Sermons on Spys:

Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: *other

Wash Basins

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007

This is a message about Pilate and his work at the wash basin.

WASH BASINS TEXT: Matthew 27:22-24 Matthew 27:22-24 -- Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rahab's Reformation Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

A look at the life of Rahab in order to get my audience to be amazed at what God is able to do and to partner with Him in changing lives, beginning with themselves

(have the text read ahead) I have obtained a copy of a recently discovered document from the 1st century. It’s from the first publisher of the Bible – this was before there was Zondervan and Tyndale and all those publishers. It’s a letter from them to the Bible’s original author… Dear ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Slip, Sliding Away

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 15, 2008

A warning about the dangers of falling away little by little.

Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped” “THE DANGER OF SLIP, SLIDING AWAY!” Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a song many years ago and the last words of the chorus are: “We work our jobs; Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Almost Right Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

The question isn’t whether we’re going to encounter opposition. The question is, how are we going to handle it when it comes. The remnant did exactly what they were supposed to do—almost. They stood strong in the face of opposition but they didn’t quit

1. How did the opposition respond to the remnant? a. With distrust (1) b. With deception (2) 2. How did the remnant respond to the opposition? a. With discernment (3a) b. With determination (3b) c. With direction (3c) It would be nice if everything in life was easy, wouldn’t it? It would be nice ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God For The Future Of Our Church Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon encourages our church to trust the promises of God in reaping a harvest of milk and honey even with two different perspectives in the church.

As I review this past year in the life of our church, it is apparent that God has been speaking to us in a language of promise just as He did with the people of Israel. I did not review the past year from a standpoint of what went wrong and what went right. No instead I reviewed this year from a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering For God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Why is worship supposed to be an encounter with God and not just going through the motions? How can you better encounter God each time you gather corporately as a church? The answer is in your appetite!

ENCOUNTERING GOD – Part One - Hunger Listen to this story, “I had my first experience with the presence of God when I was 5 years old. Arriving home from my ½ day of kindergarten, I usually ate lunch with my mom and then hurried off to play. When I would run out of things to do, I would resort ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Question Of Faith.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 15, 2012

This whole chapter makes us look at our faith as to whether our action based on our faith is enough evidence to convict us that we are a Christian.

A QUESTION OF FAITH? JOSHUA 2:1-7. Faith is a common denominator that everyone has. There is Natural & Spiritual faith. Spiritual faith comes from the Living God. Ephesians 2:8. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God. Our spiritual faith ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friendship And Promises Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 20, 2011

Some thoughts about trust and friendship as it relates to our relationship with God.

Friendship and Promises Romans 4:9-25 Intro: Last week we looked at Romans 4:1-8 and talked about the fact that We cannot cover our own tab! Justice requires payment for our sin, but we can no more pay for our own sins than our nation can pay off the national debt! We also considered the fact ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Countdown To War Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

The four horsemen - war, slaughter, famine, death and pestilence - have accompanied humanity since the dawn of time; they remind us of our sin, and God's judgment, and his ultimate control over all of history.

When I mapped out this year’s preaching schedule I did not - repeat NOT - know that war with Iraq would begin the week the seals on the scroll detailing the fate of the world would be opened and the four horsemen let loose. And I’m not egotistical enough to think that God arranged the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Real World Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 37 – 42

Luke 9: 37 – 42 Back To the Real World 37 Now it happened on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, that a great multitude met Him. 38 Suddenly a man from the multitude cried out, saying, “Teacher, I implore You, look on my son, for he is my only child. 39 And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Pinnacle Of Victory (9 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

Many Christians today are earning a living but are not experiencing victory in life or the results of total surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION The final chapter brings us back to the main character of the first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bring Life Into Your House Again

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 17, 2012

The Shunammite Woman in our text today will demonstrate the value of woman’s character when death wields its sword against the family.

BRINGING LIFE INTO YOUR FAMILY AGAIN Building and maintaining a great family required a great and wise woman. The book of Proverbs describes her worth and character. Pro 31:10 "Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels. Pro 31:25 She dresses with strength ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rahab, A Heart Of Gold Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 31, 2011

This is week six of our series from Hebrews 11. Here we look at what made Rahab a candidate for the Faith Hall of Fame.

Rahab Every story has a beginning and this one begins in a most unlikely place. . . a brothel. Not many stories in the Bible start in a house of ill repute, as a matter of fact I can only think of one other.. The scripture was read earlier and there is a lot that was left unsaid in the Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story - Sermon 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Sermon 7 of 32 of a series inspired by Frazee and Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 6 October 17, 2010 One of the fun things about vacations is arriving at your destination. There is this anticipation of what it’s going to be like when you arrive. It’s one of the fun things about vacations. Maybe it’s arriving at the Grand Canyon, a trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist