Sermons on Wings Like Eagles:

Laboring To Enter Into That Rest

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 1, 2008

Be cause of Jesus we can find rest in the midst of toil, trouble, and conflict.

Laboring to enter into that Rest I. Need For Rest In The Twenty Four Hour Society, Martin Moore-Ede says our most notorious industrial accidents in recent years—Exxon Valdez, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, the fatal navigational error of Korean Air Lines 007—all occurred in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Church Of God

"Incentive For The Church To Stay Focused”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 12, 2001

It’s easy to start a Bible study; to start going back to church, to start a daily prayer time; the thing we must focus on is being faithful.

Intro: In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style. The pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “this church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running With Horses

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 8, 2009

Perhaps you’ve run into some difficulties recently: your boss, an illness, conflicts in family. You’ve pleaded with the Lord for relief. But He may have said in response, “Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse.” And then He asks you to “run with horses."

Opening illustration: Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test of stamina and endurance, the 100 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Success Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

God gave Joshua a three point plan… 1 Step out in faith. 2 Sanctify your hearts and bodies. 3 Submit to the Lord. As a result, they found success. The same can be true for us because God is still God and His plan is

God’s Plan for Success Did you know that God has plans for your success and prosperity? He does. In the O.T. it is stated this way… Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

5 Ways To Stay Encouraged In A Lonely World

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

Hope is the secret weapon of the Christian. Hope is the weapon of our mind to defeat any discouraging thought. Use this powerful weapon, by training your mind to counter any pessimistic thought with the truth of the scriptures.

According to a study by Harvard, 36% of Americans, so more than one in three, described their level of loneliness as "serious." In a lonely world, how can we find encouragement? How can we find a mindset that leads to stability and peace? That is the challenge in this world. The battle ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-15, Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 123:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go! And Wait On The Lord - Psalm 27:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

Waiting is one of the hardest lessons in life. We live in a world of instant answers and quick results. We microwave our meals, we stream movies instantly, we send a message and expect a reply within seconds. Yet God often calls us into a season where His answer is not immediate.

Go! And Wait on the Lord - Psalm 27:14 Introduction: The Tension of Waiting Waiting is one of the hardest lessons in life. We live in a world of instant answers and quick results. We microwave our meals, we stream movies instantly, we send a message and expect a reply within seconds. Yet God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Joshua 1:9, Galatians 4:4-5, Romans 5:6, Acts 3:19, 2 Thessalonians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because He Loves You!

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 20, 2025

This passage identifies to Israel that their God is an intentional interactive intimate God. They can rest in His love. They can trust in His Word. They can believe in His promises. They can depend on His power.

Deuteronomy 7:6-8 NKJV "Because He Loves You!" September 21, 2025 Intro: Israel is about to enter the Promised Land after 40 years of wandering in the wilderness while a rebellious generation die off. Before they are allowed to enter the land, Moses delivers a series of sermons to the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Legitimacy Of Inshallah

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 14, 2025

Hope is said to be a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

Christine Evangelou a British-born motivational coach, writer, author and poet once remarked: “Change is supremely inconvenient, uncomfortable and naturally scary. Yet we only move through life through the process of change, reinvention and renewal, and so bravery is our quintessential rebel for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:12, Romans 15:4

Pleased Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#2] PLEASED Colossians 1:9-14 Introduction: My 9 year old son, Tyler, said something interesting to me the other day. After getting trouble and getting a “spanking”, he told me that what he hated more than the “spanking” was the fact that he had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012

God's promise, hope, light and revelation

SIMEON’S SONG Luke 2:28 -32 Dec. 18, 2022 Have you ever anticipated something with so much excitement you could hardly wait? I remember when I was growing up being so excited about Christmas morning that I’d try to go to sleep at 6:00 or 7:00 o’clock the night before…my brother, sister and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Runnung This Race Of Faith

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 25, 2016

A message of encouragement when we are tired or losing faith.

Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Theme: Running this race of faith Introduction - In 2015 thousands of runners entered the Comrades marathon. - I can imagine all the excitement and hype as these thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Has Power Over Sickness

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 7, 2018

“Jesus healed many who had various diseases.” (Mark 1:34)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is Jesus has power over sickness. God created man in His own image and likeness and knows everything there is to know about him. The only person who can deal with what has gone wrong with His creation is the Creator. He is all powerful and capable of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Wait

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 16, 2024

All that is required for me to have victory is faith in His Person, His Plans, His Purposes and His Power. Whether we know it or not, whether we live it or not, whether we accept it or not, God's people are a victorious people! And, we do not have to live defeated and discouraged lives!

Isaiah 25:9 WHY WE WAIT June 16, 2024 President Eisenhower said, "There are no victories at discount prices!" Our military knows that truth on every field of battle. Victory always demands a very high price! The victory that you and I have in Jesus this morning is ours because God paid ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Shalom: The God Of Peace In The Dangers Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

If you go on Youtube or other streaming services, you can find livestreams from nature centers. Something I like to do is watch live streams of eagles

If you go on Youtube or other streaming services, you can find livestreams from nature centers. Something I like to do is watch live streams of eagles. The nature preserve will set up cameras pointed at the nest, and you can just watch the birds hanging out. And last night I put on the livestream ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Flight! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Flight of Israel to protection

Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-14

Denomination: Bible Church