Sermons on Left Their Nets:

David’s 911 Call For Help (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Psalm 35 is another of David’s imprecatory prayers.

In it David appeals to a righteous God to send judgment upon the enemies of God, and the persecutors of His righteous people. WHY DID DAVID PRAY SUCH A PRAYER? It is believed that since Old Testament characters did not have the benefit of the New Testament, they did not have a complete revelation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Calling In The Heavy Artillery Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION

BIG IDEA: UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION INTRODUCTION: When have you come under vicious, unjustified personal attack? What were the circumstances? How did you feel as your attackers heaped slander upon slander to try to ruin your good name and cause you great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Help For The Abused

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 11, 2004

Abuse is rampant in all parts of the world. May the Lord give the church wisdom on how to deal with this vital issue.

By: Donna J. Kazenske What is abuse and who does it affect? Abuse comes in many different forms: emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, etc. Regardless of the form, the victim suffers greatly. Family violence affects people from both poor and wealthy families. Parents sometimes abuse one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: *other

Jesus Getting Into Your Boat….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012

Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of the Bible, I got transfixed! I fondly remembered my encounter with Jesus!

Jesus getting into your boat…. Luke 5:3”He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.” Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fredom From Infirmities

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Sep 3, 2007

Keys to walking in deliverance and fulfilling one’s purpose

FREEDOM FROM INFIRMITIES LK.13:10FF Infirmity = Asthenia (Greek) • It speaks of weaknesses. • Lacking strength (want of strength). • Inability to produce results. • Also translated as diseases. There is an evil spirit behind it – The spirit of Infirmity. The spirit of infirmity is the devil’s tool ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Values Of Life Found In Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 16, 2016

Three kinds of Life values, dimensions are important only found in Christ. Loose your life and live in Him.

Text: Mt 13:44-51 Theme: “Three Dimensions of Life” Background: At the larger context Jesus was talking about the Kingdom of God through various parables in 13:1-43. The following chapter has the teaching and miracles of Jesus Christ. The immediate context is about his family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-51

Denomination: Methodist

The Altar & Lampstand (Exodus 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2024

How do the altar and lampstand look forward to Jesus and the new heavens and new earth? Let's look at Exodus 27.

In Israel’s ancient tabernacle, who does the altar symbolize as our supreme sacrifice? Who could the olive oil lamps symbolize? Is there a greater tabernacle in heaven? Let’s look at Exodus 27. Of what materials was the altar to be constructed? You are to construct the altar of acacia wood. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Launch Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 2, 2024

God is ushering(opening) in a season of abundant treasures of Jesus Christ, by which all end-time prophecies will be accurately (correctly) interpreted.

When Jesus had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 We are in a season where God stopping everything for an instant and calling us to launch out into the deep and cast our nets for a catch. For the deep waters contains an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4

Saying "Yes" - Then No

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008

A message to go with Rob Bell’s Nooma #20 - Shells Available here: http://www.nooma.com/

Dakota Community Church June 29, 2008 Saying, “Yes” - then “No” Begin by screening Nooma #20 – Shells I think most of us at times feel overwhelmed by the pace of life in this modern age. Our increased connectedness has many wonderful upsides; I have pictures of my sons from Facebook that I never ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Christ Is Insulted And Mohammed Is Honoured

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2014

A religion without a saviour that has suffered cannot endure insults to win those who mock. A religion that cannot bear insults must bear the impossible load of upholding the honour of one who did not give his life for others.

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Survive When I Am So Lonely

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 26, 2010

When our feelings tell us we are alone, how shall the Christian respond. Reviewing David’s life when he was fleeing from Saul provides insight into a godly response to loneliness.

“With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. “When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see: there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Plotting Evil Or Promoting Peace Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 17, 2021

Daily choices bring your heart into play. Fools listen to their hearts; wise men consult God’s word. Fools reject instruction and warnings from godly people, wise men love and seek them.

Plotting evil or Promoting Peace Prov. 12:11-20 Why are the Proverbs are so Important . God desires and commands us to live in wisdom—”Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.” (Ephesians 5:15). And In Proverbs 23:23 we are told to “get wisdom,” and the Proverbs themselves are one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Value Most?

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 28, 2023

What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in...

What Do You Value Most? Matthew 13:44-52 What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in, because it is a well-known fact that you spend the most time pursuing that which you desire the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Methodist

Christ's Priesthood With God's Oath

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2014

To show that CHRIST is our Great High Priest and we are His kings and priests.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a King's kid and a priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Great High Priest and we are His kings and priests. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:20 (Amplified Bible) 7:20 And it was not without the taking of an oath [that Christ was made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Priesthood With God's Oath

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2014

To show that CHRIST is our Great High Priest and we are His kings and priests.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a King's kid and a priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Great High Priest and we are His kings and priests. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:20 (Amplified Bible) 7:20 And it was not without the taking of an oath [that Christ was made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:20

Denomination: Pentecostal