Sermons on Judah Bar Simon:

Doing It Right Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 15, 2019

Sometimes people try to accomplish good goals through unrighteous ways. That’s what Naomi proposed to Ruth, and which Ruth complied with. How did Boaz respond to what amounted to an “Indecent Proposal?” Join us this Sunday to see how a godly person should respond in a compromising situation.

Doing it Right Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 28, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 29, 2025

Find comfort, confidence, and cheer in the promise of Advent.

In the 1970’s, pet rocks were popular. Well, that kooky fad is making a comeback in South Korea according to the Wall Street Journal. They quote Lee So-hee, a 30-year-old office worker, who used to live alone in Seoul. That changed a couple of years ago, just before Christmas, when a friend gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, 1 Peter 1:23-25, John 10:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lost Tribes Of Israel Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 5, 2022

In this exposition of Zechariah 10:5-12, God's promise to restore and reunite the northern 10 tribes with the southern 2 tribes is explored. Who are the Lost Tribes of Israel and how will they be restored to their homeland?

Intro Our text last week was Zechariah 10:1-4. For context, we will begin by reading that passage. “Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone. 2 The idols speak deceitfully, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12, Ezekiel 37:1-28, Zechariah 9:13-15, 2 Chronicles 11:13-16, Luke 2:36, 2 Kings 17:5-23, Genesis 15:18, Isaiah 54:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Gospel According To Judges Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 22, 2019

Finding salvation from Genesis to Revelation

The Gospel According to Judges “After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the LORD, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Canaanites? The LORD answered, “Judah shall go up; I have given the land into their hands.” I’m someone who enjoys being in control. It’s one of my ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 19, 2010

God humbles himself to save a people who have fallen very low indeed.

Scripture Introduction Probably few of us are really familiar with the twelve books in the section of the Old Testament called the “Minor Prophets.” They are not unimportant, but small books compared to Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel – the Major Prophets. Pastor James Boice, who preached through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Double Life Of King Asa

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 5, 2025

Many make the mistake of thinking that all the things in the Old Testament no longer apply to our modern age. Even some preachers in their sermon preparation choose to preach out of the New Testament, because they feel that the New Testament is more applicable to today’s congregations.

While much of the Old Testament did deal with Israel and the ceremonial laws that were given to them, a great deal of it is for us today. For example, we are to learn from the examples of the lives of the characters in the Old Testament. Paul said in Romans 15:4, “For whatsoever things were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Powerless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2003

Our powerlessness is the result of at least one of three things and more often than not is the result of the combination of all three - Lie Faith, Lax Lives, and Little connectivity!

POWERLESS MATTHEW 17:14-21 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 10:1 we read that Christ gave the disciples power over and the authority to act against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. They were sent into Galilee to preach the kingdom of God and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Is I

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 19, 2003

A look at the mirace of Jesus walking on the water...Jesus comes to us at just the right time when life seems the most desperate.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Wednesday, February 19, 2003 Title: Events from Jesus’ Life...Walking on Water "It is I" Text: John 6:16-21 Introduction We have set aside this year, 2003, as the year of putting Christ 1st. We believe that by putting Christ first... we will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 18, 2006

TWENTY FIVE SIGNS OF THE COMING OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!

SIGNS OF THE TIMES! (Mat 24:3 KJV) And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? I believe that we are living in the last days before the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Boyz In The Hood

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jul 1, 2006

Now brothers how many of you have sons. You see I only have two daughters..I only wished for a son...but now you men here today who have sons, don’t most of you stick out your chest a little more about your son, are your proud of him and his achievement?

Sermon by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III BOYZ IN THE HOOD Gen 1:27 Well the Bible says so and you read it, in fact let’s look at it again. So God created man, in His own image and likeness God created man.(elaborate) But not only did God create us in His image and likeness but let’s look at these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-27

Denomination: Baptist

Please Help Me, I'm Falling!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2001

Don’t fall!!

Please Help Me, I’m Falling! The title of this message comes from an old C&W song. It is the lament of a man caught between his conscience and his desire. His marriage is not doing well and there is a woman that finds him attractive. He also finds her to be desirable, but he reminds ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16, Ephesians 4:27, James 4:7, Matthew 5:28, 1 Peter 2:16, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Jude 1:24, Galatians 6:1, 1 Corinthians 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Trials, Perseverance, And Maturity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

We face many trials in life, the key to victory is faith.

Trials, Perseverance, and Maturity James 1:2-4 NIV James 1:2-4 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral Sermon For A Friend

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 18, 2008

A sermon preached for a friend who died tragically due to a car accident and drowning

Dick Rowe, November 20, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Reach Out To Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 11, 2008

Reach through the crowds of life toward Jesus.

Reach out to Jesus By Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 9:20-22 (also Mark 5:25-34 and Luke 8:43-47) Introduction In a popular “Saturday Night Live comedy” skit, one of the characters, Stuart Smalley, attempted to console people as they struggled with their issues and dilemmas. In one of the more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Offense Defense - Pt. 2 - Anger Danger Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction He set down in his assigned, first class seat and as the plane prepared to start down the tarmac the stewardess approached Mohammad Ali and said, "Mr. Ali I need you to buckle your seatbelt." Ali looked back with his famous swaggy smile and said "Superman don't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-13

Denomination: Pentecostal