Sermons on Nimrod The Mighty Hunter:

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2011

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord, and don’t compromise with the godless culture that surrounds us, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shame In Shechem Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2021

Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord nor with the godless culture that surrounds you, lest you be consumed by it.

There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:18-20, Genesis 34:1-31, 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 35:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I’ve Got A Mansion…do You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2022

A little boy got on the elevator with his father at the Empire State Building. They were going to the observation deck at the top and view the city.

• As the elevator ascended the boy watched the signs flash as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. • The farther up they went, the more nervous the boy became. • Finally he looked up as his dad and said, “Daddy, does God know we're coming?” (Leighton Ford, "Hope for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Esau Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025

Esau’s story is a lesson in priorities and choices. Though strong and skilled, his impulsiveness led to great losses. However, his ability to forgive Jacob shows that people can change.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ESAU – OLDER TWIN OF JACOB, ANCESTOR OF EDOMITES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 25:29-34 "Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34, Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 27:1-46, Genesis 32:1-21, Genesis 36:1-43, Hebrews 12:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Wondrous Name Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

This most important child ever born on this planet was named by his true Father in heaven. Gabriel came to Mary and said to her in Luke 1:31, "you will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus."

Corrie Ten Boom is one of the best known names in the 20th century. But many do not know that Corrie had more than one name. In 1977 a group of several hundred Christian Indians honored her in Flagstaff, Arizona, by giving her an Indian name. Tom Claus, a Mohawk and president of the group, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 25, 2025

Peter and John were told to stop teaching about Jesus

The Name of Jesus Acts 4:18-31 What’s in a name? What’s in a name? Typically, we use names to distinguish one person from another and names don’t have much significance. Any meaning attached to a name is either unknown to the person or the person is not concerned with the meaning of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aiming Your Kids

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005

A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year 2012

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012

a challenge for the new year

Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In This You Greatly Rejoice

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2009

1- We rejoice in spite of trials 2- We rejoice in honor of Christ 3- We rejoice in hope of salvation

INTRO.- ILL.- Bobby McFerrin sang the song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," which came out in 1988. Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy...... Ain’t got no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impeccable

Contributed by Je Layugan on Jul 31, 2023

The danger in compromising is that it gives Satan an opening to do his destructive work in our lives.

A story is told about a hunter who was about to shoot a bear. The bear started to talk and said - “Wait, please don’t shoot”. The hunter said, “I sell bear skins for a living. Why should I not shoot you?” The bear replied, “We can negotiate lah!” “I don’t negotiate with a talking bear”, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew Levis To Wranglers Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Dec 9, 2006

Out of the clear blue sky, Take Aim, God is looking for some approved workers

Mike and I had been praying for God to bring him a new job. Mike had cancer as well as severe back surgery. He and his wife Lesa have been tremendous servants at Trail To Heaven Cowboy Church by managing our concession stand during rodeo days. These folks have been faithful with their lives and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Called

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 10, 2005

God has called the church to be something more than we’ve somehow become. It’s time to understand and accept the call...again!

How do you answer the phone? “Hello?” “This is Sam (or whatever your name is).” “Yeah?” “Hey!” (usually if you have callerID)” “Talk to me.” “Wazzup?” Choosing to ignore it. Each of us here could get the same phone call and yet have a different response. But what if God calls? How do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Oct 15, 2001

There are five areas of the Christian’s life that must be different from the world’s.

What’s the Difference? Ephesians 4:17-32 I’m always amazed at deer hunters. It is my understanding that deer are color blind, right? If that is true, then why do you wear the camouflage clothes along with a large orange vest? I’ve asked many hunters this question and have been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Baptist

New Year’s Wish!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 30, 2009

We have many wishes for the coming year, but we often miss the most important ones.

Introduction: There is a story. A fortune-teller gazes into a crystal ball and says to her client, a frog: "You are going to meet a beautiful young woman with great smiles and lofty dreams of helping people who are miserably ill. From the moment she sets eyes on you, she will have an insatiable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Check Your Manhood At The Jail

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2008

Thw "jailhouse rock"experience with the jailer shows us clearly the importance of men leading the way for our families to receive Christ

CHECK YOUR MANHOOD AT THE JAIL ACTS 16: 16-34 INTRO- THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE SCRIPTURE WHERE PAUL AND SILAS ARE PUT IN JAIL. DURING THIS STAY THERE WAS A EARTHQUAKE AND THE JOKE IS THIS IS THE FIRST “JAILHOUSE ROCK” IT IS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Nazarene