Sermons on Absalom:

Prove It

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 26, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 2: 1 – 55

1 Chronicles 2: 1 – 55 Prove it 2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, 2 Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. 3 The sons of Judah were Er, Onan, and Shelah. These three were born to him by the daughter of Shua, the Canaanitess. Er, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why God Allows Suffering, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014

From the day we are born, life is filled with troubles. How could a God of love allow tragedy, pain, and suffering?

I heard a story of a man who was on his deathbed. He was slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet his wife faithfully stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, “You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Joy Thru Family Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 26, 2019

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy biblical family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

Opening video Illustration: Mighty! Find Joy Through Your Family! (pt. 7) Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Samuel 23:20, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fired Up: From Anger To Action

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Anger shows up—on the road, at home, at work. Psalm 37 teaches us not to “burn” (fret) but to trust, wait, and do good. The bible distinguishes anger that seeks justice from anger that seeks control. Trust God’s justice, practice meekness, and pursue peace in Christ.

Road Rage Let me ask you a simple question: “When was the last time you got angry?” Maybe it was this morning when that driver cut you off in traffic. Maybe it was last night when your teenage kid rolled their eyes at you one too many times. Or maybe you’re angry right now about something deeper - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Ephesians 4:26-27, James 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rescued And Redeeemed Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 3, 2024

David cries out for deliverance and expresses gratitude that God has rescued and redeemed him.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 40 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-2024 Baby Jessica On October 14, 1987, a little girl fell into a well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. Do you remember her name? Her name was Jessica McClure, but she became nationwide as “Baby ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

10th Sunday After Pentecost. July 28th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2021

Year B, Proper 12.

2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14:1-7, 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21. (A). DAVID LETS HIS GUARD DOWN. 2 Samuel 11:1-15. “At the time when kings go forth” (to battle), “David tarried still at Jerusalem.” (2 SAMUEL 11:1). Sending his nephew Joab may have seemed like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Psalm 14:1-7, 2 Kings 4:42-44, Psalm 145:10-18, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 6:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirtual Viruses

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

An all day sermon about sins that attack our Christianity.

Spiritual Viruses About a month ago I wasn’t paying attention clicking open junk e-mails. And I clicked on one and as soon as I did it I knew I was in trouble. I ran my anti virus program but it had been to long since I updated it and it only caught one virus. I thought that I was safe but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Surrender To Temptation Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2007

Temptation is always a threat to the child of God. The message is a consideration of the source of temptation and the consequences of surrender to temptation.

JAMES 1:13-15 WHEN I SURRENDER TO TEMPTATION “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 42 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2020

We are going to examine this psalm as if it was written by godly King Hezekiah. After David, he was the greatest king ever to sit upon the throne of Judea. He did more to bring the nation back to God than any other king.

April 12, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 42 A psalm of David. Psalm 42 (KJV) 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my meat day and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Fearing Man To Fearing God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018

From Fearing Man to Fearing God Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us Brad Bailey – January 21, 2018 Note: In the process of preparing to address this topic I found that what developed was an extent that would be better served as the basis for a 2 to 4 message series. Therefore, what ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ano Iyan Sa Ulo Ko?” Panakip Sa Ulo

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 29, 2024

Paano ang mga tagubiling ibinigay ni Pablo sa 1 Mga Taga-Corinto 11 tungkol sa mga pabalat sa ulo ay angkop sa atin ngayon sa simbahan at ano ang punto ng talakayan?

“Ano Iyan sa Ulo Ko?” Panakip sa Ulo Hukom 13:1-5 Gawa 18:1-18: 1 Corinto11:1-16 Genesis 1:27-30 Genesis 2:18-23 Paano ang mga tagubiling ibinigay ni Pablo sa 1 Mga Taga-Corinto 11 tungkol sa mga pabalat sa ulo ay angkop sa atin ngayon sa simbahan at ano ang punto ng talakayan? Pag-usapan natin ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 2:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Wide And Say 'ah-H-H-Men!' Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 31, 2021

Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness.

Imagine sitting in the waiting room at your doctor’s office and he comes in … with a very serious look on his face. “God must be really, really mad at you because you have cancer.” That was David’s reaction when he came down with a serious illness. “O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10, Philippians 3:21, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Tempted! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 4, 2021

Joseph was tempted by Potiphar's wife but gives us as great example of how to deal with temptation when it comes.

No Ordinary Joe: Temptation Genesis 39 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams FBC Chenoa 10-24-2021 1. Time to Go When I was lived in Mississippi, I ran a counseling center for a large psychiatric hospital. One of the ways we promoted the hospitals programs was a series of in-services I would do for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sold! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 12, 2021

Joseph's brothers commit attempted murder and then human traffic him and then cover it up by lying to their father.

No Ordinary Joe: SOLD! Genesis 37:12-35 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-02-2021 Brotherly Love? I could beat up my little brother, but you better not mess with him. That was my motto when I was growing up. Mark and I fought like cats and dogs, but I would’t tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Hebrews 12:15, James 5:16, Proverbs 27:4, Matthew 24:12, Colossians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Redemptive Role Of Africans

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003

This message deals with How God uses Persons of African Descent in His Redemptive Plan based on the Young Egytpian Man found in the field in our Target Text. This message was preached during Black History Month in Bryan, Texas.

WE NEED TO TALK! Jesse Semple, a Harlem cab driver, asked Derrick Bell, a profound Black author, “Tell me what’s to celebrate about the condition of Black people who die too soon, go to prison too long, and come to know life’s blues far too early? Tell me how a holiday for Dr. King or a month of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:11-19

Denomination: Baptist