Sermons on Splinters:

The Twelve Spies Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

The prevailing side is often not the winning side

ENGAGE This morning I’m going to begin with a poll. I’m going to put some names up on the screen and ask you to raise your hand if you’re familiar with that person at all: • Shammua • Shaphat • Caleb • Igal • Joshua • Ponziel • Palti • Gaddiel • Gaddi • Ammiel • Sethur • Nahbi • Geuel Just for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasures Of The Snow Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

That part of nature we want to focus on is--snow. There are 25 references to snow in the Bible, and we are to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, and so snow is to be a part of creation that teaches us something about God.

It was one of the strangest funerals on record. Nobody was being buried, but things were being buried in a lot of little graves, and in one, the Bible was being buried. Shackleton and his men were exploring the Antarctic when they were over whelmed by the forces of nature. Their ship, Endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-14

History's Greatest Victory Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

The last message of a series for preparation for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION HISTORY’S GREATEST VICTORY TEXT: Luke 24:1-12 Luke 24:1-12 (KJV) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. [2] And they found the stone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Hell And Back

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

When Jesus cries out, "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me!" He admits he has been forsaken by the one Person we expected to be his supporter to the end. But God cast his vote with the rest and says, guilty.

One of the greatest paradoxes of history is the story of the young English sailor by the name of Noble. His job was to deliver a large cannon from Portsmouth, England to Boston in the Colonies in the mid 1700's. After two days on the ship HMS INTREPID, they encountered heavy weather. Ensign ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

The Treasures Of The Snow Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

That part of nature we want to focus on is--snow. There are 25 references to snow in the Bible, and we are to live by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, and so snow is to be a part of creation that teaches us something about God.

It was one of the strangest funerals on record. Nobody was being buried, but things were being buried in a lot of little graves, and in one, the Bible was being buried. Shackleton and his men were exploring the Antarctic when they were over whelmed by the forces of nature. Their ship, Endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-14

You May Never Know

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2019

You may never know or see the fruits of your work. As mom packed the lad's lunch that day, she never dreamed she would be feeding 5,000 men. God takes our menial daily chores and accomplishes His plan on His time sheet. You may never know what you have accomplished for God.

YOU MAY NEVER KNOW… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. MAYBE WE WILL NEVER KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED? WE MUST TRUST GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU IN THIS DAY, WEEK, MONTH AND ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1, Daniel 3:19-25, John 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018

Message 9 in our series on the essential directives for every believer. This message continues the exploration of the second directive to pursue meaningful relationships.

“CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 9 “Restore and bear burdens” REVIEW I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the community of saints. A. Fervently pray for one another ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5, Philippians 2:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Anticipating Christ's Return

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 9, 2019

The second coming of Christ gives us hope for eternity and encouragement to live holy here and now.

ANTICIPATING CHRIST'S RETURN Text: 1 Jn 2:28-3:3 Introduction 1. Illustration: Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today. Just as the Old Testament is saturated with prophecies concerning Christ’s first advent, so both testaments are filled ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Where Are You Looking?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 19, 2015

Where you are looking can determine your eternal destiny. Once we come to faith in Christ, the Bible mentions three places we should look. This sermon deals with these three directions we should look spiritually.

Where Are You Looking? Chuck Sligh July 19, 2015 TEXT: Numbers 21:4-9 – “And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ephraim Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 27, 2022

In the biblical account, following the completion of the conquest of Canaan by the Israelite Joshua, the land was allocated among the twelve tribes.

Ephraim Ephraim is the second son of Joseph and Asenath. The name Ephraim, then, means "fruitfulness." Asenath was an Egyptian woman whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph as a wife and the daughter of Potipherah, a priest of On. Ephraim was born in Egypt before the arrival of the children of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:50, Joshua 16:1-4, Joshua 17:15

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Have you ever noticed that some people live their life like a bull in a china shop?

Every day they go around destroying: • People’s happiness • People’s lives • People’s character It is just a way of life with them! They are a walking disaster. Illus: They remind me of one of these slimy worms that crawl around and wherever they go they leave behind them a trail of slime. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 6 - The Secret Schemes Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 15, 2024

Satan’s schemes are many and we as God’s children should be aware of them. Also, we need the right people who will guide and counsel us to walk in the right path and avoid the traps that the enemy sets for us.

We read in Numbers 22:6, Come now, curse this people for me, since they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land, for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed." (ESV) As we continue to meditate on this portion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:2, 1 Samuel 19:11, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 19:11, Esther 3:8, 2 Samuel 15:2-6, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, 1 Samuel 20:42, Proverbs 13:20, 1 Samuel 19:12, 1 Samuel 19:18, Psalm 31:18, Numbers 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

All Together, Right Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

Christ unites a divided people into one redeemed family, tearing down walls of pride and fear until His peace fills every heart.

INTRODUCTION The Beatles once sang, “Come together, right now…” It was a cry for unity in a world already spinning apart—an anthem of longing to belong, to find common ground again. Yet half a century later, that echo still rings hollow. We’re more connected than ever, but somehow more divided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, Ephesians 2:14, John 17:21, Colossians 3:14, Psalm 133:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Spirit As Fire Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2025

Throughout the Bible, God presents Himself as fire. Fire has many positive and helpful effects that reflect the way the Holy Spirit works in our lives.

Introduction: A. This past week, our nation has watched in horror as parts of the city of Los Angeles were destroyed by wildfires. 1. As of the writing of this sermon on Thursday…25 people had died in the fires, 12,300 structures had been destroyed, and 100,000 people had been evacuated. B. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29, Matthew 3:11, Psalm 139:23-24, Zechariah 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United In Christ Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 7, 2024

Unity is not based on cultural, social, or political similarities but rather on our shared identity in Jesus—sinners saved by grace. We are called to elevate Jesus above our differences and work together as one body, reflecting God's love and bringing hope to a divided world.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: May We Be One — Floodgate Productions David wrote in Psalm 133: 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! 2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Ephesians 2:11-22, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ