Sermons on Plowshares Into Swords:

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2025

If you want Jesus to teach you how to change your world, rank Him first in your life, risk your life for Him, renounce all you have, and remain committed to Him.

Men in Black is a comedy about two special agents who work for Men in Black, an underground agency created to protect earth from dangerous extraterrestrials. In this scene, Agent K (played by Tommy Lee Jones) tries to recruit a New York City cop (played by Will Smith) to the agency. Take a look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Blessed Or Cursed?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 26: 1 – 46

Leviticus 26: 1 – 46 Are You Blessed or Cursed? 26 ‘You shall not make idols for yourselves; neither a carved image nor a sacred pillar shall you rear up for yourselves; nor shall you set up an engraved stone in your land, to bow down to it; for I am the LORD your God. 2 You shall keep My Sabbaths ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am With You In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 28, 2020

Psalm 34 is a gift from David to us. It gives us a rare and honest glimpse into the heart of a Godly man who was overwhelmed by fear and fatigue and for a moment panicked … just as we are being constantly being overwhelmed and worn down by what seems like a non-stop barrage of bad news lately.

It seemed like just another day in the sleepy little town of Gath. Merchants selling their wares in the little local market. People standing in front of the shops, discussing the latest news and gossip. Small town folks just going about another typical day … when “they” appeared. Now … any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9, 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 1 Samuel 17:46-47, 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Divide

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 9, 2002

The Scriptures are not given to inform us, but to transform us.

I. Introduction – The evil hidden within Many of you grew up in “The Golden Age of Radio.” You have fond memories of gathering around the radio to listen to your favorite shows. I wasn’t around for those days; I grew up as a child of the television era. But there is at least one radio show that ran ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

It was a church with a bad environment. Its virtues were perseverence in an evil environment but it is reproved for its tolerance of wrong doctrine and heretics.

The Letter to the Church at Pergamum Rev. 2: 12-17 Introduction: We started to look at the letters written to the Seven Churches in Asia as a series. Let us just refresh our memory on the seven churches. BACKGROUND 1) Ephesus Rev. 2:1-7 It was an orthodox church, with good works, patience, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

"Faith Is The Victory” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Over the last two decades in our country we have grown accustomed to hearing the concept that “true faith” is always evidenced by tangible success.But this is a false gospel.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 21 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Giant

Contributed by David Nolte on May 15, 2016

David's faith in the livingx God defeated Goliath

“The Little Giant” 1 Samuel 17:32-51 David P. Nolte There they stood, eyeball to kneecap, two opponents, two giants. One young, ruddy, handsome; the other burly, brutish, and so ugly his mother had to close her eyes to kiss him goodnight. One was small, the other over 9 feet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two-Man Lift

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 18, 2025

When something was too heavy for us to lift, it was a policy at my work that anything over 50 lbs. was to have a two-man lift. This way the heavy object could be lifted without injury! Prayer is similar at times!

The Two-Man Lift Ephesians 6:14-18; 1 Samuel 38-40 When something is too heavy for you to carry, what do we do? We ask for help, hence – “The Two-Man Lift!” This was a policy where I used to work… Over 50 lbs., get help!! Knowing that God wants us to pray as if we are fighting and defeating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40, Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God Is Alive

Contributed by David Dailey on Sep 4, 2001

the word of God is the seed to supply your need

THE WORD OF GOD IS ALIVE Hebrews 4:12: For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. I Peter 1:23: Being born again ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Determining Truth

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jan 16, 2007

What is truth: John 17:17 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” Jesus is talking about His teachings, instructions and commands which are taught in the whole Bible. The Bible is the Word of God and all of the scriptures are truth. The Scrip

Determine Truth What is truth: John 17:17 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” Jesus is talking about His teachings, instructions and commands which are taught in the whole Bible. The Bible is the Word of God and all of the scriptures are truth. The Scriptures will determine ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

How To Become A Giant Killer

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Feb 5, 2006

This sermon deals with killing the giants in our life, and a look at the fight of David and Goliath.

How to become a giant killer 1 samuel 1-54 Lets all read our text. very long but what a story. Let me say before we get into the meat of the message, that In every contest there is a champanion and a underdog, Lets consider the stand off in our text, David, against Goliath. First lets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Church Of God

Ruin For The Wicked But Hope For A Remnant Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009

This prophet predicts final ruin for a wicked and rebellious nation, yet hope remains for a remnant

Ruin for the Wicked but Hope for a Remnant Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. RUIN FOR THE WICKED BUT HOPE FOR A REMNANT 1I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconnecting With Prayer Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

FOUR THINGS I KNOW I SACRIFICE WHEN I'M NOT RECONNECTING WITH GOD IN PRAYER.

Reconnecting with Prayer Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD through Prayer  What if prayer is more about reconnecting than meetings, lists chains, requests, petitions, intercessions? T.S. The Poet David gives us gives us a look at what we sacrifice when we do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Amos - 11 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Salvation of a faithful remnant

Dakota Community Church First Service at 230 Provencher July 4, 2010 Amos 11 Salvation of a faithful remnant 1. God’s warning – locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment 4. Ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:8-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Under Pressure

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2008

When Jesus’ discples were called they left everything normal. This will strirr faith up among men and women.

Faith Under Pressure Text: Mark 1:16-18 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18, Mark 1:17

Denomination: Pentecostal