Sermons on Bow And Arrows:

The Gifts - Pt. 1 - Gold Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

The Gifts Pt. 1 - Gold I. Introduction ?Here it comes. Ready or not. Tree assembled or not. Christmas. With all of the hustle and bustle. The paper and bows. The lights and wreaths. Christmas. Christmas captures our attention, our heart and even our imagination. That is true even for those of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts - Pt. 2 - Frankincense Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

The Gifts Pt. 2 - Frankincense I. Introduction ?It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Christmas captures our attention, our heart and even our imagination. That is true even for those of us who know the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas causes our imagination to run wild. So wild that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts - Pt. 3 - Myrrh Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2018

No tree to place them under. No shiny bows or wrapping paper. But the original “Christmas Gifts” are worthy to be examined during this season.

The Gifts Pt. 3- Myrrh I. Introduction ?Time is running out! Christmas is upon us! If you haven’t completed your shopping list I am sure you are nervous and frantic. There is nothing quite as stressful as needing to find that last second gift when the gift has to be perfect. The narrative has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Infinite Care Of Christ

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

“Out of Him came forth” 1. The "Corner " 2. The "Nail" 3. The "Battle-Bow" 4. The "Ruler"

Infinite Care of Christ ZECHARIAH 10 4 - Detroit once a city of wealth and fame- Motor City - Once called the Paris of the Midwest - Home of GM Ford & Chrysler - Stately homes & manicured lawns now up for foreclosure - At one time Detroit was 4 million - Today it has 700,000 - YouTube & ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Infinite Care Of Christ

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

“Out of Him came forth” 1. The "Corner " 2. The "Nail" 3. The "Battle-Bow" 4. The "Ruler"

Infinite Care of Christ ZECHARIAH 10 4 - Detroit once a city of wealth and fame- Motor City - Once called the Paris of the Midwest - Home of GM Ford & Chrysler - Stately homes & manicured lawns now up for foreclosure - At one time Detroit was 4 million - Today it has 700,000 - YouTube & ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from sin.

I have always been fascinated with bows and arrows. Ever since I watched Luke Duke hang out the window of the General Lee and shoot a flaming arrow that blew something up, I have been hooked. So this morning, I have asked Walter Rice to bring a bow up here on stage so we can learn more about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hitting The Target

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 12, 2021

This message discusses missing the mark with God, how it happens, and the resulting consequence. It also shares how to get our lives centered and on target with God, and hit the bulls eye that will get us into heaven.

One day a man decided to head into the woods to go hunting. As he rounded a corner on the trail, he unexpectedly encountered a bear. As quickly as possible, he aimed his rifle and shot, and then missed! Immediately the bear came charging toward him, and out of extreme fear the man froze and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2, Isaiah 64:6-7, Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob And Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 4, 2022

God blesses Jacob, "Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be Lord over your brothers and may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you and blessed be everyone who blesses you!"

Jacob and Esau Later, given the name Israel, Jacob is regarded as a patriarch of the Israelites and is an important figure in Abrahamic religions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He had 13 children, 12 boys, one girl, Dinah. The boys became the heads of the 12 tribes of Israel. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2005

In this diverse nation, Christians will sometimes feel as though they are suffering the slings and arrows of misunderstanding, hostility, and persecution. Jesus promises that those who are so misunderstood, will be the bearers of eternal light.

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:10-12 I Peter 3:13-22 Four hundred years ago, they were beginning to come. From Spain, France, England, and Holland they came. They came searching for riches, fame, and glory. They came because of the innate curiosity of human beings. They came because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023

One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev. #67~19:11-14 The Glorious Return Of The Lord Jesus Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 13, 2010

Today we’re going to talk about the event that the whole creation has been waiting for, the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this very earth. From the very 1st verse of Genesis unto verse 11 of the Revelation where we’re at today, has all been

Rev. #67~19:11-14 THE GLORIOUS RETURN OF THE LORD JESUS 8-21-10 Today we’re going to talk about the event that the whole creation has been waiting for, the glorious return of the Lord Jesus Christ to this very earth. From the very 1st verse of Genesis unto verse 11 of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

End Times Posse: The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2006

Israel, the Mid East, Iran, and the "Magog connection" of Ezek. 38-39. Signs of the times are everywhere. Thank God Jesus is coming back for His own before these 4 ride into town! Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

End Times Posse The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Rev. 6:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Horsemen.html The next event on God’s prophetic timetable is the rapture of the church. But after the church is taken out of here, meanwhile…back on earth, there will follow a 7 year period like this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christian, You Say You’re Ok – But What’s That Arrow Sticking Out Of You?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014

What exactly are the weapons of the devil that I need word of God armor to withstand?

Christian, you say you’re OK – but what’s that arrow sticking out of you? Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God (His word), that you may be able to stand against the wiles (weapons) of the devil (without it, we can’t resist the devil). What exactly are the weapons of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness In Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2020

Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet.

Happiness In Purpose Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Vision; Happiness / Philippians 3:12–4:1 Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet. INTRODUCTION • What a WEEK! WOW! • I will say two things about the events of this week. • We do get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One And Only!

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on May 23, 2005

A sermon preached on Trinity Sunday. Deals with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s refusal to bow to the golden image, but to worship the true God.

In the 3rd chapter of Daniel we’re told, "King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue ninety feet tall and nine feet wide and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. Then he sent messages to the princes, prefects, governors, advisers, counselors, judges, magistrates, and all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran