Sermons on Pillars Of Hercules:

Views Of The Cross-Greek Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009

The cross is not easy for everyone to accept. It is foolishness to the Greeks and a stumbling block to the Jews.

Crucifixion in the Greek Mind March 2, 2008 Views of the Cross: Greek What an idiot. We all do stupid things. How many times have you done something in your life that makes the people around you say: what an idiot? I want you to think of something stupid that you have done. As far as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: *other

Led By The Star Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2017

What was the star that led the Wisemen to Jesus and what difference does that make to us today?

OPEN: Years ago I wrote a song about the Wise Men. The first verse went this way “Out in the fields, watching the sky. Looking to heaven, searching on high. Troubled by things I’d seen on this earth, I knew that my answer lay with a child’s birth. For the prophecy said that a star in the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Down Roots Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 19, 2006

The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.

Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, Suffering, Glory Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

We only see God's greatest work through us when we embrace humility & suffering. Only then we'll see His glory.

Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

The Easter Story: What It Is

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2003

The truth about what Easter is and it’s effect on us - 1. payment 2. assessment 3. love’s revelation 4. commitment 5. assurance

The Easter Story: what it is 1 Peter 1:18-21 A couple of F-15’s are escorting a C-130 Hercules, and their pilots are chatting with the pilot of the transport to pass the time. Talk comes around to the relative merits of their respective aircraft. The fighter pilots contend that their airplanes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Know Your Bible

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 27, 2012

We need to know what is and what isn’t in God’s word.

Know Your Bible February 26, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We need to know what is and what isn’t in God’s word. Focus Passage: Acts 17:10-12 Supplemental Passage: Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Have Your Meal At Once

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007

Sharing in the invitation of the Gospel.. Relating to the parable of the servant and the good master and the thier roles

When I think on today’s Gospel parable I at once imagine how I would feel if I had worked all day in the field for somebody. Imagine how you would feel, you have worked all day long for your boss and at the end of the day, instead of being told you have done a great job, you are told to get supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 10, 2007

To make peace is not to compromise or avoid confrontation. Abraham set us a good example. We must have the desire to make peace, treasure the relationship, be generous in heart and avoid a self-centred view of things.

JOHN PIPER says the cry of the beatitudes is this: “Get a new heart!” • They are not good suggestions, but what every Christian ought to be. • The beatitudes counter the false understanding that a person can be saved without being changed. Or: that a person can inherit eternal life even if his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Beginning ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jan 20, 2007

As described in the opening verses of John’s Gospel, God reveals five aspects of Jesus Christ: 1. Eternal 2. Creator 3. Incarnate 4. Saving 5. Welcoming

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Good Morning. Today is the First Sunday after Christmas. And while the image of the baby Jesus in the manger is still fresh in our minds, John explains to us who Jesus is and why ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of Touch Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Our text is just one of many Biblical examples of the power of touch. I chose it because it is recorded in all three of the synoptic Gospels, and the word touched is used in this account more than anywhere in the New Testament.

One of the great stories of Greek Mythology is that of Antaeus and Hercules. Antaeus, like Hercules, was of gigantic stature and marvelous strength. His parents were Neptune and Terra-ocean and earth. When he and Hercules engaged in mortal combat, Hercules proved to be the strongest, but every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003

Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lot – Part 5 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 19 Lot Compromises; Lot's Wife; And Sodom Overthrown Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2022

Lot's family is dragged out of Sodom by the angels but Sodom was in Lot's heart. His wife, yearning for Sodom, was hesitating and perished. Lot compromised by going to another wicked city and not the mountains. He had a continual wicked desire.

LOT – PART 5 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 19 LOT COMPROMISES; LOT’S WIFE; AND SODOM OVERTHROWN INTRODUCTION In this message we will continue from where we left off last time when we considered these verses - {{Genesis 19:15-16 When morning dawned, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-16, Genesis 19:17, Philippians 3:13-14, Genesis 19:18-19, Genesis 19:24-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Stands With Us Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 2:10-18

January 19, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:10-18 “Jesus stands with us” 10In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11Both the one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at Wilkinson’s book of the same name.

The Prayer Of Jabez May 5, 2002 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Lesson 1: Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 30, 2010

Understanding the basic belief and teaching of Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION: ONCE UPON A TIME A PERSON WAS LOST IN SPACE . . .” He came upon the largest pile of bricks ever known. Where did it come from? Why is it here? What should he do? 1. Study it – a scientist. 2. Worship it – an heathen idol maker. 3. Ignore it – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist