Sermons on Shield Of Faith:

Dark I Am Yet I Am Lovely.

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

We all have shortcomings,imperfections but that does not make us outcasts.We may have bad past but in God’s eyes we are lovely.

“Dark am I, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, dark like the tents of Kedar, like the tent curtains of Solomon. Do not stare at me because I am dark, because I am darkened by the sun. My mother’s sons were angry with me and made me take care of the vineyards; my own vineyard I have neglected.” ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

If I Had Known

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 18, 2005

The manner in which we give service to others determines whether we are sheep or goats.

If I Had Known – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: From the time we are very little we are taught to sort things putting like things together. I had a bag of marbles when I was a kid and I would dump them all out on the carpet in my room and sort out the “cat’s eye” marbles from the rest because the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Man Who Broke The Law To Celebrate Thanksgiving" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 21, 2005

This message calls upon all believers to have a resolute, uncompromising allegiance to Jesus Christ.

"The Man Who Broke The Law To Have Thanksgiving" Text-Daniel 6:1-26 Introduction: How do you respond when your faith is under fire? Do you get weak knees, and feal like you are going to faint, or do you become more resolute, more det- ermined not to compromise what you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out Of The Closet!

Contributed by Charles Worth on Nov 30, 2005

Encouraging Christians to be bold in thier faith

Come out of the closet! Mark8:34-38 It used too be if someone talked about coming out of the closet it meant that their older sibling had shoved them in there and shut the door. Now it means a whole variety of confessions about oneself. There are “closet conservatives”, “closet liberals” and of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Slave Who Became A Conqueror

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Dec 2, 2005

God still desire to see people who can be history-makers like Caleb. Caleb’s dedication and faith gained him an inheritance and overcame the enemy.

THEME: “THE SLAVE WHO BECAME A CONQUEROR.” TEXT: Joshua 14:6-15 INTRODUCTION: Do we remember the Israelite slaves who became history-makers? Twelve spies were sent by Moses to spy out the land of Canaan. Out of twelve, only two spies rendered a positive report. They were Joshua and Caleb. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rejection Test

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

It is completely unnatural, painful and difficult to risk friendships when you are truly about God’s work, but Jesus never flinched in His pursuit of God’s will - in the end you will discover those who are there for the show and those who show Christ-like

As I was reading in I Peter 4:1-19 from The Message I came across some passages that appear to be very timely: Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Obey

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 6, 2005

Learn from the experience of Joseph what it means to trust God and obey Him.

There is one scene that is often seen during Christmas – the scene of the manger, with two adults standing by and a baby lying in the manger. We see that put up in many shopping malls, printed on Christmas cards. When we look at Joseph and Mary, what do we see? We see two very obedient people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Angels And Demons Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

Allies and Enemies!

Over the last decade, Frank Peretti has done more to cause Christians to think about the reality of demons than any other author. He wrote several best-selling novels beginning with This Present Darkness. He followed up with Piercing the Darkness. These wildly popular novels explained the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 12:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2002

Practical helps from God’s wisdom for dealing with depression.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION II Cor. 12:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." Bill said, "And what do you want me to do with your ashes?" He replied, "Just put them in an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Wrestle God And Win Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We win with God by losing.

HOW TO WRESTLE GOD AND WIN Genesis 32:22-32 S: God’s blessing Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE WIN WITH GOD BY LOSING. ?: How? KW: Needs TS: We will discover in Genesis 32 three needs that we have in order to win in our losing battle with God. Inductive The _____ need we have is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hammers

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

"We are laborers together with God. We are God’s husbandry, we are God’s building.”

God’s Hammers Text: Ecc 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” 1st Cor 3:9, For we are laborers together, with God. Introduction: The prophet Jeremiah speaks of cutting trees in the forest, using them to make a house and fastening them together with nails and a hammer. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, 1 Corinthians 3:9

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Fellowship Qualities Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 21, 2002

A sermon that continues to look at common denominators that make Christian fellowship unique.

Last week we began an exploration of key factors that should be present in a Christian fellowship - these key factors are validators of the authenticity of the fellowship as much as and indeed more than the sign ourside on the lawn. Riversdale Christian Fellowship on a sign does not make us into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is God Saying? Part 3 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 22, 2002

As we look into the Historic/Prophetic book of Daniel, God is speaking. There are relevant messages to us today from this wonderful book in the Bible. Let’s look at "What God Is Saying?"

Daniel Chapter 3 Open: We are continuing the theme "What is God Saying?" As we look into this third chapter of the book of Daniel, let’s remember the words of Christ, "He who has ears, let him hear." As God speaks today through His servant, don’t listen as a husband listens to his wife during the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Small Things Are Great With God

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 23, 2002

God can use what little you have if it it is yielded to Him!

SMALL THINGS ARE GREAT WITH GOD! PROV 4:18 Sunpm 04/07/02 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Matt 17:20 - I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ’Move from here to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of The Sons Of Korah

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 23, 2002

Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith.

OF THE SONS OF KORAH PSALMS 42–49 “My soul thirsts for God, for the living God” (Ps. 42:2). Temple musicians, descendants of a rebel priest who died at God’s hand, help us explore mysteries of our faith. Background Book II. Most believe this second collection of psalms was assembled during the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal