Sermons on Sharp Arrows:

Redemption Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

The theme of redemption runs through the Old Testament leading up to the long-awaited Redeemer.

Exodus 15:1-18 Redemption 5/17/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction We are continuing our walk along the Emmaus Road. The two disciples used a particular word to describe the common Jewish expectation of the Messiah: “we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:21). Redeem ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent The Coming Of Christ The Tiger

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016

Sermon for Advent 4

Advent 4 Year C Preached 20 Dec 15 Micah 5:2-5a, Psalm 80:1-7, Luke 1:39-55 (The Magnificat) We are here at the last feast day in our march to the celebration of Christ’s nativity. We stand on the precipice of an event that literally reordered the entire creation, the coming of the Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Called To Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2014

We have been called by God to love Him, to love one another, and with Christian love to serve others with the intent of sharing the good news of God’s love with them. Paul’s treatise on love in 1 Corinthians 13 gives us insight as to how we are to love.

CALLED TO LOVE I Corinthians 13:1-13 "Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.” So said noted psychiatrist Dr. Karl Meninger. He summarized his therapeutic approach this way: “Love cures. It cures those who give it and it cures those who receive it.” We have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Armed To The Hilt With Christian Virtues

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2015

The mighty power of God at work in and through us empowers us against evil.

Title: Armed to the Hilt with Christian Virtues (The Whole Armor of God) Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Thesis: The mighty power of God at work in us and through us empowers us against evil. Introduction In July I traveled to Winterset, Iowa to attend the annual Newton Family Reunion. As I traveled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawn Of A New Day

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

The experiences and reactions of the women on Easter Sunday morn, in many ways mirror our reaction to the New Day that has come through Jesus’ resurrection.

Walkin’ with Jesus: The Dawn of a New Day Scripture Text: Mark 16.1-8 INTRODUCTION The Easter story is an amazing and moving-story ~ …but not-just-because it touches us emotionally. But, it’s incredible and powerful because it really did happen; …and-because of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Ziklag-Pressed Down

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Sep 1, 2021

We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. How many of you know that even great men can fall or succumb to depression?

ZIKLAG- Pressed down 1 Samuel 30:1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, We come to a time when the great David was backslid and discouraged. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

1 Timothy: Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Sep 1, 2017

This message is an overview of the book of 1 Timothy and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

1 Timothy: Be Faithful by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 54 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible Ernest Shackleton was a British explorer who led three expeditions to Antarctica. On his third expedition disaster struck ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, 1 Timothy 4:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Your Words Testifying Against You?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 24, 2020

One of the things that I believe we sometimes forget is that the words that we speak mean a lot more than what we may think. This message is about the importance of speaking in agreement with God.

Are Your Words Testifying Against You? One of the things that I believe we sometimes forget is that the words that we speak mean a lot more than what we may think. And one of the verses we’re going to look at this morning, and I’ll turn to it. It’s John 6:63. Jesus says, “It is the spirit that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7, John 12:47-48, Matthew 12:35-37, Matthew 12:25, Mark 11:24-26, Philippians 4:19, 2 Samuel 1:1-16, 1 Samuel 31:1-4, 1 Samuel 26:5-11, 1 Samuel 24:1-12, John 14:23, John 6:63  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 23, 2020

A sermon explaining how we are set free in Christ

NO Condemnation! Romans Series CCCAG August 2nd, 2020 Scripture- Romans 8:1-4 Introduction- I grew up with the sneaking suspicion that God didn’t like me very much. Broken home, horrible fights between my mom and dad. Being smaller and poor, I was teased a lot which made me shy and introverted. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Betrayed But Not Bitter


Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 7, 2021

How to follow God even though you have been betrayed.

In our text this morning in John 13 deals with the issue of betrayal. With a kiss, Judas betrayed Jesus. The thing that makes betrayal so painful is that by its very nature it comes from someone you trust, someone you believe in and have confidence in. In fact, what I have learned is the closer you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thrive Amid Adversity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021

Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Elisha's Ministry – Death In The Pot – The Poisonous Pot Of Stew 2 Kings 4 V 38-41 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022

Elisha had a circuit of ministry that began at Gilgal, and each time returned to Gilgal. On one occasion the sons of the prophets prepared a pot of stew but it contained poisonous gourds and they became sick. God performed a miracle through Elisha.

ELISHA'S MINISTRY – DEATH IN THE POT – THE POISONOUS POT OF STEW 2 Kings 4 v 38-41 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 12 2Kings 4 v 38 [[When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, he said to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41, Deuteronomy 28:20-25, Deuteronomy 32:20-25, Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

'the Most Unthinkable Event In Human History'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

Carol service (Evangelistic) 'The most unthinkable event in human history' - 1 Timothy chapter 1 verses 15 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The message is Reliable. (2). The message is Universal. (3). The message is Personal. (4). The message is Invitational. SERMON BODY: Ill: • We’ve all probably done it, • Purchased a very small gift and wrapped it in a very big box, • Or maybe a series of boxes. • The idea ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Brethren

The Laws Of Almighty God (1 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 29, 2024

In the weeks to come I will be preaching a series of sermons on the LAWS OF ALMIGHTY GOD.

We deal with laws of this country every day and so we are familiar with many of the laws of the land. Even children have some understanding about laws and how important they are to us. In fact, sometime children have a better understanding of the LAW OF GRAVITY than we adults do. Illus: The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Four Carat Faith

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

We don’t have to suffer for our faith. But we do have to live for it. And if we never grate against a sinful world, how true to Christ are we being?

Peter is one of my favorite Bible characters. He’s the one who always opens his mouth before his brain has switched into gear and that’s a failing I have a lot of sympathy with. Remember when the disciples were alone on the boat out in the middle of the Sea of Galilee and they saw Jesus walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed