Sermons on Fiery Darts:

Short Of Breath

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

Every one of us has an appointment with God in which He will assess the passion of your life based on everything we’ve done. For some, that day is remarkably near. And since none of us here knows that day of crisis, all of us should be living as though t

I can remember two separate mornings in my life, when I woke up early because I couldn’t breathe. When I woke, my lungs had stopped breathing and I realized they weren’t taking commands from my brain. So I darted out of bed, standing in the middle of the room with my mouth wide open, prompting my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ticked Off At The Preacher?disappointments Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2004

Disappointment can be a cancer and a poison to the church. The church must learn that disappointments are part of growth.

THE PREACHER MADE ME MAD! DISAPPOINTED AND BROKEN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two or three parts. The church needs to let go of disappointments and cling to the CROSS. TEXT: 2 Samuel 17:23  And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 17:23, 2 Kings 5:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 3, 2005

We struggle or we don’t grow. Jacob gives us the keys for how to struggle (and how NOT to struggle).

THE PASTOR’S POINTS (The view from my garden) Wrestling with God Genesis 32:1-27 Of all the mysteries I would like solved before I die, it is the one that says you must struggle if you are going to grow. Growth always means struggle in one form or another. I struggled when I was a youth, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Ministry To The Samaritans

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

A sermon that highlights how Jesus demonstrates Love, Faith and Mercy in his dealings with this often neglected group of people.

Ministry to the Samaritans This morning I feel that God is leading me to speak on the subject of Samaritans. More to the point I want to speak about Jesus’ interaction with this particular group of people. As a Jew, Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritans caused quite a bit of a stir at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clearing The Bench Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2007

The first thing Jesus did after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem was to clean house. He cleanses the Temple of it’s sinfulness. What can this teach us about the need for purity and holiness in our churches and our personal lives?

OPEN: About 50 years ago there was a great preacher in the Washington D.C. area named Peter Marshall. I once read one of his sermons and found the following description of the scene we just read about in Matthew: “It is early morning, but already the temple court is a bedlam of activity and noise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, John 2:12-17, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hush Child, God Ain't Dead!"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2006

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Jesus healing 2 people

4th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "Hush child, God ain’t dead!" 21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Winning Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 20, 2006

This sermon will take a look at four people within the Old Testament and how each of them were atacked by Satan.

Winning Spiritual Warfare: Scripure Reference: Genesis 3:1-7 ’Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent,We may eat of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Faithful In Parenting Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2005

To be considered faithful as parents we must have the right target and use the right tactics.

Introduction: A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had my own, now all those theories I disown. Energy was once my friend, now I am at my strength’s end. Fortune gone, the fridge is clean, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Merry Easter (And Happy Christmas)

Contributed by Todd Anderson on Dec 8, 2005

A Christmas Eve or Christmas Day sermon or homily using an extended illustration from "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" to show how many miss(ed) Christ’s first coming and how we need to be ready for his Second Coming in power.

Title: Merry Easter! (a Christmas eve or Christmas day homily) While bagging groceries years ago in a supermarket during highschool I found it fun to mess with customers minds and say things like: “Have a Day! And hear them automatically respond: “You Too!” It was especially fun around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Fidelity Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

Our culture is destroying itself, particularly with matters of sex. The Church must wake up and speak up before it is eternally too late!

Character Counts! Fidelity Matters (Proverbs 6:32-33) Theme: The Church is God?s prophetic voice. It must speak God?s message to the culture. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running The Race

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002

A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Tigers And Trainers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 26, 2003

1. Never underestimate the power of sin. 2. Never underestimate the power of God. 3. Determine to live in freedom.

Earlier this month, the Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas was brought to a dramatic close when a seven-year-old, white Bengal tiger attacked Roy and drug him off the stage before an audience of 1500 people. It was Roy’s 59th birthday, and shortly after introducing the Tiger, it bit Roy on the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Big If

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003

If certain things are in our lives then some positive action should take place.

INTRO.- The word “if” is a big, little word. It’s a little word, but can carry a big meaning. ILL.- After visiting with my 1962 classmate, Larry Roberts from Doniphan, MO, I thought, “If only I had worked for General Motors like he did, I could be retired now.” I think most of us have said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh Be Careful Little Ears What You Hear!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013

There are many false voices gone out into the world making it a vital need to know the Voice of God in order to distinguish it from the plethora of false, siren-like, seducing, soul-destroying lies of the enemy

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Misconceptions Regarding Temptation

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 17, 2012

Everbody is tempted. However, there are common misconceptions regarding temptation that Satan uses against us. This lesson exposes Satan's schemes regarding teptation. (Adapted from Charles Stanley's book: "Temptation.")

MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING TEMPTATION 1/22/12 – Garfield A. The term TEMPTATION brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY, I ZONED OUT FOR A ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ