Sermons on zoar: showing 211-225 of 298

Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 4, 2011

We must be willing to go "behind Enemy Lines" in order to recapture those the enemy has stolen.

November 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 14:1-24 Subject: Recovering What is Lost Title: Behind Enemy Lines Today we celebrate Veterans’ Day and I want to give my personal thanks to all who have served in our military forces. Thank you for your willingness to serve and place yourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lingering In Sodom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 17, 2013

Lot, a righteous man, lingering in Sodom - the result of a life making bad choices. Choices have consequences. How you choose determines the course of your life and your character.

Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19:1-16 How in the world did Lot, a righteous man, wind up in such a situation – lingering in Sodom having to be dragged out of the city by God? Lot did not get to where he was overnight. He traveled down a gradual slope over a number of years making a number of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 2

SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:5-14) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Slow Slide Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 21, 2020

Many people struggle with the same temptation for many years. Often, people will wonder, “How is it possible for a Christian to struggle with a temptation for so long? How did things get so bad?” I’ll tell you how: so slowly that you wouldn’t even notice what was taking place.

The Slow Slide Text: Genesis 13:2-13 Introduction: Ever seen a Chinese handcuff? Maybe you know it better by the name “Chinese Finger Trap” or “that joke your friend played on you that one time after asking, ‘Wanna see something cool?’” The genius of this gag toy is its simplicity; it’s just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping Judgement

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 30, 2009

We are living in the Last Days and Jesus described it.

This sermon was composed from several resources but inspired by the Holy Spirit EXCAPING JUDGEMENT Lu 17:26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sometimes God Says No

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010

In a world of greed and materialism it’s difficult for us to accept "no" from God. But sometimes God says no.

I made a statement last week in the message that I want to repeat this morning … “Sometimes, God says no.” And what I want to do this morning is give us a couple of the many examples of God saying no. Moses’… It was Moses hearts’ desire to go into the Promised Land but because he didn’t follow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

A Culture Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 1, 2020

I believe Jesus is wanting us to constantly be a person who shows mercy and cultivates a bubble of mercy around us.

BEATITUDES SERIES: A CULTURE OF MERCY MATTHEW 5:7 #Beatitudes READ MATTHEW 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” MERCY STORY 1 (p) Mercy is like two farmers who had two fields next to each other. Each farmer came out on the same morning to prepare their fields and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Genesis 14:8-16, Luke 22:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Heaven’s Sake, Don't Quit!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 13, 2021

Paul was Timothy’s spiritual mentor. Many of the things we find instilled in Timothy’s life were placed there by Paul.

For example, so many of the things we do, are the result of our parents instilling certain values within us as a child. For example: • Some vote for the same political party their parents voted for. They would not think of changing political parties, because that was the political party their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living As A Sojourner/Exile

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 5, 2023

How are we to live in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question.

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12 (cf. verses 9-12) Theme: Sojourners How are we to live today in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Home. That very simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12, John 14:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006

The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing The Father's Heart Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Abraham reveals God's influence in his heart as he mourns for Sodom and Gomorrah.

Developing the Father’s Heart Genesis 19:27-29 Othal Feather said, “When the compassion on the inside of the church exceeds the indifference of the world on the outside, people will fill the Churches.” Ill. Speaking of the more than 200 years of Christian missionary presence in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Witness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008

The presence of the temple and the work the remnant did to built it stood as a testimony and a powerful witness for God. What stands as a powerful witness to our age? The Word of God sent out from the Church of God proclaimed by the people of God.

1. The first effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the created 2. The second effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the called 3. The third effect that comes from having a powerful witness is on the comfortable Tonight’s passage is 31 verses long. It runs all the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

¿bendicion O Milagro? Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 24, 2014

¿Qué es mejor, un milagro para cada problema o vivir bendecido de tal forma que no veamos problemas?

¿La Bendición o El Milagro? Introducción: 1. El lenguaje del mundo es diferente… es el de Babilonia 2. El lenguaje de la iglesia ha cambiado… a. Salmo 100:2 Servid a Jehová con alegría; Venid ante su presencia con regocijo. 3. Las dos puertas y el cristiano A. Bendición o ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Try Turning The Pancake?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2018

What are we going to do? A new day? A new week? A new year? No matter how flat the pancake there is always two sides. We need a greater insight to realize this obstacle is a new opportunity to trust God. Faith does not jump into darkness, faith steps into the LIGHT!

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGH ABOUT FLIPPING THE PANCAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (Two part lesson: GOD CAN) WHATEVER THIS DAY HOLDS, THIS WEEK, OR THIS YEAR: REFUSE TO LIVE IN DOUBT AND FEAR, FLIP THE PANCAKE… If the pancake is burning on one side, WHY NOT TURN IT OVER? TRY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 1:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Starter Or A Finisher

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 22, 2017

This message is based on Philippians 3:13 where Paul describes someone running in a race and actually finishing it. The idea coming from this message is that we are all running in a sprint individually that we must complete in order to run in the relay.

A Starter Or A Finisher Scriptures: Genesis 19:17,24-26; Philippians 3:13; Matthew 24:5-13 Two weeks ago, before the ice storm last week, I told you that I was pressing on. I was pressing on regardless of my past failures and missed opportunities. I told you that once Jesus laid a hold on me I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational