Sermons on The Restrainer:

Keep God In The Calculations

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2022

People often figure out what to add to, or subtract from, their lives. They try to multiply, or divide, pursuits in life. They often leave God out of the calculations.

Perhaps it began with marks in the dirt, then progressed to piles of stones, and then somewhere along the line came the abacus, but men have always had a means of calculating debts, payments and other quantities. These days we have desk calculators, computers, smart phones and even watches that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 42

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2022

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Joseph’s Brothers Sent To Egypt Chapter Overview (www.biblemaster.com) Wesley’s Explanatory Notes interspersed through We have in this chapter, I. The humble application of Jacob's sons to Joseph, to buy corn, verse 1-6. II. The fright Joseph put them into, for their trial, verse 7-20. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

God Delights In Bad Odds

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2022

The more unlikely the situation (if we pray), the better God likes it. God likes to show His hand, but He won’t do it unless we step out and depend on Him to come through in order for us have success. God likes the “come-from-behind” position.

GOD DELIGHTS IN BAD ODDS 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BOUDREAUX DUMPING TRASH 1. Boudreaux pulled over on the side of the highway and was dumping his trash beside the road. A policeman spotted him, turned around, got out and walked up to him. “Boudreaux, what do you think you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Outline Of Acts 14

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2022

Acts 14 contains a record of where Paul and Barnabas ministered after they left Cyprus. They worked in Asia Minor, encountering success but also persecution. But no matter what, they never gave up.

Introduction: Acts 14 records several events during the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Some of these events are almost hard to believe but they happened! Once they reached a stopping point, they retraced their steps and returned to Antioch of Syria, reporting all that the Lord had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Storm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 11, 2023

Everyone experiences storms in life. Storms are miserable. They are dangerous. But Jesus wants us to be calm in them. And they provide almost unique opportunities to learn to trust Jesus.

The story of Jesus and his disciples in a storm on the Sea of Galilee is short. But it has a huge amount to teach us. I’d like to show you a little video clip of an actual storm on Lake Galilee so you can get an idea of what that storm might have been like. [Video clip.] Jesus and his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Apr 2, 2023

This two part sermon series deals with the vital role of faith in the Christian life. In this sermon we look at five main ways faith in God can benefit the believer.

I want to begin this morning by reading you a quote from a man some believe to be one of the most brilliant scientific minds of our day. You may have heard of him, his name is Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist whose greatest ambition in life seems to be to prove that God does not exist, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 1:18-25, Hebrews 11:27, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Man In The Middle Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 7, 2025

Jesus is a sovereign Sacrifice and He cares for us.

The Man in the Middle Text: John 18:1-11 The word “Treachery” comes from an old Latin word, “Tricari” which means, “an act of treason”, or literally, “faithlessness” to a sworn oath. It’s a word that doesn’t get a lot of use today… word meaning is becoming a thing of the past thanks to modernism… ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Out The Message Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2023

True religion puts words into action.

Living Out The Message Jeffery Anselmi / General True Religion / Faith; Example / James 1:19–25 True religion puts words into action. INTRODUCTION • Have you been around a person who could talk a good game? • They would tell you how great they were at whatever they bragged about. • I have seen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fifth And Sixth Trumpets Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2023

A day is coming where mankind will answer for all of the evils we have done. Yes, Satan will be judged and receive what is his … but so will mankind! Our deception today is thinking that God will not hold us accountable. This is what the 5th and 6th trumpets reveal for us.

Alpha and Omega, Part 33, Revelation Part 10 The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets Revelation 9:1-21 Introduction - Been studying together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we unpacked the announcement of the first four trumpets -- These bring about what is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21, Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:12-15, Luke 10:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trumpets - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 25, 2024

Before the 5thAngel sounded his Trumpet, John hears a vulture (eagle) announcing a Triple Woe “to the inhabitants of earth.”

April 27, 2024 Before the 5thAngel sounded his Trumpet, John hears a vulture (eagle) announcing a Triple Woe “to the inhabitants of earth.” In Deuteronomy 28:47-49, Moses used the imagery of an eagle to indicate the swiftness by which the “nation” would destroy Israel should they choose to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21, Exodus 10:13-15, Jeremiah 51:14, Joel 2:1-11, Isaiah 9:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Evicting Spiritual Squatters

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 3, 2023

Satan and his henchmen are out to steal from us. They are scheming illegal activities against us and our children. The thief comes to steal. Stealing is illegal, done by those who don’t pay attention to the law.

Evicting Spiritual Squatters We begin today with a scripture, and my message title I will tell you later. PPT 1 text 2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now we request you, brethren, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to Him, 2 Thessalonians 2:2 that you may not be ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Engraven On God’s Hands

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2023

The Christian should be strengthened in temptation, encouraged in bad circumstances, and able to face persecution and loss of material things because God has said, "I have engraven you upon the palms of my hands!”

ENGRAVEN ON GOD’S HANDS Isa 49:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A man from New York came to Texas and bought a ranch. After 3 months, his best friend came to Texas to see his ranch. “So what did you name your ranch?” he asked. 2. “Well, my wife and kids and I all wanted to call it different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Restraint To The Lord To Save By Many Or By Few

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 24, 2024

Outnumbered & outgunned, Israel shrank in fear from the Philistine invasion. But Jonathan, man of faith, decided it’s wasn't time to SIT back, but time to TAKE back the Kingdom, for God was with them.

NO RESTRAINT TO THE LORD TO SAVE BY MANY OR BY FEW 1 Sam. 14:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FUNNY CHURCH-BULLETIN MISTAKES 1. “Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at First Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.” 2. "Ladies, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of Love Displayed In The Practice Of Paul Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 19, 2023

Being free in Christ, we are still constrained by love.

The Law of Love Displayed in the Practice of Paul Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 Well let me begin by saying that I was really hesitant to preach on this passage today… I was hesitant not because it’s controversial in any way or something that will step on toes… it’s really not that kind of passage. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, Philippians 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

At All Times Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 30, 2023

David speaks of God’s provision in the trying times and in the presence of those who oppose him as marks of God’s goodness as shepherd.

INTRODUCTION • When times are going well, do we question God's love, protection, and provision? • I believe that during those times, we probably do not question it much or may not give it much thought. • David has proclaimed that the Lord is his shepherd and that, as a result, he lacks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ