chronicles 27:33 Psalm 41:9 Psalm 55:12-14 B. He was great because of his posterity. Son: Eliam (one of David’s mighty men) Granddaughter: Bathsheba (future ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph In Trouble Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Triumph in Trouble

Psalm 3 Triumph in Trouble 1. David's Conflict for Prayer - 1,2 i. The Hurt of His Son - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Rejoice Always

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Teflon Don

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 23, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 2: 1 – 46

1 Kings 2: 1 – 46 The Teflon Don 2 Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: 2 “I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. 3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living The Life We Were Meant To Live Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

An introductory sermon to a series exploring "The Sermon on the Mount." This message lays out the importance of this passage, and provides a challenge to go deeper in God’s Word.

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Denomination: Wesleyan

Only One Thing

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing Veterinarian Dr. Edwards - Marfa, TX

ILL>> Doc Edwards - read the first few paragraphs When it is this hot - you do what you have to do and get out of the heat. But you have to know what your there for... One thing David had whittled his life down to one point: “One thing have I desired of the LORD.” TURN IN YOUR BIBLES TO PS 27 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Baptist