Sermons on Divine Shield:

The Book We Skip And The God We Need

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2025

How would you like to pray to this god to answer your desperate prayers each day? Prayer would be a gamble each and every time. If you were single and you were praying for love and marriage, this kind of mercurial god might give you Hannibal Lecter or Jeffrey Epstein for a boyfriend!

Find the book of Nahum with me, a small book with a massive view of God. You won’t wake up one day to find Nahum trending on social media. If the Bible were a playlist, Nahum would be the song you’d skip every time. It’s the book we totally ignore. But we shouldn’t ignore it. Here’s why you ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025

Jesus, the Second Adam, passed the test Adam failed—restoring trust, reversing the fall, and giving us victory through His obedience and sacrifice.

INTRODUCTION — THE TEST THAT NEVER CHANGED There are moments in Scripture when the veil between heaven and earth thins—when the stories we’ve read for years suddenly reveal a deeper thread running through them, binding Genesis to the Gospels, Eden to Calvary, Adam to Christ. These moments don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:19, 1 Corinthians 15:45, Genesis 22:8, Luke 22:42, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ruth Series: A Statement Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 19, 2025

The Book of Ruth is a preview of how God would work through the generations to bring about the salvation of humanity through Jesus Christ.

BOOK OF RUTH: A STATEMENT OF REDEMPTION RUTH 3:1-18 #bookofruth INTRODUCTION / SERIES REMINDER Welcome to week 3 of 4 as we work our way through the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament. Ruth is the 8th book overall in the Bible and is a historical narrative in short form as it only has four chapters ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Won’t Walk By

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 25, 2025

Loving Christians refuse to walk past suffering; they see, feel, and act with Christlike compassion that changes lives for eternity.

It was just after sunset on a chilly evening in Chicago. The streets pulsed with life—horns, footsteps, laughter, rushing commuters. The Michigan Avenue Bridge glittered with lights reflecting off the black water below. Thousands passed across it every hour. But on this particular night, one man ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Lamentations 1:12, Luke 10:33, Matthew 25:40, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

2020 My Year Of Greatness

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

The Lord says Y2020 is our year of Greatness!!!! I pray that this prophecy shall come to pass in your life. Let’s look at three bible characters Abraham, Moses and Joshua whom God promised greatness as we proceed in this message:

The Lord says Y2020 is our year of Greatness!!!! I pray that this prophecy shall come to pass in your life. Let’s look at three bible characters Abraham, Moses and Joshua whom God promised greatness as we proceed in this message: How did Abraham become great? “Yes, think about Abraham, your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Exodus 32:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Do Your Own Thing! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 25, 2020

In these dark and foggy times, submit to God’s authority first in your home, then in the household of God, then in the community at large.

There is an old story about a captain on a ship, who looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message: “Alter your course 10 degrees south.” Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees north.” The captain ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13, Judges 18:1-31, Ephesians 2:14-16, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Key Lessons From The Burial Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 27, 2020

1. God wants to give us the courage to be committed (vs. 38-39). 2. God wants us to care for the body of Christ (vs. 40-42). 3. God wants us to be part of His plan (vs. 41-42).

Key Lessons from the Burial of Jesus Christ John 19:38-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 18, 2018 (Revised June 27, 2020) MESSAGE: *In tonight's Scripture God's Word tells us about the burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Usually when we think about Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know The Name Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 27, 2020

This message concludes my series for fathers. In this message I discuss the importance of setting up our children to be able to receive the most important name they will ever receive - the new name Jesus gives us when we overcome.

Do You Know The Name Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 2:17, 14-16, 1 John 5:1-5 This message concludes my series focusing on fathers for the month of June. As I shared with you in previous messages, although I am speaking to men this message also applies to the women. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Measure Of A Man. Part I

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 30, 2020

This is the first in a series that examines the qualifications for being an elder.

Title: The Measure of a Mature Christian Man Script: I Tim. 3:1-7 Type: Expository Where: GNBC Father’s Day 2020 Intro: What is your ideal of a “man”? (Pictures: John Wayne, Dwayne Johnson, Carey Grant, Boy George?) Dr. Gene Getz wrote a book called “The Measure of a Man” about 40 years ago. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#22: From Madman To Missionary Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 12, 2020

After calming the raging sea, Jesus met a man possess by many demons. It is one of the most dramatic stories of redemptions and release from demonic power in the Bible.

#22: From Madman to Missionary Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 12, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2020

The promise of God that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus is based on the fact that we are saved by grace through faith, because of the righteousness of Christ is credited to us when we believe and are baptized.

A. A comedian was joking about life in the U.S.A. and said, “Believe it or not, America is still the land of opportunity. An immigrant who comes to this country with absolutely nothing, and becomes a citizen, immediately owes $80,387.” 1. Yup, that is the share per citizen of the U.S.A. national ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 3:1-25, Romans 6:3-4, Galatians 3:27-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust After Tragedy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020

Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:25-27, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Philippians 1:29, 1 Peter 4:16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

Over the next five weeks, we are going to be studying the foundations of our faith. If the foundation is strong, then our faith will stand the test of time.

Sola Scriptura - Scripture Alone 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-05-19 Lean on Me In 1172, Donna Barto di Bernardo paid 60 coins for the bricks to build a new bell tower. From the first day of the construction, the workers knew there was a problem. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Grace

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 4, 2025

GRACE is the free and unmerited love, mercy and favor given to man by God.

2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. SUPERNATURAL GRACE! The first 4 months of 2025 is over! A third of the year is done, BUT God is not done with you yet! Turn to your neighbor and say: BE JOYFUL IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 2:8-9, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of All Possibilities (Distinct Names Of God)

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on May 9, 2025

Names signify identity and often tell a story.

Names signify identity and often tell a story. In the sacred pages of the Bible, names echo the character and nature of their bearers. Jehovah God has many beautiful names. Some of these names were revealed in moments of great triumph, while others were given in times of deep sorrow and need. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6