Sermons on Cut Off Your Hair:

How To Defeat Your Enemies

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

Exposition of 1 Sam. 24

How to Defeat Your Enemies 1 Samuel 24 A reporter was interviewing an man on his 100th birthday, and asked, “What are you most proud of?” “Well,” said the old man, pondering the question, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “That’s quite an achievement!” said the reporter. “Yep,” added the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22, 1 Samuel 24:22

Denomination: Baptist

Have Your Eyes Been Christed?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010

This sermon is about having your eyes annoited so that you can see; or see differently!

Illustrated: “Great Truths” from children(1) • No matter how hard you try you can’t baptize a cat • When your mom is mad, don’t let her brush your hair • You can’t trust dogs to watch your food • Don’t sneeze when the barber is cutting ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

He Will Plead Your Case

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64

Jeremiah 51: 1 – 64 He will plead your case 1 Thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, against those who dwell in Leb Kamai, a destroying wind. 2 And I will send winnowers to Babylon, who shall winnow her and empty her land. For in the day of doom they shall be against her all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:51

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Fortify Your Faith Series

Contributed by James Love on Nov 20, 2000

Four factors that when followed will help a person fortify their faith

HOW TO FORTIFY YOUR FAITH (James 1:18-25) INTRODUCTION -So far in our study of James we have seen: 1. How faith responds to trials (testing) (2-11) 2. How faith responds to temptations (12-17) 3. Tonight we will see how faith responds to truth (19-25) -How we respond to truth will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

I have a question for you: When is the last time you took a day off? Of course, the question to be asked is: what do I mean by DAY OFF? When is the last time you took a day off -> TO REST?

REST I have a question for you: When is the last time you took a day off? That one should be pretty easy, of course there are some of you out there who are analyzing the question. And, of course, the question to be asked is: what do I mean by DAY OFF? So let me ask the question more directly: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Exodus 33:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Supporting The Work Of Your Pastor

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 20, 2025

Ephesians 4

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF YOUR PASTOR (EPHESIANS 4:11-16) The young preacher had just announced to his congregation that he was requesting the dissolution of the pastoral relationship in order to accept another call. He was standing at the door after the service and greeting people, as preachers are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Presence Of God – Genesis 46 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that it once had.

An article came through my newsfeed this week that grabbed my attention. It was about how people are living now and how now is different than it has been in the past, especially during COVID times. So here's what it says. “Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Your Own Adventure

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2015

Good and godly peop-le are rooted in the Word of God.

Title: Choose Your Own Adventure Text: Psalm 1 Thesis: Good and godly people are rooted in the Word of God. Introduction “Choose Your Own Adventure” is a series of children’s gamebooks where each story is written from a second-person point of view in which the reader assumes ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Destroy Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2023

One of the most difficult and most powerful teaching in the sermon on the mount is to love our enemies. I used several quote from MLK's powerful sermon on forgiveness.

How To Destroy Your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 OKAY – let’s do this… NOW - I want to start off with a couple of passages of Scripture, as we begin our time in His Living and Active Word this morning. The first passage is found in Luke 23 beginning at verse 27… It’s approaching 9 am on a Friday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Expands Your Joy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 8, 2015

Caldwell & Jorgeson free climbed El Capitan’s Dawn Wall. How were they able to do this impossible climb? Knowing that they were fastened to the rock. Our only security in life is staying fastened to Jesus

- El Capitan’s Dawn Wall Yosemite National Park Cal.  - 3,000 ft. vertical face climbed in 19 days - Many considered the most difficult rock climb in the world. - Dec. 27/14-Jan.14/15 -Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson - Few, if any, thought the Dawn Wall could be free-climbed - Using just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Is Shaken

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Sep 24, 2007

A short sermon preached as part of a broadcast on BBC Radio for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Today is one of those days. A day when you look at the gospel reading and wish that you weren’t preaching, or that you could roll over in bed and go back to sleep. The gospel for today is about the end times. It’s quite frightening stuff really with those images of nation against nation, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Methodist

What Joy Awaits

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus prescription for joy for us is the sharingof our faith with others.

What Joy Awaits Sept 4, 2011 John 4:27-38 Intro: I have for you this morning a prescription for joy. Would any of you like to have more joy in your life? I suspect so, however I also suspect that many of you hear me say I have a prescription for joy and you are suspicious. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Be Slow To Speak

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jan 28, 2022

Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

Father God, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne and honor your holy name. We thank you for your presence in our life. Lord, we know our tongue can enslave our minds and damage our hearts if we allow it. We repent from thoughtless actions that may harm others. We regret words spoken in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12, James 1:19-27, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Other

Do Not Lose Your Hunger. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 2, 2023

I want to start by asking a question today. And the question is this? Have you ever created something with a passion and given up on it?

I want to start by asking a question today. And the question is this? Have you ever created something with a passion and given up on it? You know, like you were in it for months and years, then after a while, you like,e meh. Come on, be honest. We are all in this together. Great, thanks so so so ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Revelation 3:17, Proverbs 27:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Important Is Your Influence?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

The sermon deals with the importance of a good Christian influence on unbelievers.

INTRODUCTION A. Hobo that comes to Mayberry. 1. Andy and Opie meet him while fishing at a local lake. 2. He steals their lunch from the car so we immediately know he is up to no good. 3. Barney arrests him for loitering and vagrancy. 4. Andy offers to let him work at his house trimming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist