Sermons on Desert Creatures:

Power Of Communion Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2001

Where the power of communion comes from

August 19, 2001 The Power of Communion Some of the most dangerous things in life are things that don’t look dangerous. Take for instance a cigarette lighter. When my brother was young, he was enamored by the orange glow that it would make when it was pushed in. So one day, while my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Angels Are Real

Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 8, 2001

The Bible is so full of references to angels, we must know for sure that angels exist. But angels are not our guide, nor our god. Let us live holy lives, even holier than angels, that our Father in heaven will be pleased with us. Let us live such that Jes

"Angels Are Real" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6 Purpose: The Bible is so full of references to angels, we must know for sure that angels exist. But angels are not our guide, nor our god. Let us live holy lives, even holier than angels, that our Father in heaven will be pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Is My Banner Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005

A message on the name Jehovah Nissi - the Lord is My Banner.

Hello I Love Let Me Tell You My Name Ex. 17:15-16 – Jehovah Nissi Intro: The study of God’s name is a study of surrender. For in understanding who He is and what He has done for us forces us to decide whether or not we will choose to depend upon Him alone or if we will continue to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Purpose? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 11, 2005

Christians must understand we are here on earth to do more than just exist. We must live our lives to fulfill God’s plan for our lives.

CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “What’s Your Purpose?” Intro: We started two weeks ago looking at the identity of the Christian. What does it mean for us to have been brought from death to life in Jesus? It was that God loved us so much he wanted to rescue us from ourselves. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Dragon Wars Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

An Exposition of Rev. 12

The Dragon Wars Rev. 12 I suppose it’s not unusual for monsters to come up in conversation on Halloween night, but you probably didn’t expect to hear about them at church. Nevertheless, that’s just what we’re going to talk about—a monster, more specifically, a dragon. Dragons are mythical ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine And Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 30, 2012

Message about the New Year and things that must change if we are going to allow the Lord to do something fresh and new in our lives.

Title: New wine and Old wineskins Theme: To show that to gain for the future we have to let go for the past. Text: Mark Mark 2:18 The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they came and said to Him, "Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-22, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

35th in a series from Ephesians addressing the possibility of grieving the Holy Spirit.

“Grieving the Holy Spirit” Ephesians 4:30 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning 4:26-27 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fear And Integrity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 25, 2010

Done as three monologues: fear compromises integrity, and a compromised integrity breeds more fear.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 13, 1986 Human beings are creatures plagued with fears and insecurities. That we have clearly established, that we talked about in certain ways last week. Of course we are a great deal more than that too. We are vastly more than a bundle of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Servants Authority Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2011

The Authority of Jesus

Reading: Mark chapter 1 verses 12-28. Ill: The British PM David Cameron took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • David Cameron replied; “I’ll have the roast beef please”, • The waiter then said; “And what about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-28

Denomination: Brethren

Alone, Yet Not Alone Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The title of my message is a paradox, for to say, alone, yet not alone seems to contradict itself. How can two opposites be true? How can one be alone and yet not alone at the same time?

Bjornsen, the great Norwegian poet, who received the Nobel Prize for literature was once asked what incident in his life gave him the most pleasure. He replied that is was an occasion when his house was attacked and his windows broken. This sounds slightly odd and paradoxical, but before you jump ...read more

Scripture: John 16:29-32

Look And Live

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

In this text we are going to talk about something that most folks do not like to talk about, that is SNAKES!

Illus: When it comes to snakes, most of us are like the fellow who said that the only kind of snakes he likes are dead snakes. However, we all have seen some people who enjoy playing with these slimy creatures. Every time we see people doing this, we experience a comforting feeling from within ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Scarecrow And The Pelican – Very Apt Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

The message begins with the insanity of idolatry. Idols are no more than scarecrows in a cucumber field. In great distress David resembled a pelican in the wilderness. Applications are drawn from these two objects to Christian living and personal affliction.

THE SCARECROW AND THE PELICAN – VERY APT PART 1 - A SCARECROW IN A CUCUMBER FIELD {{Jeremiah 10:1-5 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Jer 10:2 Thus says the LORD, “Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens although the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5, Jeremiah 10:6-10, Psalm 102:1-13, Jonah 2:5-7, Psalm 61:1-4, Psalm 77:1-10, Psalm 102:19-28, Psalm 107:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Small Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2004

What can we learn from ants, locust, rock badgers and lizards when it comes to the church?

Well here we are. If Psalm 117 is indeed the middle chapter of the bible, and it is, then we are in a physical sense half way through the book. However that being said there are a lot more book in this half then there was in that half. Proverbs is the 20th book of the Bible out of 66, so it’s 20 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Which Jesus?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 12, 2008

Who do you follow?

Matt 24:4-5 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. KJV Especially in the last fifty years we have seen this prophecy come to pass. We have seen many cult leaders stand up to say ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Its Not About Me Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understand the mystery of the glory of God and how it affects our lives as believers.

“It’s not about you” Sermon I. Introduction a. Tell me if these statements sound familiar to you. i. I am happy if things are going well. ii. My marriage is great if my needs are being met, if I am getting my way. iii. My job is great if I am being treated well and there is no conflict. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19-23

Denomination: Baptist