Sermons on At The Hands Of Philistines:

Step #1 - See The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004

What do you do when life hands you bad puzzle pieces? Pieces you can’t figure out how to fit into the "all things work together for good?" Maybe it’s time to step back and look at the puzzle box top! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

See The Big Picture Romans 8:28-29 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Holiness

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses - The Reluctant Hero Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 27, 2005

Most of the time we think of spiritual giants just itching to do God’s work. Moses was actually very reluctant to answer God’s call. This gives us ordinary folks hope. God takes us - whatever we have in our hand - and uses it for His glory.

What are you like when God calls you? Do you actively listen for His voice then jump at the chance to obey? Or are you just kind of going along, doing your job, minding your own business and when God calls you might reluctantly go along if He twists your arm enough? You might think that a ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Just Give Them The Permanent Wave

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 29, 2008

When you make a mistake that will affect your future, you better deal with it at once. Maybe your faith has been weak and you have taken things into your own hands. Don’t wait any longer. Make the decided dismissal to the Hagar and Ishmael in your life

Giving Hagar and Ishmael the Permanent Wave - the dilema of following less than the perfect will of God for your life. Central Text: Romans 9:7-9 Gen. 21:8-14 8 And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned. 9 ¶ And Sarah saw the son ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look Who Finally Showed Up Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008

Ezra had confidence in God’s providence. When you see God’s providential hand of control it takes away your worries and fears and it gives you joy and peace and assurance. When you see God in control it gives you boldness and confidence to do the things H

1. Our history has been providentially guided by God 2. Our life’s journey is providentially guarded by God 3. Our mission is providentially given by God Sam was a very dedicated pastor. But, like many who follow God’s call into the ministry, there were people who didn’t like Pastor Sam. There ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hem Of His Garment Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 29, 2007

Do the least-likely and least-lovely around me know that they can come and touch the hem of my Savior’s garment and receive the most magnificent of blessings? Can I keep Him to myself? How do I learn to step out and truly be His hands and voice and heart

The Hem Of His Garment Matthew 14:34-36 The portion of the Pacific Northwest where we are right now is an idyllic place to live. Surrounded by lush green forests teeming with wildlife and bounded by snow-capped mountains, the valley we live in is suffused with some of the richest soil in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And They Will Never Perish

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

If you have dedicated yourself the following Christ, to live as Jesus lived and do what Jesus did, he will never let you go. Remember, God is reaching down to us. When we reach back up and grasp his hand, he’s the one doing the holding.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Our Gospel reading today begins by mentioning the “Feast of the Dedication” which took place in Jerusalem. We don’t hear too much about the Feast of the Dedication. It’s also known as the Festival of Lights, or Hanukah. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 7, 2006

Now, when we sin and disobey God, we need not live in guilt and fear of being punished because even though it was the last thing we deserved, when Christ died on the cross, he died for everything we have done, are doing, and will do. His pierced hand offe

***Start off with movie clip*** As humorous as this movie clip is, as it depicts Jesus going around the crowd of people and telling them how they have sinned, it is also really sad. It’s sad because there are a lot of people, some sitting in this very room, that see Jesus and having a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Protect And Reward

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 5, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: When you have God, you have everything. Who have God, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Emphasize importance of God in our lives. IV. TEXT: Genesis 15:1 Some time later, a

I. EXORDIUM: When you have God, you have everything. Who have God, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: Emphasize importance of God in our lives. IV. TEXT: Genesis 15:1 Some time later, a message came from the LORD to Abram in a vision: "Don't be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

What really allowed Jesus to sleep through such a storm was His trust in His Father. He knew He was safe, because He was in His Father’s hands. We can survive any storm that comes our way when we learn to live as people of faith.

Faith in the Midst of the Storm Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Begins And God's Work

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

A sermon for the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (after reading and meditating on this sermon from Sermon Central's Ed Wood at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-hand-in-creating-life-ed-wood-sermon-on-abortion-98204.asp I had enough for a sermon)

HoHum: There were 3 preachers in Barnie’s Coffee shop discussing the time when life begins. They each gave their opinion of when life begins. One preacher said "Life begins when the child takes his/her first breath." The other said "NO," then he finished, "It begins when the child is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Chains Come Off

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011

People have always longed to know what the future holds ... but we don't need to know the future - we just need to know He who holds the future in His hands! Life is full of uncertainties but God's commitment to you is unwavering! Witness how God can ta

When The Chains Come Off - Acts 16:16-34 - May 22, 2011 Folks, May 7th, in the year of our Lord 2044, will surely be a momentous day in my life. In fact it is certain to be a day like absolutely no other that has gone before. You see, that will be the day that I die. At least that’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: *other

Beyond The Veil

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 13, 2011

Isaiah is given a vision of God's glory. But what he sees in his vision fills him with terror and despair. Fearing for his life he cries out, "Woe is me! I am ruined!" Yet God is not done with him and Isaiah experiences first hand the mercy of God. H

Beyond the Veil - Isaiah 6 - June 12, 2011 If we were to stand in Jerusalem this morning one of the structures that would certainly draw our attention would be the Islamic mosque known as The Dome of the Rock. It stands in the old city, upon the Temple Mount, and with it’s golden dome ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: *other

"Let's Start A Movement!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 10, 2017

If I want to learn to be truly happy, I want to learn from someone who didn’t have everything just handed to them, I want to learn from someone who had some struggles and was still happy. So I choose to learn from the Apostle Paul.

“Let’s start a Movement!” Philippians 1: 9-19 For those of us who really enjoy reading your probably will aware that there is a book out there on every topic you can imagine. Many offer self-help; advice on how to change your life for how to achieve a particular goal. If you want to be wealthy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's Hope At Hard Times

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Sep 28, 2015

At hard times, you need to cling on to hope that wouldn’t disappoint. In Christ, you have endless hope. Don’t give up. God needn’t open heavens for a miracle to take place in your life. A wave of His hand or a mere whi

2 Kings 7:2 – “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” These are the words of the officer to prophet Elisha. What was the officer actually trying to mean? He was trying to say to Elisha, it is impossible. What you are saying is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:2-20, 2 Kings 7:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic