Sermons on Digging Wells:

War Of The Gods Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2008

10 PLAGUES and the SIGNIFICANCE of each. This showdown is not just between Moses & Pharaoh, but between Jehovah God and the gods of Egypt. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

War of the Gods Exodus 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WarOfTheGods.html Moses the deliverer is God’s selected man to lead His people to freedom. He made every excuse he could think of, and finally surrendered to do God’s will. Moses says, “Let my people go.” Pharaoh refuses, and this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Work

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

Work - we’ll get God’s perspective on it - on why we do it and how we are to do it, and we’ll also talk about some of the practicalities of the kind of work that we do.

WHO WORKS? Could you put your hand up please if you get paid to work? And those who don’t get paid - if you do housework, or some type of volunteer work? I would have thought that everyone would have their hand up because everyone works. Children have schoolwork, and homework. Almost everyone has ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy And The Value Of Listening Intently For God Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011

Listening for what God is saying is important. Listening well is essential. Those of us who seek to share with others a word that could be described as prophetic should also listen well before we speak.

29.5.11 THE IMPORTANCE OF LISTENING INTENTLY TO GOD INTRO What do you hope for when you come to Church on a Sunday? I expect for most of us who come we hope to hear from God. We want to be able come away at the end of a service having heard something that changes the way we see things or feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Personified Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016

In this sermon we'll looking at the second two members of the unholy trinity: the first beast, the Antichrist, and the second beast, the False Prophet. We'll also be exploring what it will take for believers to counter their deception.

The Book of Revelation “Evil Personified” Revelation 13 It was testimony night and a lady got up and said, "We are living in a wicked land where sin is on every hand. I have had a terrible fight with the old devil all week." Her husband, who was sitting by her side, said, "It’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Holy Spirit As The Bible Expositor Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022

It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to the power of the Holy Spirit.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AS THE BIBLE EXPOSITOR TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 6:16, EZEKIEL 36:27 It is true that the expositor of scripture must be well trained in the technical obligation of preaching, but he must also be well aware that his technical abilities will act as dead, dry cables if not connected to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:27, 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having The Right Attitude Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Nov 24, 2015

Seeing the Church through grace and peace

This sermon (1 Corinthians 4: 1 - 21) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 15 November 2015. Introduction The epistle was written 30 years after Paul had established the church in Corinth. The Corinthian Christians were living in a society where anything goes – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When It's All On The Line PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

The sermon's main point is to encourage believers to obey God and maintain their faith, regardless of the worldly consequences they may face.

This morning we’re focusing on a theme that's as old as faith itself, yet as relevant as the morning news: Obeying God despite the consequences. Our guide will be two Scriptures - one from Daniel, the other from Peter. Both passages remind us that the Kingdom of God isn't of this world. Let's begin ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18, 1 Peter 4:12

Topics: Obey God, Consequences

Anyone & Everyone Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2001

The good news is that everyone who calls upon the Lord will be saved as well as not disappointed.

Anyone & Everyone 8-11-01 INTRO: We have all been a part of misunderstandings. Either we didn’t understand a situation or someone misunderstood us. I remember a few weeks ago my wife and I had a “misunderstanding” about both of our driving habits. My wife seems to enjoy driving very close to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Job In The Lord

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to finish well the call of God upon our lives.

Finish The Job, In The Lord 1/23/2000 1 Kings 12:25-33 1 Corin. 9:24-27 How many of us have started on a project with great expectations of what we were going to do, only to have that project sit around and eventually left half done. When we first got into it, it seemed exciting, but ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Very Stone

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Followers of Christ will not be received well by the world and its rulers, but we are called to be faithful.

Sermon: “THIS VERY STONE” Rev. David Anderson Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:12-21, Matthew 21:33-43 + + + Reading again from the Gospel of Matthew we listen to these words of our Lord Jesus: “This very stone which the builders rejected has become the had of the corner...” It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Magnitude Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 30, 2001

The magnitude of the gospel changed the life of Paul and it can change your life as well

The Magnitude of the Gospel Romans 1:1-7 I. The Minister of the gospel (Verse1) A. Paul states his place in Christ – Bond Servant 1. The Greek word doulos is translated servant in English but it has a stronger meaning in Greek. a.) This word can mean either servant or slave b.) In this usage it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005

A look at forgiveness from our perspective, as well as from God’s perspective.

THE PARABLE OF THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT Matthew 18:21-35 Key Verse and Theme: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Before The Crown Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.

We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to America ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Facing Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 15, 2005

A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. There is another meaning...

Facing Our Obstacles by Gerald Van Horn The Victory Side of Life #1 of a series Joshua 1:2-9 A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. We feel that there is also another meaning, as we will discover in this message. So many illustrate the crossing of Jordan as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Love

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 16, 2003

The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi.

The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi. Malachi leaves us with feeling that the story is not yet finished. God still has promises to fulfill on behalf of His people. The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness