Sermons on Rescue:

Leadership In Exodus

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 25, 2010

The church is to be catalyst for God continued work in the world. Are we willing to leave the comfort of home – for the Promised Land? As we head for the unknown [the uncomfortable desert] – are ready to risk all to grow the Kingdom?

Leadership in Exodus In Exodus 1-15 INTRO: Brian McLaren Conference: World-Church-Me 1. Leading the individual Moses: Born to a Hebrew Family Adopted by the Egyptian princess Despised by the Hebrew labourers Murders an Egyptian and flees the area Finds his wife – has children and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Calmer Waters Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction as a way to review and find application for our series "The Perfect Stor,." We are going to break into small groups.

Finding Calmer Waters Tonight we are ending our series with a message entitled “Finding Calmer Waters”. We’re going to do things a little different and we’re going to have some fun. We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction. We are going to break into ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Yo' Momma Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2009

Our fight is to do what is right, and live as God wants us to live, in freedom. Free from the struggle with sin and death.

ILLUSTRATION: Braveheart DVD “FREEDOM” Clip #1 • Time: 1:21 • Start Time: 1:17:14 • End Time: 1:18:35 Start Cue: "I AM William Wallace" End Cue: "Alba gu bra!" Clip #2 • Time: 2:02 • Start Time: 2:44:38 • End Time: 2:46:40 Start Cue: "The prisoner wishes to say a word." End Cue: Cloth falls from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Type Of Person Needed For Times Like These Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 26, 2009

Sermon on current events

My fellow good people of all religions and fellow good people of no religions and the children of God; Today, there is a great need for us to become the type of human being that our simple existence in these tedious times demands from us. Although, the belief in God is often mistakenly seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

Tears Of A Son Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 29, 2014

"They that mourn" 1. Wasted Tears 2. Welcome Tears 3. Flowing Tears 4. Dried Tears

- Don’t confuse this title with the 2003 movie “Tears of the Sun” - Brutal “R” rated movie that stars Bruce Willis who plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a female doctor who will only go with them if they agree to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Hell Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 6, 2024

Jesus spoke of hell as “eternal fire” (Matt. 25:41) and “eternal punishment” (Matt. 25:46).

Hell is described in the Bible as a place of suffering, torment, and punishment for those who reject God and sin against Him. It is portrayed as a fiery furnace or a lake of burning sulfur where the wicked will be punished after death. Hell is also described as a place of eternal separation from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, Matthew 25:46

Eliphaz's Accusation (Job 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2025

Have we ever made accusations without evidence?

Do we accuse others falsely without evidence, just assuming they have done wrong? Let’s look at Job 22. Has Eliphaz escalated to accusing Job directly of massive wickedness? Then Eliphaz from Teman answered: Can a human being be useful to God? Can an intelligent person bring profit? Does the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restore Us (Psalm 80)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 12, 2026

Is revival our prayer?

Are restoration and revival something that we should be personally pursuing, praying that the whole church will also experience? Let’s begin in Psalm 80. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm by Asaph. (WEB) Have we ever been in need of God’s rescue, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is On My Side, And No Opposition Is Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 15, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the power of divine favor in the face of human opposition.

The phrase "If God is for me, I don't care who is against me" echoes the unwavering faith of biblical heroes who trusted in God's sovereignty amidst adversity. This conviction is rooted in Romans 8:31, where the apostle Paul writes, "If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Romans 8:31

Two Ways To Pray, One Effective, The Other Not So Much

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2025

Our Gospel from St. Luke is the only place in the NT where we can find this parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, or tax-collector. Both go up to the Temple to pray.

Thirtieth Sunday Integral 2025 The deuterocanonical book of Sirach, a late work in Hebrew that survived only in Gk, is kind of a long reflection on the entire OT. It was used by the Church to help new barbarian members understand the moral law and the road to virtuous living so much that it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:16-18, John 3:16, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:17-18, Psalm 34:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

I Believe In The Resurrection Of The Body And The Life Everlasting Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2003

1. We were made for immortality. 2. What God is going to do cannot be duplicated. 3. God’s gift of immortality changes our life perspective.

A few year back, the newspapers carried the story a few years ago about a man who had been in a coma for several years, but suddenly and unexpectedly awoke. What happened was that the medical staff decided to work on his teeth while he was in the coma, and in preparation for the dental work gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, 1 Corinthians 15:42-58

Denomination: Methodist

The Stained Glass Aquarium Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 3, 2002

As Christians, we live in a spiritual fishbowl for all the world to see. Our reputation is at stake. The world needs to see a difference in us.

Be Ready! "The Stained Glass Aquarium" 1 Thes. 1 Intro. Israel is once again at war. We’ve all heard the news. It’s a powder-keg over there. Whenever something happens in Israel, we wonder again if this could be the end, when Jesus returns. It’s a valid question because we know that the end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stripping Our Power So We Can See God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 8, 2005

God led Israel straight into a trap and then watched their reaction. He does that to us sometimes as well - to let us know whether we trust Him and to show us His great power.

In a way, the final victory over Pharaoh was not the Passover. Yes, that’s what got him to relent and say the people could go - but as we’re going to see this time - Pharaoh once again changes his mind and goes out after the children of Israel. But what we’re going to see also is God purposefully ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Resh - Psalm 119:153-160 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2012

The psalmist knew God's word, loved God's word and it hurt his heart when he saw those who ignored God's Word. As believers today, we stand in the same path... we should know His word, we should love His world and it should hurt our heart when we see thos

Resh April 4, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:153-160 (HCSB) – 20 of 22 Resh – 20th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [HCSB] 153Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Baptist

A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

In spite of all that David has been through in his life, a song of praise has always been on his lips. In 2 Samuel 22, David sings a song of praise that teaches us about how we can always depend on God.

Introduction: A. How many of you like to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles? 1. One day a man went to the DMV and stood in line for what seemed like eons. 2. When it was finally his turn, the clerk typed his name into the computer and said, “That’s odd.” 3. “What’s wrong?” the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ