Sermons on Hive Mentality:

To Magnify God-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 15, 2025

5 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

To MAGNIFY GOD-V—Psalm 34:6-7(:1-10) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: The other day, I got in the car to head to the office. As I closed the car-door, I was immediately confronted by the woods in front of me, just beyond the edge of the pastorium’s/parsonage’s property. That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:6-7, Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpses Of A Heroic Life

Contributed by Oscar Medina on Nov 27, 2016

An overview of Samson's life, emphasizing that his significance was not in the apparent heroic deeds, but in his life as a Judge.

It’s the first Sunday of the year, so I feel kind of like I’m the opening act, getting you all warmed up I’m also aware that a lot of us look to the start of a new year with hopefulness and with desires to make changes, perhaps with resolutions and desires to accomplish great ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Of Whom Much Was Expected

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. God's Word addresses bluntly and directly the question of the Christian's relationship with the world ( Greek: kosmos ). a. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. b. James 4:4 Do you not ...read more

Defeating The Oposition

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

Believers need to overcome obstacles at all times.

Brethren, who finds themselves in victory? Who has felt the presence of god during our worship? Let us thank our Lord for His presence for He is here right now. Can I hear an amen, hallelujah? I do not know about anyone here but today I feel the fire of the Holy Spirit on me. Today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After All I Have Been Through,i Still Have Joy

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 1, 2007

No matter what comes your way, You still have Joy!

The Author of out text is David; you do remember David don’t you? - His name means “beloved”, a man after God’s own heart - You remember David, Jesse’s boy; he watched the sheep as a boy - You know David, he was a musician - David, an armor bearer for King Saul, he killed Goliath. - This same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-24, Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moved With Fear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2013

The colossal structure of Noah's Ark stands on par with the pyramids among ancient wonders. What kept Noah motivated to continue working on the ark for up to 120 years? It was his faith, his fear of the Lord, and his commitment to his loving God.

MOVED WITH FEAR Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: We’re talking about Noah & the Ark tonight. 1. What animal could Noah not trust? The cheetah. 2. What kind of lights did Noah have on the ark? Flood lights. 3. Why couldn't they play cards on the ark? Noah was sitting on the deck. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 14:1-12 - Braveheart Vs The Mafia Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 4, 2012

Faith vs Superstition

Matthew 14:1-12 - BRAVEHEART VS THE MAFIA He is drawn to the MAN IN THE DUNGEON. Beliefs are tested in the dark dungeon experiences of my life where everything is ripped away to expose who I really am. A dungeon is that place where everything is pointless without the purposes of God. Yet when all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008

Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Heroes Fail Us Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 12, 2008

Samson had all the resources to be a great hero, except for one thing, a powerful lust. What makes this man a candidate for the hall of fame in Hebrews 11:32? What makes us potential heroes for God?

WHEN HEROES FAIL US Are there any heroes left? Do you have anyone in your life you would consider a hero? Are there men or women who you look up to? Our children and teenagers look up to a variety of stars as models to follow. Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers have captured the younger hearts. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The World And The Word

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2015

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The World and the Word John 17:6-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WorldWord.html Many Christians have given up on the idea of living a truly victorious, holy Christian life. They have a besetting sin which has them in a headlock. Maybe more than one. They have tried to get the victory, but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2021

In Jesus' High Priestly prayer in John 17, He recognized us as His treasured possessions that the Father gave Him. He prayed for our unity and that we might be kept by God's Name and Word until we're with Him in Heaven.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES John 17:6-19, NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NONE ARE SHARP 1. A man was describing his multiple jobs to his Cantonese coworker, “I’m a jack of all trades and a master of none!” “Oh,” he said. 2. “We have a similar expression in our culture, “Equipped with knives ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ's Army - The Church Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 13, 2020

We do not have to fight the spiritual battles of this life alone. Jesus gave us the church and we have one another as the earthly body of Christ and we have Jesus as our head.

This country is in a civil war. It’s not the north and south like the conflict that was fought 160 years ago. This civil war is for the hearts, minds, and for the very soul of America. And it would appear that America is losing its heart, mind, and soul to the dark forces of the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (2)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 2, we discover that we are sinners, we are saved, and we are servants!

Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/5/2014 Last Sunday we began a new series exploring the New Testament book of Ephesians. As I said last week, Ephesians is all about identity—specifically your identity in Christ. I’m reminded of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Commitment … The Missing Ingredient

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 5, 2022

From time to time, most of us, have begun to eat something that was set before us, and before we took our first bite, not the second or third, we noticed something was missing, and we said, “Someone forgot to add the salt!”

As we begin to read the first chapter of the book of Acts, not the second or third, but the first chapter, and we compare the New Testament church to the modern church, we are aware that something is missing. We cannot help but ask, “Where is the evidence of those things that so characterized the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Abishai Anointing: Support The Pastor

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2025

There are not many modern "Davids" because there is another anointing that is missing: the Abishai anointing. Abishai was with David in the bad times, willing to try the impossible, he was teachable & loyal.

THE ABISHAI ANOINTING: SUPPORT THE PASTOR 2 Sam. 23:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mary Brumbaugh told about her pilot husband; “My husband, an airline pilot, often has difficulty locating items around our house. One day he asked me where the salt was. Annoyed, I responded, ‘How on earth can you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:5-8, 2 Samuel 21:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God