Sermons on Gather Spoils:

What Was The Purpois Of Christ Birth

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 18, 2019

Why Jesus came in to the world as a man.

WHAT WAS THE PURPOIS OF CHRIST BIRTH LUKE 2: 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Correct Treatment Of The Poor.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus said, You have the poor always with you. Matthew 26:11.

THE CORRECT TREATMENT OF THE POOR. Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23. We have here three pairs of poetic couplets about attitudes to the poor. It is not that the Bible is against wealth itself, or even wealthy people. King Solomon, the writer of some of these Proverbs, was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, Proverbs 22:8-9, Proverbs 22:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conqueror (2 Samuel 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2025

Are we conquerors? Let's look at 2 Samuel 8.

Was David a conqueror? Are we meant to be conquerors, of our own sinful flesh through Christ? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 8. Did David conquer the Philistines and Moabites and as far as the Euphrates River? And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 23, 2023

footnotes by biblegateway.com, notes by Marilyn Hickey

Israel Is Defeated at Ai; Conquest of covenant curse 7 But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully in regard to the things under the ban, for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took some of the things under the ban, therefore the anger of the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004

This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

 WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

When Pride Is Fleshed Out

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003

The attitude of pride will always be fleshed out in our actions.

Obadiah 10-14 When Pride Is Fleshed Out Introduction Before we get started in our study tonight, let’s do a little review. · What did the Lord say in Malachi 1:1-27? And why did He use such strong language? · What was God going to do to Edom according to what we have studied so far in Obadiah? ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Starts And Living Hope

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

Using Peter as an example of how the Resurrection of Jesus gives us fresh starts and living hope

It had been the worst two and a half days of their lives. First the Master had brought them to the Garden of Gethsemane just outside of Jerusalem to pray, but instead they fell asleep, after all it was late. Perhaps if they had been awake and watchful they would have noticed the torches of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus – An Example Of Tough Love

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 20, 2011

The heart of the gospel message is love but the bulk of the gospel message contains instructions for serving Christ.

JESUS – An Example of Tough Love Illustration “Living in this house is like living in hell,” screamed the young girl as she stamped her feet on the way upstairs to her room. The mother stood looking at her daughter, a hint of tears forming in her eyes. She wanted to run up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Parable Of The Ten Virgins/Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 16, 2010

Why were the five foolish and the Goats excluded?

Parables of the Ten Virgins/Sheep and the Goats We are coming to the last in this series of sermons on Jesus’ Parables  Turn with me to Matt 25  This chapter contains three Parables of Judgment, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the Parable of the Talents and the Parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Farsighted Vigilance

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 13, 2021

Well, it was ‘blessing time’ for the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, Joshua points out why they deserve the blessings.

Lessons we learn from Joshua 22 …. Meditate JOSHUA 22 :1 - 34 a) BLESSING TIME b) TEACHING & WARNING c) A LARGE ALTAR d) PEACE Blessing time Joshua 22:8” Joshua said to them, "Return to your tents with great riches and with very much livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Different. Live In Reverant Fear!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encouraging and empowering the believer to live as the child of God they have been called.

NIV 1 Peter 1:17 Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Resurrection: From The Cross To The Throne

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Mar 20, 2008

This message looks at what took place during the three days that Jesus was dead and the importance of the Resurrection afterwards.

RESURRECTION: From the Cross to the Throne Eph 4:7-10; Luke 16:19-31 (KJV) Today I want to preach my Easter message in which we celebrate a risen Savior But we are not just celebrating a historical event, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus we are celebrating one of a series of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Curious, Convinced, Or Committed

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

When Jesus Christ calls disciples, he’s looking for committment... Some of us appear to be more curious than we are committed...

Curious, Convinced, or Committed Matthew 4: 18-22 January 27, 2002 As I was preparing the message, I was thinking about our fish fry that was scheduled for today… Unfortunately, Ricky had some complications with his shoulder and we’ve had to postpone the fish fry… But I thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

Achans Sin Part 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001

Further studies in Achans sin

Study 10 Achan’s Sin (3) Introduction The poet wrote Sin, like a bee, into the hive will bring A little honey, but expect a sting He was expressing in verse a truth which is re-iterated time and time again in the Bible both in statement and by example, the truth that whilst sin might bring ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paranormal Activity Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 18, 2016

A study of the book of Job 4: 1 – 21

Job 4: 1 – 21 Paranormal Activity 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2“If one attempts a word with you, will you become weary? But who can withhold himself from speaking? 3Surely you have instructed many, and you have strengthened weak hands. 4Your words have upheld him ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel