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Spiritual Leadership Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

Some groups put The Pastor on a pedestal as God’s annointed, a spiritual super-star to be admired and honored. In our passage today Paul sarcastically shreds this un-Christlike view of leadership.

Spiritual Leadership 1 Corinthians 4 Most American Christians are soft. Our crosses are pretty jewelry, not instruments of brutal death. They warmly decorate our houses rather than warning of suffering. Particularly in the suburban Bible Belt, our versions of Christianity depict sanitized pictures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living A Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015

The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ehud -- Strength Perfected Through Weakness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Judges focusing on Ehud's exploits.

Judges Series #4 Life Cycles “Ehud: Strength perfected through weakness” Review We should be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service The book of Judges records the continuing history of the nation of Israel; picking up at the death of Joshua who led them to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Decay Or Declare Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#3] DECAY OR DECLARE? Judges 2:20-5:31 Introduction: Because of failures from past generations, Israel found themselves in a bad situation. The people were living in times of spiritual decay, but God had not forgotten them although this new generation didn’t know who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Judge Others Because They Sin Differently Than You Do

Contributed by Daniel Lowe on Jun 27, 2015

Judging Others, Supreme Court Decision, Searching Our Hearts

DON’T JUDGE OTHERS BECAUSE THEY SIN DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU DO Matthew 7:1-5 6-28-15 many am dlowe (This sermon has quotes and thoughts from many sources that I acknowledge as not my own original thoughts) The Supreme Court has given THEIR definition of marriage. Everyone has an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Part 4: Gideon V. Midian Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 4, 2021

For the fourth time, Israel repeats their sin cycle. Why can't they just stay saved?

[Open with video of opening scene from "The Incredibles," where Mr Incredible says, "No matter how many times you save the world, it always ends up in jeopardy again] How many of you have ever felt like Mr. Incredible from that video? “No matter how many times you save the world, it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Othniel - Spirit-Powered Servant Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Judges focusing on Othniel.

Judges Series #3 Life Cycles “Othniel: Spirit-powered Servant” Review Last week we identified the life cycle that repeats seven times in the book. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service Everyone runs this cycle many times throughout his or her life. In chapter one, the tribe of Judah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"rebuking And Correcting" With The Bible Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2020

What does it mean to "rebuke and correct" someone with Scriptures?

We continue our Message Series on the Word of God. Our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17…………… Let us always keep this in mind, The Word of God is good for making people do good! And so, whether we are just reading it, when we study and teach it, rebuke and correct someone, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Barak Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jun 22, 2008

Barak was a man of faith. He didn’t drop the ball. His example inspires us to follow the Lord wholeheartedly.

Hebrews 11:32 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Barak Introduction “He dropped the ball!” I’m sure you’ve heard that expression before. We use it to describe someone who has failed to follow through on an assignment or to reach a certain goal. Some people trace the origin of that phrase to the 4th game ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Othniel, Ehud And Shamgar's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2021

Does revival come in cycles of sin and repentance? Let's look at three revivals under Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar in Judges 3.

Does revival come in cycles of sin and repentance? Othniel was Caleb’s younger brother, and the first of Israel’s judges. The history of the judges describes a cycle of apostasy, punishment and revival. Judge Othniel reveals a familiar story, “...the children of Israel did evil … the anger of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Sin Seriously Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024

Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - The Conqueror Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 3, 2009

Gideon faced a large enemy 135,000 strong and the odds were against him. Don’t take 32,000, only take 300. I am the LORD.

Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 1 Judges 6:34-7:9 Introduction During World War II, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general replied, "Sir, I am not a brave man. . . The truth is, I am an utter craven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Trials - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Travis Newbold on May 19, 2019

We all have many different fears that we have to deal with in this life. Gideon was a man that faced a lot of scary things. I know that we can learn from his life experiences about how to overcome our fears.

If you know anything at all about Sherlock Holmes then you know that he is a man of logic and reasoning. From his point of view everything that happens has an explanation for it so therefore he does not have any fear. I personally love the character of Sherlock Holmes and I really enjoyed BBC’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Jesus: King Of Kings, Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 21, 2018

A sermon for Christ The King Sunday

In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2018 Text: Revelation 19:11-12,16 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “Christ Will Come as King and Judge” This is Christ the King Sunday. The last Sunday in the Church year. Throughout this past year our Sunday Gospel lessons have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Ever Give Up

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001

We should pray persistently

Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed