Sermons on Swallows:

How Long Will You Stay Outside

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 20, 2020

This sermon looks at Jonah. The longer we stay outside the will of God of our lives, the more people we endanger.

Stay Outside Jonah 2:1-8 John 12:1-8 9/20/2020 One of the treasured memories I have as a kid was walking home with my cousins or friends, and then getting caught in the rain. We would take off running as fast as we could heading to the house. When we reached the porch, we would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Failed? Don’t Give Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2020

God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.

FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Things To Show Before We Go

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

There are a lot of jokes about growing old. For example, it has been said:

We're over the hill but don't feel sad This side of the hill ain't all that bad. So give us "five" and then a smile To us who have been here for awhile. With by-pass pain and mended hip And plumbing fixtures prone to drip; We all may seem a sorry lot, But we rejoice for what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Veteran's Day 2023

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 10, 2023

A Sermon to adults about the need to stand for the right.

Psalms 124:1-8 11/12/23 a.m. Day after Veterans Today we honor our Veterans. These men and women were not called upon to give their ALL. That’s why they are here with us today. They’re alive. But they were WILLING to give their ALL. And they ALL gave some of their life for you and I. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 41

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2022

NASB

Wesley’s Explanatory Notes / www.biblemaster.com / Chapter Overview (interspersed throughout) Two things providence is here bringing about. 1. The advancement of Joseph. 2. The maintenance of Jacob and his family in a time of famine; for the eyes of the Lord run to and fro through the earth, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Collection Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2023

When you give, give as an act of worship to God, give in proportion to your income, and give wisely.

Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio. He recalled a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly pointed toward greed and selfishness as the reason the church never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon # 44 - God Is Mindful Of Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 24, 2025

Jonah sat outside the city of Nineveh in the blazing heat fuming against God, but God graciously appointed a plant to grow and give shade to Jonah. No matter what our situation is, let’s remember that God is mindful of us and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

For our meditation let us look at Jonah 4:6, “Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant.” (ESV) God gave Jonah a task to go and preach against ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Psalm 8:3-4, Acts 7:25, Exodus 3:2, Exodus 4:1-3, Numbers 16:30, Numbers 17:8, Numbers 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Opposite Of Karma - Repent

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2025

How do things work in this world? Good for good? Bad for bad? Nope. Repent.

3.23.25 Luke 13:1–5 (EHV) 1 At that time there were some present who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 He answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

A Longing To Be With God

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 3, 2025

The Psalms are filled with Praise. This is so helpful when we consider our own need to praise God in prayer. This reminds us that we should be willing to praise even when times are difficult and we struggle. What a wonderful sourcebook of songs and prayers.

Introduction What we should remember when studying the Psalms: The Psalms are filled with Praise. This is so helpful when we consider our own need to praise God in prayer. This reminds us that we should be willing to praise even when times are difficult and we struggle. What a wonderful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Over Spiritual Problems

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

Search for God and victory through problems.

VICTORY OVER SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you victory is possible. Today, I want to teach you to get victory over problems. The biggest problem facing America is not racism, corporate greed, the budget, environment factors or people being de-humanized ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Grip Of Fear! Series

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

For we all are vulnerable to fear, however it is important how we react or manage it when it grips our soul.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church January 2002 As we continue our subject of “In the Grip of Fear,” my intent is not to exegete this entire Psalm, which has been written by David when he fled Saul and entered into Gath, the territory of the Philistines, and faced Achish. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Tears To The Tabernacle

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 30, 2005

A sermon about making it through the valley of tears, to the house of God

Psalms 84:1-12 I. Notice The Tabernacle. a. See His Devotion To It. "How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts !" The word "amiable" means "loved". It is only translated "amiable" on this one time. Elsewhere it is translated "loves" and "beloved". The tabernacle of the Lord was loved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Souls In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

I saw the souls....and they cried..." Slain, dead, yet John sees them, hears them speak. Not enough to say, just a vision. A vision of realty, a miraculous vision in advance of the factor but of the facts therefore. Their being slain, not the end of th

REVELATION 6:9-11 THE SOUL AFTER DEATH "I saw the souls....and they cried..." Slain, dead, yet John sees them, hears them speak. Not enough to say, just a vision. A vision of realty, a miraculous vision in advance of the factor but of the facts therefore. Their being slain, not the end of them. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Persuaders

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 28, 2007

These are the people that put hell on high alert.

I’m preaching this message entitled: The Persuaders, I’m beginning with this text in numbers because I want you to see what persuaded looks like (Joshua and Caleb were persuaded) Then you may say: But they didn’t persuade anyone else, But You’d be wrong: The fact is they persuaded the next ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal