Sermons on Fortification:

Stopping A Rebel (2 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 17, 2025

When should we stop a rebel and when not? Let's look at 2 Samuel 20.

When reconciliation cannot be had, how can a rebel’s destructive influence be stopped? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 20. Did a rebel named Sheba, son of Bikri, stir up division among the tribes? Now a wicked [worthless] man, a Benjaminite named Sheba son of Bichri, happened to be there. He blew the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Increasing Capacity For Advancement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

Advancement is not accidental; it is the outcome of intentional preparation and capacity building.

INCREASING CAPACITY FOR ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:2-3 (KJV) "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by M. Keith Williams on Jan 13, 2015

From time to time we all need to move outside our comfort zones if we are going to be effective in ministry

Living Outside My Comfort Zone Nehemiah 11:1-36 Rodeo Road Baptist Church November 9, 2014 Disclaimer: Each sermon in this series on Nehemiah was written with both commentary help and referencing from time to time information from sermons and illustration found on Sermon Central. In most cases I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:1-36

Denomination: *other

A Christian Pilgrimage

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 17, 2009

This sermon is to show you how YOU are a pilgrim if you are a Christian. We are just traveling through...

Read Text… A pilgrim is defined by Webster as “one who journeys in foreign lands.” We, of course, learn that a pilgrim wears a funny hat and shoots turkeys every November… If you watch television news you know that every year around Easter and Christmas there are millions who make their way to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Wage War

Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007

A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thyatira: Jezebel's Jewel Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 5, 2008

Thyatira the church that tolerate sin in its midst.

Thyatira: Jezebel’s Jewel Revelation 2:18-29 Intro Of the seven cities, Thyatira was the least important, yet it received the longest letter. Thyatira was approximately 40 miles southeast of Pergamum and located in a long valley with no naturally fortification to it. It’s purpose was to house a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Built On The Rock Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012

We are the temple of the Holy Ghost.A building that houses the body soul and spirit. How you build your temple is how good it stands. Built on the rock

Built on the Rock Series on value messages for the believer Luke 6:46-49 Mt 7:21-27 46. And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47. Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48. He is like a man which built an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2014

The helmet is a metaphor for protecting the mind. The Apostle Paul wants us to guard our thoughts. If the devil can tamper with our thoughts, he can meddle with our lives. How we perceive Christ and His teachings affects all of life.

While conducting a raid in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, a US Marine platoon received incoming sniper fire. One of the Marines was struck in the head and the bullet bounced off his Kevlar helmet. He assured his fellow Marines he was unhurt except for some ringing in his ears, and they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

Nehemiah: Cupbearer On Fire

Contributed by Byron Martin on May 9, 2008

Because one man repented and followed the leading of the Lord; Jerusalem was re-built, thousands of exiles returned to the city and there was a mass repenting from God’s people.

NEHEMIAH: Cupbearer on Fire Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps April 27, 2008 Scripture reference: the Book of Nehemiah We could have ripped this book out of the Bible if Nehemiah had been rational ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Prepare Ourselves For Spiritual Struggles? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

We are to prepare ourselves for battles that we will soon face.

In chapter one, we see God’s charge to Joshua and how Joshua readies the people to enter the Promised Land. In chapter two, we learn how Rahab safeguards the spies. In chapter three, the children of Israel cross the Jordan River. In chapter four, the people assemble a monument to God. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankful For The Home

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009

God’s plan for the home is the only one that will work.

Joshua was determined in his declaration. "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

No News Is Good News

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 27: 1 – 9

2 Chronicles 27: 1 – 9 No news is good news 27 Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jerushah the daughter of Zadok. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father Uzziah had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 27:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Warning Becomes Reality Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 15, 2021

The King learns a lot about his pride and self-sufficiency.

You might remember that in our last study Daniel revealed the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dream. This was God's warning to the king that he needed to change his ways or else all these things were to happen. We pick up our story tonight in Daniel chapter 4: 28. Read Daniel 4: ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's D-Day Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that morning they saw their opposing army which quickly overran all there for

Satan’s D-Day – Easter Sunday! Opening video Illustration from Blue fish TV – What’s Easter About? Thesis: Satan had no clue that the first Easter Sunday would be his D-Day. Satan and his demons as the Germans thought they were invincible. But then D-day came and when the Sun came up that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs 4 Translation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

A paraphrase of Proverbs 4 to gain a greater understanding of the Bible.

My Translation of Proverbs 4 by Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION In the 50s, youth leaders had young people paraphrase a portion of Scripture as a teaching method. This is a paraphrase of Proverbs 4 that (1) uses modern words, (2) with the same meaning as the Bible, (3) to help us understand the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist