Sermons on Wheat And Tares:

34. The Death Of Ishbosheth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2025

Second Samuel chapter 4 is a sobering warning to anyone tempted to “help God along.” It shows us what happens when fear replaces faith, when ambition overrides conscience, and when people wrap sinful actions in religious language and expect God’s blessing in return.

The Death of Ishbosheth December 17, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 4 When God’s Will Is Used as an Excuse for Sin One of the most dangerous phrases a Christian can utter is this: “God understands why I had to do it this way.” Those words have justified betrayal, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Prepare The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses how John the Baptist paved the way for Jesus Christ's arrival through water baptism and forgiveness of sins, and emphasizes Jesus' deeper role in baptizing us with the Holy Spirit and fire for our purification and healing.

Have you heard of the incredible ministry called Mercy Ships? This ministry began in the late 1970’s when a follower of Christ took a step of faith and purchased a large ship with the intention of turning it into a floating hospital. He had no idea how to run a shipping company or how to find a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Topics: Baptism, Forgiveness, Spiritual Purification

Where Are The Pastors?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

So you think you want to be a pastor. or So you think you know how to call a pastor.

Where Are All The Pastors? 1 Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (KJV) In a Dallas/Fort Worth Heritage article, Ron Rose asks, "Where are all the pastors? That is exactly the question I heard in 1977 when I surrendered to preach. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

"No Longer Bound"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 22, 2008

The demon possessed man of Gadaranes was bound by about 6000 demons, but when they people of the city came to see what happened they found he was No Longer Bound.

“No Longer Bound” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Mark 5 : 1-9 & 15 Opening: It is often said that the greatest accomplishment the devil has done is that he convinces people that he does not exist. What the devil does so many times is he tries to cause people to believe that some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

When Sin Entered In-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2011

4 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-IV—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: At breakfast one day, a wife eagerly waited for her husband to comment on her first attempt at homemade cinnamon rolls. After several minutes with no reaction, she asks, "If I baked these commercially, how much do you think I could get for one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 9, 2019

The parables of the treasure hunters. The kingdom is so valuable that we are willing to give up everything to gain it.

Parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price. The parables of the treasure hunters. Matt.13 :44-46 I'm afraid that we have made Jesus into a gentle founder of the Christian faith, whose sweet words offer comfort to the distressed and whose death provided forgiveness for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny (Part 1) The Significance Of Destiny Helpers

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

God’s destiny for your life will be consistent with the way He wired you - your unique experiences, passion, abilities, spiritual gifts? You also need Destiny Helpers - People who can enhance your life to reach your destiny. They may be good or bad, but God can use them to enhance you...

SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 1: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DESTINY HELPERS 2 KINGS 5: 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great & honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Syria. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Mecca And Medina And Muhammad Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 25, 2015

From Medina to Mecca, transitions in Muhammad's thinking. More strange "Bible" stories. Muhammad's concept of who God is and what He does.

Lesson 23, No Questions Allowed. Sura 5, called "The Table" As we move on, please take note here that so far, except for those few verses of Sura 1, everything you have heard, up to and including today's portion, was composed in Medina, and therefore, for the most part, has not been abrogated. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Pray For Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Jesus’ model prayer teaches TO pray and WHAT TO pray for.

What to Pray For Matthew 6:9-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Is it right to ask from God when we pray? That’s real question for many people. On one hand some folk turn prayer into a Christmas wish list. They define prayer as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Peace Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

Paul teaches us that, "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace," and that’s what we’re going to highlight today, the peace, "patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Let’s talk about p

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PEACE Galatians 5:22,23 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to continue my series on Fruit That is Never Out of Season. Let’s look at what Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22,23 about the fruit of the spirit. Let’s begin there. Paul teaches us that, "The fruit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Unique Design In Suffering: A Portrait Series

Contributed by William Lollar on Feb 11, 2003

Is there a "design" in suffering? Ask the sisters of Lazarus.

God’s Unique Design in Suffering: A Portrait in the Lives of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus (Part 1) John 11:1-16 This morning we come to examine the last of seven miracles performed by the Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John. Each miracle reminds us that Jesus is God, sovereign in power, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson: Dealing With Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

In our series called, “Keeping the Story Alive,” we’ve looked at Hanna, Gideon, and Ruth. Today, we’re going to focus on Samson as we seek to deal with our own fatal flaws

Samson: Dealing with Fatal Flaws I love what happens when children retell Bible stories. Here are a few of my favorites: The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, and Laxatives. Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. Lot’s wife was a pillar of salt by day, but a ball of fire by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Dec 25, 2002

Both of these women, Rahab and Ruth leave the worship and devotion to their false gods, their idols, and their devotion to sin and accept the GOD of Israel. They, just like the Pilgrims, flee a place that has them in a type of bondage and pursue a GOD tha

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Thanksgiving 2 Samuel 6 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 11/29/2002 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ______________________________________________________ In the United States of America we know Thanksgiving as a celebration and feast that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:28-30, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 20, 2021

Joseph was favored by his father, hated by his brothers, but his dreams would lead to his destiny.

No Ordinary Joe: Dreamer Genesis 37:1-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-19-202 Why Study Joseph? I’m excited to begin a new sermon series on the life of Joseph entitled, “No Ordinary Joe.” Those of you who grew up in church may think you know the story of Joseph but there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

Endure Suffering Patiently Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Suffering is partr of the human condition. We see John addressing two very important questions in minds of those who will receive this letter. The first question “Why all this suffering?” The second: “Is there point to the suffering?"

Series: Victorious! “Endure Suffering Patiently” Revelation 6-7 Open This morning, we’re in our fifth message in our series through the book of Revelation. It comes from Revelation 6-7 so if you’d go ahead and take your Bibles and turn to that passage, it will ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ