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Heroes Of The Bible: David Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 26, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Daivd. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: David Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/22/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-6, 1 Samuel 26:25, 2 Samuel 21:22, 2 Samuel 6:5-22, Psalm 103:1, 1 Samuel 17:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

"Strong In The Lord" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2004

Paul calls us to stand in the Lord’s strength; but we’re not just observers either (#14 in The Christian Victor series)

“Finally be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is clearly divided into three main subjects. The divisions are so distinct, that most commentators ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Avoid Rape? By: William R. Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 13, 2012

How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com

How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com Genesis 34:1-2: (Contemporary English Version) Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, went to visit some of the women who lived there. She was seen by Hamor's son Shechem, the leader of the Hivites, and he grabbed her and raped her. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Smooth Stones

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 23, 2018

David needed no sword, spear, helmet, etc., but God's weapons -- the 5 smooth stones of the Name of Jesus, the Blood of Christ, the Word of God, the Spirit, and prayer. By those our giants will fall too!

5 SMOOTH STONES 1 Sam. 17:40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DOING A GOOD DEED 1. A young pastor (trying to live a holy life) was sitting in a restaurant eating lunch. He opened a letter he’d just received that morning from his mom. As he opened it a twenty-dollar bill fell out. He thought to himself, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From A Soldier Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 25, 2021

Memorial Day: This message is written by a former Civil Air Patrol Chaplain. We can learn some things from our military men and women that apply to our walk with the Lord and the Christian fight for people's spiritual freedom.

Memorial Day is tomorrow, and this morning I’m going to be sharing from a message I’ve entitled “Lessons from a Soldier.” So, let me get started by sharing a brief history of Memorial Day. “In 1868, General John A. Logan, then president of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared that May 30th ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:31-35, Matthew 10:34-38, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapons Of Warfare Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

This message is intended to bring an awareness of the unseen war that’s all around us, and to reveal our weapons and equipment with which we can engage in spiritual battle and defend ourselves against our spiritual enemy.

I’m not going to fight in the physical with physical weapons . . . I’m going to fight with spiritual weapons, cause it’s a spiritual fight. - Stephen Baldwin(1) If you attended Vacation Bible School as a child, then you may recall marching into the church building to the tune of “Onward, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Trust You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 20, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 7

Psalm 7: 1 – 17 Lord, I trust You 1 O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, 2 Lest they tear me like a lion, rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands, 4 If I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Colossal Image Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

In the dream of Nebuchadnezzar we see in the miraculous stone's demolishing of the colossal image the triumph of the kingdom of God over the kingdoms of men.

If we say something is big we assume we have said something important. If the grand stand is packed with the biggest crowd ever, this is a big deal, even if the game was not worth seeing. The big blast is all the rage on the screen or on the stage. Everything has to be gigantic to get our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Why We Fight

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

Learning why Christians must fight for those who have yet to know the truest taste of freedom in Jesus Christ

INTRO Let’s all do something together. Quickly turn to the cover of your bulletin and stare at the picture for just a moment. Notice the tired, ruggedness of this combat soldier. He’s not a spring chicken anymore. More than any of this, the photo depicts a man charged with a duty to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 26, 2013

Daniel chapter 3, What Kind of God do we serve?

Introductory Material The Book of Daniel 6th Century • The Author of this book is Daniel. His name means “God is my Judge”. The book is named after him since he is the principle character and author. In Daniel 12:4 he claimed to write the book. From Chapter 7:2 and thereafter, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Rid Of The Agagite: Generational Curses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2015

A message about the importance of dealing with generational curses (things we pick up from family). Different angle.

Title: Get Rid of the Agagite Theme: To show the importance of full obedience. Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 • Offering: Matthew 25:21 — “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Burying Sara

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

Sometimes in our lives and in the life of a church there are things that God wants us to leave behind, and until we do we cannot embrace the powerful promise of the future.

Burying Sara Gen. 23 Though the passing of this year was not as spectacular as Y2K, it is none the less a very important threshold we have crossed. We’ve just crossed over into the new millennium! - (Explain: no year "0") Culture has changed From agricultural (radio) Industrial (TV) ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’m All In

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 38: 1 – 31

Exodus 38: 1 – 31 I’m all in 38 He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood; five cubits was its length and five cubits its width—it was square—and its height was three cubits. 2 He made its horns on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. And he overlaid it with bronze. 3 He ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Is Finished-Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Jesus said, "it is finished." What was finished? There was alot of things finished when Jesus made this statement. He made the statement and commended His spirit to God.

IT IS FINISHED-INTO THY HANDS TEXT- John 19:30 & Luke 23:44-49 Introduction The date was may 10th, 1869. That was the day the first Intercontinental Railroad in the world was finished; and it here in the USA. About 6 years earlier, the Central Pacific RR set toward the east-from Sacramento, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is In His Holy Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 26, 2024

Psalm 11:1-7 teaches us to trust in the Lord despite advice to the contrary.

Introduction Today, I would like to begin our summer series of sermons. Due to summer schedules with people traveling and various interruptions, I thought it would be wise to do a series of messages that do not build from one week to the next. So, over the summer months, I would like us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed