Sermons on Rubber Band Stretch:

Significant Births

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2024

Certainly, the birth of the Christ is important, we will find out the importance of the birth of Jesus.

Significant Births Royal Births Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Those gathered to see the Royal Birth princes and princesses, dukes and countesses. The court physician hovers, and the king’s advisors cluster like ravens at the foot of the bed. It is so crowded in the room. Skeptical eyes watched to make sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

David Plunders Villages (1 Samuel 27)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 22, 2025

Is the good news about a faulty church or a perfect kingdom? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 27.

Is the Bible different to most history books, in that it tells the good and the bad about its heroes? Is church life similar in that both righteous and evil acts are done? Should it shock us that only God is good? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 27. Did David disbelieve another one of Saul’s promises, not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Suicide To Salvation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

From Suicide to Salvation

Acts 16 v 19 - 34 From Suicide to Salvation 1. The Marks of God's Salvation Proclamation - 20 These men being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our city 21 and teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans Persecution - 23 And when they had laid ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-34

Denomination: Holiness

From Peril To A Palace Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

From Peril to a Palace

Acts 23 v 12 - 35 From Peril to a Palace The Plot It's Source - 12 when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, It's Sincerity - and bound themselves under a curse, It's Solemnity - did anathematize themselves, YLT saying that they would neither eat nor drink till ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Cholesterol Series

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 24, 2001

The sermon deals with the hardening of the spiritual heart.

The Heart of the Matter (Part Three) "Spiritual Cholesterol" Introduction A. "For this people’s heart has become calloused; their ears are hard of hearing, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-8, Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yahweh Vs. The Last Resorter (Exodus 8:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 26, 2021

When people hit rock bottom, they will tell God anything-- sincerely. But what happens after God helps them?

Let's start today by rereading a portion of last week's plague, the Nile River turning to blood. Starting in Exodus 7:19: (19) and Yahweh said to Moses, "Say to Aaron, Take your staff, and stretch out your hand upon the waters of Egypt-- upon their rivers, upon their canals, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

God Will Not Be Mocked (Exodus 8:16-32) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 30, 2021

Mocking God: telling him one thing, and then doing another.

Let's start today by reminding ourselves about the frogs, and where things stand with Yahweh, and Moses, and Aaron, and Pharaoh. Exodus 8:1 (I didn't realize how different the Hebrew numbering was until I'd finished last week, and I'm too lazy to change it; my bad; English Bibles ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:16-32, Galatians 6:1-8

Sheep In The Valley

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jul 19, 2004

Why do God’s people go through Valley experiences? Knowing that we all face trials in our lives, what is the purpose behind them? I give 4 points to answer why God takes us through valley experiences.

Title: Sheep Found In The Valley Text: Deut 8:1-5 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: A man found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home so he could watch the moth come out of the cocoon. One day a small opening appeared. The man sat and watched the moth for several hours as it struggled ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Pressure Is Unbearable Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jan 22, 2003

This message will help encourage you to move past your past.

When the Pressure is Unbearable Dr. Marty Baker March 4, 2001 Exodus 14 www.stevenscreek.net Man can do a lot of things ..... He can take a laser and a piece of plastic and preserve sound for centuries. He can take a microwave and electricity and bring us a television picture. He has hands ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Sabbath Lessons

Contributed by David Berthiaume on Sep 20, 2002

Why in the world did God give us a "Sabbath"? There are some lessons we can learn from how Jesus observed the Sabbath while He was here.

I want to take you on a trip. This is not a trip to an exotic location or a place of tourism; it is a journey through time. I want to take you to the beginning. Close your eyes and imagine nothing. There is no noise, there is no smells, there is no light, and all of your senses sense nothing. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

Limitations

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 27, 2006

Many of us can not get to the place where God wants us to be due to the "Limitations" that we have placed on God.

Limitations! Zechariah 2:1-5 · Ask a man in a wheelchair to climb three flights of stairs and he will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a lady without eye sight to walk alone through your house and she will say, “I can’t do that” · Ask a teenage boy without legs to go and play football and he will say, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Part Of A Praying Church

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 17, 2006

Here at Crane Eater our mission statement is Love, Prayer and Grace. I thank God that our mission statement isn’t just a statement, but it’s the biggest reason good things are happening here! Simply put, “Prayer means you are talking to the creator.

Being a Part of a Praying Church Text: Acts 12:1-17 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Imitators Series

Contributed by George Yates on Oct 10, 2006

Once lost in sin, now Christ has saved us and put a new nature in us. We must renounce our former state and by grace and the Spirit we must choose to be imitators of Christ and soar as His chosen people.

EPHESIANS 5:1-7 October 8, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE IMITATORS” Body Life The Book of Ephesians I. The stamp on an object tells a lot about its maker. A. Too often it says, made in China or made in Taiwan. 1. It is reassuring when a well made product is stamped with Made in the USA. 2. Most ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isaiah - The Message Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 8, 2006

The Overall Message And Challenge Of Isaiah Is For You To “Trust In The Holy One Of Israel For Salvation!”

Introduction: 1. Let Us Continue Series Of Study On Isaiah - Looked At “Isaiah - The Prophet” - Learned A Lot From His Name, Life & Character - Tonight, Look At “Isaiah - The Message” - An Overview And Introduction To The Entire Book - IE: Look At The “Big Picture” - Painting At The Art Gallery ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Simple Path Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 23, 2007

Mother Teresa spent her life living out her faith, serving others – may it be said of us that we did the same. When we serve others we plant seeds of love in their hearts. When we serve others the fruit of love grows in our hearts.

A Simple Path, I Corinthians 16:14 Introduction “We have all been created for greater things – to love and to be loved. Love is love, to love a person without any conditions, without any expectations. Works of love are works of peace and purity. Works of love are always a means of becoming closer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14

Denomination: Christian Church