Sermons on Absalom:

“the Lord Is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want”

Psalms 23:1-6 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” I. David's Relationship to the Lord was PERSONAL. “my shepherd.” His by virtue of :- (a) Decision ie. David wasn't born Saved. A Moment Of Decision (b) Determination ie. The Lord is my shepherd ie. present ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Even Somehow Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2017

The emotion that wells up within us to “get even” is about control, consequences, and vindication. Relational issues are never JUST relational issues!

Getting Even Somehow (Proverbs 25:21-24) 1. Nobody likes a power outage. You may light oil lamps or use LED lanterns. 2. You enter a room, try to turn on a light switch. There is a lot of psychology there. 3. This is even true of an internet our computer outage. We have become so dependent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Study Of Psalm 5 And 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 11, 2017

These two Psalms give us two very specific challenges: What/who we worship is what we rejoice about … so do we worship God? For us, there is nothing more powerful or restorative than confession of sin, and we need to do that more and more.

A Study of Psalm 5 and 6 Psalm 5-6 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10, Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hazards Ahead: Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2019

Life is like a journey on a winding mountain road; we need to be alert to the hazards!

Hazards Ahead: Watch Out! (Proverbs 27:4-7) 1. Moms come in all varieties. Rather than share a joke about moms, today I will share a couple of humorous true stories: My mother, a master of guilt trips, showed me a photo of herself waiting by a phone that never rings. “Mom, I call all the time,” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Parents Owe Their Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 9, 2013

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What Parents Owe Their Children Ephesians 6:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/parentsowechildren.html Devotion. Direction. Discipline. 1. Devotion. Somehow we have communicated to our children that they are a burden rather than a blessing. We can't wait for school to start, and dread summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Ittai

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 10, 2019

Courage means we are willing to work and serve even if it is difficult and may cost us.

Faithful till the end 2 Samuel 15:21 "But But Ittai replied to the king, "As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be." During the most worst times in the life of David, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Decades - Pt. 1 - The 60's Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

The 60s I. Introduction It is an understatement that time flies. However, this is never more apparent than when you reflect over a period of 10 years or a decade. The amount of change that we experience in 10 years can be overwhelming. This may have never been more true than in the decade we call ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Choosing People

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2021

We can be part of God's "chosen" by choosing God.

1. Choice A certain courthouse in Ohio stands in a unique location. Raindrops that fall on the north side of the building go into Lake Ontario and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, while those falling on the south side go into the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. At precisely the point of the peak of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2022

Many decisions are major crossroads, others less but sill significant; trying to reverse them only may make matters worse in the long run. Therefore, we need to ponder our decisions, using God-honoring caution.

Too Late: Decisions Which Cannot Be Undone (Numbers 14:20-45) 1. We make small decisions all the time, and they can affect the direction of our lives. Take this true story: “When I was a kid, my mom, my cousin, my sister, and I were all about to go to my great grandma's house from my ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-45, Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Year 2023, It's My Year Of Great Inspirations - Prayer Points With Fasting Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 1, 2023

As the Lord in His mercy has ushered us into the new year, it’s important that we start the year with prayer that brings our hearts closer to the Lord in appreciation of His goodness. And to invite Him fresh into our lives, household and everything that we do.

Prayer Points for the New Year 2023 –It’s my Year of Great Inspirations. Day 1. Mon. Jan 2, 2023 Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving unto our living God for who He is and for all His benevolence this passing year. Praise Him for the salvation of your soul and immense work of Calvary through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, 1 Kings 17:4, Proverbs 3:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 127:1, 2 Samuel 15:31, Psalm 127:3, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Numbers 12:6, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Hope In The Storm

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 13, 2024

We all face the storms of life. Believers have no immunity from troubles and difficulties. Trusting God through the storms is the subject of Psalms 42 and 43. Here, we find how we should respond to the storms and how God can bring us peace.

FINDING HOPE IN THE STORM – Psalm 42, Psalm 43 INTRODUCTION Let me begin by sharing some interesting facts about this Psalm. It is the 1st Psalm in what is called Book 2 of the Psalms - Psalm 42 through Psalm 72. One of the major themes of these Psalms is moving through the struggles of life with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When We Are Afraid Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

Fear, whether from external threats like David’s enemies or internal struggles, can grip our hearts and paralyze us. Yet David reminds us that we can choose faith over fear, turning to God as our refuge and strength in times of overwhelming adversity.

TREASURES FROM THE PSALMS WED PM JANUARY 25, 2023 CBCKING What to Do When We Are Afraid! – Pt.2 Psalm 27 Introduction: Psalm 27 = is both uplifting and powerful – speaks to the struggles of the heart. David = the human penman… on the see/saw of life… up one moment and down the next… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal In The Inner Circle Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Today in Psalm 55, we will explore King David's raw cry of anguish to learn how to handle the deep wound of a friend's betrayal by casting our burden upon the Lord.

Introduction: The Deepest Wound There are many kinds of wounds we suffer in this life. There is the wound of an open enemy, an expected blow that, while painful, is not surprising. But there is another kind of wound, one that cuts far deeper, that poisons the heart in a way no other can. It is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Choose To Be A Loyalist

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2023

Perserverance is not as common as it once was. Society has made it too easy to quit, change course, or just make up an excuse for not following through. God is still looking for loyalists.

Portraits of Loyalty Mt 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Loyalty is a virtue. It is a commitment. It is durability. Not looking for a place or a reason to quit or retreat. It is less and less atractive today. Everyone is willing to give a pass and accept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13, 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"No More Tears"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 1, 2001

Thesis; For all to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven

NO MORE TEARS REV. 7:13-17 Thesis: for all of us to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven Introduction: 1. The Elder here asks John these questions not to learn but to teach 2. The answer returned by the apostle, a. in which he tactfully acknowledges ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ