Sermons on Makeups:

Can You Hear The Sound Of Marching?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2019

David's battles with the Philistines provide a model for Christians as they resist the intrusion of the world into daily life.

“The Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, ‘You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come against them opposite the balsam trees. And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Undeniable Leadership-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 30, 2016

5 of 5. God began to make His leadership thru Joshua undeniable among His people. *God makes His leadership undeniable among His people. But How? God’s leadership is Undeniable in...

GOD's UNDENIABLE LEADERSHIP-V—Joshua 3:7-17 Attention: Recognize This? A blonde police officer pulls over a blonde woman in a convertible sports car for speeding. He walks up to the car & asks the blonde for her driver's license. The driver searches through her purse in vain. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Appoint Those Who Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 24, 2012

James cautioned believers against rushing to become teachers. God teaches that He will appoint whom He pleases. He does, however, give us the criteria for His appointment.

“The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Bring the tribe of Levi near, and set them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister to him. They shall keep guard over him and over the whole congregation before the tent of meeting, as they minister at the tabernacle. They shall guard all the furnishings ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Your Supreme Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Just as a caterpillar metamorphoses into a butterfly, and just as a tadpole metamorphoses into a frog, God wants metamorphose each of us into a different kind of person who thinks differently and acts differently. Our job is to repent.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please to Romans 12. I’ve been preaching through the book of Romans, verse after verse, for a year and a half. In May, we took a four-week break to talk about families, and now we are back in Romans. We will go verse by verse through the rest of the book. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliders

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

God begins to lament concerning his people’s backslidden condition. He was grieving that His people had turned their backs on Him...

Jeremiah was a prophet who prophesied for 42 years, ministering from the reign of the last good king of Judah, Josiah, to the final destruction of the city of Jerusalem. Politically, the region was going through many changes as the Assyrian Empire got smaller and Egypt, Babylon, the Medes, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conformity

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 2, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 9: 1 – 27

1 Samuel 9: 1 – 27 Conformity 9 There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. 2 And he had a choice and handsome son whose name was Saul. There was not a more handsome person than he ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Regarding God-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2014

1 of 2. Paul guided the Corinthian church to properly ascribe glory to God. Only the church has a proper regard for God. When is God properly regarded? (Proper)Regard for God is resolved thru validating Our...

REGARDING GOD-I—1Corinthians 1:26-31 Attention: Golf Tickets A man had two of the best tickets for the Augusta Masters. As he sat down, another man came along & asked if anyone was sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty." "This is incredible!" said the man, "who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Conception By Deception - James 1:13-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 22, 2021

Why do some temptations strike a chord in our desires while others don’t?

James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

What's A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2022

1) The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of What a Family is For.

Genesis 2:18-24. [18] Then the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him." [19] Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

Please Don't Chase The Dove Away

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 28, 2023

This phrase refers to the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a dove, and the warning it carries against actions that grieve the Holy Spirit and lead to division within the church. Our unity is a powerful force that can bring about significant change in the church and in the world.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 2:1) "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." (Proverbs 16:18) "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1, Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 16:16-19, Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfection In Paradise Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 1, 2023

An unusual Advent series focusing on how we arrived t our present condition so we will know why it was necessary for Messiah to be born in order to give His life.

“God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So, God created man in his own image, in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Word Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 30, 2024

What is a "word" of wisdom? Is it just wisdom in general, or is it a supernatural impartation of guidance by the Holy Spirit? This message explains this supernatural operation of the Spirit and provides examples of its occurrence in Scripture and in the pastor's life.

Intro We are in a series concerning the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Last week we examined the description of the gifts found in the first eleven verses of 1 Cor. 12. We came to understand the gifts of the Spirit as “supernatural impartations by the Holy Spirit that come in a moment for a specific ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12, Proverbs 24:3, Genesis 6:13-22, Genesis 12:1, 2 Kings 5:10, Luke 12:11-12, Acts 9:6, Matthew 22:15-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

This Man (Sermonette)

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2026

To discuss the theme, "This man." Who preached and taught with authority, whom neither the rulers nor the people could find fault with, it was this man who offered one sacrifice for Sin, for all, forever, and sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on High.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. This Man: "Spake with authority." 2. This Man: "Done nothing amiss." 3. This Man: "Offered one sacrifice." Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will be on "This Man." Who spake and taught with authority and not as the scribes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:27-28, Luke 23:39-41, Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jezebel And The Eunichs

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 18, 2003

Jezebel ia alive and well in the church today but many are rising in the spirit and power of Elijah to defeat her.

JEZEBEL AND THE EUNUCHS Pastor Bruce Morrison’s Farewell Sermon, Christian Fellowship Church, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Sunday, February 24, 2002. Scripture text: Revelation 2:18-29 And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, “These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:30-33, Revelation 2:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience And Power To Obey!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Trust and Obey

Obedience And Power To Obey! Sunday March 18, 2001 Genesis 2:15-17 15 The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. This man had dominion, and the forces of nature responded at his beck and call. 16 But the LORD God gave him this warning: “You may freely eat any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God