Sermons on nomads:

Gideon's Gambit (Gideon Smashes The Family Altar) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 19, 2010

Faith does not rest on the heart like foam on beer, said Martin Luther. Gideon's faith is active in this episode as he the spiritual idolatry of his own people.

How was your first day of school? Did the teacher give you a test? Were you assigned any projects? Did you get any homework at all? In my experience the first day of school was a day to get books, meet the teacher, and catch up with friends. It was probably one of the easiest days of the school ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Obeys Even When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 23, 2007

Message on the example of faith seen in Joshua at the battle of Jericho.

There are times when what God tells us to do just doesn’t make sense. It has been this way ever since man first walked on the face of the earth. For example, Adam and Eve were told not to eat the fruit from the tree in the center of the garden. This just seemed unreasonable to them. Not only did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses And Prayer Mountain

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Mar 13, 2012

Encourage the church to ascend the mountain of prayer for 40 days like Moses did.

[S] “At that time the Lord said to me, “Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones and come up to me on the mountain. Also make a wooden chest. I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Then you are to put them in the chest. So I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Hold Him Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 7, 2015

Like Moses, your pastor cannot and is not expected by God to do the work by himself. Like Moses pastors need others who will hold his arms high that they may be steadied and that he may be able to lead as God would have him do.

Hold Him Up Exodus 17:8-13 Under the leadership of Moses, God delivered Israel from Egypt and was led into the wilderness in route to the Promised Land. In their journeying, Israel came to Rephidim. There at Rephidim, the Amalekites, nomadic descendants of Esau, began to conduct assaults against ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2015

This Easter sermon focuses on the resurrection of Jesus and the potential resurrection of his followers which complete the story of Jesus. We often focus on his death, but the empty tomb is good news that requires a response.

1. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the Second World War and then premiering as its own series on the ABC Radio Networks on May 10, 1976, The Rest of the Story consisted of stories presented ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tower Of Babel And The Church

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 29, 2014

Two groups of people with more in common than we admit.

I am a big fan of the cartoon script Charlie Brown. I have been since my teenage years. I always seemed to associate myself to poor old Charlie Brown who was forever asking the question “Why me?” In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-8, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Foursquare

Say What! Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 1, 2014

Make things right with God and be faithful to Him

As you reflect back on 2013, I'm sure there are times in your journey that you will somehow say to yourself; Did I do that? or in the words of our heading; SAY WHAT?! Yes we are all guilty of that and we want to change and not repeating our stuff ups of 2013. Whatever you've done let me remind ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"I Hope He Didn't Mean It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2017

A sermon about being Jesus' radical church.

“I Was Hoping Jesus Didn’t Mean It” Matthew 5:38-48 A pastor tells the story of stumbling into his kitchen after a long day of work. He put down his groceries and pressed the voice-mail button. It was one of his church members: “Pastor, I’m doing the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

"Christmas Without Santa"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 17, 2018

A sermon for a Christmas in July worship service.

“Christmas without Santa” Luke 2:1-20 In my 20 years as a pastor I have preached on this passage once every year. But it’s always the same time of year; I have never preached on the birth of Jesus in July!!! But why not? After-all, as far as the exact time of year Jesus was born--we really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Connecting With Others Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

In order to fulfill Christ's command to share the gospel and build disciples, Christians must be connected with one another.

LAST WEEK we examined Ephesians 2:21-22 “in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” The theme of this passage and last Sunday’s sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running From Victory Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 2, 2016

A message from Joshua about how God has already given us the victory it is us who keep from receiving it.

Note: Glory Days by Max Lucado was used as a reference for this message. Title: Running From Victory Theme: Show how God has already given us the victory, we don’t need to go after it and fight for it, it is ours. Text: Joshua 1:1 – 6 Prayer Time Prayer Time – Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Covenant Origin Of Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Sermon #2 deals with the origin of our inheritance based on the covenant promises of God, especially the covenant with Abraham to which we are heirs. We are under a new covenant ratified by Christ's death, and under a new law.

Inheritance Sermon #2: The Covenant Origin of our Inheritance Key Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17: “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iii: Be Meek Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Strength of character that derives from a close relationship with God in Christ motivates mature Christians to realize the full potential of the new life in Christ God has given us.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true happiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, Matthew 5:5

Supporting An Enemy Of God

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 7, 2020

What happens when we align ourselves with what is contrary to God and in opposition to Christ? When we sin, we crucify an innocent man all over again.

Heavenly Father, we have come against you and your commands in ways that have cost us dearly. Our sinful ways and disobedience to your commands have resulted in chastisement and punishment from you. You have proven that you will do whatever it takes to correct us and bring us back to you. It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-2, Hosea 13:3, Joel 3:19-21, Psalm 37:12-15

Denomination: Charismatic

"the Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1:1"

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 2, 2021

When we stop to meditate on the first verse of Holy Scripture, we see not only the majesty and power of Almighty God in action, but if we look deeper, we also see the beginnings of scientific thought and the real explanation for the origin of life and the universe.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1, KJV). Consider for a moment how solemn, powerful and wondrous these opening words of Holy Scripture are. They present the work, thought, and exactness of Almighty God. You are probably saying to yourself, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Colossians 1:16-17, Romans 1:20, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist