Sermons on Heads Of Oreb And Zeeb:

God's Guidance: Finding Your Way In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 3, 2015

We all face trials and tests in our Christian lives, but it is not the trials and tests that are significant, but how we respond to them. This sermon is an example of how I learned to rely on God more in uncertain times.

SLIDE # 1 GOD’S GUIDANCE: FINDING YOUR WAY IN UNCERTAIN TMES PROVERBS 3: 5-6 When I left here last week, I was suppose to be finished with one week-long intensive course, home for the weekend, and heading to another week-long intensive course at IWU for next week. But, due to some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

The final question which it leaves with us is this: Are you really changed by your contact with Jesus Christ and are you still changing? Everyone in this congregation in one way or another has had a contact, a touch, with Jesus, has heard his voice.

Opening illustration: A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture readings, he kept looking impatiently at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Outside Of Paradise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 14, 2015

To list the things we don't need: (a) fair sky, (b) perfume (c) precious stones

I. EXORDIUM: Are we clothed in JESUS? Yes. Don't forget to always put on our clothes. Romans 13:14 (Amplified Bible) But clothe yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), and make no provision for [indulging] the flesh [put a stop to thinking about the evil cravings of your physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What You Don't Know Can Kill You! Perils Of Fasting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2015

Fasting and prayers are great toolds, but dangerous toys. I study 12 Biblical perils of wrongrul Prayer and fasting. We can almost make FASTING a circus like atmosphere. God give us wisdom. Fasting is not a SHOWOFF TOY.

WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN KILL YOU! A STUDY ON THE PERILS OF FASTING --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER AS WE START OUR STUDY ON FASTING AND PRAYER --- LET US REALIZE TRUE FASTING AND PRAYER IS UNDER GREAT ATTACK DUE TO FALSE TEACHINGS, FALSE PRACTICES AND A LACK OF KNOWING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Healing Of A Leper Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 18, 2021

At first reading, this story has the tones of a divine miracle but it is so much more.

Introduction At first reading, this story has the tones of a divine miracle. Something that would have been incredible to see as a member of the crowd. The image of a poor wretched man, probably on his last days on earth, begging the Lord Jesus for a new lease on life, and getting just that. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, 2 Kings 7:3, Ephesians 2:1, Romans 10:9, John 8:28, Isaiah 64:6, Leviticus 5:3, Mark 1:41, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Punished For Me-Life Swap 4 Psalm Sunday

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2021

This sermon deals with the contrast of changing places with Jesus on Psalm Sunday as opposed to Good Friday. It stresses that Jesus not only died for us, but that He died in our place.

Punished For Me-Life Swap Palm Sunday 3/28/21 Matthew 21:1-11 and Matthew 27:32-54 We are in the fourth message of our series on Life-Swap in which Jesus changes places with us. We have looked at Betrayed For us, Forsaken For Us, Accused For Us. Today we will look at Punished For Us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 27:32-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

A Divine Appointment That Changed Everything

September 26, 2020 Jesus was becoming very popular and the religious leaders became aware that more people were coming to Jesus and being baptized than were being baptized by John the Baptist. Wanting to avoid controversy Jesus left Judea and headed for Galilee – Scripture tells us that He HAD ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Secrets Of Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Jun 2, 2021

The confrontation of David and Goliath is one of the most discussed and referred event in History. There are powerful spiritual keys in this passage that we can borrow for a victorious spiritual life.

Secrets of Victory!! 1 Samuel 17:45 Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Genesis 3:1-4, Mark 16:17, James 5:14, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 17:20, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6. The Life Of Jacob - The Man Who Fought God Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 16, 2021

The life of Jacob shows there is little in him to love, but God loved him and never gave up on him. He worked with him until he became "Israel" - prince with God

From Adam to Malachi 6. THE LIFE OF JACOB- THE MAN WHO FOUGHT GOD Gen. 25-49 "The God before whom my fathers, Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has led me all my life long to this very day, the angel who has re¬deemed me from all evil, bless the lads" (Gen. 48:15-16). ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Layers Of An Onion

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 28, 2021

I was originally drawn to this passage because of this conversation between Jesus and Peter. I wanted to understand the deeper meaning of what was being said here. I have learned that and much more. I found four layers to the onion.

Have any of you tried a fried blooming onion? They taste great. If you haven’t had one - they cut open a sweet Vidalia onion and dip it in batter and deep fry it and all the layers spread out. You are probably wondering why I am talking about onions and making everyone hungry; it is because onions ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Folks Like Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jul 23, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Folks Like Us” Luke 7:36 – 8:3 A sermon for 7/25/21 Who remembers the old Jerry Springer Show? He would get the craziest of the crazy folks together on stage in front of an audience that would yell, “Fight, fight, fight!” They would cuss and kick. They would cry and throw chairs. The amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Sin And Peace Offering

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that JESUS is both the sin offering and peace offering and as an added bonus He is also the Prince of Peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you need two to save you from sin and acquire peace? No. Only JESUS CHRIST is needed. 2 Peter 3:14 (Amplified Bible) So, beloved, since you are expecting these things, be eager to be found by Him [at His coming] without spot or blemish and at peace [in serene confidence, ree from ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church, You, Me & God’s Operational Design Ephesians 4:11-15

Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016

The Church Order and Operation.

Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 10, 2015

As a Thanksgiving message, this is a look at attitudes

Introduction One lady writes, I tell you, men drivers are a hazard to traffic. Driving to work this morning on Highway 11 from Albert Street, I looked over to my left and there's this man in a Mustang doing 95 miles per hour with his face up next to his rear view mirror.... shaving!!! I looked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Character Matters Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

Our character matters as we proclaim Christ to a world that needs to hear the message of a loving god that saves. it is our character that will allow us the privilege to enter into a relationship with someone who would normally be closed because they see something different in us than from the world

Character matters Series Solutions Selected verses Introduction- This morning we will conclude our series on Solutions. I hope that it has been beneficial. How many remember the illustration last week of the business man and the homeless guy in the pizza place. How many can relate to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene