Sermons on Fiery Chariots:

The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Body Of Christ Today: The Parable Of The Wheat And The Weeds Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

As the body of Christ today, sometimes we feel like the 300 at Thermopylae don’t we? It often seems like the darkness is closing in on all sides, particularly in the west. New forms of evil on every side seem to grow and spread like locusts

“The east was on a collision course with the west in 480 BC. The world watched in awe as the largest army in history poured into Europe. Heading this colossal war machine was Xerxes, the king of Persia. His army numbered almost two million foot soldiers, eighty thousand horsemen, twenty thousand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Promise And Our Tried Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2025

When we face an era of uncertainty and change, when everything seems dark and we don’t know how this is going to work out. Remember that all we have to do is rest the blessed assurance of God’s unwavering promises, knowing that God is faithful to His word and will fulfill His promises

God’s Promise and Our Tried Faith By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me say it is easy to trust God when everything is going well, when everything is gentle, smooth, peaceful, and you are looking at and enjoying life with a balcony view looking at the clam waves gently cascading ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, James 1:1-6, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:15-16, Genesis 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

When The World Falls Apart

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 18, 2025

In a world unraveling through war, disaster, and spiritual decay, Psalm 46 calls believers to stand firm in supernatural trust, knowing that God—not nations or systems—is our unshakable refuge, reigning sovereign over every storm and offering peace in His powerful presence.

When the World Falls Apart Psalms 46 These are indeed turbulent times in which we live. The global stage trembles with unrest—instability, conflict, and the ever-present threat of war. Nations rise against nations—not just with words, but with weapons. Some justify their aggression under the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready To Be Equipped

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 6, 2024

This sermon is about God equipping us for His call and ministry in our lives. It looks at Elisha being called by Elijah into the ministry.

Get Ready To Be Equipped I Kings 19:15-21 1 Kings 2:1-15 Bridge City Church 2/4/2024 Have you ever been put in a situation in which you felt you were not equipped to do what was expected of you. I was in seminary, working a part time job at a fast food restaurant. I went in for my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21, 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 15 – Swifter Than Eagles The Land Will Be Scorched By Babylon Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024

Judah rejected the true message because they want to believe the lie. All actions have a consequence and the time for accountability had arrived. The human heart embraces sin so firmly it will not release it and hastens on to its own destruction. Babylon was the scorching wind.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 15 – SWIFTER THAN EAGLES THE LAND WILL BE SCORCHED BY BABYLON PART 15 - Jeremiah 4:10- CHAPTER 4 [A]. GOD’S WILL ALLOWS ODD THINGS TO HAPPEN {{Jeremiah 4:10 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, SURELY YOU HAVE UTTERLY DECEIVED THIS PEOPLE and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4, Jeremiah 6:13-14, Jeremiah 5:30-31, Jeremiah 14:14-16, Jeremiah 4:11-13, Jeremiah 4:10, Jeremiah 3:2, Jeremiah 4:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 28 - Share The Good News Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2025

When challenged with problems and hardships that seem insurmountable here’s how we should handle it. Trust God to do the impossible, do all that we can do and then when the miraculous happens, make it a point to share the good news with others.

We read in 2 Kings 6:24-25, “And it happened after this that Ben-Hadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria;” (NKJV) The city of Samaria was under siege by Ben-Hadad the king of Syria, and no one could enter or exit that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-25, 2 Kings 7:3-10, 2 Kings 8:4, 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Other

Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025

Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 4:16, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 12:31, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

Sermon 5 of 7 in series on Personal Change

Seek First To Understand, Then to be Understood Proverbs 4:7 This is powerful because it is right in the middle of your Circle of Influence. Many factors in interdependent situations are in your Circle of Concern - problems, disagreement, circumstance, other people’s behavior. And if you focus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Invisible Armies

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 4, 2003

Spiritual blindness, its cure, and a challenge for modern Christians.

Invisible Armies II Kings 6:15-17 INTRO.: after the division of the kingdom of Israel into Judah and Israel, the prophet Elisha ministered in the northern kingdom of Israel. Syria, also known as Aram, was a relentless enemy of Israel and conducted raids into Israeli territory. The king of Syria, at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Current Crisis(Iraq, N. Korea, Etc.)"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 13, 2003

This sermon tries to present what the author be-lieves God would say to us concerning the current crisis with Iraq, N. Korea, etc.

The Current Crisis(Iraq, N. Korea, etc.) Is There Any Word From The Lord? Text: 2nd Kings 1:1-17 Introduction- We are truly living in one of the most crucial hours of American history. Ominous clouds of fear and doom seem to be gathering over our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Make Ready For God's Blessings

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

We hold back God’s blessings by not doing as he directs. Use this as a jump off point to preach as you feel.

Make Ready For God’s Blessings 2 Chronicles 7: 12-14 Often we tell ourselves we want God’s Blessing! We want to be Excited! We want to see God’s Blessings. But let me ask, what are you doing in your life to make ready for God’s Blessings? We hold the key of possibility A. We have the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002

Overcoming obstacles that have defeated us in the past. Joshua had to help Isreal overcome Jericho in order to inhabit the promised land. Based on the book of same title authored by Gary Inrig. Sermon 1 of series

OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Israel was at a crossroads in their journey. After years of travel, after some intense time with God in the desert, after some battles against over whelming odds, they stood at the cross roads of victory. Not the final victory that they had ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Terrible Trumpets (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

This is the 9th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon looks at the 5th Trumpet Judgment, places, and personalities in Revelation 9.

Sunday Evening, May 26, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#9] TERRIBLE TRUMPETS (Part 2) Revelation 9:1-12 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday evening we studied the first four Trumpet Judgments. Let me remind you that although those four judgments were terrible that the next ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up...

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 11, 2010

Why we give up and how not to give up...

Never Give Up… Many of us quit, half way through with what we have started and we have enough reasons why we do it. Years ago I joined a college to do my Masters in Divinity course while I was working in a church as a pastor of the children’s ministry. After enrolling for the course ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 - Genesis 14:1-16 - Buzz Likeyou To The Rescue! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 15, 2010

Abram is no wimp. He quickly mobilizes "318 trained men who had been born into his household." (Genesis 14:14). The fact that they were trained means that Abram was always prepared for battle. I need that kind of preparedness.

Part 1 - Genesis 14:1-16 - BUZZ LIKEYOU TO THE RESCUE! My grandson hits the ground running in the morning. He will come in at 5am while I am having my quietime and startle me by saying "Pa, you be Zurg!" and thrust into my hands an action figure with horns, piercing eyes and cape. My grandson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational