Sermons on special ops:

8 Special Blessings That Those Born Jewish Have

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 16, 2002

An exposition of Romans 9:1-5

Islington Baptist Church April 14, 2002 Romans 9:1-5 Scriptures: Romans 3:1-8, Philippians 3:1-9 8 special blessings that those born Jewish have In Romans 3:1 Paul asks this question: “What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?” Paul’s answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Special About This Place?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 7, 2010

What’s So Special About This Place? 1) God speaks to us here. 2) God listens to us here.

It looks like a shack perched precariously on the side of a forested hill. There is no hot water so there is no place to shower or bathe. The outhouse is just a couple steps from the front door but night-time visits still require a flashlight. When Sarah first saw “the cabin,” I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 4 - God's Special Protection Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2024

If we want to have the special protection of God, we must trust God like David trusted Him. Only when our lives are in God’s hands and He becomes our shield and defender will our lives be safe and protected from every harm and attack that is aimed at us.

Let us read 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) God is able to make every blessing overflow on us, and this is applicable to every area of our lives. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Psalm 54:1, 1 Samuel 23:19-20, Psalm 18:35, 1 Samuel 23:21, Matthew 7:16-17, 1 Samuel 23:22, 1 Samuel 23:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Idols For Destruction

Contributed by Daniel Becker on Sep 15, 2001

President Bush’s Bible Reading for Sept 11 A mosiac of selections from various daily devotionals for Sept 11, 2001

Idols for Destruction “So each of the people likewise cut down his own bough and followed Abimelech, put them against the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire above them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died, about a thousand men and women.” Judges 9:49 “The tower of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:49, Jeremiah 21:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One In A Million! "Fearfully And Wonderfully Made!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

Question: Do you think you are unique or special? "In our Search for Significance, many of us continue to seek our security and purpose from worldly sources: personal success, status, beauty, wealth, and even approval from others." Robert McGee Question: Do you believe you are 1 in a million? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Defusing Duplicity Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 17, 2017

This is the first lesson in a series based on James MacDonald's book, Authentic. This lesson battles the problem of hypocrisy.

1. Fake Cars In the 1970’s, Bradley Automotive sold a fiberglass body kit that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression that it was an expensive GT or GT2 sports car. On the outside it looked expensive, showy, and modern but on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Clay

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 2, 2020

This message is about recognizing our identity and understanding that we are not an accident; a freak of nature; or a mistake. We were created with purpose.

I Am Clay Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; 19:11; Ephesians 2:10 The title of my message this morning is “I Am Clay.” Two Christmases ago Jackie, a family friend, gave me this coffee mug that a friend of hers made. This mug was crafted by the potter Melissa Streeter and has become my favorite mug. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Jeremiah 19:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022

Unlike any other nation, the Hebrews had a conviction, seared into their collective consciousness by the mighty deeds of God, that the one God, ruler of heaven and earth, had picked them out to be His special people.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 1 Sam 15: 16-23; Mark 2: 18-22 One of my friends who can’t attend daily Mass but devoutly reads the lessons each day was commenting on “how boring” the recent readings from Samuel are. Well, it’s good to be candid about your understanding of Scripture, but it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23, Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

How God Reveals Himself

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2022

Does God reveal Himself in the Bible? How do we understand the Bible? How was the Bible composed? Let's look at the Bible as special revelation.

Does God reveal Himself in the Bible? How do we understand the Bible? How was the Bible composed? Studying God’s revelation of Himself in the Bible is called bibliology. How God Reveals Himself God reveals Himself to humans in various ways, generally in His creation and specially in other ways. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Theology Of King David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 7, 2024

Series on the Life of David

Title: The Theology of King David Scripture: Psalm 19 Type: Expository series Life of David Where: GNBC 9-8-24 Intro: What do you get when you combine a little brother, a shepherd boy, a poet and musician, a hero, a giant killer, a soldier, a mercenary, a husband, a king, a killer, an ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch Your Step! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

There are many countries around the world that have fallen and I believe in most cases it is due to power struggles that take place and just plain old pride. Solomon said pride comes before a fall and I believe that is exactly what is happening in the Un

TRAPS “Watch your Step!” Psalm 59:12, Isaiah 14:12-14 and 2 Corinthians 7:4 For the past 12 weeks we have looked at a variety of traps that Satan places in our path. As we have seen, these traps come in different sizes, large and small. And I have this suspicion – that of all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

On The Death Of Usama Bin Laden

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 7, 2011

Meditations on how Christians should respond to the death of a wicked man.

“As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die?” Following a busy day last Sunday, I relaxed with Lynda by watching television in the evening. I was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist

I’ll Have The Chef’s Special! Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2011

An explanation of the Fourth Petition: "Give us today our daily bread."

Ordering at an ethnic restaurant can be a daunting experience. For one, many of those places have a menu that’s as thick as a phone book. If you diligently read through all the entree choices, it may take you longer to pick your meal than to eat it! For another, unfamiliar words like pho ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Lutheran

Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012

There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Thinking The Things Of God” Baptism: Tap Water Made Special Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

Baptism: This sermon is a basic outline rather than a complete sermon.

In Jesus Holy Name October 14, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Matthew 28:19 “Thinking the Things of God” Baptism: Tap Water Made Special Everyone has an identity. At birth we are given a name. We have a family name. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran