Sermons on Yehoshua 12:18:

Fighting Bears And Delivering Cheese! (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 2, 2005

This is the first sermon in a series entitled "Developing A Heart After God" and this sermon talks about how God developed David’s life experiences for the task of facing Goliath. I give 3 points that show how God uses our past to develop our lives.

Title: Killing Bears and Delivering Cheese Text: I Sam 17: 12-18; 34-37 and I Sam 16:18 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - This morning we are going to start a sermon series from David’s early years. - This series is entitled, “Developing A Heart After God” - The Bible says that David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Pentecostal

En Busca Del Significado De Esta Vida

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 8, 2005

El hombre anda en busca del significado de la vida en los lugares equivocados. Se consideran algunos de ellos.

EN BUSCA DEL SIGNIFICADO DE ESTA VIDA Eclesiastés 1:12-2:11 Introducción 1. En esta vida todos los hombres se plantean grandes preguntas: ¿Cómo llegamos aquí? ¿Qué hay después de la muerte? ¿Quiénes somos? ¿Qué hacemos aquí? Pero una de las más importantes es la que tiene que ver con el sentido y ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Feb 9, 2006

The people surrounding the virgin birth of Jesus were shaken in different fashion—whether they were moved to praise God, or stimulated into humble submission or was agitated or shook up to insecurity, the thing to remember is that around the time of Chris

The whole earth shook not because of an earthquake; nor a meteor at a high speed hit the earth with a loud explosion. The whole earth shook not because of another volcano that’s been asleep for a long time awoke then suddenly erupted. The whole earth and its inhabitants were shaken when the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 5: "Apples Of Gold" Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

Fifth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #5 - "Apples of Gold".

16, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Five: Apples of Gold Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Don't We Grow

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 21, 2007

We’re not surprised when we grow physically; we expect it. If, by chance, growth doesn’t occur, we immediately know something is wrong and attempt to uncover the problem. The same is true spiritually

WHY WE DON’T GROW Judges 17:13-15 Statistics show the average productivity of a Christian’s spiritual life is less than three years. Tonight I want to bring encouragement to those who are sidetracked and to strengthen those who are on the right track. Billy Sunday used to say, “If we Christians ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Personality Of An Evangelist Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 29, 2007

We are all called to spread the good news , wherever we are placed,(our workplace, our neghborhood, our family, our freids circle etc). We all are evangelists in that aspect. Do we have the right "personality" for Evangelism

Personality of an Evangelist One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small national flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

He Can Fill…

A CHILD IS BORN The Prince of Peace – He Can Fill… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Is it really possible? Peace, I mean. Can we really have peace on this earth? Or is it just a pipe dream that we cling to around the Christmas season? Each year thousands of Christmas cards go out conveying this ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Hang On One More Day Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

Holy Saturday is a day of mourning and lament. We would do well in modern Christianity to learn how to authentically pour our pain out to God like the Psalmist.

Dare to Hang On One More Day Jn 19:30; Ps 22 Holy Saturday: April 19, 2003 Intro: I have no doubt that the Sabbath which began the day Jesus was crucified was the worst Sabbath the disciples had ever known. It was supposed to be a day of worship and celebration. And the Passover Sabbath was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What The Body Of Christ Needs

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 11, 2003

Using the metaphor of a body, I believe that for this church to function properly as Christ would have it function, as well as each us individually, there are certain body parts that ALL of us must possess.

WHAT THE BODY OF CHRIST NEEDS I CORINTHIANS 12:12-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the New Testament the church is likened to a physical body made up of many members each functioning in a different capacity but all being part of the same unity and working together for the proper functioning and benefit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 20, 2014

Jesus did not celebrate the seventh day Sabbath according to the traditions of men but according to the "Spirit of the Law" and to fulfill the Mosaic Covenant.

Sabbath: Jesus and the Sabbath Here is the previous CONTEXT for today’s message: Genesis 2:1: The Sabbath was a Holy Day for man to Delight in God as The Creator. Ex. 20:8-11: Remember God as Creator. Deut. 5:12-15: Observe God as Redeemer. 2 Cor. 3: The Letter of the Law kills, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lovest Thou Me? Do You Really Love Me?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013

When face to face with our life's ambition, dreams, pursuits and plans, a question that will always present itself for comparison is, "How much do I really love Jesus?"

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 27, 2014

Our words reveal what our heart contains, so listen carefully to yourself to see whether or not your faith is real.

Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Lord, Why Did They Have To Die?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

Job was a very righteous man. In fact the Bible says that he was blameless and that he feared God and stayed away from evil. A messenger shows up and gives him all kinds of bad news. Your oxen are dead. So are your sheep. Now your servants are dead.

“Lord why did THEY have to die?” Luke 7:11-16 The time of year was Christmas and my family and I were gathering together to celebrate. We were at my mother’s home in Arkansas. My sister came in; she had her son with her. He was about to turn one. I asked where her husband and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

To Boldly Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 4, 2013

God rewards initiative in his honor.

1. Kemmons Wilson Kemmons Wilson has always been an initiator. He started working when he was seven selling magazines, newspapers and popcorn. In 1930 at the age of seventeen he started working for a Cotton broker in his first salaried job, for $12 a week writing figures on the price board. When a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grumbling Of A Warped Generation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 20, 2013

God's plan, Our example and witness, Joy

Philippians 2:12-18 (p. 819) November 24, 2013 Introduction: I can remember hearing this quote...”You can only see the stars shimmering when it’s dark.” And I have to tell you “I’ve seen some stars shine in my life.” “Melvin...wasting away with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ