Sermons on Ot Hero:

From Pain To Power Battered, Beaten And Rejected But Not Abandoned

Contributed by Simone Williams on Jan 26, 2004

Women’s Conference message

Pain – A feeling of being hurt, suffering to have a bad effect on do damage or harm to Power – great ability to do or act, authority, influence, control, strength or force over something or someone Abandoned – Give-up entirely leave without intending to return Rejected – Throw away as useless or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Balaam

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Balaam

“Follow the Leader” Numbers 11 - 16 Intro: Everyone lift you feet up in the air off of the floor. Okay, I may step on some toes this morning, so if you keep you feet up in the air, I won’t step o your toes! #Illust: Man went to monastery - only 2 words a year - 1st yr “Beds Hard,” 2nd yr - Food ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fight To The Finish Series

Contributed by Tim George on Nov 5, 2001

We pick up our series today with a man who was determined to fight the good fight until he drew he last breath. Caleb was in a fight against his giants to the finish and God was going to enable him to finish well.

“Then the children of Judah came to Joshua in Gilgal. And Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him: “You know the word which the Lord said to Moses the man of God concerning you and me in Kadesh Barnea. I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Failure Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

Saul’s mistake was that he was more worried about his success than God’s glory. God became for him a means to an end, rather than an end in himself. So this is both warning and a challenge to us. Make sure that God is at the centre of our focus in everyth

On the surface, the story of Saul’s life is one of wars against his enemies, mostly victorious. But that’s just the setting for a much more significant drama that unfolds as his life as king progresses, a drama that involves his relationship with the God of Israel. It’s ironic that as the story ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Slaying Our Giants

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Second of the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(Slide 1) (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘The Boy King’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 2) Have you slain any giants lately? I am not talking about the New York Giants (especially if you are New England Patriots fan) or the San Francisco Giants. I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting What You Have Asked For

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Third Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Wise for Awhile’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1)Have you ever gotten what you have asked for… and then had the experience of not getting what you expected? I remember this feeling, and disappointment, with my first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A ‘whale' Of An Attitude

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Fourth Series in the summer 2008 Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Them?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) Our main text for this morning is Jonah 4 verses 9 through 12, let us hear the word of God this morning. ‘Then God said to Jonah, “Is it right for you to be angry because the plant ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Pride Comes Before The Fall Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2008

Esther now reveals Haman’s plot and causes the sentence of death for Haman. His day goes from bad to worse.

Pride goes before the fall Esther Chapter 7 Discretion and wisdom accompany Esther as she approached the king. Haman however is still prideful. In Gilbert and Sullivan’s play “The Mikado”, the Japanese Emperor contemplates what it means to find the punishment that fist the crime. In this ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 20, 2008

When God doesn’t make sense, He’s on the move.

There are two kinds of rollercoaster riders. The first kind gets in the car with hesitation and fear. They white-knuckle the lap bar in a death grip and either sit there in complete silence or scream their heads off the entire time. In this case, the rollercoaster produced anxiety and nausea. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008

We must stand in the gap...now more than ever!

Ezekiel 22:23 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24 “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ 25 The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disqualified! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Nov 14, 2008

Don’t let a desire for instant gratification disqualify you from God’s best.

I think the five most nauseating words a person can hear are, “I’m sorry, you’ve been disqualified.” Disqualification means that no matter how hard you try or how well you’ve done, you will not reach your goal. There’s something that you can never have because you’ve been disqualified. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2008

We see 1) what true biblical faith does, 2) what works cannot do. and 3) Positive Hope in Jesus Christ

In the final days of US President Bush’s term of office, he has been trying to reconcile warning factions in the Middle East. Conflict between the Israelites and their neighbors has been hostile from their first existence. Many negotiators and presidents before them have tried and failed to broker ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Other

My Home In God's Heart

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 6, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if Hosea were speaking; his mixed feelings of anger and compassion toward Gomer become the clue for understanding God’s feelings about Israel.

It had been a hard day in the fields. The sun had beat down without mercy on my back. Twice or three times, my team of oxen had stumbled and I had had to stop and help them up out of the miry clay, lest they break their legs and be useless. I’ve always found that it’s not hard to stop and care for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb's Conquest

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 19, 2007

Caleb took the challenge at 85 because he knew the Lord would give him the victory.

Caleb’s Example Joshua 14:1-6; I Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel -- The Valley Of The Dry Bones

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 5, 2008

In this Sermon and Old Ezekiel addresses the congregation and reflects upon his life as a prophet and the Valley of the Dry Bones. Bible quotes are from the ESV.

Preaching Outline 030908 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hey there. Do you ever have one of those days when you just feel nostalgic? Don’t always know what it is, but I think it was those few days of warmer weather that got me thinking. Whenever it warms up, the memories just come flooding back to me. There ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran