Sermons on Plowshares Into Swords:

The 4 Horsemen Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 15, 2024

The 4 Horsemen are given as a warning to Christians to take the Gospel of Jesus seriously.

March 16, 2024 After having the privilege of watching the coronation of Christ in heaven, John was now prepared to witness the great spiritual conflict on earth between those who love God and those who do not. That brings us to Revelation chapter 6. After Christ assumed his place on the throne, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1, Zechariah 1:7-11, Habakkuk 3:8-13, Psalm 45:4-5, Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 7:15-16, Matthew 24:10-11, 2 Peter 2:1-2, 1 John 4:1-3, Amos 8:11-14, Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 19:8, Deuteronomy 32:23-25, Ezekiel 14:21, Matthew 7:21-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sunday After Christmas Day (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 23, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 45:1-6, Isaiah 62:10-12, Galatians 4:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25. A). THE GLORIES OF THE MESSIAH. Psalm 45:1-6. The Psalmist wrote of things beyond his natural knowledge. As a prophet, he sought diligently and inquired after the grace that was to come (1 Peter 1:10). Then he spoke and wrote ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-6, Isaiah 62:10-12, Galatians 4:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armour Of God, Part 2

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 27, 2025

We're in a war. God has provided us with armour. We need to think about it carefully if we're going to use it correctly. This second talk looks at the last four pieces of armour.

I’d like to start by reading two short passages from Sir Walter Scott’s novel, Ivanhoe. Ivanhoe is set in the 12th century, a time when soldiers fought with swords and arrows and knights wore chain mail armour. Ivanhoe is a young Saxon knight. He’s fighting alongside Sir Robin Locksley, who turns ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Are More Than Conquers……!

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Jan 13, 2019

As the children of Israel were about to enter the promise land, the Lord appeared unto Joshua and said; “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous….” (Joshua 1:5-7).

In Romans 8:37, Paul coined a new terminology, saying “More than Conquers”, if you studied the 35th verse of Romans 8, you will understand why he expressed his communication with that terminology. It says, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:7, Romans 8:37, 1 John 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Isaiah 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Oh God, What Am I Doing Here

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

ALONE IN A DARK CAVE

OH GOD, WHAT AM I DOING HERE (1st Samuel 31:1-5 ) Intro: Alone in the dark in the Cave Back in my teenage years we would go exploring caves. One day five of us went cave exploring, we only had two flashlights but being young , we thought that was enough. We were deep inside the cave and I decided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 30, 2002

Using Spiritual Armor to fight a super-natural Battle.

The Full Armor of God Eph. 6:10–18 INTRODUCTION It was the first day of basketball practice and the coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game.” One of the boys who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compromising Church - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? “The Compromising Church” – Pergamum Revelation 2:12-17 > William Wilberforce is a name that is well known in Great Britain. Today there is a movie about the life of this man. For over 20 years, he was the parliament leader to the opposition of slavery in Great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Sin

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

This is a topical exploration of the affects of sin on a person.

Sin I. Effects of sin. A. Enslavement (Romans 6:17 & Romans 8:2). B. Flight from reality. 1. We are unwilling to face the consequences of our sins. a. this includes the reality of death to all (Hebrews 9:27). b. now we say that people “pass away” rather than die. 2. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Five Smooth Stones (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012

Focus on giants, you stumble Focus on God, and your giants tumble

1 Samuel 17:40-Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. Gaints that we face inside of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

Defeat Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Royalty".

Sunday Morning January 3, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#2] DEFEAT YOUR ENEMY 2 Chronicles 13:1-22 Introduction: Since Satan and 1/3 of the angels in Heaven rebelled against God, there has been a spiritual war raging. It is God and Satan warring for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Justice Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 19, 2008

Haman was second in command, his pride leads to his fall to enemy of the State. His archenemy gets his estate. That is God’s justice

Esther Chapter 8 Saying Yes to God part 8 Haman fell from second in command to an enemy of the State and executed as such. He was hung on the gallows he built for someone else. He amassed a huge fortune, lands, houses, money and other possessions. Usually this would be left for his family, but ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT An elderly preacher is reported to have prayed the following prayer each day: "O Lord, give me a backbone as big as a saw log and ribs like the large timbers under the church floor. Put iron shoes on my feet and........

THE ARMOR OF GOD EPH 6:10-17 -10 "Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. -11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. -12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the ...read more

Staying Free - Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 10, 2018

When we come to Christ it is a glorious experience, but on our continuing journey with Him we are often confronted by the Enemy, who is called in Revelation 12, amongst other things "The Accuser of The Brethren (or Believer)". This sermon teaches us how to overcome by The Word of God!

STAYING FREE - OVERCOMING THE ENEMY When we come to Christ it is a glorious experience, but on our continuing journey with Him we are often confronted by the Enemy, who is called in Revelation 12:10, "The Accuser of The Brethren (or Believer)". It is here that we experience warfare of our souls. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Test Of Obedience

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE

1 Samuel 15:1-23 THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE The Amalekites were a wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek They roamed throughout the territory which was later settled by the people of Israel. Throughout the Old Testament the Amalekites were bitter enemies of the Israelies. I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Drought, Pestilence, Famine, And Repentance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

Our culture, which has especially violated the commandment to love God by turning the Lord’s day into a market day, and has violated the commandment to love our neighbor by murdering millions of preborn infants, is clearly under judgement.

Tuesday of 17th Week in Course 2020 The Plague Year Homilies The Church providently provides for us a series of fitting readings this year, currently from the prophecy of Jeremiah. Today we pick up in chapter 14 with what is called a series of prophecies during a great drought. Earlier in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:17-22, Psalm 79:8-13, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Catholic