Sermons on Chaff Before The Wind:

Tremble Before His Holiness Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon takes a look at the holiness of God and how we should respond to that holiness.

I’m not real big on the whole idea of talk-shows. But one show I saw a number of years ago was dealing with the issue of school violence. This was after the string of high school shootings that terrified parents and teachers alike. The question that was asked is why are these kids doing this? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Everyone Equal Before God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2022

Amos 1:3-2:16 shows us that God’s judgment falls on all who sin against him.

Introduction How do you think that the Old Testament prophets delivered their messages from God to the people? Did they just sense God wanting them to say something and so they stood up in the market and start speaking? Was it a sort of a “stream of consciousness” extemporaneous speaking? ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Temptation Before The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 30, 2003

There are two important reasons Christians should attend church regularly. I want to share these two reasons as they relate to the temptation before the Second Coming. Why should we attend God’s House?

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION Have you ever heard someone say they do not have to go to church to be a Christian? There are those who used to regularly attend ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob: Chosen Before Birth Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 3, 2009

Genesis 25:19-28. God’s election of Jacob over Esau; and Paul’s use of this Genesis passage.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 | PATRIARCHAL HISTORY JACOB: CHOSEN BEFORE BIRTH GENESIS 25:19-28 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult aspects of biblical theology to understand is the intersection of God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It is quite clear in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Envy Is The Green Monster Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

Envy is an underhanded enemy that chaffs at many Christians and spoils our joy.

When the early church fathers developed this list of the seven deadly sins, they knew well what they were talking about. Today we look at the sin of envy. There are 2 reasons this is an important sermon for us. First, Envy is the sin no one talks about. We boast about other sins, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Stones Before God Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

Memorial Day: Being remembered by those we love is something we hope will happen when we pass away, but the most important thing is to be remembered before God when we stand in His presence - to be carried on the heart of Christ before God.

In the year 1868, after the Civil War, General John A. Logan declared that May 30th would be a day to “decorate with flowers the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” After World War I the day was set aside to honor all of the American wars, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:9-12, Exodus 28:15-21, Exodus 28:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

I've Seen That Trick Before Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 11, 2011

A study of chapter 33 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 24.

Isaiah 33: 1 – 24 I’ve Seen That Trick Before 1 Woe to you who plunder, though you have not been plundered; And you who deal treacherously, though they have not dealt treacherously with you! When you cease plundering, you will be plundered; When you make an end of dealing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prophet Elijah Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

God spoke to Elijah through the stillness, the quiet, the small voice. God did not answer or appear in the extraordinary, the wind, the earthquake or the fire. He certainly can, but oftentimes chooses the quiet.

I want to tell you a true story, look at its ramifications and see how it applies to our lives today. It is a familiar story, an Old Testament story, a story of one of God’s greatest prophets and his calling. You may have heard this story way back in Sunday school, or perhaps this may be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

(Section 5) Emblems Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

Greek word means air, breath. Basic coverage of Holy Ghost positions.

V. EMBLEMS OF THE SPIRIT A. Wind (Mentioned Above) The literal meaning of the Hebrew “rauch” and its Greek equivalent “pneuma” is wind, breath, air.” J. Oswald Sanders pg 33 1. Ezek. 37:4-5 “Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah: A Vine, A Worm, And A Scorching East Wind

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 10, 2015

This is an exposition on the fourth chapter of Jonah, which teaches us patience, grace, and the value of not getting too angry with the small things in life or we may be overwhelmed when big trials come our way

Jonah and A Vine, a Worm, and a Scorching East Wind Introduction: Let me begin by telling you a story about a little girl that pretty well sums what I’m talking about here. A little girl was reading on an airplane when the man beside her noticed her storybook, entitled, "Jonah and the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of Shavuot (A Fresh Wind Blows

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2005

The wind in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth. Peter didn’t have time to conduct Church growth seminars

THE GLORY OF SHAVUOT (A fresh wind blows) IAN JOHNSON Jun 08, 2005 Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 8, 2005

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 The parable of the weeds and wheat

9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "I can sleep when the Wind Blows"   24 ¶ Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This Man That Winds & Waves Obey?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2022

Trials test our metal, give opportunity to use faith, drive us to God & give new revelations of God. Jesus stopping the storm altered and elevated the disciple's revelation of who Jesus is. Who is He to you?

“WHO IS THIS MAN THAT WINDS & WAVES OBEY?” Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. Shirley said to Ben, "Please tell me, how do you think I look after 30 years of marriage?" 2. Ben ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wind Of God's Mercy (3) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 15, 2022

The wind of God's mercy blows wherever God wills. When God visits us with his mercy, we sometimes are lost for words.

TEXT: 2 Samuel 9:6-8 (KJV) "Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:6-13, James 4:10, Isaiah 41:13

Denomination: Pentecostal