Sermons on Gideon Dies:

The Lord Is With Us Series

Contributed by William Groover on Oct 2, 2001

Gideon asked, "If the Lord is with us, why did this happen?" I believe his answer today is, "I AM with you!"

I. Many are asking the same question today Gideon asked then: "Lord, if you are with us, why did this happen?" A. The answer then had already been given: because of the sin of the people (6:8-10). That was then. B. One prominent preacher went on national TV recently to interpret Sept. 11 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

Habakkuk (along with Job and Gideon) struggled with the question of why God allows His people to suffer. God answered Habakkuk, the subject of this sermon.

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Chuck Sligh January 17, 2010 TEXT: Turn to Habakkuk 1 (the fifth to the last book in the Old Testament) INTRODUCTION Illus. – There was a couple in the church I pastored in Wiesbaden, Germany. They were faithful to the Lord; faithful to services of the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Small But Smart

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 3, 2020

Gideon chose to attack the Midian army with trumpets, torch and pitcher. No swords. God’s plan might look weird but watch the end!

Small but Smart! Judges 7:1:He divided the 300 men into three companies, and he put trumpets and empty pitchers into the hands of all of them, with torches inside the pitchers.” While I was talking to the wife of a senior pastor of a huge church with more than 50 pastors working under them, I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

But God Will Redeem Me Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2020

Malcolm Forbes was attributed to say, "The one who dies with the most toys wins." Herein is the problem, he who dies with the most toys still dies, then what? What do we have in store for all eternity? But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave!

But God … God intervenes in the history and in the affairs of man. We don’t always agree or understand with what God does, but God’s ways and our ways are different, God’s thoughts and our thoughts are different. Isaiah 55:8–9 (NKJV) 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:15, Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who's Bigger

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2009

There are at least three times God appears on a mountain. Each time, the message was different... but each time the message was the same. Do you know what that message was?

(Sermon Was From Our Tent Revival) OPEN: A Revival can take place only when people fully understand who God is. A few of years back, someone in Florida launched a billboard campaign, sponsored by an anonymous client, who tried to do just that: help people understand who God was. The campaign ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleep, Every Goodbye Ain't Gone

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on May 3, 2007

A eulogy for a woman who died, who had several physical challenges, but was raised in the church and knew the Lord. The sermon can be easily adapted to fit any person who dies in Christ.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

His Memorial

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

A Memorial Day Sermon: We remember those who died to make us free; Above all, we remember Christ who died to free us from sin and death.

His Memorial I Corinthians 11:23-26 May 29, 2005 (Memorial Day) 2395 words 23 For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body that is for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saved From Guilt

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jul 6, 2023

Guilt can be crippling. Jesus did not come to condemn but to save. When Jesus died we died. We have been raised a new creation. No more the old guilty man

For more than 50 years I lived in guilt. Even though I knew I was forgiven by God. I had been abused at eight years old and I could never tell anybody about it. At least I felt I could not speak about it because I had made my abuse my own and I felt ashamed. In later years I felt afraid to be found ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16-18, Romans 8:5-7, Ephesians 1:20-21, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2014

We all deal with fear, and in the time in which we are now living, fear is multiplied over and over. The warning to “fear not” is frequently repeated in Scripture. Fear is described as bondage, torment, and a snare.

Of Whom Shall I Be Afraid Psalm 27 Written 9-11-06 First message in a series called “The Overcoming Life.” Introduction What makes you afraid? Darkness? But the Lord is your light. Danger? He is also your salvation. Lack of a basic need? He is your strength. Then why be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inheritance

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 3, 2001

This is a funeral sermon on Psalm 16 given for Jewel Hogan (died 1997).

Jewel Hogan received an inheritance. This inheritance was a joy for her in life and a hope for her in the face of death. It was a blessing she gave to us throughout her life and now it is her gift to us. Psalm 16:5-6 says, “O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 7, 2005

The only thing that died with the last apostle, is belief in the entire word of GOD.

Being baptized with the Holy Spirit Very controversial- We’ve heard so many different opinion Most of us grew up in groups where it got a lot of bad press Most of the stuff you’ve heard isn’t even in the bible Traditions and opinions have trump the word of God – We’re believing lies Believing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Who Touched Us All

Contributed by David Stidham on Jul 28, 2007

This is a funeral service for a very active Christian woman who died at 75.

When we think of Dorothy, how can we not think of the greatness of God? There may be some that scientist can say just happened but they are not in the same category as Dorothy Luciano. For in Dorothy, God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Knows

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001

This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God