Sermons on The Armour Of God:

The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 18, 2015

7 constant reminders

The Sufficiency of Christ Genesis 6:13-18 1. The ark was sufficient for the storm A. The dimensions were sufficient (6:15, cp. Romans 10:13) B. The door was sufficient (6:16, cp. John 10:9) 2. The ark was security from the storm A. God said "come" through the door (7:1; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Insecurity Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Insecurity

What Does the Bible Say About Insecurity Song of Solomon 4:7 You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. Psalm 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Street Smart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23

2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23 Street Smart 16 When David was a little past the top of the mountain, there was Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth, who met him with a couple of saddled donkeys, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred summer fruits, and a skin of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

The Wise Appeal - Genesis 47:1-12 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be separate.

…is positioning his family well. Not only they'll have the best land, but they'll be kept separate from everything else that' s going on. So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2016

1) The Faithful Arrival (Mark 11: 1– 7), 2) The Faithless Approval (Mark 11: 8– 10), 3) The Faithful Appraisal (Mark 11:11)

Carved into a towering cliff in central Afghanistan stood two gigantic statues. Hewn out of the living sandstone rock, they were figures of the Buddha, dominating the Bamiyan Valley which they overlook. The statues stood on the ancient Silk Road, the old trade route which stretched through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Unforgettable Perfume - Mark 14:1-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Is it really a good thing for this woman to spend a whole year’s wages on a single, momentary act of worship? And if so, why perfume? Wouldn’t there be some more practical gifts that could be given with that amount of money?

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

A Church Member Who Cares

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What kind of church member are you? If you had to fill out a resume for church membership what would it look like?

A CHURCH MEMBER WHO CARES Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27; 11:27-30; 15:36-39 INTRO: If you could examine a resume of the New Testament character of Barnabas, it would look something like this: NAME: Barnabas (son of consolation, son of encouragement). RESIDENCE: Cyprus. BACKGROUND: Levite, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Well, Well, Well. (Isaac)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002

When Isaac went down to Gerar because of famine, he had to keep digging wells. A message of encouragement.

Well, Well, Well (Isaac) Genesis 26:12-25 Intro: God had blessed Isaac abundantly. Vs 12-14 -It seems that Isaac had to keep digging wells. -Wells were important especially in a famine. Vs 1 I. The wells of his father. A. Gen. 20:1 Abraham had “sojourned” there. 1.The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message challenging the people to be more evangelistic.

BEING LIKE JESUS Matthew 9:35-38 INTRO: The late R. G. Lee was asked, "What do Southern Baptist need more than anything else?" His instant reply was, "More than anything else Southern Baptist need to be like Jesus." I think most of us would agree. If we are going to be laborers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 26

GETHSEMANE Matthew 26 v. 36 - 46 1. A Place of Great Sorrow v. 37 "and he began to be sorrowful and very heavy" Gethsemane was a garden, two hundred yards from the city wall across the Kidron Valley (a) The Reason for His sorrow (1) His approaching physical pain - on the cross to suffer (2) His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:1, Revelation 2:16

Denomination: Baptist