Sermons on Jair:

Samson A Weak Strong Man

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 13, 2009

Christians are to live by the Spirit, not gratifying the desires of the sinful nature, i.e., Galatians 5:16 (KJV) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

SAMSON A WEAK STRONG MAN Texts: selected verses from Judges 13, 16 Intro: Judge Othinel, Judge Gideon, Judge Samson--Our teachers have taught us the judges were raised up by God to bring deliverance and leadership to Israel. As a teenager I envied Samson’s STRENGTH. As a married young adult I ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Moving Man

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 10, 2021

Jesus has always moved people into action.

MATTHEW 21:1-11 “THE MOVING MAN” A) The event that is so much a part of this day, Palm Sunday, is recorded in all 4 of the Gospels! * I wish that somehow we could all go to Jerusalem and relive the events of that tremendous day. * How exciting it would be to be a part of the crowds, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: For Such A Time As This

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 27, 2011

God has called YOU to the Kingdom of God for such a time as this. What is He calling you to do that might involve you getting out of your comfort zone?

ESTHER: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS (August 2011 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: For the past month, we’ve been discovering that God wants us to get out of the boat – to get out of our comfort zone, and to be where He is, on the sea of radical ...read more

Denomination: *other

Say What! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 1, 2014

Make things right with God and be faithful to Him

As you reflect back on 2013, I'm sure there are times in your journey that you will somehow say to yourself; Did I do that? or in the words of our heading; SAY WHAT?! Yes we are all guilty of that and we want to change and not repeating our stuff ups of 2013. Whatever you've done let me remind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Makes A Way Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 8, 2019

We are introduced to God's cast in His sovereign plan, Mordecai and Esther. They may be unlikely candidates but God uses them to accomplish His purposes.

With the deposed of the Queen (Vashti) in chapter 1, which happened in the 3rd year of King Xerxes’ reign (1:3), the stage is set for the rise of Esther. • The Jewish girl Esther was made Queen in chapter 2, in the 7th year of the King’s reign (2:16), so some 4 years have passed between chapter 1 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jephthah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 23, 2022

The Rash Deliverer

September 24, 2022 As noted last time, Gideon had 70 sons by various women. After Gideon died, his son Abimelech, whose mother was a concubine from Shechem, convinced the town to hire some assassins to help him “do away with” his brothers – only Jotham escaped. All the citizens of Shechem and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:29-31, Deuteronomy 23:21, Judges 11:1-40, Judges 12:1-15, Proverbs 20:25, Hebrews 11:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Beautiful Inside And Out Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2015

A study of the book of Ester chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Ester 2: 1 – 23 Beautiful Inside And Out 1 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Soldier Boyz

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005

A message about what it means to be a member of the army of God and a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

9, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Soldier Boyz Introduction: 2Timothy 2:3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Desperate Measures

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2016

Jairus and the unclean woman were desperate in their situations. As a result, they turned to the only one who could help them.

1. Mark 5.21-43 (also in Matthew 9.18-26; Luke 8.40-56) 2. Bible as a Compass Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice-bound in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycle Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022

The Christian life is not believing in the cycle of birth but there is a cycle of redemption, a cycle of reformation, a cycle of resurgence and revival. I would like to leave with you three spiritual insights as Corrupted people, Compassionate God, and charismatic leaders in the cycle of redemption.

Theme: Cycle of Redemption Text: Judges 2:10-23 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good. His love endures forever.’ Introduction to the book of judges: This book is part of former prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1, 2 Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings). Judges are called Sophetim. It describes the exploits of the number of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Methodist

Israeli Chainsaw Massacre

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 5, 2005

A look at one of the stranger stories of the Old Testament

The Book of Judges is one of those books of the Bible that we do not read often, and yet, we are familiar with several of the stories in that book. We find Samson in the book of Judges. Gideon is also there. But most of the stories in Judges are ones we don’t remember well, because ...read more

Scripture: Judges 19:22-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Judges And Jesus

Contributed by Adam Turner on Jul 15, 2009

The book of Judges points us to our ultimate need for Jesus

Signpost #3. Israel has been delivered from Egypt, they have wandered in the desert for 40 years, Moses has died and passed his leadership on to Joshua, Joshua has led them into the Promised Land and led them to conquer many of the inhabiting nations, and with the many miracles and wonders and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Could Have Had Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2018

Frequently we settle for less, missing out on God's best. Nazareth could have had Jesus, but they rejected Him and missed the healing and deliverance they could have had.

THEY COULD HAVE HAD JESUS Mark 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who asked his pastor, “My grandmother dips snuff. Can she go to heaven if she dips snuff?” 2. The pastor replied, “Yes, your grandmother can go to heaven if she dips snuff. But, she’ll have to go to hell if she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Search For A Queen (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2021

God's people were bound in captivity, but they were not forsaken. The Lord was working behind the scenes, orchestrating events that would benefit and prosper them. We see His sovereign hand at work in the selection of Esther as queen of Persia.

The Search for a Queen (Part 1) Esther 2: 1-9 As we studied chapter one, we discovered a detailed picture of what life was like within the Persian Empire. King Ahasuerus was a man of great wealth and power. He sought to expand the kingdom, and nothing was off limits in his pursuit to do so, not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Judges - (1 Of 5) The History

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This is the first in a series on the Judges of the Old Testament.

The list of Judges that we will be looking at includes: • Othniel – Judges 3:7-11– he served for 40 years • Ehudin – Judges 3:12-30 – he served for 80 years • Shamgar – Judges 3:31 • Deborah – Judges 4:1-5:31 – she served for 40 years • Gideon – Judges 6:1-9:57 – he served for 40 years • Tola – ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:16-19

Denomination: Baptist