Sermons on Threatening:

Exodus 9 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Have you ever overcomplicated something? You know the old acrostic – K.I.S.S. which means keep it simple stupid. Sometimes we overcomplicate things and in the process miss the simple truth. [“He’s Just Not That Into You” movie illustration.] Tonight we’re going to be looking at a series of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-51

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Situation?

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 3, 2008

We all have situations in our lives in which we need God’s help.

Do you have a situation? Exodus 14: 8-10, 13-14 8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh King of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with a high hand. 9 But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Peace That Overcomes Worry

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The peace that makes our hearts kind and gentle, the peace that overcomes worry, and the peace that protects us from our own fleshly failings and the devil’s lies.

Intro What an experience it must have been to be in the Old Testament Church. There you are in the Temple. Gold sparkles in the sun. Finely polished wood enamors the eye. Rich tapestries, exquisite engravings, and flawlessly hewn stone make up the Temple of God. And just as memorable must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Surviving Life’s Storms

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010

Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jonah, Chapter Four: A Story Of Resentment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2010

How is it possible for believers, or even entire congregations to sideline themselves and keep from being part of what God is doing?

Each chapter of Jonah has a story to tell. In chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. In chapter three, we read a story of revival. Now, let’s look to chapter four. (READ TEXT) We would think the story of Jonah would have ended on the high note ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God enables rejoicing in all circumstances by teaching us to trust his sovereign care.

Scripture Introduction The Apostle wrote Philippians to be read in the church, and at just over three pages in my Bible, it takes less than 14 minutes to do so. Let us trust the Spirit of the Word to minister to our spirits through this joyful letter. [Read Philippians 1.1-4.23. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay On Track

Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 4, 2010

Jesus was being temped to wander from his appointed way amd so are we.

Stay on Track Text: Luke 13:31-35 Title: Stay on Track One of my greatest dangers is getting off track. Someone may have asked me to do something for them and in the process another person has a request and now I am trying to do two things. Then something happens in my family that requires my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Future Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2008

God establishes His disciples in His righteousness. We can be established b/c He promises to guard us in His righteousness & keep us secure

ISAIAH 54: 11-17 FUTURE GLORY [Revelations 21: 10, 18-21] In the midst of adversity, God speaks through Isaiah to foretell of renewal, revival and a flourishing time to come. However bad the people of God’s present situation, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:11-17, Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Baptist

02 Life Encounter: It's Battle Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 25, 2008

❶ WHO IS AGAINST ME? ❷ WHO IS FOR ME? ❸ NOTHING CAN BE AGAINST ME

Romans 8:31KJV 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? -Sobibor - 1942-1943 - “Escape from Sobibor” – Movie 1987 - Hitler blamed the Jews for all of Germany’s losses in World War I - Hitler hated anyone and everyone who was not of the "Aryan race" - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Dawning Of Spring Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Dec 29, 2005

This is the third of three sermons based on "The Chronicles of Narnia."

The Dawning of Spring Narnia 3 (1 Thes. 4:13-18 12/25/05 Introduction: Always winter and never Christmas. 1. Imagine a land of perpetual winter. When the four Pevensie children entered Narnia they learned that it was always winter and never Christmas. Christmas is the most anticipated time of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discover The Real Worth Of Your Work

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 1, 2006

We express our worth through our work by working hard, obeying with the right motives, remembering the rewards and knowing the real Master.

Unless we see the worth of our work, we will never find fulfillment in doing it. Unless we see why we are doing what we are doing, we will never be happy with our jobs. Let me clarify that our worth as persons is not dependent on our work. Even if our work vanishes, our worth does not vanish with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

See Ya Later, Sennecharib

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006

How Hezekiah faced opposition from the King of Egypt.

See Ya Later, Sennacherib From II Kings 18-19 Hezekiah is described as a good king.. (18:3-7) A. He sought to remove every influence of idolatry and sin and to turn the people’s heart back to God. Important Application-- What are you doing to remove sin’s influence from your life? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia: An Open Door Spiritually Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Philadelphia examines the open doors that God so often puts in our path.

Attalus Philadelphia, king of Pergamum, who died in 138 BC, built this city, and it was named after him by his brother Eumenes. The city was located 25 miles southeast of Sardis and about 100 miles due east of Smyrna. This was the youngest of the cities addressed in the seven letters. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

8 Keys To Fighting Fair

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013

This lesson is about not fighting because hey let's face it well all fight. Rather, using biblical principles let's learn how to fight fair.

I want to talk to you today about fightin’. I don’t mean fist-fighting but verbal fighting, arguing. This is not a lesson designed to tell you to stop arguing per se. No, I want to share with you some wisdom from the Proverbs on how to fight fair. The truth of the matter is we fuss and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:6-7, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 11:12, Proverbs 16:27, Proverbs 17:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Your Anger Kills Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Righteous living includes seeing anger from God’s perspective and deals with it.

April 15, 2012 “Your Anger Kills” Matthew 5:21-26 Ultimately, the commands of God reveal the character of God. 1. Selfish anger is unacceptable to God. vv.21-22 Our anger, almost exclusively, is not in defense of truth and righteousness, it is in defense of ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist