Sermons on Philistines:

Tactics - Pt. 1 - Before Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 25, 2015

We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

Tactics Pt. 1 - Before I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authenticity

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2016

To become authentic means to become genuine. Hints in becoming genuine. 1. Honest -- Speak the truth. 2. Direct -- Speak in terms that are clear, concise and focused. 3. About here-and-now -- Speak about what is going on right now.

Authenticity 1 Samuel 17:38-40NKJB Haddon Robinson once gave this word of wisdom "In any situation, what you ARE determines what you see, what you SEE determines what you DO." Keep that in mind as we study David, Saul and Goliath. So Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Veteran Of The Faith

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Nov 10, 2013

A good soldier of Christ do what is right because it is right. One who never gives up hope. One who is always trusting in the Lord.

Quotes: “The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums.” -Otto Von Bismark --And so it is within mankind (the war between the Spirit and the flesh… a constant struggle). “Never has there been a good war or a bad peace.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

David And The God Of A Second Chance

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018

A look at the three major chapters in David's life. From a man after God's own heart to a man who fell away from God, to a man forgiven by God's grace.

David and the God of a Second Chance Psalm 51:10-13 I don’t know about you but I am ready for some football. This summer I was reading an article about the 5 greatest personal comebacks in NFL history. Guess who is on that list. DREW BREES. I don’t know if you’re familiar with Drew’s story. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm Iii: Overcoming Jealousy With Respect Not Revenge Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

There is a place among brothers and sisters in Christ for differences of opinion, but fair-minded Christians adhere to the principle of overcoming disagreements with respect toward each other while together seeking God's Will.

THE WONDER OF OVERCOMING JEALOUSY WITH RESPECT NOT REVENGE An old Indian fable tells of an eagle that could not fly as high as another eagle, and was so jealous that it flew down to earth, lit next to a sportsman with a bow and arrow, and said to the shooter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:3-12

And God Remembered Me - Divine Settlement

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 16, 2020

When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. There is always a time and season for the reign of a man - it is just a matter of time. Declare that "My time is now, in Jesus' name".

TOPIC: AND GOD REMEMBERED ME - DIVINE SETTLEMENT TEXT: GENESIS 30:22 Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. He prospers him and makes his enemies to be at peace with him. For there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hear The Call: Reveille

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2020

We await a trumpet call: REVEILLE. Can we hear the call: WAKE UP? BE READY? BE PREPARED? Spiritual sleep is hindering the work of the church. Let us arise out of SPIRITUAL SLEEP and answer duties' call!

THE SPIRIT’S CALL TO REVEILLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com My opinion is that we are living TODAY IN A VERY PERILOUS TIME. History calls China the SLEEPING NATION. I think our enemy is using time as a LITMUS TEST to fine tune his last days procedures. This is a test, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:36, Ephesians 5:14, Luke 9:32, Judges 16:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Test: Blame Game

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 14, 2020

We seem to live in a "ME" day, me, myself and I. We can easily develop an attitude of blaming others for our own behavior. Evaluate yourself. Hold yourself accountable.

TEST: THE BLAME GAME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Romans 14:12 So then every one of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1, Romans 14:12, Genesis 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 17, 2021

Why does David compare himself to a olive tree? Olive trees have got lot of significance in early Israel. Olive trees are one of the most familiar trees in the entire Middle East. A bread and olive oil, often dipped first into a mixture of herbs and salt would make a simple Palestinian breakfast.

Psalm 52:8 - I am like a green olive tree in the house of God Here, David declares of himself that he was a green olive tree in the house of God. To understand this verse, we need to understand: A. The background of the psalm B. The significance of olive trees A. Background of Psalm 52. Psalm 52 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Jeremiah 11:16, John 15:2, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 37:6, 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Matthew 13:43, Psalm 52:8  (view more)  (view less)

A Savior Was Promised

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 12, 2020

The celebration of Christmas for the believer is a wonderful and joyous time. Today, I will show that the plan of Salvation has been from the beginning.

A SAVIOR WAS PROMISED An Advent Sermon Lakeview Baptist Church Dec 13, 2020 Isaiah 9:1-7 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, 1 Peter 1:19-21, Ephesians 3:9-11, Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

No Weapon Shall Prosper

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 6, 2018

Supernatural protection is one of the several blessings every child of God should enjoy

NO WEAPON SHALL PROSPER! STUDY TEXT: ISAIAH 54:17 INTRODUCTION: - Supernatural protection is one of the several blessings every child of God should enjoy. David said in the famous Psalm 23:4-5: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon I: . . . With A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

Knowing what it is like to be broken in spirit, mature Christians also know that Christ our Lord would have us pray and ask God to mold us and make us after His Will.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A FRESH START When we break a plate, ordinarily we simply toss it and get a new one. But what happens when a person is broken? Many of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27, John 21:15-19

Call And Look Unto God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 24, 2020

Our prayers today are so much about ourselves and with time we have lost that much needed touch with God. It has become more of a routine or duty. But it is time we turn to God, seek Him with our whole heart and return to the everlasting spring leaving behind the traditions!

Call and look unto the Lord We read in Psalm 91:2, I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." (GW) As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, if we were to take a moment to analyze our prayers, we would be surprised to know that most of them are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Other

The Impossible Thing - Ii Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 29, 2016

God provided the complete, unexpected victory over Goliath.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING - II I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 20, 2016 David had gone to the battle line; heard Goliath’s roaring challenge to Israel; volunteered to engage him; been outfitted in Saul’s gear and found them wanting; dressed in his homespun and went to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Salvation Of The Lord

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 19, 2020

Has there ever been a time in your life that everywhere you turned there was a wall of trouble? That's just what Moses is facing in this passage.

Ex 14:10-14 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the Lord. 11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God