Sermons on Providing For The Preacher:

David And God's Protection

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 13, 2019

1 Samuel 19:1-24 shows us how God providentially saved David from Saul’s attacks.

Scripture Because of Saul’s disobedience to the Lord, God rejected him as king over Israel. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Some time after this, David killed Goliath, and the armies of Israel routed the armies of the Philistines. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Reversal

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2018

Esther 9:1 is a portrait of the reversal in the lives of God's people in Persia under King Xerxes.

“The Great Reversal” Esther 9:1-10:3 Tonight we finish the great story of Esther. It a rich book and I wish I could have done it justice. Esther was the young orphan girl; we grew up to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Interlude With Evil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the providence, power, and hope of God in difficult times, as demonstrated in Esther Chapter 5, emphasizing that God often calls us in our weaknesses, not our strengths.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are going to delve into the book of Esther, specifically Chapter 5, where we encounter the providence of God in the face of pain and misery, His power in the midst of evil, and the hope He provides in difficult times. In the words of Jerry Bridges, "He ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

Beauty From Ashes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the story of Esther, emphasizing her faith, sacrifice, and God's divine providence, and to inspire us to emulate her courage and trust in God's plan.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today to delve into the rich narrative of the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4. This passage is a powerful testament to the strength of faith, the call to sacrifice, and God's ultimate provision. As we turn to this text, let's remember the ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

Haman's Plot PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and the power of prayer during difficult times, using the story of Mordecai and Haman in Esther chapter 3 as an example.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 3, and explore some deep truths about our God. We're going to examine His sovereignty over human plans, His faithfulness during difficult times, and the power of prayer when adversity comes ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

Esther Becomes Queen Of Persia PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Highlight God's sovereignty and providence in our lives, even in challenging circumstances, as exemplified in the story of Esther.

Good morning, church family! Today we are diving into the book of Esther, particularly chapter 2. Esther's story is a testament to the sovereignty of God and how He works in mysterious and unexpected ways, even in the most difficult circumstances. As A.W. Tozer aptly put it, "While it looks like ...read more

Topics: Providence, God

The Shepherd Of The Sheep PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Explores God's character as our Providing Shepherd, Protector of the Flock, and Promise Keeper, encouraging trust in His wisdom and goodness.

Good morning, dear friends. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, where we can find solace, strength and, most importantly, the presence of our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds towards a well-known, yet ever profound, piece of scripture - Psalm 23. This passage, ...read more

Topics: Christ, Provider

I Only Work On Sundays! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2009

I have learned that everyone knows what the pastor should be doing except me. That is exactly what Paul was saying to this church in Corinth--and things haven’t changed much after all of these years. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I Only Work Sundays 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OnlyWorkSundays.html I speak tonite about my favorite person in the world...myself! Go ahead, admit it, you are your own favorite person. You take care of yourself better than anyone else, and spend more time in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why Wait Untill It Is To Late To Listen To The Man Of God

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011

WHY PEOPLE ARE HURTING.

WHY WAIT UNTIL IT’S TO LATE TO LISTEN TO THE MAN OF GOD? Text: Acts 27:1-11 Intro: Have you ever heard the preacher preach a sermon and you knew it was for you? But you did not do what he said and you got in trouble. Why do we do that? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WE DON’T LISTEN TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Gave You The Scriptures Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

I preached to crowds and taught the people

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION 1. My name. “My name was called the Word of God” (Rev. 19:13). 2. The content of My speaking. “In the beginning was the Word of life. John said his ears heard Me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Apollos Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2022

Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A contemporary and colleague of Paul the Apostle, he played an essential role in the early development of the churches of Ephesus and Corinth.

Apollos Born 1st century Died 1st century Venerated in Anglican Communion Coptic Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodox Churches Roman Catholic Church Feast February 13th Apollos was a 1st-century Alexandrian Jewish Christian mentioned several times in the New Testament. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment On God's Elect Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2022

Amos 3:1-15 shows us the significance of four divine calls.

Introduction Jonathan Sacks, the former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, wrote a book in 2009 titled, Future Tense: Jews, Judaism, and Israel in the Twenty-First Century. In the book, he noted, “When it was hard to be a Jew, people stayed Jewish. When it was easy to be a Jew, people stopped being ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Verify The Experts

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 8, 2022

Jesus was questioned about what he was saying. We need to do the same thing about preachers, teachers, and internet writers.

Verify the Experts John 7:24-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 7:14 But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and began to teach. 15 the Jews then were astonished, saying, “How has this man become learned, having never been educated?” ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Peter The Great Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Peter the Great

Acts 9:32 - 35 Peter the Great Peter's Travels - The Chase - The Range of His Travels - 32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, John Wesley - The Scale - "I look upon all the world as my parish; The Scope - thus far I mean, that, in whatever part of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Holiness

Did Jesus Condemn Women Preaching? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2024

The Bible does not explicitly say that women should not preach. However, there are some passages that have been interpreted as limiting the role of women in teaching and preaching.

The role of women in preaching and teaching God's word has been a topic of debate in some religious circles. However, a closer examination of Scripture and the early church reveals that women have always played a vital role in sharing the Gospel and leading others to Christ. Let us explore the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12, Luke 4:18-19, Judges 4:4-9