Sermons on Oppressive Rulers:

Out Of The Water

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of our families favourite summer places used to be the beach, but it is also one of the most dangerous places, as we have found out more than once. One summer day, a number of years ago, we were at the beach, our daugther, Sarah, was out in the water on an air ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ticking Time Bomb Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 9, 2005

This sermon addresses the issue of anger, primarily acceptable/unacceptable forms of it.

Ticking Time-bomb Jonah 3-4 Text: 4:4 "Have you any right to be angry?" (NIV) ANGER – who has not known its unleashed fury and witnessed the devastation left in its wake? Like a tornado with no predetermined path, it sucks into its violent vortex absolutely anyone or anything that creeps across ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Will God Continue To Bless America?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2004

God will continue to bless America as long as we give unselfishly to help others, stand firmly for the right, and continue to spread the Gospel of Christ.

Will God Continue to Bless America? Prov. 14:34 & Psalm 33:12 INTRO.: We Americans complain a lot, but we live in the greatest nation on earth. We complain about the cost of gasoline but many in this world can’t afford a car. We gripe about real estate taxes, and in much of the world it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 6, the early church identifies Their Problem, Their Project, and Their Priorities. Custom Pow

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 6 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/24/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You Need A Triumphal Entry?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 17, 2011

The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance; it begins in obscurity and ends in victory; Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today!

DO YOU NEED A TRIUMPHAL ENTRY? Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon Objective: The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance. It begins in obscurity and ends in victory. Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today! MATTHEW 21:1-11 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Shamgar

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2013

It was a time when the people of Israel were filled with fear

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 1 Sept. 2013 Judges 3:31 SHAMGAR: THE OBSCURE SAVIOR Intro: Bible/filled/tales/obscure people who appear/pages/Bible and then promptly disappear. • These people step out/shadows • used mightily/Lord then they fade away • Most of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: Faith And Faithless

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

A Father's Day sermon about Gideon.

Gideon - Faith and Faithless! June 16, 2013 Judges 6:1-8:35 What if God came to speak to you? What would you do? Would you fall flat on your face knowing you’re not worthy of His presence? Would you jump up and down and celebrate His presence? Would you question Him, not trusting and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive God's Help In Time Of Need

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 20, 2014

Three things that are needed to receive God's help

“How to Receive God’s Help in Time of Need” June 22, 2014 Judges 10:6-16 6 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD. They served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Aram, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the Ammonites and the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:6-16

Denomination: Holiness

Providence In American History Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

We celebrate the 4th of July for the same reason the Jews celebrate Purim. It is a day to look back and see the providence of God in our history.

Great leaders are often providentially preserved from what ought to have been certain death. This happens before they rise to a level where they are a blessing to many people. In the history of the Jews, Mordecai is one of these leaders. He came within minutes of being hung on a gallows, and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

The Lord, Our Ebenezer

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 25, 2021

The Lord Ebenezer is such a beautiful name to call. There is a spiritual energy that infuses us, there is a quickening of our spirit and our faith, there is a joy that replaces sadness, weariness and discouragement, when we remember how far the Lord has helped us.

Introduction When a baby is born, the parents try to pick the perfect name for their child. In some cases and places, the grandparents as well as another close family member or family friend, gives the baby a name. That is how the baby gets his or her name. What about God? How does God come about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 40 - No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 30, 2025

God in His grace set us free from sin and the bondage to sin and has adopted us to be His sons and daughters. There are privileges and rights that are ours as children of God, and only when we fully comprehend this will be able to fulfill God’s purposes for our lives.

Today’s meditation is based on Galatians 4:7, “Now you are not slaves like before. You are God's children, and you will receive everything he promised his children.” (ERV) As Paul addressed the believers in the church at Galatia, he reminded them that they were no longer slaves. He prompted ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:7, Luke 19:1-2, Luke 19:3, Luke 19:5-6, Luke 19:9-10, Luke 13:10-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

By His Wounds We Are Healed

Contributed by Darian Catron on Apr 25, 2025

How can we be healed by Christ''s wounds? Knowing this is truly understanding the purpose of the cross. In this study of Isaiah 53 we will explore the reason for Christ's suffering.

INTRODUCTION: HE TOOK THE LASHES Cliff Barrows tells of the time his two young children did something wrong. Although they were gently warned, they repeated the offense and needed to be disciplined. Cliff's tender heart was pained at the thought of having to punish the ones he loved. So he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Message Is Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores overcoming temptations, utilizing the Holy Spirit's power, and our responsibility to proclaim Christ, as exemplified by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, let us find comfort in the shared fellowship of our faith, the unity of our purpose, and the shared hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, handpicked by God, has a unique purpose in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Topics: Temptations, Dealing

The Land Of God's Promise

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001

We are the land of God’s promise. In the call of Moses, we see God’s concern for the pain and condition of our lives.

Charles Gerkin in his book shares the story of Margaret and Robert Algood. This once vibrant and active couple had been suffering with increasing difficulty through a drastically altered life since Robert has suffered a stroke several years ago. Robert had once been physically active and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

He's Bringing You Out

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 20, 2005

God wants to bring you out of the sin you are in to bring up, and over, and into His perfect will.

HE’S BRINGING YOU OUT TEXT: Exodus 6 6:6 Therefore say to the children of Israel: ’I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. INTRODUCTION: He’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6

Denomination: Charismatic