Sermons on Plunder: showing 106-120 of 2,316

God’s Best.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 16, 2022

When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession...

God’s Best. Joshua 1:8-9NKJV When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession. However, fighting wasn’t God’s intention for them. God wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9, 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Revenge Or Justice? (Genesis 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2024

Do we seek justice or revenge? Let's look at a case study in Genesis 34.

Do we want true justice or is our motive really revenge for wrongful acts? Should we fight every wrong in the world or sometimes wait on God for justice? Let’s look at justice and revenge in Genesis 34. What did Shechem do to Dinah? Did he want to marry her afterwards? Dinah, the daughter of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perfect Servant Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 42

Isaiah 42: 1 – 25 The Perfect Servant “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. 2 He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. 3 A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Crosswords Of Murmuring Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 27, 2004

This message deals with the reasons why we murmur, the problems of murmuring, and the solution for murmur

CROSSWORDS OF MURMURING EPH 4:25-31 Ephes. 4:25-31 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That Demands A Choice

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 27, 2005

Jesus’ presentation of his person and mission forces a decision for him or against him, a choice which abides with those whom he has rescued from the power of Satan.

Third Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 20-25 Luke 11:14-28; Eph. 5:1-14 “Evidence that demands a choice” Several years ago a Christian apologist named Josh McDowell wrote a book on Christian apologetics entitled Evidence That Demands a Verdict. It is still in print today. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Vigilant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 8, 2015

Be vigilant, because we are all vulnerable. Don't compromise, because we will lose out.

[Read Josh 7:1-6, 10-15, 19-21] This is one chapter most people would like to omit from their books. No one likes to talk about failure or defeat, about their greed and sin. • Up to this point, Israel had been experiencing victories, one after another, from chapter one to six. • The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Enemy's Good Are Kept In Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016

To show that the enemy has possessions and goods in our soul before the cross of calvary now GOD is the Triumph over all of them after the crucifixion.

I. EXORDIUM: What to do to resist the devil successfully? Submit to GOD, be subjected to His WORDS. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Reversal Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2019

God did a great reversal. On an individual level, everything that Haman has and craved for, ended up with Mordecai. On a national level, the Jews were given the right to fight for their survival, against sure extermination.

The enemy Haman has been removed. The King’s anger subsided. Mordecai has gotten his recognition, but the problem remains. • The removal of Haman is not the end of the problem for the Jews. There’s still an unfinished task. The first edict of the King issued through Haman still stands. • The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unrelenting God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 23, 2018

God did not give up on Ahaz, despite his idolatry and unbelief. God came to him through prophet Isaiah, assuring him and urging him to trust Him.

We are going to look at our unrelenting God, the One who never give up on us. We looked at the five kings of Israel in chapter 15. It ends with an account on King Jotham of Judah. • Jotham did what was right in the eyes of the Lord but not perfectly because he did not remove the high places of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-20, Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Idols ... Just Give Me Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2020

Recently our church was accused of idolatry because we have a cross in our sanctuary and one in front of the church. Are our crosses idols? Can they be idols? Hmmm.....

No Idols ... Just Give Me Jesus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6, Exodus 20:22-23, Exodus 20:8, Leviticus 26:1, Judges 8:22-27, Matthew 22:37-40, Revelation 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dinah Incident. Viewer Discretion Is Advised. Genesis 34

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2024

When GOD is neglected, there will be consequences. Jacob’s neglect for GOD brings harm to his family.

2024.09.08. Sermon Notes. Genesis 34 – The Dinah Incident. Viewer Discretion is Advised William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: When GOD is neglected, there will be consequences. Jacob’s neglect for GOD brings harm to his family. Genesis 34:1-31 The Dinah Incident Genesis 34:1-4 The rape of Dinah. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 7 of 15

THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS (1 SAM 30) When my wife and I sold our old house and bought a new one just about at the start of the new millenium recession, we ended up living in a better location, buying a more expensive house, and starting with a new mortgage. Like most homebuyers, we had to sell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 7

THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS (1 SAMUEL 30) When my wife and I sold our old house, like most homebuyers, we had to sell our old house before we could afford a new one. At that time, interest rates were down and house prices were rising, so the time was right to buy and sell. Selling our old house was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Woe, Be Gone! Series

Contributed by Steven Boersma on Oct 17, 2011

Habakkuk was burdened by the wickedness, violence, and destruction that were going on in the land of Judah. And God was going to use the evil and barbaric Babylonians to punish Judah. Although that seemed like a perversion of justice, God would deal wit

Woe, Be Gone! Habakkuk 2:2-20 Introduction: Lake Wobegon is a fictional town in the state of Minnesota, made famous by author Garrison Keillor. It’s a town where “all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average.” With this kind of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 14 – 23

Luke 11: 14 – 23 Shine Jesus Shine “14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel