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Gideon - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2014

So, Gideon's army is gathered but it's too big. How does God whittle it down to size? How does God orchestrate the attack? Who wants equal billing with God in taking credit? Gideon. God deserves all of the glory for all of the great things He does! Amen?

Well, we’ve finally come to Judges 7 where we get to take a look at the great deliverance of the Lord for Israel over the Midianites, the Amalekites and the people of the east. OK, so today, we’re just going to go over a brief recap of the battle with the horde which had gathered in ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Passing Your Faith On Down

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 27, 2001

The most important thing to pass down to your children is not wealth, but a solid faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

What will you leave behind when you are gone? We come into this world with a clutched fist, and we leave this life with open hands. When we leave, we leave it all behind. I saw a bumper sticker that read, “We are spending our children’s inheritance.” What do you desire to leave behind for your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Of The Blood

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

The testimony of the blood of Jesus bring justification to the believer, just as the cry of Abel’s blood condemned Cain.

Genesis 4:1-14 I. The Blood is against the workings of the enemy A. There is so much blood from cover to cover in Scripture 1. Coats of skin that covered Adam 2. Abel’s sacrifice 3. Passover lambs blood applied to doorpost 4. Spotless lambs of Levitical priesthood 5. The life of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Beginning

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jun 3, 2019

How can we Christians explain the wonders of the universe?

In The Beginning Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Ever since people have had the ability to look at God’s creation and ask “How does that work?’, we have been working to unlock the secrets of the universe. And over the estimated six thousand years we have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Our Fears With Faith

Contributed by Eldridge Cullum on Mar 17, 2020

We face all kinds of fears today: a fear of cancer, a fear of losing our spouse and becoming a widow, a fear of financial insecurity, a fear of having to live in a Nursing Home, etc. Right now we are all faced with a storm that scares us to death – the storm is called Coronavirus.

Facing Our Fears with Faith John 6:16-21 “When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

What Now, Disciples?

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 7, 2007

What would the disciples do with the absence of their Lord? What would they do now? Yet, on that first Easter, the question was asked and the answers given over a period of time have changed the world. The question is for us today, "What now, disciple?

JOHN 20:1-10 WHAT NOW, DISCIPLES? I. THE DARKNESS: * A. Doubts. B. Demoralization. C. Denials. Ii. THE DELIGHTS: ** A. Discovery. B. Defensible. C. Dedication. III. THE DIRECTIONS: *** A. Declarations. B. Dying. C. Dinning. If we could somehow ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Doing Good

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Every Christian has a responsibility to do good for the sake of the Kingdom.

Acts 10:38 KJV How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matthew 5:16 KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A World Without Christ

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 11, 2012

Jesus changed not just the Christian world but the whole world. Darkness would be everywhere if not for him.

John 8:12 A world without Christ It is an amazing feeling to stand up here. It feels so powerful and humbling at the same time. If I say let’s all stand everyone will stand. If I say let’s all sit down, everyone will sit down. If I say let’s sing a hymn, everyone will sing. I am so tempted to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2013

This sermon deals with our need to let go of past things in our lives in order to move forward in God. Lot suffered because he would not let go.

Moving Forward--Letting Go Of The Past. Calvary 6/9/2013 Genesis 19:1-26 Luke 9:57-62 Is there anybody here who has held on to something that had a special meaning to you and nobody else quite understood why you just would not throw it away? I had a blue and gold football jerseys, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-27, Luke 9:26-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Use Your Assets Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 16, 2015

With Jesus at the helm of his life's ship Paul had a bountiful supply of assets for living above his circumstances.

“Living a Joy-full Life; Use Your Assets” Phil. 1:12-30 In Acts chapter 3 John and Peter are about to enter the temple courts when a crippled beggar asks them for money. Peter’s response is fabulous! “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Look And Listen Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2017

If you’re going to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, look to the God who is always good, and listen to Him.

We all know that duct tape and bailing wire will fix almost anything. Well, not quite. A man in Alaska less than a month ago (June 8, 2017) attempted to cross a channel near Juneau on a homemade, inflatable raft made with duct tape. He put the raft into the water with a paddle and his dog, but no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Traits Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024

Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does That Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 26, 2023

America must remember from when we have fallen and repent if we hope to survive as a nation.

Does that Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave? Text: Jude 5-7, Revelation 2:5 WELCOME AND GREETING Last Sunday we paused our study of Corinthians and looked at Jude, and we saw how Jude was warning us to stay alert, and to be vigilant, and to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Back Up The Mountain

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This is a personal message preached on Dr. king’s Sunday, in which I challenge us, especially African Americans as to recapture the dream by going back up the mountain to see the promised land.

Dr. King Reflections by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Go Back To The Mountaintop Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Martin Luther King Jr. was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel. Much of his imagery in his messages came from being grounded in the word of God. He uses a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Materials Of Construction – God Calls For Stewardship Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#3 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness # 3 Materials of Construction – God Calls for Stewardship By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:1-9, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible