Sermons on Flaming Sword:

What Are You Going To Do? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in Jesus during tough times, make the choice to follow Him regardless of circumstances, and to always act in a way that glorifies God.

Good morning, church family. We're diving headfirst into Daniel 3:8-18 today, talking about Trusting Jesus in Tough Times, The Choice We Make, and posing the question: What Will You Do? As we know, life isn't always a bed of roses. Sometimes it’s tough, it’s scary, it's downright intimidating. But ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Topics: Trusting, Jesus

The I Am.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024

His name is the root of who you are, because your name is fully backed by Him. Knowing this truth puts our lives into perspective. -He is the sovereign God, and we are His.

The I Am Of All I Ams. Exodus 3. If you’re in Lake City, Fla., one of these days and happen to run into a 50-something fellow with a sandy mustache, a receding hairline, and aviator glasses, you may be in the presence of I Am Who I Am. Columbia ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Left Handed Ways Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 14, 2020

Depend on the Lord, dare to serve Him, and do what you can if you want God to turn your disadvantage into an advantage.

In 1960, Bennett Cerf, founder of Random House publishers, bet Theodore Giesel $50 that he would not be able to write an entertaining children’s book using only 50 different words. Theodore Giesel, better known as Dr. Seuss, took the bet and won, with his little book, Green Eggs and Ham. Since ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30, Isaiah 53:2-3, Colossians 2:14-15, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cause For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

God has placed a rainbow in the cloud of adversity, death and judgment for every child of God.

CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING "I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World Is God Doing? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

How do we get on board when we don’t understand what God is doing (compares Jonah with Pentecost)?

20070527 – What in the world is God doing? (Jonah/Acts 2) INTRO– How many of you like surprises? Think, now… Jonah is full of surprises – or God is… • Tomorrow morning you’re going! • Nineveh • The fish is a surprise – oh no you don’t • And Nineveh holds still more surprises – Jonah is sick of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

The Wonder and Challenge of the presence of the Lord Jesus with us at all times and in all circumstances.

JESUS IN THE MIDST Matthew 18:20 “Where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” I. THE ATONING ONE John 19:18 they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Romans 5:11 we joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Bulrushes To The Burning Bush

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

Moses learned that the Lord is "the God of the second chance". Praise His Name, Moses found out that God does not say "one strike and you’re out!"

FROM THE BULRUSHES TO THE BURNING BUSH "THE GOD OF THE SECOND CHANCE!" "So Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, ’Every son who is born you shall cast into the river and every daughter you shall save alive." "But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark of bulrushes for him, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:22, Exodus 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted, Dead Or Alive!

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 23, 2005

In the old west they had a saying, wanted dead or alive, Jesus says the same thing in the book of Revelation!

Wanted: Dead or Alive! Revelation Revelation 3, Acts 2:42 - 47 As we look in the Book of Revelation we find that God would rather a church be dead or alive, than lukewarm. I believe that gives you and I a choice! Do we want to strive to be alive, or do we want to wither away and die, given that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

How About Love?

Contributed by Christopher Faulknor on Jan 13, 2009

How do you look back on your life?

A while back, I had the opportunity to view a musical-turned-movie called "Rent." Set in New York City, it depicts the struggles faced by several gay couples, including victims of the HIV virus and AIDS. This play depicted scenes that involved rebellion against society, violence, drug use, and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Moving The Markers

Contributed by Bob Phillips on May 16, 2014

The changing of the well established guidelines laid out by the Bible can lead be a detour to disaster.

Markers are needed to mark the way in, or into any new territory or frontier. The markers left by Joshua’s men were seen and noted by hundreds to tens of thousands that would come later. One of the effective means of deception in wartime is to change the markers and road signs. Veterans told ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Compromised Gospel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

More than Satan compromised Gospel is destroying most Christians. A compromised gospel is one that merely discusses a portion of God’s nature and character. They put too much emphasis on this part. They don’t cover about all of God’s attributes and traits.

More than Satan compromised Gospel is destroying most Christians. A compromised gospel is one that merely discusses a portion of God’s nature and character. They put too much emphasis on this part. They don’t cover about all of God’s attributes and traits. Jesus is a merciful God at the same time ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

When Trouble Visits

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 8, 2025

Trouble is like an unwanted visitor. Sometimes it comes alone and other times with multiple friends. Anguish is the luggage that follows trouble.

TEXT: Psalms 119:143 "Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights." TROUBLE - AN UNWANTED GUEST Trouble is like an unwanted visitor. Sometimes it comes alone and other times with multiple friends. Anguish is the luggage that follows trouble. Trouble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:143, Job 14:1, Psalm 50:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ephesus: Come Back To Me Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 10, 2021

What were the things that you used to do when you first fell in love with Jesus? What are the things that you stopped doing since then? Remember … repent … and then start doing them again!

The “revelation” of John … What does the Book of Revelation “reveal”? Is it a book that “reveals” what is going to happen in the future? Yes. But more importantly … much, much more importantly … it is a revelation about the One … with a capital “O” … who holds the future in His hands. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 3:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Compromising Power--Pergamum Series

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Jul 13, 2006

Toleration leads to compromise & compromise to corruption. Compromise has power beacuse it takes spiritual power from the church.

Southview Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Revelation 2:12-17 Pastor Aaron The Seven Churches for Today: Pergamum Compromising Power 1. Reminder of Jesus’ Power (12) Jesus’ sword symbolizes war & salvation (Hebrews 4:12). 2. Realities of a Sinful City (13) a. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Church In The Shadow Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican