Sermons on Iron Sharpening:

It's Not About You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's goodness, mercy, and provisions in our lives, and to encourage us to remain obedient and grateful to Him, lest we forget His blessings and face destruction.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are having a blessed day so far. Today, we're going to dive into Deuteronomy 8:1-19 and explore the themes of God's Goodness, God's Mercy, and God's Plan and Provisions for our lives. As we begin, I'd like to share a quote from A.W. Tozer: "The goodness ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-19

Topics: God

Where Are You God?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2001

This is a devotional written for a local Senior Citizens Center.

Where are you, God? Mark 5:21-43 November 1999 Senior Center Devotional In the pictures of the ancient Roman method of threshing grain, one man is always seen stirring up the sheaves while another rides over them in a crude cart equipped with rollers instead of wheels. Sharp stones and rough bits ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

The Life Of A Tragic Hero

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

How Samson misused his privilege and failed his mission is a stern warning to every follower of Christ. It is also a reminder of the gift and gravity of the Spirit of God.

The Life Of A Tragic Hero Judges 14-16 INTRO: The story of Samson is one of the saddest in all the Bible. He was gifted and nurtured to be God’s man in Israel’s critical hour. The Philistines threatened to invade. Israel needed a leader who could unite the people. God gave Samson special care ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Wisdom Does The Bible Give Us On Human Cloning?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2001

An examination of 5 key Biblical principles to consider on the issues of human cloning and genetic engineering.

The Bible obviously doesn’t use the words “human cloning,” but that should not lead us to believe that our Father has left us in the dark on this issue. This morning I want to talk about 5 important Biblical principles that we as Christians need to keep in mind as this debate on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Show Down At High Noon!!!!

Contributed by Matthew Drake on May 29, 2001

The Devil thought he’d make a match for Jesus, he found out at High Noon how wrong he was!

Read Luke 23: 33-34, 39-46, 53-56 I. Introduction This morning we are going to travel back 2001 years ago to the year of our Lord. The setting of this infamous scriptural story is in Jerusalem on a hill called Golgatha, otherwise known as Calvary. What we will find brings the toughest grown man ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victory On Mount Carmel

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 18, 2001

How one godly man stood against the forces of evil, and triumphed!

INTRODUCTION A. Elijah was one of the greatest of all the OT prophets 1. During the dark and difficult days of King Ahab and Jezebel he was a voice in the wilderness and light in the sp. darkness that existed 2. He was willing to stand in the gap for God when it was needed most. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drama Ministry.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 6, 2004

The prophet is here ordered to represent to him and others by signs and drama that would be proper and powerful to strike the fancy and to affect the mind.

Drama ministry. Ezekiel 4: 1 -- 8. 01/04/04 A few years ago some churches involved drama into their services. I think it works real fine. Now there are some in the churches that doesn’t like drama because they don’t want change. Change in the church services upset some they say we ought to do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Analyzing The Handwriting Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 21, 2003

This outline takes a look at the five times God Himself wrote a message to the hearts of men. Each of the handwritings of God tells us much about Himself.

ANALYZING THE HANDWRITING OF GOD I. THE FIRST HANDWRITING OF THE LAW REVEALS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD: The Ten Commandments, written by God Himself on the original tablets of stone, declared His sovereign holiness, His righteousness, as well as the fundamental rules He had established for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:6-11, Deuteronomy 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Four Kinds Of Hearts

Contributed by Steven Cook on Mar 29, 2003

Taken from Jeremiah 17, the prophet gives description of four kinds of hearts found in mankind.

“How’s Your Heart?” Jeremiah 17:1-11 I. Introduction A. Read Jeremiah 17:1-11 B. In the 1930’s people would ask, “How’s your back?” C. Folks in those days worked so hard, that such a question was common D. Today, the question that folks ask is, “How’s your heart?” E. So many folks are dying of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord, He Is Gracious

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 14, 2005

A sermon describing the graciousness and compassion of our God.

The Lord, He Is Gracious TEXT: 2 Kings 13:20-23 20 And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year. 21 And it came to pass, as they were burying a man, that, behold, they spied a band of men; and they cast the man into the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Have A Church Squabble?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Aug 28, 2006

God is never in favor of His people being in a squabble but God can even take our squabbles and make something good come from it.

NOTE: I have the Power Point to this message. If you email me at LarryJ713@aol.com and ask for it by referring to 06-08-13pm – I will send it to you. "WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE A CHURCH SQUABBLE?" ACTS 6:1-7 A. Now there is no doubt that the disciples may have done some murmuring doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is With Me

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006

A message that reveals seven blessings of God being with us

The Lord is With Me 7 blessings of God’s Presence Pro 18:10(AMP) The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the [consistently] righteous man [upright and in right standing with God] runs into it and is safe, high [above evil] and strong. (BBE) The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the upright ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10, Acts 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Perspective On Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Nov 17, 2006

This morning I want to relate God’s perspective of Thanksgiving. I want to give you some Biblical foundations that you can stand on this Thanksgiving.

Introduction · This week Thursday, we once again will celebrate Thanksgiving. · This is a time where we reflect on the goodness of God. This is a time that we count it all joy and thank God for the countless blessings He has bestowed upon us. · This is a time we look to the Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Day Before Eternity"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ.In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and treasures to glorify God.

Subject: Eternal Life Scripture: Luke 12.13-21 Sermon: “The Day Before Eternity” Scope: This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ. Summary: In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Else Do You Know About Your Enemy? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

Part 2 of the Spiritual Warfare Series

WHAT ELSE DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR ENEMY? Spiritual Warfare Part II For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph 6:12 I. DEMONIC ACTIVITY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other