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Your Giant Is No Giant To God

Contributed by Bartholomew Riggins on Nov 16, 2009

Facing our Giants of Life from the story of David facing Goliath.

On this day the last Sunday of the month of January already 2009, we greet you in the matchless, Name of Jesus, giving honor to God who is the head of my life and to Jesus who is the head of the universal church and this local fellowship, it is indeed an honor and a privilege to stand before you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Tracing The Rainbow Series

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

The conquest of Christ in the face of suffering encourages us in the face of our suffering.

In nineteenth century Scotland there lived a man with an amazing amount of promise and potential. Everyone around him readily agreed the young man was destined for greatness. Everything seemed to be going well for him and the sky seemed to be the limit for this promising young man gifted for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Failing The Test?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2017

Many situations in life are but testing zones...Philip faced a test? Andrew faced a test? You will face situations that will test your faith.

FAILING THE TEST? HINDER MY MIRACLE? THIS IS BIGGER THAN I AM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL MY OWN LIMITATIONS DEFINE WHAT GOD CAN DO? Do I tend to focus on THE PROBLEMS and not GOD SOLUTIONS? Are we so blind that the facts define our faith? Facts that can kill our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-12, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Calm In Wild Weather – Peace In Life’s Storms (Message December 2023) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2023

I have just been through flooding rains, and in the past, in the eye of the storm (cyclone, hurricane). Peace and calm from God is present in life’s storms in turmoil all around us. In His hand there is comfort when all this world wants to do is to batter the life out of us.

CALM IN WILD WEATHER – PEACE IN LIFE’S STORMS (Message December 2023) Who controls Nature? Is it some arbitrary force often personified as “Nature”, or is it climate change (if you are desperately seeking an answer), or is it some random series of happenings. It is none of these. The One who ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3, Psalm 18:2, Matthew 7:24-27, John 14:5-6, Matthew 11:27-29, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, John 14:15-18, Hebrews 3:7-8, Matthew 11:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Out Some Giants

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to face our problems and take them out in the same way David faced Goliath and took him out.

Take Out Some Giants in 94 2/9/94 1 Sam 17:1-30 Ephe 6:10-18 1 Samuel 17:1-50 In our Old Testament reading, we met a young ordinary fellow who had a giant of a problem standing between him, and what God intended for him to come. Up to this point, he was just a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Job – A Hurting Hero”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 20, 2001

The question isn’t WILL I face hurts? But, HOW will I face my hurts? We can learn from the life of Job how to endure the hurts that we experience in this life.

Intro: In 1988 The L.A. Dodgers were playing the first game of the World Series against the Oakland A’s. One of the Dodgers best players was Kirk Gibson, but in winning the pennant, Gibson played so intensely that he injured both legs. As the dodgers walked out for the opening game of the World ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing The Faith Of God's People Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jun 10, 2001

Facing the possibility of entering into Cannan God’s people face a test of their faith.

Studies in Joshua Study 5 – Chapter 3 Introduction Last week in our study of the book of Joshua our attention was drawn to and we considered in some detail the faith of an individual, that individual being Rahab, the prostitute from Jericho. This evening as we come to consider chapter 3 we are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Jesus Incounters The Occult

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002

When Jesus comes face to face with the effects of the occult what is His process?

WHEN JESUS ENCOUNTERS THE OCCULT Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Ron Hughes INTRODUCTION - In light of the time of year ... “Halloween”. · They arrive in the boat ... crossing the sea. With Jesus in your boat, you always arrive. We will see three forces at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming All Things

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 17, 2021

This message looks at how Paul was able to reach others by becoming all things to all people "without compromising his faith." Written in 2020, it is applied to showing compassion about differing views of the Corona Virus.

In our message this week, we’re going to encounter something the apostle Paul said – something very interesting – that becomes the philosophy for his ministry, and that forms the basis for a number of chapters in the book of 1 Corinthians, including the chapters that we’re going to view today; and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Fact Of Scripture Over The Words Of Fools

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 23, 2021

In 1910, evangelist Dr. R.A. Torrey presented a series of revival messages, that are still powerful in their ability to make people think about their souls and the need for a Savior. This is a revision of one of those messages given before an audience in Edwardian England, still relevant today.

The Scriptures do not soothe ruffled feelings nor do they strengthen egos devoid of belief in or trust of God. An atheist is, in God's eyes, a FOOL (Psalm 14:1). Human pride and self-centeredness are roadblocks we set up with help from the enemy of our souls to deafen and blind ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1, Genesis 1:1, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Face God (And Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience (Acts - Part 30 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

5 Keys to Maintaining a Clear Conscience

How to Face God (& Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 30 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 10, 2003 Acts 18:1-22 5 KEYS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE: 1. Be Faithful to do what God Asks You To Do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above Our Storms: Part 1 - How Are You Facing Life's Difficulties? Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009

Examining the keys to growing strong through the trials of life.

LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part #1: How Are You Facing Life’s Difficulties? Introduction We are currently, here in the islands, in what is known as, "Hurricane season". Hurricane or Typhoon season is determined by a study of historical data collected over a period of time on weather patterns in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Charismatic

What Goals We Have Helps In Knowing What Obstacles We Might Face.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 29, 2011

Apostle Paul often spoke of his Christian life as if running in the Olympic Games. I believe Paul watched those games many times and running was probably the most competitive. What prize was Paul running for? Salvation is not the prize

What goals we have helps in knowing what obstacles we might face. Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Corona Virus Terrorize You- Face The Future With Jesus

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 16, 2020

Currently, the talk of the whole world is Covid-19. Fear and uncertainty is gripping everyone. If you think this tiny virus is powerful, let me remind you how great and powerful our Lord is !

"We don’t know what the future holds, but it’s encouraging to know that Jesus holds our future.” The Lockdown that most of the countries of the world are going through at this time, is causing much fear and apprehension about what the future is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Joel 2:21

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon Ii: . . . By Helping Me Face My Fears Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

In striving to do God's Will on earth as it is done in Heaven, mature Christians realize that if it is to be according to His Will we must have help to face our fears.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . BY HELPING ME FACE MY FEARS My Brother-in-law, who lived in Africa for ten years, tells about his wild life experiences – some of which, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-12, Exodus 4:10-17