Sermons on Fleece:

The Judges And Jesus

Contributed by Adam Turner on Jul 15, 2009

The book of Judges points us to our ultimate need for Jesus

Signpost #3. Israel has been delivered from Egypt, they have wandered in the desert for 40 years, Moses has died and passed his leadership on to Joshua, Joshua has led them into the Promised Land and led them to conquer many of the inhabiting nations, and with the many miracles and wonders and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In 2008 I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 I, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone. "Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?" I asked him. "To make your mother as happy as I can all year," he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 8, 2008

In Ezekiel 34, using the language of promise, God introduces a new plan for shepherding his people which we see fulfilled in John 10. Jesus, the Good Shepherd still calls his sheep.

The Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34:1-6; 11-16;23-24; 30-31 Children’s Story Just before school started, I invited four kids from next door to go with me to the city library. These kids ranged from 7 – 10 years old and had never been to the library. We went upstairs where they have all the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is The Lord?

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on May 5, 2013

An appeal to submit the authority of God as Sovereign Lord

“Who is the LORD?” “And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah-Shalom - The Lord Is Peace Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 1, 2013

This message focuses on JEHOVAH-SHALOM, The Lord Is Peace.

JEHOVAH-SHALOM – The Lord Is Peace Scriptures: Num. 6:22-27; Judg. 6:22-24; Isa. 9:6; Eph. 2:14-18 Introduction This morning my message title is “JEHOVAH-SHALOM – The Lord Is Peace.” I had a very long and stressful week this past week and there were times when ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stone Rejected By The Builders

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 27, 2015

Many people rejected the free gift of Salvation from Jesus, but they can not escape the judgment of God on the last day, because no other name can give them salvation.

THE STONE REJECTED BY THE BUILDERS Study Text: Acts 4: 11-12 Introduction: - The context of this statement was in a speech made by Peter, who was defending himself in an interrogation by the local authorities, who were asking him how it was that he and John had apparently healed a man who had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship: 4 Essential Components Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

To be a disciple of Jesus begins with a "desire" to follow Him. Here at 4 essential components of discipleship explained.

Introduction: Pastor Randy Leckliter tells the story of a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time, suffering from a severely parched throat, he spotted a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Super Cool Or Super Real?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2011

Are you real? That might seem like an obvious question but consider the lengths you go to in order to present yourself as "all together" to your friends and brothers and sisters. Being impressive by appearance can actually impede both your growth in the L

We talk a lot about natural human behavior and how that often runs counter to the real life given to us in Jesus Christ. Today I want to talk about your image. In our natural state we try really hard to present a good image to the world. We try to clean up, dress well, and act civilly. Beyond that, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by Philip Beals on Sep 16, 2013

In our weakness we can always count on God to be our strength.

Strength in Weakness There is a chorus we used to sing as kids that goes like this: - “My God is so great, so strong and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do.” You are probably familiar with it. Of course when we sing it, do we really pay attention to the meaning of the words. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Grace: The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 15, 2014

This Child, this Christ, would be prophet, priest, and king -- showing God's way, ruling His people with compassion, and offering Himself as the sacrifice for their sins.

8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then the angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for, see – I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 25, 2015

This message (not a complete manuscript) wrestles with the question that Jesus asked His disciples but also places it in the context of where it was asked?

In the Movie Talladega Nights there is a supper scene, I have “edited” this a little bit. (Characters: Ricky, Carly, Cal, Walker, Texas Ranger, Chip the father-in-law) Show the video if you are brave, but maybe edit it. “Carly: Supper’s ready! C’mon ya’ll. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming Our Reluctance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 12, 2017

Gideon was an unlikely candidate to lead Israel against the Midianites, but God often uses the weak and inadequate. Our service to Him is not dependent upon our wisdom or ability, but it must rely on the Lord through faith.

Overcoming our Reluctance Judges 6: 11-16 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, we are often forced to deal with difficulties and struggles. At times we surrender to defeat and feel as if we lack the ability to overcome. I am sure we have all dealt with moments of insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

“i Am The Good Shepherd” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 7, 2015

Jesus presents two more "I AM" statements in John 10; both of these speak of the deity of Jesus as well Him being the only way to eternal life.

“I AM the Good Shepherd” John 10:1-21 Today we look at John 10 as Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd. Raising and tending sheep was a great part of Old Testament and mid-eastern culture. In the Old Testament the “shepherd” was also a caretaker of God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm Sunday Rather Than Palm Sunday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2020

I have decided that I would change Palm Sunday today to Psalm Sunday and especially during the coronavirus pandemic

05-04-2020 Tilney Vicarage Introduction Although today is PALM Sunday, I would like instead to make it PSALM Sunday. And in particular Ps 23 Sunday. Why? Because we are in a time of severe Crisis People are hurting. People are afraid. People’s lives have been turned upside down and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Generation Of Vipers Today

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 26, 2019

Snake (Satan) worship has been around since the beginning in ancient cultures but today people are being programed to return to the worship of the snakes and be submitted to his pyramid paradigm.

The Generation Of Vipers Today 1-27-19 By Kelly Durant Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Matthew 12:34 Brood of vipers! How can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7, Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Salvation Army