Sermons on Deserter:

Wise Men Seek A King Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 10, 2018

Wise Men Seek a King

SEEKING A SAVIOR - Wise Men Seek a King December 16, 2018 Matthew 2:1-12 (p. 676) Introduction: I’m not sure why but my favorite Christmas song is “We Three Kings.” Don’t get me wrong…“Silent Night” is more awe inspiring and “Away In a Manger” is more poignant…but there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Introduction To The Book Of Exodus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2020

What can we learn today from the history of Ancient Israel?

An Introduction to the Book of Exodus Exodus 1:1-7 The Book of Exodus is the second of the five books of the Bible written by Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. These five books are called the Torah by the Hebrews, which means “law” or “instruction.” The Greek name is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We're On Our Own Until Help Arrives! Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 25, 2020

Jesus ascends into heaven and then the disciples must WAIT! They what for but the don't know 'The When'.

We’re on our own now, until help arrives! Acts 1:1-11 Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverers Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020

Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 2 - Deliverers I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery has culminated in the desperate cry for deliverance. An old-time preacher by the name of Vance Havner may have said it best when he said, “The tragedy of our time is that the situation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4, Exodus 3:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Will Quit Complaining” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 17, 2018

Complaining can keep us from experiencing God's best.

How many of you know somebody who complains all the time? How many of you are that person? Well, after today’s message, some of you will find help with the problem of complaining while others of you will no doubt find something else to complain about. Through-out Scripture, we read of people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017

A look at the shepherds around the manger.

History and pop culture have given a cast of characters to surround us at Christmas. The characters evoke smiles, joy, reverence, excitement, anticipation and happy memories. Some, like Santa Claus have sacred beginnings, but most are purely secular in nature. That’s okay, for they still bring joy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 7, 2018

As Jesus spoke with the disciples during the Olivet Discourse, He revealed that He would surely come again. Many deny and reject it, but the Lord will return as He said.

The Second Coming Matthew 24: 23-31 Jesus has revealed much about the events leading up to His return and the difficulties associated with the Tribulation. Our text today focuses on the time when the Tribulation will be coming to an end and the Lord makes His glorious return to earth. His second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

By Their Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2014

There is so much conflicting teaching in the church today. How do we discern the true from the false?

By Their Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 Introduction We have always had false prophets in the world. So when Jesus tells His followers to be wary of them, He isn't saying anything new. The Old Testament is full of examples. But what is the difference between a false prophet and one who speaks truly for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Disobey

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2014

Disobedience is an issue of misplaced trust and miguided "truth". Obedience is a matter of the heart and flows from a heart of trust and love. Build your trust in God and grow your love for God.

Why do we disobey? Have you thought about that? • Think for a moment the last time you disobeyed someone, your parents, your superior. Why did you do that? What causes it? • It couldn’t be nothing. There is always something that triggers our disobedience. God has given clear ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Believe Everything You See

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 20, 2014

We are called to trust God and walk by faith, and not by sight. Focus on the promise and not the problem. Feed your faith and not your fears.

Read Num 13:26-33 and Num 14:1-9. What will you do when what you see doesn’t sync well with what God says, like the experience of most of these scouts? • They didn’t expect to see fortified cities, let alone giants in the land. And so many of them, spreading over such a large ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Missionary Journey: Part 2

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Paul was surely in contact with God and he had an important message from God for the people that day that Luke records for us here.

APR 28 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 2 Acts 13: 14-52 Last time we began the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. We saw that the church is now centrally located in Syrian Antioch. Jerusalem WAS the home church but the church scattered at the execution of Stephen. So now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-52

Denomination: Baptist

Worship

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2014

What is "Worship"? How do we see worship lived out in the life of Jehoshaphat? How are we instructed to worship?

O worship the King - All glorious above And gratefully sing - His wonderful love Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise I will worship with all of my heart I will praise You with all of my strength I will seek You all of my days - I will follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

While Still Called Today

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To hear GOD's Words everyday from your personal devotions, bible studies, fellowships and church services.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you having your devotions everyday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To hear GOD's Words everyday from your personal devotions, bible studies, fellowships and church services. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:15 (Amplified Bible) 3:15 Then while it is [still] called ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Of An Unbelieving Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we need to guard our heart from unbelief.

I. EXORDIUM: Take care of your heart. Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard our heart from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

#awesomelord Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 7, 2014

The Lord will be awesome in judgment so make use of his awesome grace now!

“Ottawa Obliterated! Vancouver Vaporized! Edmonton Eradicated!” Can you imagine waking up to news headlines like that? Sure, you’ve come to expect such language describing the previous night’s Oilers’ game. But what if those headlines were not about the hockey teams ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran