Sermons on Doug V Steere:

Death & Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 2, 2018

A simple overview of these two chapters - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Death & Failure (chapter 20): • Death of Miriam (vs 1). • Failure of Moses & Aaron (vs 2-13). • Failure of Moses in negotiation (vs 14-21). • Death of Aaron (vs 28). Life & Conquest (chapter 21): • God gives victory (vs 1-3). • God gives water (vs 10-21). • God gives ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-29, Numbers 21:1-35, John 3:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

When There Are No Footprints Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2014

What do you do when you cannot see the footprints of God?

“Soul Talk: When There Are No Footprints” Ps. 77; (Exodus 14:13-31) Our son was supposed to be enjoying 6th grade. But he was spending the year at home – not because he was being home-schooled but because he was ill. He had a severe headache that would not go away. The doctors ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Ready! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2020

To get ready for Christ's soon return, be aware of the times, prepare for the trip, and care for each other.

Doug Mendenhall wrote a parable that gives us all something to think about: Jesus called the other day to say he was passing through and [wondered if] he could spend a day or two with us. I said, “Sure. Love to see you. When will you hit town?” That's when Jesus told me he was actually at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2, Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 16:16, Revelation 6:12, Revelation 9:1-11, Revelation 13:5, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 11:2-3, Joel 2:1-11, Revelation 16:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Achan Heart

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

The sins that linger in our congregations hold us back from carring our Gods purpose for the Lords Churches

The subject that I chose to talk about t is something that NONE of us as church members is immune to. Every one of us is subject to this, and God wants us to recognize it and follow the examples that He has laid out for us in the Bible. What I’m talking about is the accursed thing as we will study ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 4

WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER (GEN 29:15-30, 31:36-42) Charles Sykes, a senior fellow at the Wisconsin Policy Institute, a public policy think tank, didn’t like the way his fellow citizens whine, evade responsibility, and point fingers. The infamous 19991 Los Angeles riot was a case in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Face To Face With Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

What is the purpose of trials and tests?

Face to Face with our Faith James 1:9-20 Max Lucado shares a story that happened in November 2004. A group of teenagers decided it would be fun to steal a car and go for a joyride. They find a credit card, get some groceries, a 20 lb turkey, and head to the video store. There they are caught on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jude Addresses Christians With Practical Advice For Living In The World – Jude 1:17-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

We must know the true, so we can expose the false. We must know the false, so we can uphold the good. Jude encourages his readers to build themselves up in their faith followed by several commands for Christian living so they keep themselves unpolluted by the world.

JUDE ADDRESSES CHRISTIANS WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR LIVING IN THE WORLD – Jude 1:17-23 Jude 1 v 17 “but you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jude 1:18 that they were saying to you, “In the last time there shall be mockers, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23, Matthew 20:19, Matthew 27:29, 2 Peter 3:2-4, Titus 3:10-11, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 8:8-9, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 2:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Luke 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Benefits Of God's Gift Of Creativity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities that He wants us to use to help expand His kingdom and righteousness. Many non-christians think Christians are boring and stuck in their worn out traditional ways of doing things. God gave Daniel ex

Creativity Daniel’s Bright Idea – Daniel 1 Creativity = to invent, to come up with a new way of presenting ideas, concepts and useful things. Creative people have a way of always keeping life interesting, innovative and invigorating. Our Creator has given us creative energies and abilities ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Privilege Of Living A Holy Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 6, 2002

The way God’s people should live.

THE PRIVILEGE OF LIVING A HOLY LIFE DT 7 When you’re in your 90s and looking back, it’s not going to be how much money you made or how many awards you’ve won. It’s really "What did you stand for? Did you make a positive difference for people?" -- Elizabeth Dole, Politician "Everyone thinks ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Word: The Strainer Of Truth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2011

The Scriptures do not address all eventualities or issues; we still must use godly wisdom to fill in the cracks. Nonetheless, God's true will always passes the Scriptural strainer.

God's Word: The Strainer of Truth (Acts 15:6-18) 1. I have only made applesauce once in my life, and that was a month or two back when the Newells brought all those apples to church for all of us. 2. I made sauce the easy way; I had a press down apple corer / section maker, and then threw the apple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praise Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 21, 2007

This is the Second in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

30 Days of Praise PRAISE Psalms 150/ Heb 13:15 This morning I would like us to begin with some aerobic affirmations and I’ll need your help. Everybody say this together, “Hallelujah”, now say, “Amen”, now saw “Praise the Lord.” Let’s do it again. * Question for you; how did it make you feel to do ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part Vii - Responding To God's Discipline Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 19, 2013

Responding properly to God's discipline brings hope of God's blessing-- straining against it only brings more discipline!

How to Be Blessed Part Seven Our threefold definition of being blessed remains: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled This morning’s message begins in II Chronicles chapter 7. The background is the dedication of the temple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Two Brothers With An Agenda

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022

The original disciples were no different than us in their pride until they fully understood what Jesus did for them AND only then did the commitment make sense.

Two brothers walk up to Jesus. It sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Two brothers, often referred to as the sons of thunder, walk up to Jesus. It was just after the third time he shared that crazy statement about going to Jerusalem to die. They knew he was just trying to scare off the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Paul says that for by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, all things have been created through Him and for Him (Colossians 1:16). Jesus Christ is the creator.

Mark 4:35-41 Jesus and the creations Creation: Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” But, John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word.” THAT WORD WAS CHRIST. Christ created and sustains the world. In the book of Hebrews, we read that He is the Son through whom God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist