Sermons on Pillars:

Wanted: Spiritual Giants

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2017

God is trying to raise up spiritual giants to shake the world. Most have wrong ideas of what a spiritual giant is. Let's look at 3 examples of one. If you want to become a spiritual giant, you have to eat GIANT FOOD! Let's grow for God!

WANTED: SPIRITUAL GIANTS Gal. 2:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a Florida Army training camp there was a grueling obstacle course all the recruits had to daily complete. On the final stretch of the endurance test they had to grab a rope and swing across a broad deep pond. 2. Under the glaring ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Religion vs. Relationship

I will start by reading a book excerpt from the June 3,1989 issue of Today in the Word, published by the Moody Bible Institute. As I read, see if you can guess whom is being spoke of. He made free use of Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessing of the Almighty and the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:19-24, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 22, 2023

Jeremiah’s call was not as outwardly manifested. It was simply the Word of the Lord came to him. For Jeremiah was his destiny that was emphasized. Before he was formed in the womb the Lord had this plan for him

In history we find those prominent figures who are considered men and women of destiny. In the Bible we find those who are men and women of destiny. We will look at one such man of destiny, the prophet Jeremiah. He was called in a day of crises. The call to serve God is different in many cases, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faithless Gossips (Numbers 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2024

What happens to churches filled with gossip and slander? Let's look at Numbers 14.

Do our congregations murmur against God or godly leadership? Can we expect God to bless us without faith in His word? Let’s look at Number 14. Did Israel again murmur against Moses? Does gossip affect the atmosphere in our churches? All the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024

An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 50:15

Faith Fullness

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

Faith fullness is a heart completely filled with trust and obedience, like Josiah’s, igniting revival and restoring worship to God.

Introduction — When Faith Fills the House There comes a moment in every generation when God looks for a heart He can fill. Not just a heart that believes a little, not one that samples religion, but a heart that is wide open — ready for faith to flood in until there’s no room left for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 6, 2001

Never look back, keep pressing foward.

REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 I. HER DANGER WAS GREAT. “Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Judge! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD IS COMING AS JUDGE TO PUT DOWN THE WICKED AND EXALT THE RIGHTEOUS

BIG IDEA: GOD IS COMING AS JUDGE TO PUT DOWN THE WICKED AND EXALT THE RIGHTEOUS (:1) INTRODUCTION: A. The Righteous Anticipate Judgment with Praise "We give thanks to Thee, O God" B. Judgment is Near "Thy name is near" C. Judgment is Included in God’s "Wondrous Works" "Men declare Thy wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon Outline - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

We can talk about Jesus, claim to know and love him, and say that we are serving him, but are our actions proving it to be true. The next generation will learn from what we do more than from what we say.

Actions speak louder than words The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To The Poor

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The duty of all Christians to remember the poor.

RESPONDING TO THE POOR. Acts 11:27-30. When Paul made his second post-conversion visit to Jerusalem, it was in response to a revelation (Galatians 2:1-2). A prophet named Agabus had signified by the Spirit that there would be a great dearth throughout the Empire, and Paul and Barnabas were sent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hypocrisy

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

In this chapter God brings a charge of disobedience against Israel (v. l). The religious leader had replaced true worship of God with ritual prostitution. The nation had gone down hill spiritually and morally, breaking the laws God had given to them. The

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: He made free use of Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessing of the Almighty and the Christian confessions which would become the pillars of the new government. He assumed the earnestness of a man weighed down by historic responsibility. He handed out pious ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Reign Of A Holy King Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

3 DISTINCTIVES OF THE LORD’S REIGN AS A HOLY KING

BIG IDEA: 3 DISTINCTIVES OF THE LORD’S REIGN AS A HOLY KING I. (:1-3) HE REIGNS IN MAJESTY -- SOVEREIGNTY A. Majesty is Based on Greatness and Uniqueness 1. "The Lord reigns" -- He is the only one who reigns; He reigns supreme 2. "He is enthroned above the cherubim " 3. "The Lord is great in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With All The Angels

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2008

Angels are our helpers in the mopping up action that is life in the Church between the Resurrection and the Second Coming.

St. Michael and All Angels September 29, 2008 We are born into a battle, but we are born ill-equipped for that battle. It is a battle, as St. Paul teaches, with principalities and powers, with mighty spiritual beings. But, by the infinitely powerful grace of God, we are reborn through baptism, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Then The Fire Of The Lord Fell

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Elijah putting Baal’s prophets to the test and other illustrations of God’s fire revealed.

THEN THE FIRE OF THE LORD FELL 1 Kings 18:38-39 INTRO: Fire has been used often in connection with the worship of God, and has been seen around God’s people. The angel appeared to Moses in a flame; God led Israel by a pillar of fire at night. When Jesus appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 20, 2008

Jesus was revealed to the shepherds because He was the true Lamb of God.

December 22, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and on them he has set the world. Why was the first revelation of the newborn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Catholic