Sermons on Food Security:

Herod The Great Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2022

Herod's despotic rule has been demonstrated by many of his security measures to suppress his people's contempt towards him, especially Jews. For instance, it has been suggested that Herod used secret police to monitor and report the feelings of the general populace toward him.

Herod the Great Tom lowe 1/24/2012 Herod (also known as Herod the Great) was a Roman *client king of Judea, *A king who is dependent on a more powerful state for political, economic, or military support, and who in return is expected to serve the interests of that state; specifically a king ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2016

Biblical hope: it is 1) Secured by abiding (1 John 2:28), 2) Manifested by righteousness (1 John 2:29), 3) Established by love (1 John 3:1), 4) Fulfilled by Christlikeness (1 John 3:2), and it is 5) Characterized by purity (1 John 3:3).

On the closing day of the 41st Parliament last June, the Conservative government’s final gesture was to stand for the second reading of Bill C-53, the Life Means Life Act. Its stated goal was to lock up the most vile murderers for the rest of their natural lives. Nicholson, responsible for ...read more

Denomination: Other

Are You Nailed To The Cross? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 18, 2014

God calls us to surrender four central things in our life because of who He is. We must be willing to give up our self, our security, our success, and our status in order to fully submit and follow Him. So, which are you willing to commit to Him?

Are you nailed to the cross? Mark 8:34-8:38 - Our lives ought to be a living worship of Jesus Christ’s example -- Honestly, I am more and more convinced that we (all) are just not there yet - Jesus warned that not all that called upon Him will enter into the Kingdom -- If you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Will I Go?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2019

This sermon is going to review the story of the children of Israel at the Red Sea in order to show that while many battles in life cannot be won through our own effort, God is more than capable and willing to secure our victory if only we would stand still and let Him fight for us!

Where will I Go? Exodus 14:5-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Self-esteem is that speck in the eye which most effectually mars human vision; the Great Surgeon of souls removes this from us chiefly by sanctified afflictions.” Charles Spurgeon Ever face a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-14, Hebrews 11:1, James 1:2-5, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 10, 2023

By rising from the dead, Jesus proved His authority and power to break the bonds of sin and to assure forgiveness and eternal life to all who accept His gift of salvation. Securing our victory over death raised up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.

Benefits of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, the day Jesus Christ raised from the dead, not Easter, which has nothing to do with Jesus Christ, the Resurrection, or anything Holy no matter how people try to spin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Romans 1:4, Romans 8:11, Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Apostolic

Thank God For Freedom!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Thank God for the: 1. Strength of Christian freedom (vs. 21-23 & 35-36). 2. Safety of Christian freedom (vs. 24). 3. Security of Christian freedom (vs. 25-29). 4. Sacrifice of Christian freedom (vs. 28). 5. Source of Christian freedom (vs. 30-36).

Thank God for Freedom! John 8:21-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Updated for July 3, 2011 (Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - July 5, 2009) *On July 4th, 1776, 235 years ago, the Declaration of Independence stated: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Needs Jesus

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Mar 26, 2020

Strong faith can give us victory over fear. Although, Jesus rebuked the disciples for not having enough faith to deal with the storm, yet He calmed the storm. God is calling us into security and safety today and He wants us to acknowledge Him as our everything and the Lord that heals our diseases.

It is not unusual for some Christian to divide their life into compartments, allocating one area to themselves and the other to Jesus. Some people may allocate their family, marriage, health, finances, children, career, academic and other areas to themselves and leave their religious aspect to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, Philippians 4:19, Exodus 15:26, Colossians 3:11, Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 91:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, I Need You! Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 17, 2024

During a time of crisis and despair, David pours out his heart to God, recognizing that there are two places to dwell in life's trials: on the rock of God's security or in the pit of defeat. He is teaching us that our struggles can be transformed into songs of praise when we trust in Him.

Lord, I Need You! Psalm 28 Introduction: David is experiencing a time of great extremity – nighttime hours of the soul – one of David’s songs in the night. Interesting: many of the hymns we sing were born out great struggle. Such is the Psalm before us. Story Behind the Psalm: Not told the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024

Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

"Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2019

If you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you know that God has called you to be different in your attitudes and your actions. I want to encourage you to Dare to stand firm in your attitudes and actions.

Our preaching theme for this year is Dare to be Different and it is a theme that will cause each of us to examine ourselves. This evening I want to I want to encourage you to Dare to stand firm in your attitudes and actions. If you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, you know that God has called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 1:6-10, Galatians 3:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Lift My Eyes Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 13, 2023

This Psalm reveals God, creator of the universe watches over the individual. Here is a Psalm that if taken to heart will strengthen our prayer life, our faith and bring a sense of peace. The key is knowing that we need God.

Do you have any memories of feeling secure? For me it was coming home from Grandma’s house late and tired. I was laying down in the back seat of the car knowing that with my dad at the wheel and my mom beside him I would wake up at home. Then there would be the transition from the backseat of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Live In Great Peace: The Unshakable Gift Of Loving God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 25, 2025

Peace rooted in the eternal Word of God.

Go! And… Live in Great Peace: The Unshakable Gift of Loving God’s Word Key Scripture: Psalm 119:165 (NLT) “Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.” Introduction – The Quest for Peace in a Restless Age In the 21st Century, the world is searching for peace. People try ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, John 14:27, Psalm 37:23-24, Isaiah 26:3, John 1:1, Ephesians 2:14, Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening To The Right Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 16, 2022

The only way we will not be fooled or led astray is to know His voice. He’s our Good Shepherd and He calls to us to come through Him into the fold. He’s the gate and the gate offers us protection, peace, freedom and security from those who would attempt to turn us from following the Shepherd.

John 10:1-10: 1 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward With Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

Abiding in Christ transforms our weariness into fruitful living, as we rest in His love, receive His care, and reflect His life to others.

Church family, welcome. If your soul feels like a branch after a long summer—tired, tangled, and thirsty—listen in. The Lord is kind, and His words today carry the weight of mercy. He talks to us in pictures we can feel between our fingers: vines and branches, sap and seasons, blossoms and baskets ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Topics: Progress, Growth

Living Victoriously

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2022

How do we know what suffering is coming our way? We don't. But as we will see in John's writing and in Jesus's words, Jesus has already secured victory for us, no matter what we face. How privileged we are to have a Savior who has won the war for us.

2 weeks ago as I sat in the office of my lawyer, he showed me a photocopy of a handwritten letter from Abraham Lincoln that was written to my lawyer’s great-great uncle. The uncle happened to be the president of the University of Pennsylvania at that time. He was involved in writing a pamphlet on ...read more

Scripture: John 16:19-33

Denomination: Baptist