Sermons on plowshares into swords:

A Royal Welcome

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 16, 2011

A Palm Sunday Sermon on John 12: 12-29

John 12: 12-19 A Royal Welcome Not long before this story in scripture began, Jesus had called to his very dead friend Lazarus, And Lazarus breathed in the breath of life, Shook off the stink of death, And walked right out of his tomb. And then, the crowds Went wild For Jesus. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Discovering Your Full Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage and afraid of the lime light. His life is a proof that God can use ordinary people like us.

DISCOVERING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL JUDGE 6:1-16 It amazing to see how God can transform a fearful man into a mighty warrior. If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage, afraid of the lime light and prefer the low profile ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“freedom Through Strength"

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jul 3, 2010

Standing in front of your Giants.

“Freedom Through Strength" I Samuel 16:11:13, 17:33-39 Intro I am excited about two words this morning. That first word is Jesus!! The second word is….Freedom, Freedom, Freedom (say out loud as you read this) HISTORY - Today is a day to celebrate Freedom in the United States, ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Soldier Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Terry Cheek on Jan 15, 2011

God prepares us for spiritual battle, lets see how.

A Soldier of the Cross Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: I personally have never been in the military, oh I spent some time in ROTC during high school but I have never served this country as many have. However I stand before you today as a soldier, a soldier of the cross. If you are a child of God today, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Iron Man Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on the armor of God based on the movie Iron Man.

INTRO ƒ{ This summer was filled with movies of many of our favorite super heroes -- reinvented. ƒ{ Maybe they were such hits because in Today's uncertain world ƒ{ There is a certain make believe certainty and hop in these Super Heroes Super = Superior Maybe we are looking for something or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Days

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2008

Life has come to a stand still, your dreams have died, nothing has turned out as planned, and God seems a million miles away. You are stuck with no hope in sight. These are desperate days.

Dakota Community Church February 24, 2008 Desperate Days We all have days when we can’t seem to get anything done. We run into the grocery store to grab a few quick items, and every open till is lined up four people deep, or head out to that appointment with just enough time to make it on time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Possessing The Land - Part 6: Worshipping The Lord Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 6 and final part of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 6 Worshipping The Lord - Read: Joshua 5:13-15 to 6:1-5 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2012

Understanding and putting on the first piece of armor that God supplies so we can live the life that God intended for believers.

Belt of Truth Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:20 Introduction- Last week we begun a new series, “Putting on the armor of God” We saw some people see demons behind every tree and there are some who have no idea that we are in a spiritual battle for our souls. The two main points in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Beginning Of The End Of Human History Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

We live in interesting times. It seems that if we don't live in the time of the Four Horsemen, that time will, surely, be soon.

CHAPTER 6 v. 1. I saw as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four Living Ones saying with a huge voice “Come and see”, and I saw a white horse, and the one riding upon it had a bow, and he was given strength, and he went having victory and to be victorious. v. 3. And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Multitudes Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 18, 2017

Jesus is still controversial today. The enemy is still after Him. He is maligned in print, on the internet, and on the TV screen. This is blasphemy and He will deal with them. You will either be His friend or His enemy. He will be your Savior or your

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Sea of Galilee Title: Multitudes Healed Matthew 12:15-21, Mark 3:7-12, Luke 6:17-19 -Matthew- But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; (Matthew 12:15) “But when Jesus knew it,” What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21, Mark 3:7-12, Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 2, 2015

Worship scene in Heaven praising the Lamb of God who is worthy to open the Scroll.

WORTHY IS THE LAMB Rev 5:1-14 Intro: Rev 5:1 The school has a calendar with “Red Letter Days”. First day of school, testing, holidays, Final Exams, and the Last Day of School. There are many important days on the Heavenly Calendar that are “Red Letter Days”. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Jobs: Making An Impact Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 28, 2014

If you want to make an impact, sometimes you're going to have to get dirty.

Dirty Jobs: Making an Impact When my dad was in ninth grade, he had an after school job at a chicken farm in Iowa. He was very excited about his job, which consisted of unloading feed bags, feeding the chickens, shoveling loads of chicken poo, and collecting eggs. While he gathered the eggs, he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Yuletide Cheer Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010

[John] said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have Abraham as our father.’ F

Last week we welcomed back to the Christmas stage that most unlikely of Yuletide figures - the gaunt and rather unjolly figure of John the Baptist. He emerges from the background shadows of the Nativity scene each year at this time, and last week I focused on just what an unexpected and unwanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hidden Figures - Pt. 1 - Out Of The Shadows Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

No spotlight. No applause. No recognition. However, they changed the outcome of the story and often changed history!

(Slide 1) Hidden Figures Pt. 1 - Out of The Shadows I. Introduction We remember the star of the show. They captivate our attention and dominate the screen. However, the truth is without the supporting actors the show, film, episode would lack depth and flavor. It is a supporting actor who performs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solomon And The Two Mothers Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 27, 2023

Solomon had prayed for wisdom, and he was going to need it when these two mothers came to see him!

Introduction: Solomon, son of David, had just been crowned King of Israel. The LORD Himself had appeared to him in a dream, where the LORD asked Solomon what he would like to have. Solomon asked for wisdom and “an understanding heart to judge” the people (1 Kings 3:6-9). Now Solomon was about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist