Sermons on National Failure:

Trouble In The King's Household Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As great a king as David was, he was still a human king with all the flaws of any human being. It would take the coming of Jesus before we had a king who truly reflected God’s heart in all he did; whose leadership would fully reflect God’s character.

What we’re looking at today is not pretty. Incest, rape, murder, political intrigue leading to a coup d’état, David running for his life. And again we wonder what to make of it all. Why is it in here? Well, there are a couple of reasons it’s in here. One is to show how quickly God’s judgement on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

29. The Tragic End Of Saul And The Faithful Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 22, 2025

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God

The Tragic End of Saul and the Faithful Hand of God October 22, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 31 We’ve walked with Saul and David through valleys and mountaintops, through victories and failures, through caves, betrayals, and repentance. Now, as we come to the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Behind The Scenes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 24, 2002

In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.

BEHIND THE SCENES Isaiah 1 “Ah, sinful nation, a people loaded with guilt, a brood of evildoers, children given to corruption” (Isa. 1:4).In spite of material prosperity and a superficial religiosity, Judah like Israel was in desperate need of a spiritual awakening.   Background Isaiah’s life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When God's People Arise

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003

This sermons looks at what the results are when the child of God is obedient to the Lord’s command to “Arise.”

“What Happens When God’s People Arise” Text: Matthew 9:5-7 Intro: We see in our passage that our Lord commanded the man sick of the palsy to “Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.” As a result of this man’s obedience to the Lord’s command, he was healed. Great things can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Duty In Times Of War

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 21, 2003

We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. In this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come what should be the Christian’s response? How should he react and what should he do?

THE CHRISTIAN’S DUTY IN TIMES OF WAR ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that bears the effects of sin. Ecclesiastes tells us that in the reality of this sin-stained world there will be times of peace and times of war. When war does come as it has to our country both in our war on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Patriarchs Those Sins That Plague Us Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016

The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016

The Patriarchs Those Sins that Plague us Genesis 21 David Taylor June 19, 2016 Two themes run through Genesis. The first is the mission of rescuing the nations from their sinfulness and the promise of a deliverer, the Messiah. This comes into focus when God chooses Abraham to be the one through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk And The Christian Life

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2016

What are you willing to risk in order to advance the cause of Christ Jesus?

“I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 11, 2012

The argument turns from how to be saved to why Israel wasn't saved with these verses. Like so many people today the Jews had rejected God's plan to save the world, they had rejected Jesus as the Messiah basically because they had rejected God's Word.

ROMANS 10: 17-21 THE REJECTION OF THE WORD We have just been advised in this passage dear friends that if you are seeking salvation you must be a hearer of the Word. We are to keep in mind that it is the Word of God that we need to hear, because the word of man cannot save you. It may delude ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014

A sermon explaining the Year of Jubilee, and how that concept relates to our Christian life.

Introduction: A. Homecoming is beautiful!! It’s a wonderful thing to be with family and friends, people who love us in spite of our failures! Consider two homecomings, (1) the homecoming of a slave after years of hard labor and service to a master who doesn’t love them or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Keys - Samuel Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 7, 2023

Our reaction to the receiving of God’s promise of life with God tells more about us than Jesus

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Makes All Things New Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or situation may be, the Almighty has the power and desire to renew and restore.

THE GOD WHO MAKES ALL THINGS NEW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 21:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shaking The Foundations: A Divine Lawsuit Against Injustice Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 19, 2025

This psalm presents a dramatic courtroom scene where God, the supreme Judge, indicts corrupt human leaders for their injustice against the poor, reminding us that our ultimate hope is not in earthly systems, but in God's own perfect, coming judgment.

Introduction: A World Crying for Justice We don't have to look far to hear the cry for justice. We hear it in the news reports from our own cities, stories of corruption where the powerful seem to escape all consequences. We see it in our communities, where the poor and vulnerable are often ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mulligan

Contributed by Scott Lefebvre on Oct 12, 2004

Thank God for second chances.

MULLIGAN It’s said that when Aeschines the Greek spoke, the people nudged each other and said, “How well he speaks.” But that when Demosthenes spoke, they brandished their swords and cried out, “Let us march against Philip of Macedonia!” This evening my prayer is that I would not come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Peace A Chance!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Aug 9, 2010

The peace of God shines brightest in the darkness of man.

Introduction: Peace is a precious but rare commodity that many of the nations of the world are chasing after. But it is probably the most elusive one. I for one, it is. Most countries are suffering due to the absence of it. Peace treaties, peace pacts, agreements have been signed; and many of such ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 18, 2014

Rahab trusts in the God of Heaven and Earth and as a Canaanite is set free and rescued while Achan a member of the Covenant Community with a relationship with God displeases God, acts like a Canaanite and is judged!

Cornerstone Church November 16, 2014 “Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!” Joshua 7 “How’s That Again? The following ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free