Sermons on Usurpation:

David Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2022

David is described in the Hebrew Bible as a king of the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah. In the Books of Samuel, David is a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying the giant Goliath, a champion of the Philistines in southern Canaan.

David This article provides an overview of David's remarkable life, from his beginnings as a shepherd to becoming King. David King of Israel Reign c.?1010–970 BCE Predecessor Ish-bosheth Successor Solomon Born c.?1040 BCE Bethlehem, United Kingdom of Israel Died c.?970 BCE Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey He Made Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2023

John helps us see that the Word is God, creator, light, man. The journey Jesus made started before creation and will last for eternity. What does that mean for us? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

I’ve heard a lot of people talking about when is the right time to get into the Christmas spirit? How do you know you’re ready to celebrate this holiday? For some, it means putting the outdoor decorations up as early as the day after Halloween (after all, why not get that done before it’s freezing ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:9-14, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 10, 2024

Why did God give us the Ten Commandments and what do they mean in the 21st Century?

The Ten Commandments Exodus 20 You can tell how popular a passage of Scripture is by whether it has been set to music. Ask yourself: has anybody written a song based on that scripture? We sing the 23rd Psalm. We sing the Lord’s Prayer. We sing parts of the book of Revelation. We even have the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Calf Are You Dancing Around?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 31, 2023

The blood of the covenant was scarcely dry on them when the Israelites threw off their allegiance to Jehovah and asked Aaron for a new god! Aaron gave them a god who smiled on their sin. What a celebration!

WHAT CALF ARE YOU DANCING AROUND? Exodus 32:1-4,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A drill sergeant had just chewed out one of his cadets. As he was walking away, he turned to the cadet and said, "I guess when I die you'll come and dance on my grave." The cadet replied, "Not me, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Societal Position For Your Life

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 29, 2024

Are you dwelling in the position in society where God desires for you to live? He placed you in the world he designed and desires you to dwell in the place in which He created. Mankind now dwells in the place of their own choosing.

Are you dwelling in the position in society where God desires for you to live? God designed His plan for everyone. He placed you in the world he designed and desires you to dwell in the place in which He created. However, mankind has changed God’s design for the people of the world. They now dwell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-3, Genesis 1:3, John 1:1-5, Genesis 2:18-23, Romans 1:18-27, Genesis 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No One Can Stand Against Us

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 16, 2025

God was with Joshua just as He was with Moses. God blessed Joshua and made him a great leader because of the qualities God saw and approved in him. If we live the way Joshua did and God is for us, no one can stand against us too all the days of our lives.

For our meditation today we will look at Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” (ESV) These are the words of God to Joshua. The Lord told Joshua that no one would be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5, Exodus 24:13, Exodus 33:11, Exodus 17:9-10, 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 2:51, John 6:66-68, 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 3:11, 2 Kings 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What's A Man To Do? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 21, 2013

The men of a congregation are to provide leadership in public prayer.

“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.” [1] Males receive bad press in this present day. Social engineers, many thoroughly indoctrinated in feminist philosophies, appear determined to ensure that little boys will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Responsible For The Needy?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2014

Paul provides guidelines for congregational support for those who are needy and vulnerable.

“Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 28, 2014

As I explored our two line story today – which is a short message with a big idea - I paid attention to the meaning of Jabez’s name which to me became important to get a little background on this man’s life. So let’s look for a moment at the meaning of his name.

Series: Unsung Heroes Sermon: Jabez Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 12, 2020

Today we are going to learn about another transition that has taken place in society in the home and the church. We are going to look at the treatment of men.

For the last couple of weeks during our series on discipleship we’ve been tackling some subject matter with some biblical truths and principles that have cut against the grain of some of the current practices and beliefs of our time. We’ve looked at today's practice of dating and learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025

What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Part 2 Eternal Life Throughout the Bible, Christians are promised eternal life. None of the verses indicate that one can lose the eternal life that God promises (Matthew 19:29; Mark 10:29-30; Luke 18:29-30; John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:39-40; John 17:2-3; Acts 13:47-48; Romans 5:20-21; 6:23; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 2:19-20, Hebrews 6:9, Philippians 1:6, Titus 2:11-12, Mark 8:35, Titus 3:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonders Of The World

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 9, 2001

Lessons from Babel. It is only in the act of praise and worship with our whole lives that we function as designed - not by building cities and names for ourselves - but by building up His people and honouring His name.

INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made" - with more fear than wonder I would suggest! In our relatively short history, we have developed science, engineering, medicine, economics, psychology and many other physical and social sciences to the extent that it is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2001

The story of Jesus’ last week with a little poetic license from the Triumphal entry to the Crucifixion and burial. Tragedy to Triumph will complete the Story in a second sermon.

Triumph to Tragedy Luke 19:33-38, "And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:33-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wood

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Isaac carried the wood; Jesus carried the wood; and in both cases, Father and Son walked on together.

Before we turn to the passage of our study today, I feel we must first look at a couple of other verses of scripture. Turn with me to the book of Genesis, chapter 22, verse 6 and let’s read. “AND ABRAHAM TOOK THE WOOD OF THE BURNT OFFERING AND LAID IT ON ISAAC HIS SON, AND HE TOOK IN HIS HAND THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Genesis 22:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their fourt

Contending For The Sanctity Of All Human Life How would you advise a mother who was pregnant with her fifth child based on the following facts? Her husband had syphilis. She has tuberculosis. Their first child was born blind. Their second child died. Their third child was born deaf. Their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist