Sermons on Iron Sharpening:

Hearing God's Voice In Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

In worship is one of the main places where we will hear the voice of God

How to have a personal relationship with Jesus June 17, 2007 Hearing God’s voice in Worship Gen 24:62 Isaac & Rebekah 62 Now Isaac had come from Beer Lahai Roi, for he was living in the Negev. 63 He went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Revelation Studies: Church Of Thyatira Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of the church of Thyatira in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Church of Rome Theme: To understand the church of Thyatira and how to avoid the trap Text: Revelation 2:18-29 Time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Eighteen Similarities Between David And Goliath And Jesus And Satan Series

Contributed by Kim Oliver on Jun 5, 2014

The eighteen similarities between David and Goliath and Jesus and Satan

The Seventh Similarity Both were betrayed; yet both overcame Betrayed by those he served, David delivered the city of Keilah from the Philistines, and yet the people of Keilah were ready to hand David over to Saul (1 Sam 23:1–12). Similarly, though David had delivered Israel from Goliath, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

A Preview Of His Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2015

Daniel gives a certain messages for our uncertain world. The Vision Nebuchadnezzar had was of the future and the downfall of all earthly kingdoms. For those that are part of the kingdom of God this is good news!

Intro: What comes to mind when I read Daniel 2:24 – 49 is certainty. Nebuchadnezzar was very uncertain about what the dream was and what it meant. However Daniel was sure that it was revealing certainty. Daniel 2:45 “The great God has told the king what will happen in the future. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:23-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Shoes Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

Shoes are connected to our walk of life, The believer is to live ready and able to share the good news of Jesus Christ any time and any place. We as believers are ambassadors of the Lord Jesus Christ

Eph 6:15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Anytime we speak of the feet we are speaking of the believers walk= His Life as witnessed by others and before God. *Speaking of those who live the faith life we are said to be followers of the steps of Abraham. (Ro ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:15, Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fireproof - If You Can't Take The Heat

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Standing up in trials

Harry Truman - If you can’t take the heat... The Kitchen is where it’s Cookin! What I know about Heat and pressure - Hot Wings! Iron into Steel Charcoal to Diamonds Jeremiah 12 - "Why do wicked prosper? Rub it in my face?" So you can run w/ the horses If you Mickey Mouse around with God - you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 17, 2019

Jesus came meekly on a donkey but will return victorious on a war horse.

King Jesus April 14, 2019, Morning Service Palm Sunday Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came meekly on a donkey but will return victorious on a war horse. Focus Passage: Matthew 21:1-11 Supplemental Passage: And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy For All

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020

Paul encourages us to restrain from being ignorant of God's plan for our lives.

Mercy For All Romans 11: 25 – 32 Intro: I do not claim to be intellectually superior to anyone. However, I will say there may be some things you may not know which my mother taught me which gave served me well. Here are just a few bits of this wonderful knowledge my mother taught me beginning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Only Time Some People Love Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2023

Jesus' hometown is initially intrigued by His message, but that goes south quickly. What can we learn from them about our desire for truth?

AMAZED: Nazareth was initially impressed with Jesus’ words. - Luke 4:22. - Review the message in vv. 18-19. - There is a mix in their reaction. - On the one hand, they are impressed. - On the other hand, they wonder how such words could come from Joseph’s son. After all, Jesus had been among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Leviathan (Job 41)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 4, 2026

Do large extinct animals and whales reveal God's glory?

Do the extinct plesiosaur and the whale show God’s great majesty? Let’s look at Job 41. Whether leviathan was a plesiosaur, whale, crocodile or just a large sea creature, was it too large for a simple fish hook? Can you draw Leviathan out of the water with a hook, or tie down his tongue with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stand - Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 28, 2024

We need to learn to swing the sword of the Word to combat the lies of the enemy.

Stand: The Sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:10-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 5-26-2024 My New Bible I became a Christian in 1990 and, soon afterward, my brother bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that Bible. I bought a case so I could carry it around. I put it on my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Listen Up, Boys And Girls (A Call To Lead) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 27, 2021

Deborah and Jael might make you rethink your idea of a woman of godly character.

[Grateful for JD Greaar's sermon series "Broken Saviors" for much of the outline for this sermon] Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Judges 4. I have a friend from my high school youth group named Melissa. She’s brilliant—got her doctorate in English literature, has been a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant Concerns Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2024

God is thoroughly and completely committed to you, so commit yourself to Him, commit yourself to justice, and commit yourself to compassion.

Several years ago, a national magazine assigned a photographer to take pictures of a forest fire. They told him a small plane would be waiting at the airport to fly him over the fire. The photographer arrived at the airstrip just an hour before sundown. Sure enough, a small Cessna airplane stood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-33, Exodus 24:3-8, Romans 12:1, Ephesians 1:3, Exodus 21:22-25, Exodus 23:24-25, Exodus 22:21-27, Luke 14:13, James 1:27, James 2:5, Micah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Answers, Not Appeasement

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2010

When our needs are real, we want genuine answers, not just appeasements. Look to self-esteem, look to the resources already present, and look to the Lord of victory for real answers.

When you need something, and you ask for it, what do you expect? Do you expect an answer or an appeasement? Do you expect a clear-cut, usable answer to your request, or are you satisfied if you are just told, well, have a nice day? When you need something, and you ask for it, which really satisfies ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist