Sermons on Battle Of Armageddon:

Entangled Families Or I'm My Own Grandpa

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Does godliness or the lack thereof run in families? How strong a role does genetics play?

Entangled Families or "I’m My Own Grampa" Question: Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? 1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21, 2 Chronicles 24:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006

We talk about prayer, study about it and state how we should pray. But how many of us - practically speaking - have untapped the power of prayer?

The Power of Prayer Theme: what makes prayer so powerful INTRODUCTION A. Satan knows… 1. If he can afflict the people of God… 2. Or somehow weaken their faith… 3. Then they (God’s people) will be distracted from using their most powerful weapon against him: prayer. B. God knows… 1. If we place our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not One Of Them Is Broken

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 16, 2006

In times of affliction a believer finds comfort with God.

Not One of Them is Broken Feb. 12, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. 20 He keeps all his bones, not one of them is broken. Psalms 34:19-20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Morning Mighty Warrior

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Feb 6, 2005

The story of God and Gideon and the cup of blessing from Judges 6 and 7 put in verse.

The challenge with freedom is— it isn’t free at all, The further you drift from home— the further you’re bound to fall. When God’s favorite children kept forgetting His great plan, He released them from His mercy into a com-promised land. Settling in the rocks and cliffs, farming ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Guarding Against Spiritual Leaks

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

losing out with Christ

Intro: visiting with my Grandmother in Maine she began to list all the ministerial failures and laity fallings throughout the local churches in the Bangor area. It was amazing that some of the spiritual giants of that area had fallen into terrible sins. We need to be on the guard of our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tabernacle Series Part 1: The Outer Walls Series

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jan 8, 2003

The tabernacle of the old testament was a type of the new testament Christ. In part one, we look at the significance of the outer walls of this fascinating work of history.

THE TABERNACLE A SERIES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT MESSAGE Exodus 25:1-9 As we look into the Old Testament, we see a time when God had delivered his people out of Egyptian bondage. He had a great plan for these people, which included the ability to commune with them. He wanted to develop a life of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

" Must" For The Growing Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

If we are to see our churches growing like the early church, we must be like the Jerusalem church. Certain characteristics should be present in our churches today before growth takes place.

The whole process of growth is caused by God. A farmer plows his field, sows the seed and fertilizes and cultivates the plant--all the while knowing that, in the final analysis, he is utterly dependent on forces outside himself. He knows he cannot cause the seed to germinate nor can he produce the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Contract Or Covenant?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 30, 2004

Most people live in a "Contract World," and not in a "Covenant World." Contracts are written with the idea of failure in mind. That is, "What if things do not work out?" A covenant comes with the word, "Everlasting."

"Contract or Covenant?” Jonathan and David, best friends. Jonathan needed a friend... I have often wondered why Jonathan himself did not take on the giant Goliath? He displayed the right kind of faith and courage needed for the mission in 1 Samuel 14 when he and his armour bearer took on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 18, 2004

A sermon to Challenge the listener to trust the Lord and be a willing servant, even when we are not sure of our own abilities.

I. Gideon: Learning to Trust God a. Judges 6:1-8:3 – Kodak moment: girl at the pool w/dad, trusting dad to catch her. II. GIDEON THE COWARD 6:1-24 a. Israel is in bondage to the Midianites b. They are fearful and trapped in the mountain caves 1-10 c. God sends the Angel of the Lord (v.13) d. But ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A lesson honoring the aged.

Title: Growing Old Gracefully Text: (Leviticus 19:32) "Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD." Introduction: Honor is a precious thing. It is something that, in our deepest thoughts, we all desire and would like to have. --(1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entangled Families

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? How strong a role does genetics play in who we are? Is it the only factor?

1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained Jerusalem and followed the line of David, was called Judah). None of the Northern Kings were godly; some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:17-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting God To Work

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer and conflict reguires proper focus.

Introductory Considerations 1. Friends - we are here this evening to do some work. Our General Synod has started meeting and we have some grave concerns. 2. Main concern is the Formula of Agreement. If passed we would recognize that a church that ordains homosexuals is rightly proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Prudence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. While imitating former President George Bush, the Saturday Night Live comedian Dana Carvey used a phrase that made him famous, "Wouldnât be prudent!" Instead of becoming resentful of Carvey, the President used prudence to invite Dana Carvey and his wife to the white house where the two men becam

1. While imitating former President George Bush, the Saturday Night Live comedian Dana Carvey used a phrase that made him famous, "Wouldnât be prudent!" Instead of becoming resentful of Carvey, the President used prudence to invite Dana Carvey and his wife to the white house where the two men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 10, 2006

Jesus did more on the cross than pay the price for our sins. Jesus also gave us the victory.

1 Samuel 17:8-9, 45-47 “We are More Than Conquerors” INTRODUCTION A week has passed since Easter. The chocolate Easter bunnies have been consumed (at least in our house). Only a few stray jellybeans remain in the once overflowing Easter baskets. Our nice, new Easter outfits have been soiled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fall Of A Giant Killer

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jul 2, 2007

This sermon paints the picture of a godly man who falls when out of the will of God.

2 Samuel 11:1-5 The Fall of a Giant Killer Introduction: We discovered over the last few weeks that Saul had grown to hate David and desperately wanted him dead. After a long chase in which David had continued to elude Saul, Saul finally died and David ascended to the throne. There David had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist