Sermons on Surrounded By Dogs:

Lessons In Leadership

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 3, 2022

Scriptural values surrounding leadership as demonstrated in the Kenyan elections of 2022

Lessons in leadership Luke 1:37; As you read this, keep in mind the following four points: i. Our SAVIOR told us to pray “….THY will be done on earth as it is in heaven…” ii. There is nothing impossible with GOD. Paraphrased, with GOD all things are possible. iii. Our GOD is in heaven and HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

The Peace Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Diplomacy has been defined as the art of saying, "nice doggie," until you find a rock. There is truth to this, but it is also true that one may want to say, "nice doggie" until the dog likes you, and becomes, in fact, a nice and friendly dog. That is being a peace maker.

A traveler in the South found himself stranded in a small town on Saturday night. Wondering around, he noticed there were two Baptist churches. He couldn't understand it, so he asked someone why it was that such a small town would have two Baptist churches? The local man said, "They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

A Heart For The Lost

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013

How can we develop a heart for the lost, a heart like the apostle Paul's?

How would you describe someone who has a heart for dogs? Well, we would say they love dogs. We know this because they’re constantly surrounded by dogs. They’re the one who constantly post cute pictures of dogs on facebook. Dogs are their passion, their first love. They go out of their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34, Romans 9:1-3

Denomination: *other

Who's Your Daddy Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

True Lies – Who’s your Daddy? A clergyman was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about a dozen boys, all of them between 10 and 12 years of age. The group surrounded a dog. Concerned lest the boys were hurting the dog, he went over and asked "What are you doing with that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Companions

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002

The Bible encourages a child of God to be careful in choosing the kind of people he surrounds himself with.

COMPANIONS Psalm 119:63 INTRO. Every time I enter into the pages of the Bible, I am struck by the marvelous company a Christian finds himself in. As a preacher, I see myself among such men as Enoch, who was raptured before the flood; and Noah; and Isaiah, the man who saw God in his temple in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:63

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Protection In Times Of Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This passage reveals that those who walk with God are never truly surrounded by enemies—they are surrounded by divine protection. In the heat of spiritual warfare, we are not alone; the host of heaven fights for us.

DIVINE PROTECTION IN TIMES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 6:8-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:7; Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:31; Ephesians 6:12-18; Psalm 125:1-2 INTRODUCTION: In this remarkable passage, Syria was persistently plotting against Israel. Yet each time, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Barking Up The Wrong Tree"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 8, 2015

The sermon share like coon dogs we occasionally bark up the wrong tree like Adam and Eve and the results can be devastating.

Genesis 3:8-15 “Barking up the wrong tree” Bob Kaylor, tells the following story: "as a kid growing up I spent part of my summer in my uncles farm in Western Pennsylvania. I usually went during the time to put up hay, probably because I was small enough to tuck the bales into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Be A Messenger And Giver Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 1, 2015

Mark sets the scene of Jesus in a strange place, in a strange situation with a couple of strange outcomes. The result is that Jesus shows he is open to all people.

Hope found in Jesus. Ever been the stranger in a situation, maybe the people you are visiting know you are coming, but still you are the stranger. Maybe there’s something you want, maybe there’s something you’re expected to provide. There could be uncertainty, there could be a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, 1 Peter 1:13-17, 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Of Specks And Planks

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

What are the attitudes that surround so much of our judging of each other?

Questions Jesus Asked: Of Specks And Planks Bible Reading: Matthew 7: 1-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Questions, questions, questions - always, it seems, another question. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scandalon

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Feb 12, 2006

How should Christians respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed?

How should we, as Christians, respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed? “The cartoons were first published by Jyllands-Posten in late September 2005; approximately two weeks later, nearly 3,500 people demonstrated peacefully in Copenhagen. In November, several ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

All That Singing In Church: What's That About?

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 18, 2006

A message addressing some basic issues surrounding the singing part of worship.

Open: Ask people why we sing in church… have them share in just a few words. Should we sing more… less… more hymns… more upbeat songs… do we need an electric guitar… full drum set going… maybe some rapping. All over our country… really all over the world… the singing in church is seen ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Good Work

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

God’s good work surrounds us, includes us, and is in us.

A worried mother wondered where her daughter was on the rainy school day afternoon. She should have been home by now. The rain was heavy, the thunder loud, and the lightning was bright. Finally, after a few anxious minutes she decided to put her coat on and look for her late child. Out the door ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalm 23 Part Vi "You Prepare A Table Before Me" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 8, 2011

How to have joy even when surrounded by an enemy visible or invisible.

Psalm 23:5a “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” King David who wrote this Psalm had quite a history. I think some parts of David’s life we can all relate to. David was also a shepherd and took care of the family sheep. The Lord gave him such strength ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Art Not Thou Our God ?

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009

When the enemy surrounds us it’s time to call on God.

ARE NOT THOU OUR GOD ? PASTOR KEN CROW 2ND CHRONICLES 20: 1-13 2 Chronicles 20 1It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Friends

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

The people we surround ourselves with have a direct impact in our lives.

Friends Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed… ME: I never realized how much power other people have in my life. 1: I thought I picked my friends My friends were all just like me My friends liked the same things as me My little ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Other