Sermons on Predators:

A Church Going Astray

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Paul is concerned that the Galatians, after accepting the Gospel, are drifting away.

A CHURCH GOING ASTRAY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 4:1-7 (see also 7-20): Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, 2 but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

My Perfect Hiding Place

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 20, 2024

One proof of God’s deep affection for us is the fact that we can run to him in times of trouble, and he willingly protects us. He calms us like a parent who comforts a frightened child. Indeed, God never fails.

MY PERFECT HIDING PLACE By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 20, 2024 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. Greetings Overview of the message This morning’s message is about the amazing love and goodness of God as our Almighty Father. He said that “I have loved you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2024

1 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--I —Habakkuk 1:1-2a(:1-4) Key Words—•Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Building a road on a mountainside. Rock must be removed. Much of it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-2, Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2005

In this message we will unpack the title of ’The Good Shepherd,’ We sure could use one. (I Am Jesus - pt 4)

The Good Shepherd I Am Jesus – part 4 TODAY – is week 4 in our message series ‘I Am Jesus.’ ON – January the 9th we set out on a journey together to know Christ in a much deeper and much fuller way. On that day began taking a fresh look at Jesus, we starting looking at Him through a fresh pair ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Missionary Respected By All Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2010

Generally, those appointed to the Master’s service should be respected by all Christians, though that seldom works out in practise. The Apostles, the prophets and even those who have served as preachers of the Word, are often maligned and despised by the

“Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God. Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.” Modern Christians are poorly ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming Your Kids

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005

A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grounded In Provision Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 5, 2004

The passage that we will look at this morning is a passage that gives us a wonderful picture about God’s provision in our lives. 1 Kings 17 describes for us several events in the life of a man named Elijah. Elijah is a prophet of God and some might even

Grounded in Provision 1 Kings 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION... The Clock that had a Nervous Breakdown, C. Swindoll This new clock was ticking away on the shelf two ticks to the second as any good, self-respecting clock should tick when it began to think about how many times it was going to have to tick. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Joyful Giving Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

Most of us when we think about joy in connection with money, think about the joy that it will bring when we get it, but the greatest joy of money is when we give it away for a greater purpose.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 13 “The Secret of Joyful Giving” Philippians 4:10, 14-19 Today we are going to finish a series that we have been calling “Restoring the Joy.” This ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19, Philippians 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Take A Lamb"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 28, 2001

As the Israelites left Egypt with a whole new calendar, let’s enter the new year being reminded of how our new life was gained for us.

Today, I want for us to have eyes only for Jesus. I want us to look at the major events of passion week and see that they were fulfillment of types. They were the fleshing out of shadows from Israel’s past, that should have screamed out to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “THIS IS THE PROMISED ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

The Evolution Of Man

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003

This sermon is about improving our personal relationships with Christ.

“The Evolution of Man” by Rev. A.LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church, John 15:1-17, Psalm 23, and John 10:11 In the mid-19th century Charles Robert Darwin rocked the world with his controversial theories regarding the evolution of humanity. Darwin questioned the current ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 15:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Go In Peace? Naaman Healed

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jun 25, 2003

Naaman has just told Elisha that he will be going back to his Pagan land and will visit a temple of the god Rimmon. He will bow down right smack in the midst of active idol worship in the temple. Wow! Elisha said, "go in peace" to that?

Read: 2 Kings 5:19 “Go in peace,” Elisha said. Here we find one of the greatest miracles of the Bible. Naaman is healed of Leprosy. It is a feel good story that makes us all warm and fuzzy inside. We can read it, feel blessed, and move right along to the next story when Elisha causes an axe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19, Luke 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 2 of 9

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (Matt 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To The Book Of Romans

Contributed by John Stensrud on Sep 22, 2002

A 3-part introduction to the Book of Romans

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ROMANS An independent woman started her own business. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in. Pretty soon she realized she needed an in-house counsel, and so she began interviewing young lawyers. "As I’m sure you can understand," she started off with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Wake The Town And Tell The People

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 27, 2002

The love of God impels us to share it with everyone, everywhere.

Wake the Town and Tell the People I John 4:7-21 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Angels: Images Of God's Providence Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

How the angelic appearances around Jesus’ birth demonstrates God’s providence

(adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “ANGELS: IMAGES OF GOD’S PROVIDENCE” OPEN: A. As human beings, we tend to associate certain images with certain concepts 1. For almost 2000 years, one of the main ways the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ