Sermons on overthrown: showing 316-330 of 970

Jonah

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A first person narrative of the life and ministry of Jonah. Best done with a bit of a sense of humour. Told from the perspective of a Ninevite.

I. Not every fish that swallows a man is a curse from God. Sometimes it is the very token of God’s mercy that sends the fish, especially when the alternative is drowning. II. Sometimes the best news is bad news before it is good news. Sometimes a blessing looks first like a curse. Sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Of The King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2006

Jesus exposes real emotions as he comes to Jerusalem for the last time. It tells a lot about his attitude towards the lost, and towards our hearts as well.

Jesus has just given a long story about a man who goes to become a king and what his servants do while he is gone. It has a lot of spiritual application, but it is very interesting considering what happens next. In the parable Jesus talks about a king that goes to receive his kingdom but the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Are We Divided?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2009

Truth divides from error not lives in peaceful coexistence.

Why Are We Divided? I do not know if there has ever been a time since the 1st Century when there has been so much talk about unifying the Church. The problem is that we are more divided than ever and that division keeps increasing on nearly a daily basis. In fact, those who speak the most about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Buy Your Way Out Of The Mess?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2006

Asa is a good lesson to study. He faced an enemy and used the gold and silver from church to buy his way out. Then Asa meets Zerah, and was out numbered 2 to 1, Asa had no gold on which to depend, so Asa turns to the Lord God.

WHEN YOU CAN’T BUY YOUR WAY OUT? WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN WE FACE BIG PROBLEMS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Chron. 20:15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hallowing Vessels

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 29, 2009

A Christian is to pursue righteousness, which means giving both to men and to God their due; at faith, which means loyalty and reliability which both come from trust in God; at love, which is the utter determination never to seek anything but the highest

Opening illustration: Many years ago, there was a learned Hebrew professor at Princeton Seminary named Robert Dick Wilson. He could read more than 30 Semitic languages! One time about twelve years after Donald Grey Barnhouse had graduated; he went back to the seminary to preach to the students. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Question 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 11, 2012

Message about important questions we must ask.

The Greatest Question Theme: Have you pondered the greatest questions of man? Text: Mark 10:35-39a Introduction Think for a moment. In your most considered judgement, what one question about man towers above the rest? The health question certainly would be first for some. Is a man’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeking The Face Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011

Historically, Jesus Christ’s physical appearance remains a mystery. No one knows what he actually looked like. Nowhere in the Gospel accounts is he described, and no likeness of him of any kind in any form can be dated conclusively to the years of His l

In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost and accepted an invitation from his church to be an inner city ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Psalm 46

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jul 2, 2013

Each of the 3 lyrical movements ends with “Selah” which means pause and mediate on His word.

Psalm 46 is a liturgical psalm for public praise and worship. It is widely recognized as “A Songs of Zion.” The introduction of the Psalm in the New English Translation says , “For the music director by the Korahites; according to the alamoth style.” in Hebrew it means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out And Upside Down

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 24, 2011

When it comes to following Jesus, we have to learn to think "inside out." His way is not the way of the world, but it is the way of life!

Just over a week ago, Ken and I rafted down the Ocoee. This is something that I have done a few time in my years in East Tennessee, but Ken had never had the experience. Now, before rafting down the Ocoee, whether a newbie or a veteran, you always get the same instructions. Among other things, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Benefits Of God's Righteousness For Us Based On Proverbs 11

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To encourage desire to be established in GOD's righteousness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you established in the righteousness of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage desire to be established in GOD's righteousness. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:2 (Amplified Bible) 10:2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness (moral and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Historical Events Foretold By Daniel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

For Daniel it was prophecy; but for us it is history.

HISTORICAL EVENTS. Daniel 11. Daniel is at pains to demonstrate the starting point for this history: it is the first year of Darius the Mede when he, even Daniel himself prophesied (Daniel 11:1). There would be three more kings of Persia, and the fourth, (Xerxes I) would attack but fail to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Come Now Let Us Reason Together"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 30, 2011

God is still on the throne....still punishes sin.

Sermon Isaiah chapter 1… Chapter 1 of Isaiah is really an introduction to the rest of the book. It deals with rebellion and the sin of Israel but, I believe you could put the United States of America in the same court as God did Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

# 27~ Forty -4 One Hundred And Twenty~ Thirty Three~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 8, 2012

FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ The number ONE HUNDRED and TWENTY points to "A DIVINE PERIOD OF PROBATION." ~ The number THIRTY THREE is connected to promise or the promises of God.

# 27~ FORTY 4~ ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY~ THIRTY THREE~ 5-5-12 BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:18

Denomination: Baptist

“the Heavenly King For A Common Thief” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 26, 2016

John 18 includes Jesus' interrogation by Pilate and the exchange of Barabbas for our Lord.

6 26 2016 “The Heavenly King for a Common Thief” John 18: 28-40 Today we are taken into the Courtroom of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea and we witness Jesus’ interrogation leading to the order for Him to be crucified in John 18:28: “Then they led Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Devastation And Restoration Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014

Don't take God’s grace for granted; remember that with the privilege of being God’s people comes the responsibility to remain faithful; to allow God to be God in every part of our lives. God judges the people of Israel with a view to their restoration

The great temptation for Christians as well as for the Jews is the temptation to take God’s grace for granted; even worse, to feel a sense of superiority, of smugness, because we’re part of God’s chosen people. The way to overcome that temptation is to remember that with the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-16, Isaiah 24:1-13

Denomination: Anglican