Sermons on david and shimei:

"why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 4, 2024

"Many people have doubts about the Rapture of the Church. They wonder if it will happen or if it's just a hoax. Some may even be hesitant to believe in it altogether. Many resources are available that provide evidence and support for my belief in the pre-tribulation Rapture."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) (16) "For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first, (17) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 3:10, Mark 13:32, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Matthew 24:27, Titus 2:11-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12, Revelation 14:6-9, Daniel 8:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Boasting In The Law Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 12, 2024

One who would be justified must keep the entire law perfectly. Thus the Law condemns.

2:17. “Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law and make your boast in God,” Following the authorized text and its Greek, that word “indeed” probably doesn’t fit. The word is an interjection used to show surprise and is most often translated “look” or “see”. Old English would be “behold.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

The Bible tells us that we have an enemy actively seeking someone to devour. When the enemy comes knocking, we are empowered to not answer the door. This is a message about how to keep our doors closed to that enemy.

Don’t Answer The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am here to warn you, so the title of this message is, “Don’t Answer the Door!” The message I will be delivering this morning is a warning, not just to Strangers Rest, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 24, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Becoming (8) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Persecuted” Matthew 5:1–10 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2022

The Tower of Babel explains why people speak different languages. A united human race speaking a single language agree to build a city and a tower with its top in the sky. Yahweh, confounds their speech so that they can no longer understand each other and scatters them around the world.

The Tower of Babel The Tower of Babel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1563) NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS DID NOT COPY General information Type Tower Location Babylon Height See § Height The Tower of Babel narrative in Genesis 11:1–9 is an original myth explaining why people speak different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Preaching (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020

To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching:" preparation, presentation and persuasion.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation 2. The Art of Presentation 3. The Art of Persuasion Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson will discuss "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ to identify sound, capable, and faithful men to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Revelation Of God's Love - A Thorough And Thrilling Study

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 20, 2014

1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD

THE REVELATION OF GOD'S LOVE OUTLINE 1. GOD'S LOVE TOWARDS US 2. OUR LOVE TOWARDS GOD: 3. OUR LOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER 4. QUALITIES OF TRUE LOVE 5. WE MUST LOVE OUR ENEMIES 6. THE THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT FILLS OUR HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF GOD THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Morbid Anatomy: The Root Of Sin - Mark 7:14-23 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Why did God make some food unclean, and now we can eat them? This message goes into the important and often misunderstood concept of uncleanness

Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him ‘unclean.’” 17 After he had left the crowd and entered the house, his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 15:10-20

Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024

A look at Early Church History, the Bible Alone as the Final Authority, the Canon of Scripture, Sola Scriptura, Apostles, and Pastor-Teachers, Papal Infallibility, Pentecost, Absolution

PART ONE When I was young, God called me into ministry, so I went through Catechism and prepared to enter the priesthood. However, over 50 years ago, I had a radical encounter with Jesus and became Born-Again, which changed everything! I am not a Catholic or Protestant. I am a Born-Again Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready For Battle

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

We are in a spiritual battle, but sometimes we are AWOL or content to be in the reserves. We have good reasons for getting on the front lines.

October 28, 2001 Ephesians 6:17-20 “Ready for battle” INTRODUCTION One of the first songs that I remember singing as a little kid in church is “I’m in the Lord’s army.” It goes like this: “I’m in the Lord’s army; I’m in the Lord’s army. I may never march in the infantry, ride in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is The Love Of God! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2000

God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too.

I John 3 – “How great is the Love of God?” Thesis: God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too. Scripture Text: 1 John 3: 1-24 1How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To The Series

Contributed by Paul Kraker on Dec 1, 2000

By studying the wisdom of Solomon, we will be able to understand life better and, understanding life better, live better.

Christ Church Online>Sermons>Sermon Selections>Absurd Part 1> CHRIST CHURCH THE COMMUNITY SERVICE JANUARY 9, 2000 "AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ABSURD REALITY OF LIFE" ECCLESIASTES 1:1-11 DR. DAVE COLLINGS, PASTOR Christ Church 19543 Lunn Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136 (440) 572-7610 DR. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Decide

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001

Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, there is none like unto the Lord our God-None has such a command as he has over all creatures, nor is any so ready to forgive those that humble themsel

Dare to Decide "Be it according to thy word." Ex 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God. Be it according to thy word-It shall be done just when thou wouldst have it done, that thou mayst know, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:10, Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

This morning we’re going to look at some of the attitudes we should have if we suffer for doing the right thing.

Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 1) 1 Peter 3:13-22 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: We’ve come to the point in Peter’s letter where he begins to speak about the central theme of his message. From here on out, Peter will comfort, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: *other

How To Handle What You Can't Handle

Contributed by Walter Prince, Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Overcoming suffering which leaves you feeling helpless

Job 1:14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: Job 1:15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. Job 1:16 While ...read more

Denomination: Baptist