Sermons on champions: showing 751-765 of 3,238

What God Taught Me About Himself Through Rudolph

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 21, 2017

Christmas sermon looking at the song "Rudolph" and applying his experiences to our lives and understanding how God loves us, how He invites us to join His work, and how He desires to bless us.

WHAT God Taught Me about Himself through Rudolph It seems I had heard the song "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer a dozen times one day at work this past week. If you listen to the song, you can see that we have a lot in common with Rudolph. Sometimes we feel unloved, sometimes left out, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Five Stones Of David

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 5, 2020

David brought five stones and a sling to confront Goliath. What do you bring when you are faced with your own Goliath?

Dear brothers and sisters, Thank you for joining us for today’s devotion. We will look at the story of David and Goliath. Let me first explain that the real hero in this story is God and the Goliath represents the challenges and struggles we face in life. Sometimes the challenges and struggles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-50, Luke 10:19, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Facing Your Giants And Wining Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 30, 2018

We love the story of David and Goliath. We want to root for the underdog. We want the little guy to win when he faces a giant. Who wants to root for the big bully? Bullies are nothing new. The Philistines and Israel were in a face off.

Why is it that the story of David and Goliath has become one of the most familiar and best loves stories in the Old Testament? One reason is that we love to root for the underdog. We want the little guy to win when he faces a giant. Who wants to root for the big bully? Bullies are nothing new and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Making And The Breaking Of A Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019

Giving honor to our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, my sisters and brothers, God said, “I made you” [Gen. 2:18, 22, KJV]. Now, in reflection, deception broke Eve [I Timothy 2:14, KJV], ...

THE MAKING AND THE BREAKING OF A SERVANT OF THE LORD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 19, 2018) “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him….And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from him, made he a woman, and brought her unto the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Friends

Jesus Vs. Legion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 18, 2016

In the battle of Jesus Vs. Legion, Jesus always wins. So are we begging him to leave or begging him to stay?

JESUS VS. LEGION Luke 8:26-39 Introduction Luke 8 introduces one of the most frightening sights the disciples had ever seen. (Luke 8:26-29). Mark 5:5 “Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.” Luke 8:30-31 - A Roman legion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Distinguished Gentleman: Embracing God's Commandments For Manhood"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 7, 2023

Today, we gather in the house of the Lord to explore God's Word and reflect upon His wisdom concerning manhood and being a distinguished gentleman. While we hope for some Joy and levity, Manhood in Congress and God's eyes is No Joke.

"The Distinguished Gentleman: Embracing God's Commandments for Manhood" Introduction: Today, we gather in the house of the Lord to explore God's Word and reflect upon His wisdom concerning manhood and being a distinguished gentleman. While we hope for some Joy and levity, Manhood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Existence And Presence Of Almighty God", Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2023

God's existence is obvious (Romans 1:18-20) through creation and our conscience. The evidence is there for anyone willing to take their blinders off, swallow their pride, and humble themselves.

The world cannot comprehend the idea of a precise, preconceived, set, rational, and personal creation of a God who is outside of space, time, and matter, and able to put everything into existence for a reason. They wish to stay blind to the obvious and shut their ears to the truth that we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Job 26:7, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

James 1:3 speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we face.

Growing Through Trials James 1:3 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound passage of Scripture found in James 1:3. This verse speaks directly to the transformative power of trials and challenges in our lives. Let us explore how we can grow and be transformed by truth through the trials we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, 1 Peter 1:7, Romans 5:3-4, Psalm 66:10, Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised discipleship would be easy, He promised it would be worth it.

The cost of being a disciple of Jesus is profound. It’s a journey marked by surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to lay down everything for the sake of following Christ. When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised that discipleship would be easy, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26-27, Matthew 16:25, Luke 18:22, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Hebrews 12:1-2, Mark 10:29-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Demon Buster! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing Jesus' liberating spirit, banishing inner demons, and becoming agents of God's love and truth for true happiness and fulfillment.

Welcome, dear friends, to this hallowed gathering, where the Word of God is our guiding light and Jesus Christ, our savior, is our beacon of hope. We are here to bask in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek solace in its comforting words, and to find guidance in its eternal truths. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Jesus, Demons

Lord Help Us

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

A revival message.

LORD HELP US! 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. February 24, 2003 INTRODUCTION The shattering saga of God’s people during a divided kingdom presents heartbreak; hope, but most importantly instruction. After the exciting, adventurous, industrious, and thrilling reign of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Survive When I Am So Lonely

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 26, 2010

When our feelings tell us we are alone, how shall the Christian respond. Reviewing David’s life when he was fleeing from Saul provides insight into a godly response to loneliness.

“With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. “When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see: there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The Ages

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

The faith that saved Job, is exactly the faith that saves us now. It has never changed; never will. It is faith in a living Redeemer

Lest we go quickly into our study of this text and it escape our notice completely, I want first to draw your attention to the previous two verses (23,24). “Oh that my words were written! Oh that they were inscribed in a book! That with an iron stylus and lead they were engraved in the rock ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Orthodox

God Is A Weight Watcher

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007

God is watching our weight. Now that is a bit scary! I always knew God was watching me and knew my every thought and heard my every word, but watching my weight? The Bible says that God does watch our weight and He sees that many people weigh too much or

God Is A Weight Watcher Dan 5:27 & Heb 12:1, I Sam 2:3, I Samuel 16:7, I Samuel 15:22 Job 3:16, Luke 18:10, Ps 62:9 Introduction 1. We have officially started our health and fitness ministry at Vineyard Community Church. We have started the following ministries: men’s boot camp, women’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Vineyard

Time To Run: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

the main message of the empty tomb is the power of God. that very same power of God at the resurrection is for me and for you.

Time To Run: Hearing God’s Heart Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:1-4 Resurrection Sunday, Apr 8, 2006 Intro: Many years ago, when I was in Junior High, I did a run. I joined the track team. Now, here is a picture of me in junior high… that is one chunky grade 9 kid… if it isn’t clear enough ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist