Sermons on Courage:

Asking God For The Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 12, 2010

Just like Caleb trusted God, by faith, for victory in his mountain, we too can trust God to help us overcome the battles we face in life.

Intro. We all face things in our lives that seem insurmountable. Sometimes we face a mountain with Giants! As we face this text, it would do us well to remember that Canaan is the land of Victory, not salvation. The children of Israel belonged to God, even in the wilderness! God was not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Church Ugly? Ephesus Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

The problem with Ephesus is they were doing so much inside the walls they never went out. They were a “come-and-get-it” church and not a “go-and-get-them” church. This church saw their culture as something you stay away from.

“What Makes a Church Ugly?” Ephesus. Revelation 2:1-7 The world tries to get it right, but in all of its wisdom it can never measure up to the truth of God—it is all foolishness. LOVE is not a feeling to be lost—but it can be forsaken. LOVE causes us some great and full ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Permission To Feel Despondent Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 15, 2010

In Psalm 88, God gives us permission to be fully human, to face the realties of misery rather than deny them, and to pour our complaints, despondency, and miseries before Him in prayer.

Permission to Feel Despondent (Psalm 88) 1. This is the time of year when many experience a seasonal depression attributed to the fact that the amount of sunlight is declining. We certainly are all familiar with feelings of sadness, grief and loss. But at the deepest level, we can get to the point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eight People Who Will Not Go To Heaven

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

There are some who believe a preacher should not preach on hell. But as long as it is in the Bible it must be preached. In fact, Jesus preached more about hell than anyone. He preached about hell because he came to seek and to save the lost. He gave his l

Intro: There are some who believe a preacher should not preach on hell. But as long as it is in the Bible it must be preached. In fact, Jesus preached more about hell than anyone. He preached about hell because he came to seek and to save the lost. He gave his life for us so we could escape hell if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:8

Denomination: *other

Attaining Peace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 22, 2010

Man can not attain peace on his own but the God of Peace always offers ultimate peace to man.

We are celebrating peace during this Holiday Folk Fair, let me just share a few words about this great topic. Three things I’d like you to think about: 1. The One and Only True God is a God of Peace! 2. On our own, we can not attain ultimate peace. 3. God freely offers ultimate peace to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sound Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009

Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do You Hear God? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2009

The leaders of the Jews failed to recognize the Christ because of three obstacles to their hearing: Presumptions, Prejudice, and Pride.

Hearing God John 7:40-52 (NKJV) * (Funny hearing illustration) * How do you listen to God? How would you have listened to Jesus when He taught? Vs.40Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, "Truly this is the Prophet." 41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Winds Of God

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 16, 2008

God uses wind to fulfill the prayer of: Song of Solomon 4:16 Awake, O north wind; and come, thou south; blow upon my garden, [that] the spices thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.

The Winds of God Jeremiah 48:11 "Moab has been at ease since his youth; He has also been undisturbed on his lees, Neither has he been emptied from vessel to vessel, Nor has he gone into exile. Therefore he retains his flavor, And his aroma has not changed. (Hint to pastors: you can use the text ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Winning Attitudes

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

Exploying the positive attitudes for a higher altitude

The Winning Attitudes Dr. David Ibeleme Your Attitude Determines your Altitude - Prov. 23:7a Altitude: The height above sea level (Typology - Sea = People) A high place or area - Eph. 2:6 One’s Stature - Eph. 4:13ff Attitude: A way of thinking about something/somebody A way of behaving towards ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heroes #1 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 5, 2008

God is calling every one of us to be heroes – to be people who will know God, be strong, and have great adventures. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero?

HEROES #1 INTRO TO TOPIC: Heroes. The world’s looking for a superhero. We see it in the interest of superheroes in the movies – we’re all looking for a hero. KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know their God will be strong and carry out great exploits.” THE BIG IDEA: Although ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: *other

Planted - Living The Effective Life

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Like a Tree Planted... This messages instructs on how to live a blessed, successful life.

Planted - Living the Effective Life 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflect!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 11, 2008

Who do you look like?

Reflect! 2 Corinthians 3:17, 18 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Relationships And Strained Relationships

Contributed by John Rollyson on May 9, 2009

An outline and brief exegesis of 1 Samuel 17:55-18:30

Good Relationships and Strained Relationships 1 Samuel 17:55 – 18:30 29 April 09 I. His Relationship With Saul ……………………………………..1 Samuel 17:55–58 II. His Relationship With Jonathan…………………………………1 Samuel 18:1-4 III. His Changed Relationship With Saul……………………………1 Samuel 18: 8-16 IV. His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Man Of Convictions Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 28, 2008

Daniel revealed early in life what kind of character he would possess. He was a man of integrity.

Daniel The Book of Revelation in the Old Testament I. The Name of the Book Daniel’s name means “My Judge is God” or “God is Judge” II. Date of Daniel Daniel and 3 Hebrew children were taken out into captivity in 605 B.C. Other captives were taken in 597, 586 & 582 B.C. Some contend that book ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

If Every Christian Could Take One Look Into Heaven

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2008

The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy here on earth.

If Every Christian Could Take One Look into Heaven John 14:2 Intro The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist