Sermons on The Second Fleece:

Pharaoh's Dreams (Genesis 41)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2024

How faithful is God, even though He may take what seems like a long time to lead us out of our troubles? Let's look at Genesis 41.

How suddenly can God’s blessings come? How patient must we be for God to work out difficult circumstances in our lives? Let’s look at Genesis 41. What was Pharaoh’s first dream? How long did Joseph have to wait on God? Then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Doing This; Cannot I Just Stop? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 27, 2023

We need to guard our steadfastness in the Lord.

Every time I exercise, which is seven days a week now because of the condition of my heart, I reach a point in the exercise when I ask myself the question, “Why am I doing this; cannot I just stop?” In the Apostle Paul’s Christian journey, which Paul described as a race in 2 Timothy 4:7 when he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 10, 2025

What does a good neighbor look like? What if you had the compassion of the Good Samaritan that could change the way that you engage with the people around you? Get ready to learn from the greatest Teacher (Jesus) we have!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Being a Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 This morning we will be looking at the practice of being good neighbors. Our text comes from Luke chapter 10, versus 25 to 37, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

God Won’t Give Up On You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025

When grace chases you down, don’t run — look up. God’s mercy can reach you even in the belly of despair.

(Jonah’s Prayer) Introduction – A Strange Place to Pray The Bible contains some very peculiar verses, doesn’t it? And I must say, the story we’re looking at today begins and ends with two of the strangest. Jonah 2:1 — “From inside the fish Jonah prayed.” Jonah 2:10 — “And the Lord commanded the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-12, Matthew 12:40, Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Study4 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study four of the Book of Revelation.

Bitter Smyrna – The persecuted Church. Smyrna is the martyr church, the church that suffered martyrdom for Christ. The word Smyrna means “myrrh” and carries the meaning of suffering. Myrrh was a fragrance used in the burial rituals of ancient times. When Jesus was buried Myrrh was used to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Satan's Fishing Trip Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished against becoming bitter in our walk this side. Let us look into God’s word for greater direction.

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Why do we harbor bitterness in our hearts??? The following may give us an insight. One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 5, 2005

Memories - how can we use them

NR 13-11-05 Remembrance Sunday 2005 Let us pray: DEAR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER - HELP US REMEMBER -- HOW DIFFERENT IT WAS -- FOR MEN AND WOMEN DURING THE WAR. HELP US TO REMEMBER WHAT THEY GAVE UP SO THAT WE MAY ENJOY PEACE TODAY. AND HELP US HONOUR THEIR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Unwise Wise Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A Christmas Message.

THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

The irony that those who should have recognized the signs of Christ’s arrival were completely oblivious while "foreigners" recognized them.

Mt. 2:1-12 ”Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign” I want to begin by asking a question. How many wise men were there? Anybody venture a guess? We typically say three, don’t we? The truth is we don’t know exactly how many there were. But we tend to say three because there were three gifts that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Gospel Of Judas- An Authentic Copy Of An Ancient Lie?

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

It had been less than 24 hours since National Geographic had broken their story, “The Lost Gospel.” Yet as I spoke at an open-forum “Q & A” the next day at a Virginia college, the first question I got was, “Is this new Gospel accurate? I mean, what other

The Gospel of Judas- An authentic copy of an ancient lie? by Alex McFarland It had been less than 24 hours since National Geographic had broken their story, “The Lost Gospel.” Yet as I spoke at an open-forum “Q & A” the next day at a Virginia college, the first question I got was, “Is this new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

“Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spirit Of Deception

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

The Old Testament nation of the Hivites represent the spirit of deception and present a major obstacle to our destiny as the people of God.

The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5 Hivite: To live a lie openly shown; a serpent. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of reality. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. The ancient Greeks used the word to describe the pleasure that comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Joshua 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Ages Of Christmas

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 9, 2001

REMEMBER SCROOGE’S EXPERIENCE WITH THE THREE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE? WITH THIS THOUGHT WE LOOK AT THE CHRISTIAN ASPECT OF CHRISTMAS - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.

THE THREE AGES OF CHRISTMAS I. SCROOGE’S STORY A. The old, selfish, stingy grouch who hated Christmas B. Visited by the three Ghost’s of Christmas C. I would like to use the idea of that story to present this Christmas message II. CHRISTMAS PAST A. For the first 300 years of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational