Sermons on Privateers:

Slaying Your Giants: In 5 Stages Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 6, 2001

We can find spiritual victory in the the valley of death and pain.

Slaying your Giants: in 5 stages 1st Samuel 17:3-11, 26-27, 38-51 (Written By Rev D. Helbling) Some time back we stood together with the Roper family from Texarkana in that viewing tower over Hot Springs. It was a beautiful sight: Very little of what you saw was actually in Hot Springs. Most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Eyes That See Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 14, 2003

Jesus, Good Samaritan Become Betroubled Traveler: He Who Knew No Sin Became Sin for Us

“Blessed are the Eyes that See the Things Ye See” Hosea 6.1-6; Galatians 3.15-22; St. Luke 10.23-37; Psalm 142 the Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—U.A.C. for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor September 14, 2003 X X X Grace, Mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37, Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Eyes That See Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 14, 2003

Jesus, Good Samaritan Become Betroubled Traveler: He Who Knew No Sin Became Sin for Us

“Blessed are the Eyes that See the Things Ye See” Hosea 6.1-6; Galatians 3.15-22; St. Luke 10.23-37; Psalm 142 the Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—U.A.C. for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor September 14, 2003 X X X Grace, Mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7, Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Source Of Our Peace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004

Looking at one of Jesus’ most stressful day and understand how, in the midst of unexpected news, demands and storms, He is able to find peace and composure.

Experiencing the Peace of Jesus - Jesus Under Pressure It’s Sunday. Sundays are always busy days for me. Sundays are always early days for me. Today promised to be no exception. With a full slate of activities planned, I got up early and drove to church. There was not much traffic at 6:00 A.M. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Abuse Of Tongues

Contributed by George Rennau on Sep 26, 2006

If God can’t trust us to function in this most basic gift correctly he is not going to give us anything more...

THE ABUSE OF TONGUES I Cor. 14:1-25 As Pentecostals we tend to look upon 1 Cor 12 and 14 as instruction for Pentecostal worship The reality is that it is really correction not instruction. The problem that needed correction was their unbridled use of tongues in church which is specifically ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Connecting To Community

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

God says, "It is not good for a person to be alone." How can we connect instead of cocoon in this society?

A farm boy accidentally overturned his wagonload of wheat on the road. The farmer who lived nearby came to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us. Then I’ll help you overturn the wagon.” “That’s very nice of you,” Willis ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

High Rollers Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 20, 2008

A look at the classic Paschal’s Wager using Moses as the ultimate example.

Scene Setup: Will Turner is aboard The Flying Dutchman -- the ghostly vessel of Davy Jones -- on a mission to steal a key to a mysterious chest. The only problem is that he has no idea where to look. He comes upon some of the ship’s crew playing a dicing game. Roll Pirates of the Caribbean ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: *other

Bold Move! Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2014

A message about the four kinds of faith and how to have bold mountain moving faith.

Note: Reference about the 4 Kinds of faith in from the website www.bible.ca. I used it as an introduction and lead into talk about mountain moving faith. Bold Move! Theme: To get people to understand the importance of faith and stepping out with the Lord. Text: Matthew 17:14-21 Offering: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Principles

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 12, 2012

There is a price to pay for the manifest presence of God which can release miracles, signs, and wonders and which can transform our communities with the power of God. None of this can be a reality without praying and spending time with the Lord. We are li

Prayer Principles Prayer is simply communicating with God. This can be through spoken words, written words, tongues, meditation, or song. God desires us to talk to Him and prayer is one way of doing so. Prayer is not for us to selfishly ask God for things, but to honor and glorify God by spending ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Judge Jesus Is At The Door

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 4, 2013

Judge Jesus Is At The Door 1) Be content 2) Be patient

Last week we learned that our God is like the next door neighbor who loans you his lawn mower and gives you fresh snap peas from his garden. Whatever you need (though not whatever you want), he’s happy to give it to you. Just ask – even if it’s the middle of the night! But our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Take Side Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 13, 2013

One of the great characteristics of the body of Christ is to care about the burdens and sufferings of one another. However, as we seek to console and encourage friends that have been offended, we may be tempted to take up their offense against another.

In sympathy, we may tend to take their part against the pastor, the church or whoever they blame for the offense. This is very unwise and an unscriptural thing to do, considering that your friend may be the cause of his own/her offense, or trying to drag you out of faith. His/her hurt feelings may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Protect Yourself From The World

Contributed by Carlos Jones on May 27, 2015

Ephesians 6:16 says take up your shield of faith. We must protect ourselves from the things of this world and the only way we can do that is by taking up our shield of Faith.

Protect yourself from the world Introduction: Ephesians 6:16 You have to protect yourself from the world, There are Things that will make you mad at people: People do rude things Talk to you crazy Try to get over on you Disrespect you There are things that make you get mad at family: Take you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-16

Denomination: *other

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Case Of The Open Window Shade Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

II Samuel 11 allows us to see him at a time of weakness and brokenness. God allows us to see "the interior hurt, anguish, and ambiguity that operate" in the palace. Comments and title from Rev Charles Swindol

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Case of the Open Window Shade” Today we turn to II Samuel 11. God allows us to watch the private life of a royal family. And despite their best efforts to put on a good front, we discover pride, lust, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Worship

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009

A new look at Isaiah 6:1-8, new outline and new illustrations.

Real Worship Isa. 6:1-8 Introduction: I’ve been blessed beyond measure in my life in what God has allowed me to witness and experience over the last 20 years. As a kid when we went on vacation we would venture all the way off to Eunice, LA…yeah, good times. My first trip to New Orleans didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist