Sermons on Prey:

Bad Timing Can Cost You - Part I Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Delayed obedience can be a costly mistake.

Today we are going to begin a 2 part series entitled "Bad Timing Can Cost You." To begin let’s look at some examples of bad timing. (Play Ameritrade bad timing commercial). The first truth you and I need to grasp today is the fact that God’s directions are reliable. Look at the first part of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hard Life

Contributed by Eugene Blankenship on Mar 10, 2005

God wants you to stop limiting the awesome you.

"THE HARD LIFE" ILLUSTRATION: Show overheads or on powerpoint projector, one of a birthday party, the other of a devil w/ a pitch fork, why do other people’s lives always look like a party compared to outs? Talk about how people portray their own lives and how others (we) portray people’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Pit Bull Mentality Pt. 2

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 29, 2007

This sermon reassures the believer that we have our salvation because Jesus the Christ refused to come down from that old rugged cross because of His Pit Bull Mentality.

Introduction: Pit bulls are some of the most vicious dogs that an owner can purchase. They are known by society for holding on relentlessly to their victim until dead. Once they grab hold, they are determined not to let go. They are focused with a made up mind not to release their prey. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Help You Can Give Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Mar 5, 2008

Third in 4 part series on prayer acrostic P.R.A.Y. PRAYING FOR OTHERS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL AND WONDERFUL GIFTS GOD BLESSES US WITH.

“THE GREATEST HELP YOU CAN GIVE” NEHEMIAH 1:4-11 INTRO: CAME ACROSS A FUNNY STORY ABOUT PRAYER. 1974 MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL GAME, MIAMI DOLPHINS PLAYING THE CINCINNATI BENGAL’S. HOWARD COSELL, ON TV. PRE-GAME PRAYER BY METHODIST PASTOR. “OUR FATHER, WE GIVE YOU THANKS FOR THE JOY AND ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Recidivism The Illusion Of Freedom

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2006

Let’s look at recidivism the illusion of freedom. Can we see the difference in metal and mental bars?

RECIDIVISM: THE ILLUSION OF FREEDOM Metal Bars vs. Mental Bars By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Gal. 5:7 You did run well; who did hinder you that you should not obey the truth. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snort-- Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The King Of Birds

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 19, 2007

Isiah compares us to eagles (40:31) and calls us to soar to new heights in terms of our faith and commitment---consider the characterisitcs of an eagle.

The King of Birds! Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions, so the Lord alone did lead him (Deuteronomy 32:11,12). They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Search The Scriptures

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

How we are to search the scriptures for Jesus

Search The Scriptures John 5:17-47 Prayer Indtroduction People deny that Christ was who He said He was. People even deny believing that Jesus is God. Many People don’t believe that there is a God. They have bought into the lie that this life is all there is so we need to live our life to the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-47

Denomination: Baptist

A World Turned On Its Head

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 6, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Read Isaiah 11:1-10. Jesus turned the world upside down, or more appropriately, right side up. People never really understood Jesus. Paul said, “For those who live in Jerusalem…did not recognize him” (Acts 13:27). Everyone expected a military-political leader. Jesus closest disciples didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sin

Contributed by Chris Summers on Jun 28, 2004

The sin that no one sees.

Sin Good morning everyone. Today I want to talk about sin . Oh I’m not talking about sin like murder , coveting thy neighbors wife or any of the obvious sins . The sins that we know about . I’m talking about the sins that are not as obvious .The sin that can keep you down and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

*Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Subtle Serpent

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 11, 2005

This message shows the characteristics of Satan and how to recognize his working and how to combat him successfully.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1 – Title: “The Subtle Serpent” Introduction:Recently some of our greatest ministers of the gospel have come under attack because of the stands they have taken for their beliefs. All this is a result of a “Subtle Serpent” which has been allowed to do his dirty work ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchors

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007

The idea comes from Max Lucado’s book 6 hours One Friday. Series deals with our sins and how Jesus is our Rock. The series leads us up to Easter. In the face of Life’s storms we have an anchor.

Anchors In the Navy we were taught the best way to fight a storm or hurricane was to move out to sea and anchor deep. There are times in our lives when we are caught in storms, maybe someone here is going through one right now. The best way to fight a storm is to anchor deep. A friend tells a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Being Pursued To Engaged In A Pursuit

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 14, 2012

When the pursuer is at your heels and you are exhausted; it can look like the battle is all but over. That is when you can do the right thing "get broken" before God. He will change the whole scheme of things and you will become the pursuer and have the

Seeming Powerless before the Pursuer Lam. 1:6 6 And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer. (KJV) 6 Ha desaparecido de la hija de Sion todo su esplendor. Sus gobernantes ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yahweh And The Eagles Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2013

If you learn to wait upon the Lord, you will find him a source of strength that can transform you into an eagle.

Yahweh and the Eagles (Isaiah 40:27-31) 1.Do you know any Eagle Scouts? 2. I have been privileged to participate in a number of Eagle Scout ceremonies; it is something to be proud of. I respect young men who achieve such an honor. 3. The idea of describing an honored scout as an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible