Sermons on Abishai Slew The Giant:

Free To Fall Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2011

God has given us the freedom to fall and grace to catch us when we do.

Title: Free to Fall Text: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-9 Thesis: God has given us the freedom to fall and grace to catch us when we do. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. During Lent we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Directable Hearts Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 10, 2012

Strengthen in and through God’s faithfulness we become able to direct our inner man, our hearts into the love of God and into the perseverance that comes from Christ. It is the directed heart that dwells in the love of God and in the endurance of Christ.

[ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE SERIES] 2 THESSALONIANS 3: 1-5 DIRECTABLE HEARTS [Acts 17:5-9] This last major section of the epistle calls on its readers to live in the light of the truth of God’s Word. If we believe the truth it will change our lives so that we can live out the truth. As ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb: A Man Favored By God

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013

God loves everyone, nevertheless there are those whom He has favored more than others. In this lesson, well explore the story of Caleb and learn why God favored him and how He will favor you.

Does God have favorites? Oh I know He loves everybody. John 3:16 settles that argument. We also know that He does not show partiality toward men but calls all of every nation (Acts 10:34). And yet, when we survey the annuls of scripture, we clearly see that God was drawn to certain individuals more ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24, Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: *other

Knowing Him - An Example To Live By Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 21, 2011

The wonder of Christmas is that God came and dwelt amongst us! In doing so He humbled and emptied Himself and came among us as the least of the least in order that we might know Him. By His life, He served us. By His death, He saved us. By His example

Knowing Him: An Example To Live By - Philippians 2:1-11 - December 18, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With Christmas? #2 One of the things I’ve always looked forward to as a parent are those opportunities to watch the kids participate in school productions such as the annual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Misconceptions Regarding Temptation

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 17, 2012

Everbody is tempted. However, there are common misconceptions regarding temptation that Satan uses against us. This lesson exposes Satan's schemes regarding teptation. (Adapted from Charles Stanley's book: "Temptation.")

MISCONCEPTIONS REGARDING TEMPTATION 1/22/12 – Garfield A. The term TEMPTATION brings to mind different connotations for each of us. ILLUSTRATION: For some, the word CONJURES up a delicious HOT FUDGE SUNDAE with whipped cream and nuts dripping off the sides. (SORRY, I ZONED OUT FOR A ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Of Glory Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 5

THE KING OF GLORY (PSALMS 24:7-10) A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results from the kids: God is like BAYER ASPIRIN ... He works miracles. God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easy Come, Easy Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 3

EASY COME, EASY GO (LUKE 12:13-21) From figures acquired from New York Times, I have broken down the worst financial losses from October 9, 2007, to September 12, 2008, according to percentage: JP Morgan - $18.8 billion, or 11.7 percent Bank of America - $86.3 billion, or 36.5 percent Morgan ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Painting God's Masterpiece Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 11, 2009

Part seven of this series focuses on how Satan tries to influence what we see and what God’s word says about us.

Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 7 Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5; Ephesians 6:12; Romans 10:8-10 Introduction: In part six of my message last week, I talked about hope. I shared with you that hope allows us to see clearly what shall be – especially when we come into agreement with God that what has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 28, 2009

We discover in this sermon that to honor one another above ourselves, we must learn to be humble.

Introduction: A. One day a group of four young friends were talking about what they would like to do with their lives. 1. The first friend said, “I want to be a congressman so I can draft laws to benefit my countrymen.” 2. The second friend said, “I want to be a lawyer so that I can defend my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study In Revelation16 The Final Seal Is Broken Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 29, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study In Revelation 16 The Final Seal is broken, The Trumpet Judgments begin Rev. 8: 1-13 When the 7th seal is broken there is absolute silence. No one is speaking, no one is moving; not even Jesus. You sort of wonder if every eye is on God at this moment. He hasn’t said a word and after all that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Survivorman Part 1

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

SurvivorMan Pt. 1 No one likes to talk about the dry times. At least that is true most of the time. Les Stroud who stars in SurvivorMan not only talks about it he films it and profits from dry times. We prefer that everyone would believe that we are always living the good life. That everything ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 20, 2008

Five reasons why we need to cry out for revival

Revive Us Again Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 12, 2008 *Our revival with Greg Wilton starts next Sunday, and we are praying for true, spiritual revival. -- But what does that mean? In the Old Testament revival means “to have life, sustain life, live forever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Pearl Of Great Price Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 14, 2010

This is week 3 of our series on the Kingdom of Heaven is like. . . This week it is like a man hunting for the perfect pearl and what he was like

He had it all, at least on the surface. A good business, a fine family, status in the community. He had everything it would appear, but not quite enough. Some men craved after gold or silver or jewels not this man. Those things were all so cold and inanimate, forged and moulded deep inside an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Church - A Team Sport

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 25, 2010

Church is not an individual sport like Golf, Tennis or Skiing. Church is a Team Sport! This message looks at Ephesians 4:7-16 focusing on God's distribution of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.

Cornerstone Church February 20 / 21 2010 Church – A Team Sport Ephesians 4:7-16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free