Sermons on Flaming Arrows:

Forsaking Our Fears Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of Deliverance Part 11

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 23, 2004

The amount of time we spend with God meditating on His words and majesty, seeking His face establishes our fruitfulness in His kingdom.

This is the concluding part of the message we started last week. As a quick recap we have looked at the sword as a weapon the use of the sword in the Bible, why we need to use the sword and the powers we should use the sword against. Then we went into reasons we should really fight against our ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chest Of Joash, Part One: Why?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 5, 2001

A three-fold rationale for keeping stewardship a primary focus in the church...It is a Lordship matter, Heart matter, and Eternal matter.

Chest of Joash, Part One: WHY? 2 Chronicles 24 March 4, 2001 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years in Jerusalem. His mother¡¦s name also was Zibiah of Beersheba. 2And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Dangers Of Success

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon looks at the lives of King Saul and King Uzziah to examine how success can lead to negative behavior on our part.

The Dangers Of Success 3/18/95 GNLCC Samuel 13:1-15 Revelations 2:1-7 2 Chronicles 26 Success is something that we all want to obtain. We want to have it, we want to keep it, and we usually want others to know when it was that we received it. Success in and of itself ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15, 2 Chronicles 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gamblers At The Cross

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 8, 2004

The cross reveals the holiness and the sinfulness of man, Christ resurrection is the bud of promise and our resurrection is the flower of fulfillment, so the most rewarding end of life is to know the life that never ends.

Luke 9: 23: “And he said to them all, if any man will come after me let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” There are three things involved in this scripture: if any man will come after Jesus, let him: 1. Deny himself, 2. Take up his cross on daily basis. 3. Follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Comeback Kid

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

An Easter sermon that looks at some of the great sports comebacks and then talks about the greatest comback of all... the Resurrection.

The Comeback Kid John 20:1-18 John Elway, former quarterback for the Denver Broncos was known as the “comeback kid” because of the many times he brought his team from seemingly insurmountable odds to victory. The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandment Introduction Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009

Intro to the ten commandments in Exodus 19.

Exodus 19 When I was in Bible College at London Baptist I used to be asked to preach at different kinds of youth events and one time I remember arriving at a church for some kind of an evening service and I asked the guy in charge, “How long should I speak?” And he said, “You can preach all night ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we think they should. Trust God and live live to the fullest.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” ECCLESIASTES 9:11-10:15 I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life’s’ struggles are caused by my expectations. I find that I develop certain expectations out of life and out of people and when those expectations are not met, I can become ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Rebellion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

The apostles of old had cause to report some people to God: They said, “O Lord, behold their threatening.” Many of us reading this message have been threatened in the past, while some are now living under the threat of their enemies. What a big insult to

HOLY REBELLION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Unto Us, God's Gift - Jesus"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Dec 23, 2008

WHAT IS THE BEST GIFT EVER GIVEN? The best Christmas present ever given, in all of the world, would have to be the LORD Jesus Christ, God’s Son for our Salvation! That is mankind’s greatest present ever!

Cornerstone Church December 21, 2008 “UNTO US, GOD’S GIFT - JESUS” Luke 2:8-14 WHAT IS THE WORST CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVEN AT CHRISTMAS? According ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Avoiding The Bite Of Spite Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 6, 2008

Those who endure ill treatment from others for their faith will experience royal treatment from their Father in heaven.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Avoiding the Bite of Spite Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Party Crasher

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

As a result of all that God has done for you are you expressing your love back to God in ways that He understands you love HIM? God has a love language!

Cornerstone Church July 24, 2005 THE PARTY CRASHER Luke 7:36-50 The following story is told to Philip Yancey by a friend of his who worked with the downtrodden in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Evil Eye

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 3

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Maidens Witness

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Oct 3, 2008

How a young maiden changed the life of Namaan

A Maidens Witness Today I would like to talk about the power of a witness. Not just any witness, but a slave in a land of pagans. Not just any slave, but a female adolescent. In the ancient world of the Old Testament a female child had as much importance and power as a lowly ant. Slim to none in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Adventist