Sermons on Spear:

Gideon - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 5, 2014

Gideon has been coaxed and prodded to and through a battle for the Lord (and Gideon ...) Now, he's in the mop up operation and deals violently with two towns that don't help him out. What are we to think of these actions? Where is the Lord in them?

Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 8:4-21 Note to self: Be familiar enough with this segment of the story so that you can tell it in your own words with confidence. The main battle is over the original odds of 300 to 135,000 has been reduced to 300 to 15,000 or from 1:450 to 1:50. The 300 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Where To Find Purpose In Life” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2019

Purpose in life is found only through a personal connection with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

In this special emphasis on living life on purpose, we are going through the Dave Ramsey course, “Financial Peace University.” When people think about Dave Ramsey, they often think about getting out of debt, etc. But what people need to know is that the teaching he shares through financial Peace ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2021

Jesus said, “I thirst,” from the cross because He wanted His lips and throat moistened to utter one final victorious shout before He died. The death of Jesus Christ finished His work of redemption, atonement, and reconciliation.

I Thirst John 19:28-29 During the approximately six hours Jesus Christ hung on the cross, our Lord spoke seven final statements. One of those statements is recorded in John 19:28: “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2019

When trouble strikes, whether it be through natural calamity or human conflict, the psalmist reminds us to slow down, stay calm, and lean on God. He will get us through.

Psalm 46:1-11 When Trouble Comes Trouble comes to everyone at some point. No one escapes it. If you’re not having a bad day today, you will one day. And what will you do then? Will you fall apart? Will you give up on God? On the world? On yourself? The psalm writers, these sons of Korah, speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Comes To Earth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 31, 2020

Preached on Christmas Eve, this is the concluding message for the sermon series "Peace on Earth."

The first Christmas greetings from the angels that first Christmas morning was “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.” Now 2,000 years later, look around, there is anything but peace. We hear of terrorist attacks, nation rising up against nations, one group of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Negative Keeps Me From My Promise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Have we been trapped by the negative message and we become trapped away from the PROMISE OF GOD?

AM I MAKING THE CHOICE TO GO CAMPING NEXT TO THE PROMISE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Trappped by the negative? Have you heard about the negative man that went SKYDIVING? The instructions were simple: 1. Jump out of the plane when we tell you. 2. Count to 10, Pull the rip cord. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus’ Resurrection: The Event That Changed History Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016

Jesus' birth, life, preaching, message, miracles, death, blood, resurrection are the events that history revolves around.

10 Amazing Miracles in Scripture Series Jesus’ Resurrection: The Event That Changed History (9 of 10) December 6, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Ever heard this saying,“Clothes make the man.”? 1 There are some items of clothing that we immediately ...read more

Scripture: John 20:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The War To End All Wars Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

World war one was followed by WW2 - There is another world war coming.

Isaiah 2:4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. They didn’t tell Leopold Lojka about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:4, Matthew 24:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relocating The Head Waters Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016

God talks a lot about water in His Word (Genesis to Revelation): He compares Himself to it, walks on it, a river actually flows from His throne.

All Who Are Thirsty: How To Drink from God’s River Series Relocating the Head Waters (Inspired by The River of God by Dutch Sheets) 4/10/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A God talks a lot about water in His Word (Genesis to Revelation): He compares Himself to it, walks ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Need To Let God Fight The Battles That Come My Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 21, 2020

You know life is full of battles that we face. Some battles we go looking for and some battles come looking for us. I need to let God fight that battle.

Introduction Today we come to the end of our series: God has to win. Up to this point, in this series, we have looked at four areas of our life that God has to win if we are going to be the Christians we need to be. First, He has to win the choices that we make each day. Each day that we wake up, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"why Does The Resurrection Matter"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Zeruiah: Mother Of The Warrior Clan

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on May 7, 2020

Zeruiah (whose name meant balsam of God). The name of this desired and welcomed daughter expressed a similar sentiment to her parents.

Now the three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab and Abishai and Asahel. And Asahel was as fleet of foot as a wild gazelle.” Introduction: Zeruiah (whose name meant balsam of God). The name of this desired and welcomed daughter expressed a similar sentiment to her parents. Zeruiah, a sister of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

There Is But One Vaccine, One Way!

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

There are over a hundred vaccines being pushed right now, but none of them are good if they don’t work!

There is but one vaccine, One Way! - I don’t know how many of you sit at home thinking, when will this madness end, but I find myself pondering that notion more & more. - I’ve taken note of all the potential vaccines that are running through our drug corporations. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Add It Up

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational