Sermons on fleece: showing 16-30 of 632

Are You A Piece Of Merchandise?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016

Deceitful pastors are on the rise and are a serious problem as we often lose members to false churches. Here is a way to deal with the situation to open eyes to appreciate the freedom and truths they have/

Are you a piece of Merchandise? Capt. Kelly Durant 7-06 The fleecing of the sheep by deceiving pastors! 2 Peter 2:3 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Signs And The Will Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 16, 2015

Gideon & His Fleece - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: The Negatives: • Gideon already knew God’s will. • Gideon’s fleece setting was evidence of his distrust, not his faith. • Fleece setting is dictating to God. • Fleece setting doesn’t really solve the problem. The Positives: • We ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Brethren

Signs For Life

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 25, 2005

Throwing a fleece...is it right for christians today. Perhaps by looking at whatGideon did copaired to what he should do gives us direction.

Signs for Life Judges 6:33-39 Well we are in week 3 with the story of Gideon. We started out with a view of a coward, that an angel called a mighty warrior. It seems like positive reinforcement, tell someone they are good long enough that they believe it. The angel informs that it is He, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-39

Denomination: Congregational

Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010

This message looks at the unusual "fleece" request that Gideon makes and then considers whether we are allowed to make similar requests.

Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign?: 1. This passage about Gideon’s fleece is a true story, but not an ironclad promise. - Judges 6:36-40. - God is under no obligation to answer “fleece” questions. - Not all Bible stories are directly applicable in the sense of being able to expect God to do the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God uses different methods/means to give victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-23, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

False, Fake, Fibbing Preachers

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 17, 2022

I am talking about the FALSE, FAKE, FIBBING preachers who are not feeding the flock of God but are fleecing the flock of God!!!

In order to recognize these FALSE, FAKE, FIBBING preachers I want to preach about the gift of DISCERNMENT. The gift of Discernment is one of the nine gifts that that we find in the Bible. Look at I Cor. 12:7-10 We read, “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon: The Thresher Gone Thrasher Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2021

Today’s sermon is about a cowardly hero forced into hiding by organized crime, an angel that is more than an angel, strange fleece ware, a bad dream, being outnumbered 450 to one, and smashed pottery. This is how it happened.

Gideon: The Thresher Gone Thrasher (Judges 6:1-7:25) 1. My sister didn’t do as well on her driver’s-ed test as she’d hoped. It might have had something to do with how she completed this sentence: “When the ______ is dead, the car won’t start.” She wrote: “Driver.” Nathan Hellman, Brooklyn, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 23, 2014

The very people who are called to protect and feed the sheep have instead used their positions of authority to fleece the flock, exploiting them in order to make themselves rich and comfortable.

Dakota Community Church November 23, 2014 Sheep Without Shepherds The metaphorical connection between shepherds and kings was a common one in the Old Testament. Isaiah 44:24,28 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: … who says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

When Rights Are Renounced Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know God's Will?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 17, 2004

One of the great mysteries of Christianity involves knowing God’s will for a person. Often we resort to fleeces, fasting, flipping, feelings or floundering to coax God into telling us His will. Use this GUIDE to know God’s will for your life...

In his letter to the Ephesian church, Paul exhorted them to “redeem the time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” It seems that one of the great mysteries of the Christian walk involves discovering God’s will for a person. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Signs For Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

A church seeking revicel must offer life signs to the community.

Signs for Life Judges 6:33-39 Well we are in week 3 with the story of Gideon. We started out with a view of a coward, that an angel called a mighty warrior. The lesson for us was that we must come out of the protection of the winepress if we are ever to be used by God. Then last week we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-39

Denomination: Congregational

Gideon - The Conqueror Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 3, 2009

Gideon faced a large enemy 135,000 strong and the odds were against him. Don’t take 32,000, only take 300. I am the LORD.

Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 1 Judges 6:34-7:9 Introduction During World War II, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general replied, "Sir, I am not a brave man. . . The truth is, I am an utter craven ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Trains The Timid To Trust

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 2, 2010

The Lord took timid Gideon and trained him to trust. How does the Lord train us to trust? Parts: A. He chooses the timid. B. He trains us with his promises.

Text: Judges 6:3, 5, 11-16, 34-40 Theme: The Lord Trains the Timid to Trust A. He chooses the timid B. He trains us with his promises Season: Pentecost 14c Date: August 29, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lord-Trains-the-Timid-to-Trust-Judges6_3,5,11-16,34-40.html ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:3-40

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can We Determine God's Will? Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

many in the church today there are some who are afraid to step in faith because the enemy has them afraid and a lot of times it’s because many are afraid to step out in faith.The Bible says in 2 Timothy 1:7 ," For God has not given us a spirit of fear, bu

How Can We Determine God’s Will? You don’t have to put out a fleece or do you? Judges 6:36 - 40 Christians believe that they should carefully obey God’s will. But how can we know what His will is? How should we go about making decisions that honor the Lord? The example of Gideon is frequently cited ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:36-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Miss The Will Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 1, 2005

Four common mistakes people make in trying to determine the will of God

July 31, 2005 Dakota Community Church Understanding God’s Will Week One: Common Misconceptions Introduction: Friday night we went as a family to see “Kingdom of Heaven” and several times the will of God was a major theme. - When the magistrate wanted to flee on the fastest horses. - When they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Mennonite