Sermons on Disasters:

Ziklag-Pressed Down

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Sep 1, 2021

We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. How many of you know that even great men can fall or succumb to depression?

ZIKLAG- Pressed down 1 Samuel 30:1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – Retribution Both Swift And Delayed – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023

Christians are not to seek retribution or take vengeance. It belongs to God. We look at the vengeance and retribution of God both swift and delayed. We are bound by time but our God is not. All our lives must rest in His hands. Edom will be the main focus.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – RETRIBUTION BOTH SWIFT AND DELAYED – PART 2 This series deals with Justice and Injustice and the vengeance of God, and covers a lot of ground. Today we are going to look at swift and delayed retribution, and the decision rests with the Lord God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:7-40, 2 Kings 2:23, Numbers 20:14, Numbers 20:18, Numbers 20:19-21, Deuteronomy 23:7, Obadiah 1:10-14, Isaiah 34:5-15, Ezekiel 35:1-15, Isaiah 63:1-6, Obadiah 1:18-21, Isaiah 11:12-14, Daniel 11:40-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Boldly Go Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 30, 2023

Our God doesn't believe in "No-Win Scenarios"... and neither should we. How do we avoid getting caught in the trap of believing God can't win the day?

Back in the 1960s, there was a ground-breaking show that premiered on NBC, and the opening monologue was spoken by Captain James T. Kirk every week: “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust The Instrument

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2025

God brings us in relationship to himself so that we can trust in all circumstances - trust the Word to bring you through.

You can listen to the sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust The Instrument” Who do you trust? Many of us we will quickly say “I trust Jesus”. That is a good answer. But I’m thinking more broadly about the trust that you place in another person because they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Have To Say

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 4, 2005

Thoughts and suggestions in response to Christmas Tsunami 2004

(Sources listed below) SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE, PRAYER Hear us Lord as we lift dark circumstances into your holy and perfecting light: (Lift up local concerns and thanksgivings) For all victims of natural disaster, especially those who lives were swept away in the Tsunami in the Indian ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Study In Revelation 22 Seventh Trumpet Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 2, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing from the study notes that are included

STUDY IN REVELATION 22 The Seventh Trumpet in Detail [part2] The Attack Through the First Beast: A Political Ruler Revelation 13: 1-10 Chapter 13 discusses the terrible rulers that will rise up in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort, the world-wide religious leader who will help the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 60 -- A Psalm In Defeat Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2021

Psalm 60:1-12 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army in battle, but it is also unique, for it is the only one designated explicitly for teaching. Psalm 60 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Tom Lowe PSALM 60 Title: A Psalm in Defeat Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand; to the chief Musician, sung to the tune of Shushan-eduth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Laying The Foundation

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

A good sermon before Installation of New Leaders Sunday

LAYING THE FOUNDATION Hebrews 5:12-14; 6:1-3 Matthew 7:21-24 For our scriptures this morning let us consider Hebrews 5:12-14. We will also consider this morning a few background passages or should I say supportive scriptures from Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: Your Future Decided Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Sep 19, 2007

What the nation of Israel worshiped determined their future. Sermon begins with Moses at the Burning bush and ends with the people at Mount Sinai.

Worship: Your future decided Grant van Boeschoten September 16, 2007 James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

Living As New World People/ Part 1 Of Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Touching base afresh with who God says you and I are supposed to be in Christ.

We're going to begin a brand new series this morning called Identity Check. Really what this is all about is going back and touching base with who God says you and I are supposed to be. Who are we supposed to be? How are we supposed to be living? Where are we headed? Those kinds of things. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9, Matthew 16:13-19, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Care? Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Nov 14, 2014

We are to share God's passion for reaching the nations.

Title: Why Care? Text: Jonah 4:1-11 Truth: We are to share God’s passion for reaching the nations. Aim: I want believers to express this passion by praying for missionaries and giving to missions. Life Question: Why should I care whether others hear God’s message of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pouting Prophet And A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Remember the big idea of Jonah: God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to those who least deserve it!

A Pouting Prophet and a Gracious God - Jonah 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-29-19 Jonah 4 Redo If you will turn with me to Jonah four and will begin reading in verse one. When Jonah saw that all the people were fasting and crying out to God, he fell to his knees and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Choices Will Determine Our Destiny Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 24, 2016

We make choices every day but we don't realize the importance of these choices for our destiny. In this message, we will discover that there are consequences when we make a wrong choice. God wants us to make the right choice in everything we do.

INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about developing the attitude of steadfastness. We learned about the distinction between faithfulness and steadfastness. While faithfulness means being reliable, being trustworthy or devoted to the cause of Christ. Steadfastness on the other hand means the ability ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Wait To Live Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2024

Be oriented for action because life is often uncertain and unexplainable.

Don’t Wait to Live Ecclesiastes 11:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill November 9-10, 2024 Have you ever wondered why Election Day in the U.S. falls on a Tuesday in November? It’s actually due to the needs of 19th-century farmers. In 1845, Congress set the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Large-In The Potter's Hand Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Sep 26, 2001

Through adversity and pain God, as a potter, is at work to shape our lives in a new way.

Living Large- In the Potter’s Hand The Beatitudes: Part 3 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor September 23, 2001 (During the entire service we had a young man working with clay on a potter’s wheel. This was the principle image we referred to throughout our service) As I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Methodist