Sermons on Spoils:

What Will It Take To Prepare Us To Meet God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 7, 2023

Where is our walk with Christ and do people see Christ in us?

Amos 4:1-13 This is a story about Amos. He was a common man, sheepherder, a layman; dedicated to serving God and his actions spoke for him. God told Amos to warn the Israelites of judgment coming because of their disobedience, complacency, idol worship, they oppressed the poor, they were ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christians Checkbook- An Offering Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 2, 2023

This is the 178th sermon in the series Action". This is the 15th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#178] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- AN OFFERING Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: As I was reading through today’s text, I struggled with a Sermon Title and direction of this Sermon. Thursday night, I was reading the text again and it hit me- Jesus was a fragrant offering to God; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Regretting Our Choices. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

May we find peace in God's presence, strength in His guidance, and hope in His redemption.

We've all made decisions that, regretting our choices in life. In hindsight, we wish we could undo or do differently. But as Christians, how should we approach these regrets? In Luke 14:28-30, Jesus teaches us to count the cost before making a decision. He says, "For which of you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-30, Proverbs 20:22, Psalm 23:4

Praying The Psalm In Exodus 15

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025

Recognize God’s power to give victory.

Lord, I will sing to You, for You have exalted Yourself in battle. You drown both horse and rider in the sea. Lord, You are my strength and song, You have saved us; You are my God; I will glorify You, You are my Father, I will exalt You; You are a warrior, You are Adonai. Pharaoh’s chariots and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Destroys Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

Strongholds are not eternal—they can be pulled down. No matter how long they have stood, the power of God is greater. Don't manage the stronghold, destroy it. Don't excuse it, confront it. There is freedom in Christ.

THE GOD WHO DESTROYS STRONGHOLDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:25-32, Jeremiah 1:10, Isaiah 10:27, Colossians 2:14-15, Psalm 18:2 INTRODUCTION: A stronghold is anything that exerts ungodly control over your life—be it fear, sin, generational ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Following God With Human Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025

God is not seeking experts; He is seeking the obedient. Following Him requires that we crucify our natural wisdom and embrace divine instruction. There is danger in depending on human intelligence to navigate spiritual assignments. Such a path leads to error, frustration, and loss.

THE DANGER OF FOLLOWING GOD WITH HUMAN WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God…” (1 Corinthians 1:18) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7, Romans 8:6-8, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Mercy In The Days Of The Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

The Book of Judges reveals the cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance, showing God’s enduring mercy despite Israel’s repeated failures.

THE GOD OF MERCY IN THE DAYS OF THE JUDGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 2:16-19 Key Verse: “Nevertheless the Lord raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them.” – Judges 2:16 Supporting Texts: Judges 21:25; Psalm 106:43-45; Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samson's First Wife (Judges 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2025

How important is it that a marriage have a common faith? Let's begin in Judges 14.

How foolish is choosing a life’s marriage partner solely because of their looks? How important is having the same faith values? Let’s begin in Judges 14. What happened when Samson traveled and saw a foreign woman? Samson traveled down to Timnah. While he was in Timnah, a Philistine woman caught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Defeat Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

What happens when we lose God's presence?

A. ONE MAN’S SIN DEFEATED MANY: JOSHUA 7, 8 1. One person’s sin leads to total defeat (7:1-11). Not his influence on godly people, but his influence on God. 2. One private sin hurts you and others. “The men of Ai smote (Israel) them” (7:5). 3. Private sin begins with what you see. “I saw a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2022

Two main components of New Testament preaching are repentance and faith. Let’s examine how they go together.

Two main components of New Testament preaching are repentance and faith. Let’s examine how they go together. Repent & Believe What do repentance and belief have to do with salvation? Feeling sorry for ourselves but refusing to change does nothing. But, grief with repentance leads to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Mark 1:14-15, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Chapter Of Murder And Miracles (Matthew 14:1-36)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 16, 2025

This chapter describes the death of John the Baptist by Herod and the continuing ministry of the Lord Jesus.

The fourteenth chapter of Matthew opens with the death of John the Baptist, who had been imprisoned for preaching against the wicked ruler Herod Antipas. His father, Herod the “Great” had been the “ruler” of Judea from 37 - 4 BC at the behest of Rome and the emperor Augustus Caesar (ruled from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14, Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Absorb The Word (James 1:21 ) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 19, 2021

What does it mean that the Word is already in you? Does that mean you don’t have to read it? No, it means you have the ability to receive it.

James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. 19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21

A Little Sin Can Cause A Lot Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 24, 2005

Sermon #5 in my study of Joshua. This sermon focuses on how sin isn’t often taken seriously by anyone except God.

Introduction: 1. When it comes to great dreams and depending on God to fulfill those dreams it is certainly true. We may have great dreams for what God may do in the future, but great dreams begin with small steps toward those great goals. When it comes to our dreams, I can assure you there will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual People Involved In Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

How the life of faith deals with spiritual warfare

Spiritual People involved in Spiritual Warfare Genesis 14:1-24 Introduction John Milton, in his great works Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained speaks about the great cosmic combat that takes place in the twelfth chapter of the book of Revelation. In describing that chilling chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Passionate Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Passionate Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 22, 2006 This morning I want to give you a little science lesson on thermodynamics! Remember that word from high school science class? In case you don’t, “thermodynamics” is a branch of physics that studies the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Wesleyan