Sermons on Pillars:

By Faith Samson Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008

This part of the series examines Samson as a hero of faith. It explores his terrifying rampage, torrid romance, torturous retribution, and timely repentance.

Chapter 14 Samson Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV In Will Smith’s latest blockbuster he plays an unlikely superhero named John Hancock. Far from your average, ordinary, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Christian Church

A Guiding Presence Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

God has always guided his people. Scripture abounds with examples of God providing guidance. from Scripture, we learn that receiving God’s guidance is the norm. So how does God guide us?

A Guiding Presence Galatians 5:25 As a pastor, some of the most common questions I receive have to do with divine guidance. What’s God’s will for my life? How do I know if God wants me to take this new job? Does God want me to marry this person? Could God be pointing me in a new ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Methodist

The First Tent Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2015

This message looks at the consequences of sin, what repentance is, and how to be one of those whom God chooses to fill with His Spirit.

THE FIRST TENT REVIVAL Ex. 33:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. WHAT’S THE GOOD NEWS? a. Lucas was sitting at the breakfast table, reading the paper. He came across an article about a beautiful actress who was about to marry a football player known for his lack of IQ and common sense. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lot's Lessons

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 24, 2015

In the story of Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, we see several spiritual lessons.

Lot’s Lessons Genesis 19:1-38 (NLT) . Intro: Life Lessons, sometimes they are hard aren’t they? I have a Question for you, how many have ever learned a lesson the easy way? It seems all lessons are learned the hard way. I used to think that if I could only get my children to listen to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Three Hearts - 1 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 18, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha."

One lesson Israel learned from God is that when they honor God, God honors them. God takes care of them. God works with them and for them. Nevertheless, if they dishonor God, God judges them. God deals with Israel in the context of covenant faithfulness. That is what we learn in this story of two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-14, 1 Kings 12:26, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24, Revelation 3:15, Deuteronomy 10:12, 2 Chronicles 17:3, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013

A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

"WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020

This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

Elisha’s Ministry – Elisha Organises The Anointing Of Jehu King Of Israel 2 Kings 9 And 10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 21, 2022

The time had come for God's vengeance to fall on the whole dynasty of Ahab and Jezebel and God appointed Jehu for that purpose. Elisha organised his anointing and Jehu carried out that task with zeal. Elisha is coming to the end of his ministry.

ELISHA’S MINISTRY – ELISHA ORGANISES THE ANOINTING OF JEHU KING OF ISRAEL 2 Kings 9 and 10 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 20 There are longer than normal scripture passages in this message. We will see the overthrow of the wicked empire of Ahab and Jezebel. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-14, 2 Kings 9:25-26, 2 Kings 9:35-36, 2 Kings 10:21-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning God's Guiding Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 17, 2001

Draws principles for discerning God’s guidance from the life of Paul at the beginning of the second missionary journey.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “Discerning God’s Guiding Hand” Acts 15:36 – 16:10 Wouldn’t it be nice to have direct daily divine direction. You know something like Israel had in the wilderness, they had a pillar of cloud ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Wise Christianity Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

Jesus said that unless we put into practice His words of the Sermon on the mount, we are like the foolish builder

Sermon preached on 1/27/02 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene by J. Richard Lord, Jr. PRACTICING WISE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 7:24-29 INTRO: Ravi Zacharias, a well-known Christian author and teacher did a lectureship at Ohio State University not too long ago. As he was being driven to the lecture, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2002

The biblical story of the crossing of the Red Sea is so obvious the skeptics can’t believe it and we mustn’t overlook it.

OPENING: At the entrance to a one lane bridge in Sonoma Calif.: "When this sign is under water, this road is impassable." APPLICATION: Why does that seem so silly? Probably because it’s so obvious. If the water was up that far you couldn’t read sign anyway! The world’s can often be like that - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson - Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Apr 11, 2002

Dealing with restoration after failures.

Today – A message of Hope...Restoration...Coming Back... About – Regrets...Failure...Mistakes... Not just 1 or 2 little ones – LIFE of them... OR Many Over & Over & Over... PRAY Today – A Life in the Bible that in 1 – Not Only of Regrets or Failures... A LIFE that was Literally From ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32, Judges 13:1-5, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing Gods Authority

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 25, 2003

God is God! He is to be Supreme in our lives. We need to recognize His authority over us and have regard for His Word to us.

Recognizing God’s Authority Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." INTRODUCTION: Tom Eliff in his book Unbreakable lays out seven pillars for Kingdom Families, families that will have a positive impact on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:8

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Adoration Of Baby Jesus

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003

If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible.

The Adoration of Baby Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible, that crowns and scepters would be laid at his feet, and that the high and mighty princes of the world would humble themselves and bow before Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness