Sermons on Ox Goad:

1 Kings Part 4 (Nasb) Chapters 17-22 (Footnotes From Biblegateway.com And Notes From Marilyn Hickey)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 1, 2023

Chapters 17 - 22

Elijah Predicts Drought (because he heard from God). 17 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of [a]the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” 2 The word of the Lord came ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Wise Up In 2002 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002

"Everyone is invited to enroll in the ’School of Solomon.’ These words are written over its doors: ’The young, the simple, the foolish - welcome!’

WISE UP in 2002! Have you ever done something, and then, almost as soon as you did it, wonder how you could have acted so foolishly? Have you ever had a disagreement with someone then gotten into a full-blown argument because you lost control of your temper and said things that were unwarranted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Just what is the real meaning of life? Can we know...and how does it affect us?

Psalm 8:4-9 - 4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Run With The Horses Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 21, 2003

The first in a series on the life of Jeremiah based on Eugene Petersen’s splendid book

Jeremiah 12:1-5 1 You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? 2 You have planted them, and they have taken root; they grow and bear fruit. You are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-5, Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Receive An Answer From God Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

How can I get an answer from God for my prayer?

INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week called, “A mothers unanswered prayer for self-improvement.” The article is about a woman named Jean Olsen who wanted to be a better mum. Jean took her 9 year old daughter Kirsten out for a mother-daughter lunch and while they were eating, she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: *other

God Using A Two-By-Four

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 4, 2009

The cross hits us like a two-by-four to get our attention and remind us of our sin, teach us how God suffers for that sin, and show us how far He will go to call us back to Himself.

There is an old story -- so old, in fact, that I will not ask you to stop me if you’ve heard it before, because you have heard it before. But the story concerns a fellow riding on a cart, pulled by a stubborn old mule. It seems that this fellow liked to brag that he never had to whip the mule, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 28, 2001

Year C. First Sunday in Lent, March 4, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to know our identity as your children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Kiss The Son Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011

Exposition of Psalm 2. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email - gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Conspiracy – The Voice of Nations (vs 1-3): (2). Mockery – The Voice of the Father (vs 4-6) (3). Victory - The Voice of the Son (7-9): (4). Opportunity - The Voice of the Spirit (10-12); SERMON BODY: Ill: • In its first 300 hundred years the Christian church endured ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

To Live Is Christ! Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: God calls us to live in Him, where Jesus is exalted and our joy overflows to others .

To Live is Christ! Php 1:19-26 (19) for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (20) I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

I Am Joseph Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

Even when God robed Himself in humanity and was born in Bethlehem, the people around Him did not recognize Him.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Genesis 45:1-5 March 16th, 2014 I AM JOSEPH Intro: Every story/climax • Every book written/every movie made/climax • One moment/everything comes into focus • Story begins make sense • Even biblical stories/climax/story ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Appearances

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

To turn to anything other than Christ for salvation is spiritually fatal! Christ alone fulfilled everything the OT pointed to in type. In fact His 3 appearances are vital for us. Tomorrow as we delve into scripture, we will see what Christ's 3 appearances

Opening illustration: In 1914 Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to sail to Antarctica, and then walk to the South Pole. The expedition went according to plan until ice trapped the ship and eventually crushed its hull. The men made their way by lifeboat to a small island. Promising to come back ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of Money?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 29, 2019

Ever wonder at what line a Christian crosses that makes money a trap and sin in their spiritual walk with Jesus? In this sermon I am going to outline a basic truth: putting trust in money and wealth and not God is a sin.

For the Love of Money? 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines money as a “medium of exchange” for goods and/or services. While one could barter to obtain the necessities of life such as food, shelter and clothing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

. Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Jesus knew the importance of being happy, and that is why He begins His greatest sermon with a list of ways to be perfectly happy on earth for those who would follow Him and be citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

Edwin Markham in his poem The Shoes Of Happiness tells the story of a king in Istanbul who was ill. He called his wise men together to find a cure. They studied the situation and announced that only one thing could cure him, and that was for him to wear the shoes of a perfectly happy man. Off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

There is only two kinds of wisdom...Godly and manly. They are not the same.

Opportunities Series Godly Wisdom Good Morning everyone…glad that you have joined us. Proverbs 1:1-7 Read from Bible We continue our series Opportunities- You and I taking advantage of the opportunities that come our way. Many people say they need a break in life to go to the next level in life. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Preaching Your Sermon - True Ministers Regurgitate, Or Do They – Should They Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

Here, we are sharing some thoughts about church ministry especially the tendency to preach on what someone else has done because one has not bothered to study for oneself. Every situation is specific to its own church but here are general principles.

PREACHING YOUR SERMON - TRUE MINISTERS REGURGITATE, OR DO THEY – SHOULD THEY? I keep some finches and just recently one pair had babies. It is interesting the way the Lord has arranged for the babies to be fed. I think most people have noticed the method used by birds as the young are fed. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, John 21:17, 2 Timothy 2:1-2, Acts 20:28-29, Ecclesiastes 12:8-12, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational