Sermons on Wars:

A Dove Among Hawks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live.

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live. Intro.: 1. We live in a world of dashed hopes, a place of shattered dreams. a. Peace --> WW 1 = "war to end all wars." b. Society --> FDR "New Deal"; LBJ "Great Society"; MLK "Dream." c. Personal --> Family, job, health. 2. For the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Music And The Anointing

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Appreciating the role of a music minister

MUSIC & THE ANOINTING BISHOP DAVID IBELEME Unity/Agreement => Anointing - Ps. 133; 2 Chronicles 5:11ff. Agreement = harmony + symphony (musical terminologies) The anointing = Glory of God = God’s Manifest presence Every advantage of Unity/Agreement is available through music. Therefore Music ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 10, 2023

When we trust God, we can wait for Him. (NOTE: THIS IS A PURELY TOPICAL SERMON)

Hurry Up and Wait May 7, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we trust God, we can wait for Him. Focus Passage: Habakkuk 2:2-4 Supplemental Passage: Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Mistaking People For Gods

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022

Ayn Rand's philosophy would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring on the sacrifice. I am a god!”

When I was teaching, my religion class would always study the philosophy of Ayn Rand, a deracinated Jew whose ideal of rugged individualism influenced people like Alan Greenspan and Rush Limbaugh. Her notions would have led her, I think, if put in the position of Paul and Barnabas, to say, “bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-28, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Questions Answered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2011

A review of chapter 24 of Matthew verses 3 through 14

Matthew 24: 3 – 14 Questions Answered 3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Departure From The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2013

Apostasy is an ongoing threat to the faithful. It is a process rather than an event.

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Historical Fate Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2021

There are many good studies and observations about the seven churches from a spiritual perspective that can be applied to churches today. However, this study will not address them, but rather review the actual history of the churches and where they are today (2025).

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus sent a message to seven churches that were located in the western part of Asia Minor, directly south of the Black Sea (Modern day Turkey). The word "church" is translated from the Greek word "ekklesia" which means the people of God, the whole ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:1-6, Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success Is Never About Defeating Giants [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2024

Fighting and winning one battle does not define your life, any more than fighting and losing one battle defines who you are.

1 SAMUEL 17:34-37 SUCCESS IS NEVER ABOUT DEFEATING GIANTS “David said to Saul, ‘Your servant used to keep sheep for his father. And when there came a lion, or a bear, and took a lamb from the flock, I went after him and struck him and delivered it out of his mouth. And if he arose against me, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Mia (Missing In Action)

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 27, 2003

An all day sermon on members of the Body of Christ who are no longer in active duty, but are missing in action.

Missing In Action Luke 15:1-7 You will notice that today we have a POW - MIA flag hanging behind the pulpit. It is an unfortunate symbol that has come about because of the Pride of man. As I sat this past week and watched the news of our solders starting to return home and our POW’s returning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Begins Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2016

Chapter 7 of The Story

The Battle Begins! The Story – Chapter 7 Video Bumper As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expelling Anger Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2021

Anger, unchecked and uncorrected, affects 3 things: 1) Our view of ourselves (Matthew 5:21-22), 2) Our worship of God (Matthew 5:23-24), and 3) Our relation to others (Matthew 5:25-26).

Matthew 5:21-26 [21]"You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' [22] But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Other

The Folly Of Fighting God Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021

Though there may be temporary worldly TRIUMPHS, God will ACCOMPLISH all His purpose through His church.

The Folly Of Fighting God Acts 12:1-25 With 24-hour cable news channels we have become accustomed to constant coverage of national and international events. Whether that is election coverage, violent crimes, natural disasters, or a high profile court cases - we have instant information at our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Prelude Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The Prelude

The Prelude The sounding of the seventh trumpet in Revelation 11 and its affects will not be seen again till Revelation 15-18. Chapters 6-11 describes the events of the Tribulation up to the sounding of the seventh trumpet; chapters 12-14 recapitulate that same period, describing events ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Forgives

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Mar 28, 2006

This narrative sermon details step by step David’s fall into sin with Bathsheba. It then explores the anquished cry for forgiveness in Psalm 51.

The God who Forgives – David and Bathsheba powerppoint AVAILABLE AT coolguybri@verizon.net About every 18 – 24 months I like to teach and preach from this heart wrenching Psalm. Why? Because I think that it describes a human dilemma not uncommon for most of us. And if it is uncommon, it may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God