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Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unconquerable-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2019

2 of 4. Paul describes the reasons God's people are unconquerable! God's people have a telling disposition that betrays the fact that they are unconquerable. A disposition for being & remaining unconquerable is/shines thru...

UNCONQUERABLE-I—1Corinthians 4:1-18 Attention: *This first portion of 'Unconquerable'(points 1-4) was preached impromptu/‘off-the-cuff’(without definitive notes, points, or illustrations)—the following points(1-4) were distilled after being preached. Presented 11/10/2019am to: FBC ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Let This Giant Live Any Longer!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2019

We who follow the Christ face giants with stunning regularity. Studying David's bold fight with Goliath will suggest the manner in which we must conduct battle against these giants.

“When the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. And David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone and slung it and struck the Philistine on his forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:48-51

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2020

Daniel models lifestyle evangelism and shows how effective it is in impacting people with the truth of the Gospel. Even world leaders!

Video Illustration: Daniel meets King Neb Daniel – God’s kingdom changer Series Thesis: Daniel was a man sold out to the Lord and as a result it influenced his life situations, rather than letting his life situations influence him. His dedication to the Lord and His Word brought him many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-20, Daniel 2:10-38, Daniel 4:1-37, Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unhurried Spirituality Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 2, 2025

A hurried life will make your soul and spirit unhealthy and even toxic. Jesus was never in a hurry and we need to learn from Him how to live our lives with His rhythm.

Video transition: Finding Peace from this frenzied life - sermoncentral.com Series for the year: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Your Election - 1 Peter 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 23, 2024

Election is for the purpose of praise, pity, and passion, as we see in Jesus’ example at the Triumphal Entry.

1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the chosen strangers of dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 according to (?at?) the foreknowledge of God the Father, through (??) the sanctification of the Spirit, for (e??) obedience and sprinkling by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

The Dangers Of Forgetting That You Have Been Cleansed - 2 Peter 1:9b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025

When you have struggled with a problem for years and it seems like nothing you’ve tried has worked, it may be that what will work is a truth that’s already in your head, but you haven’t fully digested it.

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

Dodging God's Rod - 1 Samuel 18:1-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 30, 2025

Saul tried to outmaneuver God’s rod of discipline, but that only made matters worse. Learn why resisting God’s plan is a losing battle.

1 Samuel 17:1 After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 2 From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house. 3 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-19

Seeing God - Matthew 5:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

I believe this is one of the most important sermons I’ve ever preached—especially the first half, which describes what “seeing” an invisible God means, and the specific ways in which seeing God transforms your character. The rest of the message is about how to see God through purity of heart.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

A. B. C. Good Friday. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024

April 3rd, 2026.

Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12; Psalm 22:1-31; Hebrews 10:16-25; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. (A) JESUS THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 10:16-25, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For The Pleasure Of God - Matthew 6:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

We all know hypocrisy is evil. But few people understand the remedy Jesus gave. How does living for reward cure the disease of hypocrisy?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Is Serving God A Sacrifice? Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2025

“Sacrifice” for God is appropriate only when driven by joy. God must always remain the benefactor when we serve.

Review “Seeking” is the effort we put forth to fulfill longing and desire for God. And for seeking to work, God, rather than something else, must be the object of the desire and seeking, and the seeking must be earnest. Such earnestness comes in large measure from emotion – both negative and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2

The Road To The Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 26, 2024

To Define the anointing, its purpose and how to receive it.This teaching will also answer the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.

TOPIC : THE ROAD TO THE ANOINTING SERIES : UNDERTANDING THE ANOINTING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this teaching you will be able to: i. Understand what Christianity is ii. Understand the purpose and the assignment of a Christian iii. Identify the 3 major keys of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Choosing Joy In A Post-Traumatic World - Philippians 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jan 27, 2022

We know that God speaks through His word. But then God does use other ways to speak to us, doesn't He?

Have you ever experienced that time when you felt like you knew what you wanted to do? It seemed like the right thing to do. But then what happened? It got shut down. We sometimes say God closed the door or something like that. And I'm talking about big decisions. Maybe you were thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Slavery Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020

Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

“During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist