Sermons on Slayers:

The Trouble With Success Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

God could have bypassed all protocols and land David in the Palace, but that would be suicidal for David. He had to learn the language of protocol and statecraft. He had to learn how to deal with pressures of success and pass - women, power, wealth.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD¡¦S OWN HEART: Part 6: The Trouble With Success (1&2) 1. 1 Samuel 17:25 Now the Israelites had been saying, ¡§Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You A Witness?

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Take a look at the arguments to support the resurrection. This explores the 4 gospels and their testimony to be an eye witness for Jesus' resurrection.

Are You A Witness? JCC Easter Morning 04.04.10 Mark 16 1Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship God Selflessly Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 1, 2013

The throne, worship, God's Glory

WORSHIP GOD SELFLESSLY Revelation 4 & 5 (p863-864) June 30, 2013 INTRODUCTION: [A man named Bill Crockett was delivering a motivational lecture to a group of young Navy Corpsmen…He says, “I spoke in great detail about my love for our country and about why joining the military meant ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Label? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 28, 2013

Labels are necessary at times but can also be divisive and destructive. It's important for us to know about our label.

Today we will be talking about labels. Sometimes labels are important. Imagine going to the grocery store to get a can of green beans. But when you get there all the can goods are without labels. You do not know if you are getting green beans or corn. Labels also give you important information. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:35, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Sixth Commandment (6 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This is the shortest of all of the commandments and so simple that even a small child could understand it. However, in our society today this simple commandment is misunderstood by some.

For example, some carry this so far as to apply "Thou shalt not kill” to the killing of insects. Illus: Let me ask you something, if I see a fly on the table and I walk into the other room, get the fly swat, and carefully walk back to where the fly is, raise the fly swat in such a way as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

Philistines Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2022

The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles between the two nations.

Philistines Who Were the Philistines? The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Layman And Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

It is one of the most agreed upon factors in the world today among Christian leaders that layman must get into the act of evangelism for the show to go on. The church dies whenever it fails to stimulate an adequate birth rate through evangelism.

Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted slayer of senator Robert Kennedy, had considerable opportunity to be saved. From the time when he was 12 years old he went to Protestant, fundamental, evangelical Baptist Sunday Schools and churches in Pasadena. He was not impressed with the Gospel, however, but was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

In 2026, As For Me And My House

Contributed by Chris Woods on Dec 27, 2025

A look at the farewell address of Joshua as a challenge going into the New Year.

So, here we are right in the middle of the time between Christmas and New Year’s. I had no idea that this period had a name: It’s commonly called “Twixmas.” Another name is “Festive Gap”, but by far my favorite (and most appropriate for the Woods’ Home), it’s called “Feral Week.” If you’re ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Lifted Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Looking to the crucified Christ does not erase every snake, yet it drains sin’s poison and gives real, resurrecting life.

So close, and yet so far. That phrase has a sting to it, doesn’t it? When your destination is right there. When what you’ve longed for is finally within sight. When you can feel the finish line in your bones… and suddenly the road you’re on dissolves beneath your feet. Israel knew that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-16, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Turned Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2025

Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned?

Turned Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Colossians 3:1–7 Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned? INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • Today we conclude our series entitled “Turn,” which has focused on the heart of repentance. • In the conclusion today, we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

28. When Ziklag Burns Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 15, 2025

Spiritual lives don’t collapse because God failed us — they collapse because we chose to navigate outside His will.

When Ziklag Burns October 15, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship www.mycrossway.org 1 Samuel 30 Introduction: From Ashes to Anointing On January 13, 2012, the Italian luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia set out on a routine voyage off the coast of Tuscany. She was built to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Brook Failure

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

Difficulties in life often does not mean we are out of the will of God, merely that God is at work.

Brook Failure 1 Kings 17:1-7 I Kings 17:1-7 -- And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. And the word of the LORD came unto him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Did You Hear What He Said”

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Mar 19, 2003

That we need to listen to God and not be afraid to turn our lives over to him.

Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he entered a large, busy office filled with noise and clatter, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, Psalm 22:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Be A Dreamer

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 12, 2002

Dreams and goals are necessary for a full and fulfilling life. What is necessary to make certain our dreams are approved of God?

August 11, 2002 28"Then after I have poured out my rains again, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28 (NLT) 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is For Me

Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 1, 2002

How did David make it through one of the darkest valleys of his life? By knowing that God was on his side!

GOD IS FOR ME!! Psalms 56:1-13 The 56th Psalm has somewhat of an interesting subscription to say the least. If you’ll notice just over verse #1 of this particular Psalm, we can gather that it was addressed to the chief musician. And then notice these words, “Upon Jonath-elem-rechokim,”. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist