Sermons on Cows Of Bashan:

Rejoice! Seven Words To Live By

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 11, 2006

Message focuses on how we can be joyful in this world. (Thanksgiving Message)

Rejoice! Seven Words to Live By Philippians 4:4-9 Pastor Don Jones Introduction The last few weeks we have been looking at God’s Word concerning the abundant life. Stand on the solid rock Jesus Christ, love the Lord, love others, and today rejoice. Philippians 4:4 says, Rejoice in the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Is Returned And Samuel Leads Israel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 20, 2003

God’s sovereignty is shown in the way he brings the Ark back to Israel and in the way he brings victory over the Philistines

The Philistines have had the ark in their possession for 7 months. During that time they’ve suffered all sorts of disasters. People have broken out in lumps, some have died. At least one of their idols has been knocked down and destroyed. And eventually they decide it’s time to get rid of this ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Assurance Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Many were present at the crucifixion of Christ, but only one received the assurance of forgiveness. Discover how to secure forgiveness from God.

Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: *other

Assurance Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 6, 2004

Discover how you can be certain of God’s forgiveness in your life.

Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: *other

How To Honor Our Father

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2010

As believers we are to show honor both to our earthly fathers and to our Eternal Father. The biblical word for honor means "to give great weight to; to hold as valuable." Proverbs 23 tells us how we can show honor to our Father.

How to Honor Our Father Proverbs 23:22-26 Introduction: The observance of Father's Day provides an opportunity to express a special thank you to our fathers for their unconditional love and affection. Celebrating Father's Day makes fathers feel that they are loved, appreciated, and valued by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The High Price Of Low Practice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 17, 2011

This message describes the devaluation of the Christian life in modern culture and how we can be restored from a place of backsliding.

"The High Price of Low Practice" 1 John 1:5-10, Psalms 32: Scripture Reading 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The question for us in the light of the context of our key verse is, can a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors / Blue (Despair & Hope) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 29, 2013

Although forgotten by others, Joseph was never forgotten by his God and neither are we.

If someone tells you that they’re feeling blue, they don’t mean they’re turning into a smurf. They mean that they’re sad and feel that they are without hope. We all suffer from the blues from time to time – especially on dreary October mornings when we know we have six ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s Mercies New Every Morning

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 28, 2019

A look at the double assurance that God will never stop loving you, the four reasons you need new mercies every day, and the foundation of God's faithfulness. This is a message that will bless your people.

GOD’S MERCIES NEW EVERY MORNING Lam. 3:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GERIATRIC DATE 1. Did you hear about the 85 year-old woman who went out on a blind date with a 92 year-old man? 2. She came home very frustrated. Her daughter said, “Mom, what’s wrong?” She said, “I had to slap him three ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Things Mishandled

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

Reverence lost brings pain; reverence restored brings peace—holiness mishandled hurts, but holiness honored heals hearts and makes us whole.

The Night God Slept in Ashdod The night air in Ashdod still smelled of sweat and smoke. Victory drums thudded through the narrow streets; torches painted the walls with leaping fire. Philistine soldiers marched home shouting the name of their god — Dagon! — and dragging behind them the prize of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:3, 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ridiculous Commitment Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Elisha's commitment and faith were so strong that by today's standards it might appear "Ridiculous." Part one of a series on Elisha.

Ridiculous Commitment Elisha, A Tale Of Ridiculous Faith, Week 1 Today, we are starting a series on the life of the OT prophet named Elisha. We're calling it: A Tale of Ridiculous Faith. Don’t be confused, because we did a series on the prophet Elijah not long ago, but Elisha is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A message on the elements of worship.

HOW TO WORSHIP Genesis 4:1-6 INTRO: What is worship to you? Is it attending church on Sunday? Is it praying and Bible reading? It is teaching a Sunday School class? Genesis four reports man’s first experience in worship. The acceptability of Abel’s worship revolved around his attitude. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, Really?

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

Malachi was a prophet of God who prophesied in the last days before the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I are living in the last days before the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Oh, Really? Malachi 1:1-14 Malachi is the final book in the Old Testament. Malachi has the last say in the Old Testament times. Malachi is kind of a transitional book. Between Malachi and the Old Testament we move into the New Testament. It is Malachi, the prophet of the Lord, who is used by the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 2a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

When things are going right for MOST of us, folks ask us how we are and we give them a big smile and say that things are GREAT!

Our differences are revealed, not during our GOOD TIMES, but during the BAD TIMES in our lives! One thing we all seem to do during the DIFFICULT TIMES in life is to turn to our friends for sound advice. Most of the time when we do this what we get is not good sound advice, but a lot of RHYMES ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Vision 2017

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

The vision going into 2017 is “Pursuing to be a Disciple of Jesus.” Are we willing to position and place ourselves in that spot where the Spirit of God will disciple us.

Opening illustration: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational