Sermons on Shootings:

Be Very Careful

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 28, 2019

This is the 17th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#17] BE VERY CAREFUL Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction: In Ephesians 5, Paul tells us to walk in love, walk in the light, and now he tells us to walk carefully. As we talk about our walk, remember that we are talking about how we live. Ephesians 5:15a (NIV) 15 Be very careful, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Nazareth- Jesus' Hometown Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 22, 2022

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Nazareth".

Series: Biblical Cities- Nazareth [#1] NAZARETH- JESUS’ HOMETOWN Matthew 2:23 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. We started with Bethlehem since it was Christmas Season; and we are going to continue with Nazareth. Bethlehem is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To God's Plan And Persevering In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on perseverance in marriage..

As Christians, we believe that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God. In Genesis 2:24, it is written, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." However, we also know that marriage can be challenging, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Psalm 128:1-4

The Wicked Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Wicked

Psalm 58 The Wicked 1. The Practice of the Wicked Psalm 58:1-5 1. The Expounding of Their Practice - 1 Their - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Can’t Hit The Broadside Of A Barn

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 20: 1 – 42

1 Samuel 20: 1 – 42 Can’t hit the broadside of a barn 20 Then David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and went and said to Jonathan, “What have I done? What is my iniquity, and what is my sin before your father, that he seeks my life?” 2 So Jonathan said to him, “By no means! You shall not die! Indeed, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to deal with people who cause you pain and hurt you.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message#6 "How To Deal With People Who Hurt You" 1 Samuel 24:1-6 INTRODUCTION In a recent issue of READER’S DIGEST, Janey Walser wrote these words: I once worked in a grocery store and often assisted elderly people when they came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unshakeable In A Shaky World

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon deals with standing firm in a world that’s shaky and looks at the lessons we can learn from Daniel.

Unshakable in a Shaky World An elderly man lay dying in his bed. Near death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is the final part of a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 29, 2003 John 15:1-8 “The True Vine” Intro I’m going to ask the ushers today to pass around some clusters of grapes. Would you be very careful to grip the clusters of grapes only by the branch, rather than by the individual grapes, and then simply pick off one grape for yourself and pass ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Would God's Vision Help Us?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 29, 2005

After preaching this sermon, 21 people came forward at invitation.

A couple of weeks ago, in an elders meeting, I asked each elder to give me his vision for this church. I was surprised. Most churches never communicate their vision, hence most elders are unfocused as to any unified vision at all. Each of our elders, however, had a vision and were pretty much in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: *other

Remembering The Blessings

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 22, 2012

How do you encourage yourself when times get tough? You remember the blessings.

REMEMBERING THE BLESSINGS Those of you who know me know that I love fishing. I do not however like hunting. For some reason the thought of shooting an animal is just not appealing to me. That does not mean I do not know how to shoot. When I was a kid I was in a gun club. I competed in target ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Diving Deeper Into Life Series

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Oct 18, 2011

We need to start living life as the precious gift from God it truly is. Deeper living from a deeper understanding!

This past Wednesday, Scott Evans Dekraai, got out of his car in Seal Beach (CA) shot a man who was sitting in his SUV talking on his cell phone then entered a beauty salon where his ex-wife worked and opened fire, shooting at point blank his ex-wife and eight other people. Six died immediately, two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

Part 3 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-III—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Doubt God?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2008

*Why do we doubt God? That’s an important question, especially when the question comes from God Himself. Let’s look into the Word of God to find some answers that will help us stop doubting and start trusting God more.

Why Do We Doubt God? Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 30, 2008 *Why do we doubt God? Christians, I am not talking about doubting your salvation, though many believers do at some point in their spiritual life. Tonight I am talking about us doubting God when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

To be a Christian requires enduring hardship like a good soldier.

A Good Soldier Adapted from T. Michael Crews 2 Tim.2:3-4 “One aspect of the Christian life is that it is a warfare against the forces of evil.” (P399 Expositors Bible Commentary vol. 11) I remember when I was a small boy that I was fascinated with soldiers. I played with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan