Sermons on Wandering Stars:

No Battle, No Victory Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2020

In this message we will look at a period of history of God's people in the OT known as 'The Conquest Period.' And in this period we will uncover 5 battles that we must face if we want to see a victory in our life.

No Battle, No Victory O God, we have heard it with our own ears— our ancestors have told us of all you did in their day, in days long ago: You drove out the pagan nations by your power and gave all the land to our ancestors. You crushed their enemies and set our ancestors free. They did not ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"He Fights Off The Wolf"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2006

The wolves will attack, but Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

John 10:11-18 “He Fights Off the Wolf” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In John Chapter 9…just before our Gospel Lesson for this morning… …Jesus heals a man who was born blind…and He healed him on the Sabbath. This infuriated the religious ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Do We Have A Vision Of Goodness?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 4, 2023

Are we focused just on what and who is inside our church doors? Or are we looking, searching and sharing what we have with others so that they may come in?

In this context, vision alludes to the disclosure (prophesy) that the prophets would obtain from God. Where there is obliviousness of God, sin and crime go out of control. The public moral compass of society relies upon the knowing God’s directions, yet it likewise relies upon individuals keeping ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Pt. 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Faith in action

FAITH PT 2 HEB 11 VS 1-3,6,32-40 Hebrews 11:1-3 (NKJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 7, 2012

While our Lord was here on earth, He was continually pursuing lost souls. He was seeking lost men and women, and for that reason, He intentionally placed Himself, where He could come into contact with them, and He was so kind to them, that they crowed ar

The Parable of the Lost Sheep While our Lord was here on earth, He was continually pursuing lost souls. He was seeking lost men and women, and for that reason, He intentionally placed Himself, where He could come into contact with them, and He was so kind to them, that they crowed around Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Christmas

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009

The importance of the gifts presented to Jesus.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Christmas Gifts Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2 December 14, 2008 A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayed! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways to make sense out of spiritual betrayal when spiritual companions turn away from Jesus.

There’s a scene from the 1988 movie Shoot To Kill that still makes my blood run cold. Maybe you remember the movie, it starred Sidney Poitier and Tom Berringer, and it was about their search for a jewel thief who murdered his victims. During one scene in the movie there’s a group of backpackers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faithful God Faces A Faithless People Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 18, 2003

We must have the courage to confess sin.

A FAITHFUL GOD FACES A FAITHLESS PEOPLE Nehemiah 9:1-37 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFESS SIN. ?: What? When we confess sin, what do we confess? KW: Truths (about God) TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 9:1-37, five truths about God we acknowledge when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Hill Religion

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 2, 2004

This message challenges the faithful to take seriously faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone but looking past certain Hills that are in view.

My Friends, WE NEED TO TALK! I want to highlight this headline in our little chat. I want to discuss with you: “HILL RELIGION.” The Text I have tagged and targeted for teaching is Psalms 121:1-2. It reads in the New King James Version: “I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 121:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Servant Is Listening

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Prayer with God also involves listening to what He has said and to the ways He continues to direct us.

1. Title: Your Servant is Listening 2. Text: I Samuel 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 17, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is also a part of our “tuning in to God,” not just us speaking to Him. And for them to understand how to listen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Look At Faith

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012

When it comes to faith I believe in two things; God can and God cares. Why did the followers of Jesus mentioned in the Hebrew writers' description endure the horrific treatment of persecution? Why did they keep their faith in Jesus as the Son of God eve

Last week we took a look at failure. We discussed that God’s love is unconditional. He doesn't remove love because of your failure or give you some love when you succeed. He loves you because He made you. Paul made his case that even with his failures; God was using Him to unleash His power ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Song For The Substitute

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on May 8, 2012

"A Song for the Substitute" is an exposition of Isaiah 53:1-6, which presents the heart of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This message exhorts the hearer to praise God for (1) the life and (2) the death of our suffering Substitute.

A Song for the Substitute Isaiah 53:1-6 The Prophesy of Isaiah consists of sixty-six chapters. The Bible consists of sixty-six books. The Bible is divided into Testaments – thirty-nine books in the Old, twenty-seven in the New. Similarly, Isaiah is divided into two sections. Chapters 1-39 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Message Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 15, 2010

Tell Me the Story of Jesus: The Message

Tell Me the Story: The Message Luke 15:1-32 This is the fourth message in the series we have entitled, Tell Me the Story. So far we have looked at Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Man and Jesus and His Ministry. Today we try to discover the heart of the message. What is the greatest message when it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: *other

Where Is He?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 1, 2011

Will following the example of the Magi lead us to worship Christ?

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Where Is He? Intro: We don’t give much attention to stars. They are there all the time so we just ignore or forget about them. Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs which hold that the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed