Sermons on Spoils:

Fire And Water: The Elements Of Holiness

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 6, 2014

These texts remind us that God’s concept of holiness is one that permeates the totality of our beings.

21 Eleazar the priest said to the troops who had gone to battle: “This is the statute of the law that the Lord has commanded Moses: 22 gold, silver, bronze, iron, tin, and lead— 23 everything that can withstand fire, shall be passed through fire, and it shall be clean. Nevertheless it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 31:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Three Future Wars

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015

1. Gog Magog Battle, 2. Armageddon War 3. Post Millenium war after Christ's Kingdom is ushered in. -Rev 20:7).

Three Future Wars 1. Gog Magog Battle, 2. Armageddon War 3. Post Millenium war after Christ's Kingdom is ushered in. -Rev 20:7) I believe Gog Magog and Armageddon are two battles. 1. In the Gog/Magog battle, several allies of Gog are mentioned, as opposing Israel. -Ezek.38 These are the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:2-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Rich Fool

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 21, 2019

There's an old story about a hermit who stumbled onto a cave in which was hidden an enormous treasure.

18C There's an old story about a hermit who stumbled onto a cave in which was hidden an enormous treasure. The hermit, being old and wise, realized what he had discovered and immediately took to his heels and ran from the cave as fast as he could. But as he was running, he came upon three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Colossians 3:1-11, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

Free To Fail

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

As far as the biblical record is concerned, some of the greatest achievements in the history of God’s kingdom have come from very ordinary, imperfect people who have overcome failure to be used of God in a significant way. Their lives model some biblical

FREE TO FAIL Matthew 25:24-25; Philippians 4:13 Matthew 25:25 “And I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” are two very different statements. The first was made by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Lose The Mission For A Tradition!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2018

Churches need to get out of the marriage business. It is a tradition, not a biblical mandate. Stick to mission!

Gen 2 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made He a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

“exposing The Enemy”

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012

In 2009 a Barna report stated that 40% or 4 out of every 10 Christians believe that Satan is nothing more than a symbol of evil. They say that Satan does not exist and that is exactly what he wants.

In 2009 a Barna report stated that 40% or 4 out of every 10 Christians believe that Satan is nothing more than a symbol of evil. They say that Satan does not exist and that is exactly what he wants. 1. Who is he? Maybe we should look at who he’s not… a. He is not some mythical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 24, 2010

A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made (The Potter)

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 14, 2013

Mother's Day presentation about the potters hand and how He works in us.

Note: Message by Elizabeth Borowski at Andrews Church of God Mother's Day May 12, 2013 Title: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Text: Isaiah 64:8 Introduction It is amazing how God takes a simple method like making pottery and turns it into a life lesson for ourselves. This morning we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Scariest Prayer In The Bible

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 24, 2021

We must be willing to surrender completely to God’s will, no matter what.

The Scariest Prayer in the Bible March 21, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be willing to surrender completely to God’s will, no matter what. Focus Passage: Mark 14:32-42 Supplemental Passage: The word which came to Jeremiah from the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Available For God To Use

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 18, 2021

The call of God requires preparation, accountability, anointing, etc. In this teaching, Dr. Vorce offers insight concerning things a person may experience when called by God. He further prepares us by addressing topics such as loneliness, the cost, flexibility, and Spiritual Fathering.

Matthew 10:37-38 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. INTRODUCTION • The Call of God will pull on you • God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38, Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 8:21-22, 1 Kings 19:19-21, Romans 10:14-15, Luke 8:1-8, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Warnings Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025

God gave warnings to please God by obeying His commandments and teachings.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Colossian church had four problems. This chapter addresses the four problems of the church. a. Mystery religions. b. Philosophy. c. Legalism (asceticism) and d. Worship of angels (gnosticism). 2. Why God gives warnings to Christians? a. To correct Christian beliefs and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3, Colossians 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Moses And Miriam.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2023

Who is like thee, O LORD, among the gods?

THE SONG OF MOSES AND MIRIAM. Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21. EXODUS 15:1. The song of Moses and the congregation begins with the acclamation that “the LORD hath triumphed gloriously.” It is a celebration of the children of Israel’s crossing of the Red Sea, and the LORD’s victory over the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"a Friend Who Harms You"? Is There Such A Thing?

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 12, 2025

Isn’t a friend supposed to treat you well? Why do friends quickly turn into enemies? Don’t be surprised, because incidents like this have happened since ancient times

"A Friend Who Harms You"? Is There Such a Thing? Isn’t a friend supposed to treat you well? Why do friends quickly turn into enemies? Don’t be surprised, because incidents like this have happened since ancient times. Look at these Bible verses I quote: Proverbs 18:24 in various versions ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest (Joshua 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2025

Did Israel find true rest in the Sabbath or the land? Where is true rest? Let's begin in Joshua 11.

Did a Sabbath rest or a land of rest, finally give Israel true rest, or do both picture a blissful, eternal rest far greater than any worldly rest? Let’s begin in Joshua 11. After Israel’s initial conquests, did many other kings join forces against them? When Jabin, king of Hazor, heard of this, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist