Sermons on Bulls Of Bashan:

Pergamos: The Compromising Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2009

Like Pergamos, today’s church seems to keep only a moderate distance from the world, but both the world AND the church are moving downhill in tandem, and further away from Jesus. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pergamos: The Compromising Church Rev. 2:12-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pergamos.html [map] Before 1974, there was a huge portion of land in the northern part of Australia that belonged to the superstitious Aborigines. That land was covered w/ green ants. The Aborigines believed that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 3, 2008

We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

The Battle In Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We’ve got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest text in all of the New Testament, occurs at the end of Paul’s letter to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Chasing Donkeys

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 22, 2013

A sermon to the church concerning seeking God's direction instead of our own.

Chasing Donkeys I Samuel 9: 1-10 I want to go back just a little to give you some history leading up to this scripture setting. Most of us have studied at least a little about Israel’s humble beginnings, beginning with Abraham and going through to the circumstances of this scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Born To Be A Messiah Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2012

Some people regard Jesus to be like Santa Claus - He’s just a little further up the food chain. But as our Messiah, Jesus came to offer far more than a jolly elf. What is it that Jesus as Messiah offers that this world can not equal?

It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. The preacher, was looking at the nativity outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing. Immediately, he turned towards the church to call the police. But as he was about to do so, he saw little Jimmy with a red wagon, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev'd Up Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2018

We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus! Let’s

Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily because it makes the difference whether you will decide to die for Christ daily or literally for Him in the end. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "i Am”s Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2018

When Jesus said "I AM," it usually was a metaphor describing his character or nature. 12 times Jesus used this phrase. Here we look at the 7 "I AMs" of Jesus which capture His most meaningful characteristics.

THE “I AM”s OF JESUS Mt. 16:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COWBOY WISDOM: 6 GEMS 1. Never squat with your spurs on. 2. There's two theories to arguing with a woman; neither one works. 3. Don't worry about bitin' off more than you can chew, your mouth is probably a whole lot ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 14:6, John 10:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 23: Hermeneutical Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2018

Teaching by example how to rightly interpret Holy Scripture

Lesson Goal I hope to eradicate or greatly diminish bad biblical interpretation in churches. To arm both preacher and congregation against the shoddy Scriptural analysis of many in the Christian market place. Let's teach the church how to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). Lesson ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Cherub Wings Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2017

Ezekiel says the sound of Cherub wings was like the voice of the Almighty. Do you know the role Cherubim played in Scripture? And do you know the message they ultimately protected for God?

During the offering time we played this version of “Ezekiel Saw De Wheel” by The “Vocal Union Quartet” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceDdAeKIo4E) OPEN: How many of you have ever heard that song before? It was written back in the 1940s by a popular folk singer named Woody Guthrie and has been ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Forget To Take Your Spouse Along Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2014

The world can't understand the concept of submission... and it's little wonder they don't. It makes no sense. Is submission really all that important in our marriages?

OPEN: A desperate woman wrote Tech Support: Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications. In addition, Husband 1.0 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do They Hate Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015

I must confess that there is something else that I don’t understand – why there seems to be such hatred in this world against anything that is considered to be Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. There is a beautiful old hymn that begins with these words: “Love sent my Savior to die in my stead. Why should He love me so?" And ends by asking, "Why should my Savior to Calvary go? Why should He love me so?” How would you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Atonement Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

What had for centuries been the clearest object lesson of the Messiah’s work is something that no one connected with him.

Leviticus 16:15-22 Atonement May 24, 2015 D. Marion Clark Introduction Jesus and his disciples continue their walk along the Emmaus Road. He is interpreting to them the “things concerning himself” in Moses and the Prophets, i.e. the Old Testament. He has demonstrated how he ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scapegoats And Saviors Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 29, 2020

"Jesus of Nazareth: The King of the Jews” … the spotless Lamb of God … the perfect Sacrifice. His blood saved all of humanity … from Adam all the way up to you and me … and from now on, no other sacrifice is needed, amen?

Around the First Century, experts and historians estimate that at least a hundred thousand pilgrims would descend upon Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. Some of them would come from as far away as Cyrene in northern Africa … Macedonia, Thrace, and Pontus along the Black Sea … Cyprus … Ephesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From Mount Carmel Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 5 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message visits Elijah's confrontation of Baalism on Mount Carmel.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #5 “Lessons at Mount Carmel” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah faced. The transitions in Elijah’s life follow a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-41, James 4:4-10, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Greatest Thing A Mother Can Do

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on May 21, 2018

Mother's Day Sermon

Transformed Life Church Clermont FL Mothers’ Day May 13, 2018, 11:30am The Greatest thing a Mother can do 1 Samuel1: 24-28 24 Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, one ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the Lord in Shiloh. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Precious Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2016

A sermon examining the mot precious substance in history... The sinless blood of our Savior!

The Precious Blood Of Jesus Hebrews 9:1-15 Men and women spend their lives seeking those things that are considered "precious". I know a man who spends most of his spare time panning for gold. Right now there are people drilling into the ground with the hopes of striking oil. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-15

Denomination: Baptist