Sermons on Blacksmith:

God Delights In Bad Odds

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 20, 2022

The more unlikely the situation (if we pray), the better God likes it. God likes to show His hand, but He won’t do it unless we step out and depend on Him to come through in order for us have success. God likes the “come-from-behind” position.

GOD DELIGHTS IN BAD ODDS 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BOUDREAUX DUMPING TRASH 1. Boudreaux pulled over on the side of the highway and was dumping his trash beside the road. A policeman spotted him, turned around, got out and walked up to him. “Boudreaux, what do you think you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025

Prayer is one of the greatest privileges we have as believers. It is our direct communication with God, our means of expressing our dependence on Him, and the way through which we align our hearts with His will.

Go! And Be Transformed Through Prayer Introduction C.S. Lewis once said, “I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God. It changes me.” Prayer is one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, John 15:5, Luke 6:12, Matthew 26:36-39, Luke 4:1-2, James 5:16, Matthew 6:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Matthew 6:6, James 4:8, Psalm 46:10, Romans 12:2, John 10:27, 1 Kings 19:11-12, Matthew 26:39, Luke 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 7, 2024

We have a determined enemy who wants to destroy us. His weapons are engineered just for us. They are not ones we're looking for. Criticism is a main one. But you have been made invincible in Christ! No weapon shall permanently hurt you!

NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER Isa. 54:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in a church. However, Sue, the bride, was very nervous. So the Pastor decided to include the verse, 1 John 4:18 to calm her down, “There is no fear in love, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empowered To Serve: The Transforming Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 20, 2024

Our Heavenly Father wants the Church to complete His Work by His mighty power and not by our ingenuity. The Church was born at Pentecost; consequently Pentecost has become a sacred holiday on the Christian calendar.

Empowered to Serve: The Transforming Power of the Holy Spirit By Otis T. McMillan What is the role of the Holy Spirit in personal evangelism? We know that God’s Spirit is at work in us as believers. The Holy Spirit renews us, regenerates us, trains us, teaches us, and transforms us. All of these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Construction Of A Kingdom 3: How To Deal With A Giant

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom.

Introduction Today we continue in our study entitled, The Construction of a Kingdom. Thus far we have learned from the failures of King Saul and God's election of the David, a young shepherd boy, and gained valuable insights as to the conditions necessary for God to construct His kingdom in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 1 Samuel 17:1-50

It's Time To Harvest Pray For Workers.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

The harvest is ripe for us to win people to Christ.

It’s Time to Harvest: pray for workers. MT 9:36-38 1. Jesus Saw. 2. The workers are few. 3. We are commanded to pray. Jesus declared, "The fields are ripe, and the harvest plentiful. It’s time to begin reaping." At that moment, the great, final spiritual harvest began. It started as a harvest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

We are living in a world that people claim to have faith but what is really a faith that makes a difference in this very different world?

TOPIC: FAITH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE (Series on the Book of James) Text: James 1:1-8 Introduction: (ILL, Tied to Old Habits - A drunken man entered his row boat one night to cross the river. He picked up the oars and pulled away so he thought. He rowed all night but did not reach the destination. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not Much; But It's All I've Got

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 4, 2003

Shamgar was a nobody, who posessed the right amount of noble discontentment, and had the faith to make a difference

Before God ruled His people with powerful kings, he delivered them with great judges. Shamgar was the third of these judges. Let me give you some background about what is happening during this time. Israel had a habit of turning from God. And in this particular time there was a definite need of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Judges 3:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

God-Approved Prayer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 14, 2007

Exposition of Acts 4:23-31 about the reaction of the early church to persecution by going to prayer and God answering in a mighty way

Text: Acts 4:23-31, Title: God-Approved Prayer, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/19/07, AM A. Opening illustration: 9 out of 10 American say they pray, 8 out of 10 say they pray regularly, 6 out of 10 say they pray daily, even 2/3 of unchurched people say that they pray… B. Background to passage: After the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

They exchange the glory of God for the corruption of man.

1. Downhill. That’s the path painted by our Pastor Paul. • Man is not improving, going up toward God. • But rather doing down hill… and going FAST! • It’s NOT an evolution toward God is it? NO. • It’s a DEVOLUTION downward away from God. • And the one of the strongest evidences of this is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Letter To The Church Of Thyatira: The Church Tolerant Of Sin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023

The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like fine brass, says these things: I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience, and that your last works are more than the first.

I'd like to contrast two historical figures, Lot the nephew of Abraham, and Jacob the son of Isaac. One leads to disaster, one leads to overcoming. The question you should ask yourself is, which path am I on today? From James Petterson's One Year Book: "He left his city along the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Revelation Study Series 5 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023

Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

Revelation Study Series 5 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 11.07.21 Message… Thyatira had a temple to the pagan god, Apollo. Apollo was the sun god. In mythology and pagan worship he was the son of Zeus. Therefore people saw Apollo as the son of their god. Our Lord had something to say ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 22, 2021

How do we as Christians become bold in sharing the Gospel of Christ? We will pull some lessons from looking at several courageous individuals from the Old Testament.

Please note all Bible verses are copyrighted and are shown here for ease sake. Introduction I asked at supper what were some ideas on what to talk about and William said to speak on courage. I questioned him a bit and it was courage in sharing the gospel message. This lesson is for William, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Judges 6:11-16, 2 Samuel 23:9-10, 1 Samuel 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience And Wisdom

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

This is an expositional Series on James

James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Went Down Into The Hold

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2018

When David was anointed king the Philistines came after him. His response was to go down into the hold, get a word from God and then deal with the situation. There is a going down that is actually a going up and going forward.

David Went Down Into The Hold PPT 1 Title PPT 2-6 text 2 Samuel 5:17 But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 2 Samuel 5:18 The Philistines also came and spread ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal