Sermons on Under The Table:

"Mr. Worng Meets Mr. Right"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 22, 2003

Before a person comes to Christ, we are under the dictates of the Old Testament Law. When we came to Christ, we became "married to another." Abigail pictures this same truth in 1 Samuel 25.

Text: Read 1 Samuel 25. (I will submit this text for you at the end of this outline.) In Brief, Nabal refuses to give a "love offering" to David and his men who have been protecting his shepherds from being harmed by the enemy. Nabal is a fool. If his wife, Abigail, had not come to David with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Acts The Beginning Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 4, 2005

In the book of Acts we see the beginning movement of God’s chariot of the Gospel called the Church. In the first chapter of Acts we see the church in training, transition, and ultimately under the control of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION: In the book of Acts we see the beginning movement of God’s chariot of the Gospel called the Church. It is a book about transformation and growth. From infancy in Jerusalem on through its adulthood having reached the capital of the known world Rome. We see the gospel grow through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Every Thing There Is A Season Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

To everything there is a season and a purpose under Heaven. God loved each of us before the world was created. He knows us by name. God will always guide and direct us through all the seasons of life.

Every time I hear the word “season” I think of the song “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It was recorded by Pete Seeger and the Byrds in 1965. The majority of people who heard and liked this song had no idea it was based on the words found in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, all except ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Alive And On Fire

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 11, 2013

It is quite clear that the church is under attack. It’s open season on pastors and the entire church as well. It is almost as if the world system is pushing the church into a corner and challenging the church to produce its credentials

4 The Lord will wash away the filth from the daughters of Zion. He will wash away the blood from Jerusalem. With a spirit of judgment that burns like fire, he will make everything pure. 5 Then the Lord will create a cloud of smoke in the day and a bright flame of fire at night over every building ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Restored Fortunes

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2012

Everything within this chapter points to a time of return from captivity. Most likely this refers to the Babylonian captivity, from which there were three separate returns. Under Zerubbabel. 2. Ezra. 3. and Nahemiah.

Restored fortunes Psalm 126:1-6NLT The pastor was called to hear the reading of the will from a wealthy member in his church. The minister and the man’s family were all disappointed to hear the will which read, "BEING OF SOUND MIND AND BODY, I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Coming Out!

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2009

This sermon talks about how just like Esther and her people came out from under Bondage, so too can we come out of our bondage, mess, and situations today!!

-Remarks to God & Bishop (brief) -Prayer/Reading of scripture/Seating of ppl I. Introduction -This particular text excites me on many levels, and is pregnant with possibility. We see in the text that King Xerxes, Hamam, and Esther are all dining together at a banquet requested by Esther the Queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The One Critical Need

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 17, 2008

Beware Satan will do whatever he can to destroy the working of God’s grace in your life. We live in a society where our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is under constant attack.

Beware Satan will do whatever he can to destroy the working of God’s grace in your life. We live in a society where our personal relationship with Jesus Christ is under constant attack. Satan is a deceiver and if he cannot tempt you with the temporary pleasures of sin, or convince you are of no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Bondage Verses Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 12, 2009

The proposition that only those who by faith accept God’s promise are children of God is given its last defense with an appeal to Scripture interpretation. It appeals to Scripture to again prove that Christians are not under law.

GALATIANS 4:21-31 BONDAGE VERSES FREEDOM [Genesis 16:1- 4; 21:8-12] How you interpret the facts is important. A worldly young Southern Baptist went to the racetrack for the very first time. He saw a priest in the paddock give a horse a blessing. The boy took the horse’s number, placed a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 4:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv. Conflict is inevitable within the church, so how do we deal with it.

American Idols - The Progression of an Idol Exodus 20:4-5 (New Living Translation) 4"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. 5You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What About Israel? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the twelfth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message is the first of a two part message that examines God's plan for Israel.

Introduction: Has God rejected the nation of Israel? That’s the million dollar question, Christians and politicians struggle with what exactly to do about Israel. To be honest, this is a question that I struggle with. However, I take comfort that I am in good company because the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About Israel? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the thirteenth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message is the second of a two part message that examines God's plan for Israel.

Introduction: Over the years, “The Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch” has sponsored an annual contest for the most absurd warning labels. Among the top winners have been: "Do not use this snow blower on the roof." "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." A Clothes Iron had this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inheritance Of The Meek Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014

Broken in spirit focuses on my sinfulness.- Meekness focuses on God’s holiness. - Broken in spirit is negative and results in mourning. - Meekness is positive and results in seeking righteousness.- Meekness is power under control

Mt. 5:5 (KJV) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Philips: Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them! J. Upton Dickson, wrote a book called “Cower Power,” he was thinking about founding a society called D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Headless Wonders

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2013

Have you ever been in a place where you thought that you had it all under control, but then you lost it? If we do not have the Head in its rightful place, then all is in vain.

No Advancement without a Recovery (Headless Wonders) 2 Kings 6:1-7 Don't lose the Head Evangelism is for the lost---Revival is for the church I. Recognize the Need to Move On (Advance) They said that the place was too strait (limited). They invite the man of God to help out----always a good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Survived A Quarantine And Came Out Stronger Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Stier on Apr 20, 2020

For us, as Christians, it helps to realize that we are not alone. As a matter of fact, our founder, Jesus Christ himself, was himself under a 40 day self-quarantine. What can we learn from him?

Right now it we are in the middle of, what feels like, a global quarantine. Countries around the world have locked down and shelter-in-place laws are in play in cities from Paris to Portland. When will it end? The world is getting stir crazy! For us, as Christians, it helps to realize that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victorious Christian Life Sermon Iii: Making Christ The Head Of Our Homes Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

In these days when the institution of the Family has come under attack as never before, Christ must be reinstated as the Head of the Home in which family members practice submission to Christ and mutually to one another in love.

THE VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: MAKING CHRIST THE HEAD OF OUR HOMES No institution in my lifetime has come under the severity of attack that the family has come under in the last, say, 30 years. Deterioration of this basic unit of humanity has left society ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-33