Sermons on Philistia:

David And His Ark Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

There’s only one object, however, from what I can tell, in all the history of the Bible, that God routinely attached his presence to – the Ark of the Covenant.

The Aim of This Series Today, we continue a series designed to show you what happens when God shows up. All of this series is devoted to what theologians call a theophany. A theophany literally means “to show God.” These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15, Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

God's End-Time Message Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 23, 2024

While Satan has been rampaging around the world “seeking whom he may destroy,” (1 Peter 5:8) God has been working too. He does so through those who have remained faithful to him.

May 25, 2024 We have spent a bit of time over past 2 weeks exploring Satan’s activities and rightly so. It is important for us to understand that He is real. He is active. He is out to destroy us if he can. While Satan has been rampaging around the world “seeking whom he may destroy,” (1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Psalm 48:1-3, Isaiah 4:5-6, John 10:2-5, Zephaniah 3:13, John 8:44, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 17:1, Job 1:1, Psalm 15:1-5, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Daniel 7:9-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Genesis 11:1-9, Isaiah 14:4-5, Jeremiah 51:6-7, Revelation 17:1-2, Genesis 19:24, Isaiah 34:8-10, Matthew 13:30, Luke 3:17, 2 Peter 3:9-14, Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 125:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unlawful Or Dumb Orders

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 14: 1 – 52

1 Samuel 14: 1 – 52 Unlawful or dumb orders 14 Now it happened one day that Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who bore his armor, “Come, let us go over to the Philistines’ garrison that is on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. 2 And Saul was sitting in the outskirts of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Building Bridges Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2020

God loves to position His people to speak with people He has prepared.

Do you use SIRI or GPS? Do you have an Amazon Echo or Google Assistant? If so, you are utilizing AI, or Artificial Intelligence. This week, I read an op-ed published in the Guardian that was written entirely by Artificial Intelligence. Here’s the headline: “A robot wrote this entire article. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Arrested By The Jews Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2017

The people seized Paul and dragged him outside the sanctuary and closed the doors so that he could not seek refuge in the inner courts. They intended to kill him but they did not want to spill his blood in the sanctuary for fear that it would defile....

February 11, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: ARRESTED BY THE JEWS (21:27-40) ACTS 21:27-40 (KJV) 27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

See God's New Thing! (Isaiah 43:16-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 6, 2024

There are helpful and unhelpful ways to think about the past, and about God's past acts of salvation. God encourages his people to stop thinking about the exodus, and see his new act of salvation.

I'd like to start today by setting you up, so to speak, and reminding you about your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God proved his love for the world, and his affection, and his faithfulness, by sending Jesus to earth. Jesus, as King, ushered in God's kingdom onto earth. Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-21, Exodus 15:1-18

He'll Leave The Light On For You Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

There are not that many people who are resurrected in the pages of the Bible. You can trace down every one of them in an afternoon’s sitting. It’s nearly exclusively the women who have this privilege.

Elisha shows us how to remain faithful during challenging times. Several years ago, the people at Motel 6 had this catchy tagline on their commercials: “We’ll leave the light on for you.” Tom Bodett was building houses in Homer, Alaska, and was contributing to National Public Radio’s All Things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:27-37, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

Confessions Of A Chronic Complainer

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

Our complaining and grumbling spirit might just keep us from experiencing all the good things God has for us.

Confessions of a Chronic Complainer TCF Sermon March 21, 2004 A few weeks ago, I picked up Laura after school, and she told me, Dad, we have to go to the hospital. Well, many parents might panic if their child said that, but with Laura, I know immediately what she means, I don’t even have to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-4, Psalm 31:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Messed Up Pancakes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 7: 1 – 16

Hosea 7: 1 – 16 Messed up pancakes 1 “When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they have committed fraud; A thief comes in; A band of robbers takes spoil outside. 2 They do not consider in their hearts that I remember all ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mercy In His Judgement

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 25: 1 – 38

Jeremiah 25: 1 – 38 Mercy in His Judgement 1 The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), 2 which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will You Take God Up On His Test? (Exodus 15:22-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

If you're actually/fully obeying God, will He heal you?

I apparently needed a break from Exodus, which I didn't expect (did Psalm 9-12). But I'm learning to not fight it, and just go with it. [And I'm hoping this is the Spirit leading me, somehow]. This week, I felt like I was maybe ready to try Exodus again. Let's start by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27, James 5:14-16, John 9:30-33

Samson, Part 2: Kryptonite Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 13, 2021

We all deal with little pieces of our world that can sap us our strength and immobilize us. Learn how to identify your Kryptonite and how, with God's help, to neutralize it.

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Judges chapter 14. I think this is going to be our last sermon in this series. Next week, brother Mel Johnson will be filling in while I’m at kids camp. However, there is a whole lot to cover in these three chapters, so if we don’t get to all of it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

One author has suggested that Goliath reminded him of the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn’t set any records…but he sure kept the crowd awake! (Swindoll, Insights Newsletter, April 1995).

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Judgment Against The East Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2010

A study of chapter 25 verses 1 through 17

Ezekiel 25: 1- 17 Judgment against the east “1 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them. 3 Say to the Ammonites, ‘Hear the word of the Lord GOD! Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you said, ‘Aha!’ against My sanctuary when ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 25:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2011

A study of chapter 10 verses 1 through 34

Isaiah 10: 1 – 34 If Nominated I Will Not Run, If Elected I Will Not Serve 1 “Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, who write misfortune, which they have prescribed 2 To rob the needy of justice, and to take what is right from the poor of My people, that widows may be their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel