Sermons on Swallows:

Rebuilding Jericho

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

The curse on Jericho, and the consequence of rebuilding.

REBUILDING JERICHO. 1 Kings 16:34. In the recitation of the ten commandments we read that the LORD our God “visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation.” It is important that we keep a balanced view of Scripture because the passage goes on, “but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:34, Joshua 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 27, 2013

Running the race with the heroes of the faith, with our eyes fixed on Jesus.

THE HALL OF FAITH. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. 1. In the earlier verses of Hebrews 11, the ‘Hall of Faith’ (as I have called it) spoke of faithful individuals, ranging from Abel through Abraham to Moses. Now we have a shift to the plural, emphasising the collective faith of all involved. “By faith THEY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 29, 2013

We understand how to live by faith today, by seeing examples of how others have lived by faith before us.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 “Demonstrations of Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days? You know the type of days that I’m talking about—those days when everything goes wrong, your world falls apart, you throw your hands up in despair, and you simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Demons Can Not Swim

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 17, 2015

Demons can not swim unless they have their eyes on Jesus Christ.

DEMONS CAN’T SWIM Matthew 8: 28 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. 29 And, behold, they cried ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Glory In The Midst Of Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

GLORY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING. 1 Peter 4:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11. I. Suffering, and the Christian’s response to suffering, has been a recurring theme throughout Peter’s first letter. This is in keeping with the whole tenor of Scripture: ranging from the trials of patriarch, prophet and Psalmist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Can't Afford To Miss God's Plan!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

It can be very easy to forget about heaven. When storms and trials press we can fall short of the goal. Learn to press beyond today.

WE CAN NOT AFFORD NOT TO MAKE IT... DON'T FORGET HEAVEN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Multi- millionaire Rockefeller died while looking at his STAMP COLLECTION worth many millions... What did Rockefeller leave when he died... HE LEFT EVERYTHING... HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS IS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Missing Prophecy

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2012

A talk on prophecy that relates directly to the resurrection of Christ.

Text: 1 Cor 15:4, Title: Missing Prophecy? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/1/12, AM Opening illustration: the conversation that I had with the family about prophecies of Jesus Background to passage: it just amazed me that there weren’t more and more specific prophecies about the resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Feelings

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 15, 2010

If you can beat your feeling you'll beat the blues

Psalm 42-43. The Psalmist spoke to himself while under persecution and in exile, three times in these two Psalm which should be read as a unit. The Psalmist asked himself a question, “why are you discouraged?” Each time the Psalmist didn’t attempt to answer his question but he ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family Values- Godly Rhythm

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2010

Verse 7 uses the phrase “teach diligently.” The word ‘teach’ means “to cause to learn.” This is different from a lecture or a classroom-based education where a teacher’s responsibility ends once the material has been presented. Moses is introducing a sys

Family Values- Godly Rhythm Deuteronomy 6:6-9 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of Place Believers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Have you ever been out of place? How did you feel? It’s truly so embarrassing to be in the wrong place especially for such a long time! We should be IN our place rather than be OUT of it. In our Bible study today, let’s briefly survey six men of God who g

Intro: Our passage speaks of God’s search for Adam in the Garden of Eden after he and his wife Eve fell into sin. Have you ever been out of place? How did you feel? It’s truly so embarrassing to be in the wrong place especially for such a long time! We should be IN our place rather than be OUT of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: *other

God Shows Up

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 28, 2013

Disasters show up, Nature shows up, human sprit shows up , and God shows when we needed the most.

IN the text today we note that God shows up no matter what the circumstance may be. After the tornado that struck Oklahoma we understand the horrific-ness a storm like this can produce. The storm ruins, harms, wounds and kills life. Let is consider some of the following: 1. Disasters will Show Up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Drawing Of Naaman The Outsider

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2013

It is a mark of true leadership to be able to take advice from those whom we lead.

THE DRAWING OF NAAMAN THE OUTSIDER. 2 Kings 5:1-14. ‘While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us’ (Romans 5:8). Those who were ‘far off are made nigh by the blood of Jesus’ (Ephesians 2:13). Holistic healing comes to those who are outside (Luke 4:27). Naaman, as commander of the Syrian army, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 3, 2012

Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

John 6: 24 – 35 / More Intro: I want you to imagine this morning that you are a solitary traveler in a lonely desert. As you travel, you become very thirsty. Just ahead you see a rusty old pump at the edge of an oasis. Handing on the pump is a note that reads, “I have buried a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:24-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Gives Second Chances

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 16, 2016

Just like God gave Jonah a second chance, He will do the same for us.

GOD IS A GOD OF SECOND CHANCES Jonah 3:1-3 1.Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” Aren't you glad , that God gives second chances. God had told Jonah, to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Down The Mountain

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2020

A question asked, a healing wrought, the Cross taught, taxes paid by a miracle.

COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. Matthew 17:10-27. Peter, James, and John had been in the mountain with Jesus. There they had seen Moses and Elijah, talking with our transfigured Lord (cf. Matthew 17:2-3). It is apparent from Peter’s desire to build temples that the three disciples on the mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational