Sermons on Tamar:

Don'tllisten To The Devil

Contributed by Tylor Cates on Apr 8, 2002

Today in our lives we let the Devil convince us God is a harsh God when really if any one’s trying to keep us from having fun it’s the Devil.

Don’t Listen to the Devil By Tylor Cates: Intro: (Gen. 2:16-17) " And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Serving?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 13, 2004

This is a sermon about the proper way to serve God. There is a difference between being a cook and a cook in the white house. And there is a difference between being a servant and a servant of God.

Who Are You Serving 2 Samuel 15:15 Here we read about the loyalty of David’s servants. Absalom (David’s own son) was starting an up an uprising against David. Absalom apparently resented being ignored by his father and resented his brother Ammon going unpunished for the raping Tamar. Absalom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:15

Denomination: *other

The Need For Faithfulness In Church Attendance Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

God wants His people to be faithful in their church attendance.

HEB.10:22-31 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN CHURCH ATTENDANCE" * If our dictionary is revised in the next few years, beside the entry for the word "faithfulness," * There could possibly be a note which reads: "a once prized characteristic of human character which is now extinct." * You might ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

David The Paradox Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

David is a mix of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but he understands God’s grace.

David the paradox 2 Samuel 22 The good the bad and the ugly David – a great hero of the faith Passionate worship – Psalms Goliath Heroic deeds 2 Samuel 22 – placed at the end of the story – written early in the story speaks of a Passionate relationship with God. You might feel uncomfortable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: *other

Everybody Needs A Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 3, 2006

The wrong kind of friend will lead you into sin. You need the right kind of friend who will be comitted to you, be honest with you and build you up. Everybody needs that kind of friend.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. I am especially indebted to Rick Hine, Pastor of Bedford Baptist for the conceptualization of this message. Please feel free to use this message ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"When Your World Falls Apart - A Psalmist Strategy For Mastering Crisis"

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

This Lament (Complaint) Psalm is for all those who are discouraged, seemingly surrounded by problems, or feeling defeated.

Psalm 3 "When Your World Falls Apart - A Psalmist Strategy for Mastering Crisis" A. Proposition: This Lament (Complaint) Psalm is for all those who are discouraged, seemingly surrounded by problems, or feeling defeated. B. Exposition: Historical Setting - A psalm of David, written when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

God's List Of People Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 10, 2006

God uses all kinds of people to accomplish his purposes.

The first 16 verses of Matthew might seem like a Biblical wasteland for some of you. Some of the names might not be familiar to you and they are hard to pronounce. For those of you who read the Bible through, I don’t know how long it takes you to read these verses. And if you don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Welcome to the fourth Sunday in Easter, a Sunday often referred to as ‘Shepherding Sunday’, as it’s the one on which we read again everyone’s favourite psalm - the 23rd psalm, that begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want”

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jun 28, 2011

What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend. You don’t have to panic. You don’t have to give up. You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist.

FACING THE IMPOSSIBLE What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend: You don’t have to panic! You don’t have to give up! You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist! Let us read our text today. Exo ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15-30, Exodus 14:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Then God Showed Up!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 4, 2013

Its not about what you feel, its never going to be about what you feel, so stop trying once and for all making it about the way you feel. Make it about what you know, what you know God is capable of! And what's God capable of....EVERYTHING!!!

Then God showed up! Psalm 68:1-10 MSG. 1-4. Up with God! Down with his enemies! Adversaries, run for the hills! Gone like a puff of smoke, like a blob of wax in the fire— one look at God and the wicked vanish. When the righteous see God in action they’ll laugh, they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealing Redemption Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 7, 2015

Bethlehem becomes the hometown of Ruth. Because of her faith and character, God brings her into the nation of Israel. She will become the ancestor to David and Jesus. Things of God are revealed in and to Ruth as she experiences redemption by His hand.

1. A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor's 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he's not the kind that can ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count The Cost Of Quitting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015

Quitting can cost more than you desire to pay. Demas quit under a heavy load. John Mark quit and considered the stupid tax and returned to God's work. Quitting has consequences --- PRESS ON...

COUNT THE COST OF QUITTING? CAN WE AFFORD TO QUIT? QUITTING HAS CONSEQUENCES ---I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Highly Favored Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 7, 2009

Exposition of Luke 1:26-38 about Mary a highly favored one, and about Jesus THE highly favored One

Text: Luke 1:26-38, Title: Highly Favored, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/6/09 A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Luke is writing to Theophilus probably from Caesarea while Paul is in prison, after gaining first hand accounts of these events. The Angel of the Lord had just come (well, six ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

When God Messes With You Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Does God mess with us, to help us grow? Joseph did not immediately reveal his identity to his brothers, and they grew through their struggles. Sometimes God refines his people through trials and hard choices.

WHEN GOD MESSES WITH YOU: Genesis 42-44 I never served in the military, so I never experienced boot camp. From what I hear, boot camp is stressful, by design. The physical and mental demands on new recruits are intended to force them to confront their weaknesses, build their character, and learn ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2014

What is "Worship"? How do we see worship lived out in the life of Jehoshaphat? How are we instructed to worship?

O worship the King - All glorious above And gratefully sing - His wonderful love Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise I will worship with all of my heart I will praise You with all of my strength I will seek You all of my days - I will follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene