Sermons on bodyguard: showing 151-165 of 401

Divine Encounters

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 14, 2020

Never for a moment think that God has forgotten you, in the darkest hour of your life, God is bringing people into your life that you may not recognize at that point of time. Amen.

Chief cup bearer and the chief baker! Genesis 40:3”So he put them( the chief cup bearer and the chief baker) in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.” It is midnight 1.20 am, August 15, 2020, Saturday, as I write this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

David's Mighty Men: The 37 Men Who Stood With David At The Cave Of Adullam Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 4, 2023

Bravery is a hallmark of a Christian. A true follower of Jesus is brave and bold. They know God is with them.

"Leonidas, King of Sparta, was preparing to make a stand with his Greek troops against the Persian army in 480 B.C. when a Persian envoy arrived. The man urged on Leonidas the futility of trying to resist the advance of the huge Persian army. "Our archers are so numerous," said the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unappreciated

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34

1 Chronicles 27: 1 – 34 Unappreciated 27 And the children of Israel, according to their number, the heads of fathers’ houses, the captains of thousands and hundreds and their officers, served the king in every matter of the military divisions. These divisions came in and went out month by month ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 27:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Child Left Beyond

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 21, 2004

This sermon explores Jesus’ mysterious statement that "anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:13-16

“No Child Left Beyond” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at the Hudson Presbyterian Church on September 26, 2004: Words 2089 Most of you know that our church recently sent out a team of 7 adults to an orphanage in El Salvador this summer: the first mission trip of its kind for our church. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2004

God gives each of us a promise for our lives, but life has a way of taking us through pit experiences just as in Joseph’s life, however we must never take our eyes off the promise and the reward of the palace!

THE FACTS OF LIFE Text: Genesis 50:20 / Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION TEXT: Genesis 50:20 And as for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present results to preserve many people alive. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wading Into The Unknown

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 27, 2002

This is a challenge for the church to move by faith into new territory for God, with God’s help.

Friends. Are you Ready? Are you ready to go somewhere you’ve never been before? Friends, Church, I’m asking you a serious question this Sunday morning? Were going on a trip, and were going to places that we’ve never been before, isn’t that exciting, don’t you like adventure? This journey is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Fiery Faith

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego give us important lessons in faith.

Fiery Faith Daniel 3:16-18 President Harry Truman had a number of “sayings” that are attributed to him. On his desk was the sign, “The buck stops here.” He also said, “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” That is a saying that three men in Babylon would have understood very ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Terrorism And Suffering, And The Hope Of The Gospel

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 22, 2013

Terrorism and suffering are all around us in the United States, but we find peace and comfort in God’s presence, and the great hope in the Gospel of His Son.

BOSTON (AP) — The boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was remembered by neighbors Tuesday as a vivacious 8-year-old who loved to run and climb. Martin Richard was among the three people killed in the explosions Monday, according to U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, a friend of the family for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Friends

The Topsy Turvy King

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The first in a series of messages on Matthew’s unique accounting of Christ’s life tells about the conflict between King Herod and baby Jesus who were both called "King of the Jews"

Matthew’s Unique Message #1 A Tale of Two Kings (Title and background on Herod from : A Tale of Two Kings by Brian Bill www.sermoncentral.com) Matthew 1:1-17; 2:1-18 CHCC: June 3, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I plan to preach a series of messages taken from the Gospel of Matthew. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Angels Really Among Us And If So What Do They Do? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 27, 2013

Our Bible study group got sidetracked on the subject of "angels" I adapted this message to give them a glimpse into whether or not they exist and if so what do they do? Thank you Brian Atwood for such a wonderful message.

The word angel means, "messenger," but although they deliver God’s message, their activity, most often, goes unseen by the human eye. In the NIV they are mentioned in 33 of the 66 books of the Bible. Even though they mostly operate in the spiritual realm on occasion God sent angels to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Long Live The King!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 6, 2015

Shouldn’t we as Christians also be willing to pay the price, especially when we are called by Christ to fight for the truth? After all, he is the final authority and power in the universe. Christ is King

Today we mark the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. Next Sunday marks the start of Advent and Year C in the three year cycle of readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. It is a day when we remember that Jesus is the king of our lives. It is not an ancient festival in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Godless Delusion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 23, 2016

How not to be deluded? Reflect and learn, submit to God and persevere. Listen well to what God is saying, through His Word, our loved ones and pastors.

Last Sunday we saw David’s flight from Saul. David set us an example of a man who is after God’s heart. In the midst of his hardships… • He trusts that God is present and watching over him… • He keeps up his conversations (prayers) with God, and • He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2018

In Psalm 23 David described the Shepherd's provision, the Shepherd's protection, and the Shepherd's Plan. The relationship of sheep to Shepherd was one of dependence.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old boy had been naughty all day, so his parents sent him to his room for an hour of time-out. In 5 minutes he came out with his favorite stuffed toy, his piggy bank, and some clothes – heading for the front door. 2. “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 45 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

We’re going to be in Genesis 37 tonight as we start to really focus in on the story of Joseph. This is where God shows us how He began shaping Joseph into the great man and leader that he eventually became. If you took these principles and wrote them in a book it could be titled “how to make a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist