Sermons on Spoils:

The Egyptian Incubator Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 10, 2006

Egypt served as an incubator to develop a new, special nation with its own identity that would replace the evil nation of Canaan and become the center of God’s program for the universe.

The Egyptian Incubator (Genesis 37-50) Begin sermon by showing video segment chapter1 (0-3:44) from the DVD, "The Exodus Revealed" Note: I downloaded photos of the Pharaoh’s mentioned below via the internet (for projection)... Main Idea: Egypt served as an incubator to develop a new, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reality Ever After

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 29, 2007

A message focusing on a few of the realities we tend to overlook in our quest for cultural relevance and seeker sensitivity.

Dakota Community Church January 28, 2007 Reality Ever After We sometimes portray the Christian faith like a fairy tale from childhood, all the action takes place before we “get saved” and then live happily ever after. Salvation is not the end of the story. It is not the end of the action or the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Moses First Forty Years: Certainties And Theories Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 30, 2006

God prepares men and women to serve Him in ways we cannot comprehend – at the time.

Moses First Forty Years: Certainties and Theories (Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 7:20-29, Hebrews 11:24-26) 1. Sometimes people try to explain the miracles in the Bible as mere natural occurrences: "It may never rain cats and dogs, but fish, shells, and frogs have indeed fallen from the sky on rare ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

We should not be moved by what we see or what we feel, but rather by the God who we know, love, and serve!

INTRO: 1. Satan is the master illusionist! · Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! · Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. · They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-34, Genesis 37:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Mistakes, God's Victories Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 26, 2007

Do you ever feel like you are damaged goods and God can’t use you because of your sin and weakness? That may actually be a sly plot of the devil, but God is great about turning your mistakes in His victory as He did for Joshua.

If you are Joshua, what do you do? Here you’ve come out of the starting gate, primed by God’s miracle in the river crossing, pumped by God’s miraculous defeat at Jericho-then your bubble is popped big time by the fact that you showed some arrogance in thinking you were invincible. Sin entered into ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord Our Shield

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 15, 2007

God stands over us a protector, as long as we carry the Shield of Faith.

The Lord Our Shield You wouldn’t want to be caught in battle without protection. A person can only dodge so many arrows before one finds its mark. As in any battle, our spiritual shields are effective only when we use them. We can use our shields in our battles against Satans ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope That Does Not Disappoint Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Dec 1, 2002

What does the Bible mean when it says that Jesus Christ is our "hope"?

Isaiah 9:2-7 “Hope That Does Not Disappoint” Intro—It’s hard to believe that it is December already, isn’t it? I guess I’m just used to Thanksgiving being earlier in the month, and you have an extra week or so to get ready for Christmas, but here we are, just 24 days from the Lord’s birthday. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Blaming God For Your Sin

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007

James has a strong word for those who blame God for their sin. Read more to learn what it is as Pastor Steve examines James 1:13.

We have completed our study of trials from James 1:2-12. Now we’re considering temptation. James says in James 1:13-18, “Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Potter's Hands

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 9, 2007

I’m always amazed of the plan God has for our lives. It also amazes me that when I fail or refuse to follow the plan that instead of pitching us out and starting over he reforms us in the image he sees fit.

The Potter’s Hand By: Pastor JC Browning Jeremiah 18: 1 – 11 In this world of constant struggle it is often times of trial and temptation when we ask father where are you? Last week I spoke of the temptations we face. This week I’m going to start with a conversation between God and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For The Home

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009

God’s plan for the home is the only one that will work.

Joshua was determined in his declaration. "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Troubling Times Are Coming Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 30, 2009

Chapter 3 reveals certqain signs of coming trouble in society, church and home

TROUBLING TIMES ARE COMING 7/29/09 Esther 3:1-15 1. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CRONYISM 1 A. Questionable Advancement 1. No Mention of Haman before this 2. Not recognizable as man of prominence a. possibly passed others more qualified 3. All - conjecture - believe its close to reality B. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Man Rules, God Will Overule Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2008

The Bible often teaches and illustrates the doctrine of God’s providence; His providence should be a source of great comfort and instruction for every believer.

“What rotten luck I’ve been having lately!” “I’m having a bad day!” “Oh, well, whatever will be will be, and there’s nothing that we can do about it!” You’ve probably heard people say all of these statements. Perhaps you’ve even said or thought something similar yourself at times. But all of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-35

Denomination: Baptist

Laetare, Rejoice Jerusalem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

We are challenged by God to rejoice. That doesn't always mean "enjoy," but if we repent of sin we will be forgiven gladly by God and have room to rejoice.

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2013 Rejoice! “Laetare, Jerusalem! Rejoice, Jerusalem, and gather round, all you who love her. Rejoice gladly, those who were sorrowful; exult and be refreshed with motherly consolation.” These words of today’s beautiful Introit antiphon remind us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Drop The Ball, Saving Our Families

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Jan 2, 2013

Don't drop the ball, let us save our families

Don’t drop the ball, saving our Families Gen 2:15-17, 21-25 Introduction: As bowl season is upon us there is one play that can change a game for good or bad depending on who you are rooting for. It is a fumble – someone is going in to score and they drop the ball. I wonder how many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Creative Minority

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

It was a very small minority which saved the Hebrew nation...it's prophets, like Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah. It was its singers in the Psalms, it was the group of the righteous who looked for the redemption of Israel. Their faith in God was the

A CREATIVE MINORITY GENESIS 18:32 There was a biologist who once did an experiment with "processional caterpillars." On the rim of a clay pot that held a plant, he lined them up so that the leader was head to head with the last caterpillar. The tiny creatures circled the rim of the pot for a full ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:32