Sermons on Daring:

Dream On!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007

Are dreams more than just wishful thinking? Can God use our dreams? Here’s some dreamers we should ask!

Dream On! Ephesians 3:20-21 Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (NIV) What good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Tongues 9 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013

In 2006, Benedict Carey wrote on research done at the University of Pennsylvania on speaking tongues. The article, available on the New York Times website, relates of “the passionate, sometimes rhythmic language-like pattern that pours forth from those wh

Tongues Series 9 of 10 Oct. 10, 2012 A In 2006, Benedict Carey wrote on research done at the University of Pennsylvania on speaking tongues. 1 The article, available on the New York Times website, relates of “the passionate, sometimes rhythmic language-like pattern that pours forth from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Big! "Becoming A Dreamer Again"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 31, 2013

Let me tell you, we haven’t even scratched the surface of what God has in store, if we can believe Him for it and receive it from Him!

Good morning, God is Faithful to us, we have so much to be thankful for don’t we? Turn and tell your neighbor, God is good “to me all the time”, As Dave Ramsey always says, I’m doing better than I deserve! Everyone us, can look back in our lives and we all have triumphs to be remembered, not one ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say’s Who? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2013

A study of the Gosple of Luke 20: 1 – 8

Luke 20: 1 – 8 Say’s Who? Now it happened on one of those days, as He taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel, that the chief priests and the scribes, together with the elders, confronted Him 2 and spoke to Him, saying, “Tell us, by what authority are You doing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Impact In Obscurity Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013

This sermon, based on Jabez's prayer, encourages believers to understand that no matter how insignificant they may think they are, or how obscure their life is, they can & will make an impact for the glory of God.

“IMPACT IN OBSCURITY” 1 Chron. 4:9-10 INTRO – NCAA Championship football game Monday night – Alabama put a beat-down on Notre Dame. Throughout the game, the commentators, Kirk Herbstreit & Brent Musberger, talked about “impact players.” Would put their names, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bogged Down And Out

Contributed by Dave Clark on Nov 12, 2012

When we get stuck in life, God helps us (often through others).

Bogged Down and Out Psalm 40:1-11 Rev. David J. Clark The Psalm talks about getting stuck. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

You Only Get Three Strikes Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 27-33

Mark 11: 27-33 You Only Get Three Strikes 27 Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him. 28 And they said to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority to do these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Payday Someday

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2008

Dated 1988. Being paid not only means money, it also means self-worth. So when they complained to Malachi that evil people got rewarded, he pointed out that being God’s possession was reward enough, and that God’s justice would ultimately be done.

My seminary classmates and I were approaching graduation, and went through a little process requested by the alumni office of the seminary. They asked us to fill out a form that would help them place us in churches or other ministry positions, now that we were finishing our training. And one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get On Board With Jesus Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 10, 2007

A message of the encouragement offered in the storms of life is we let Jesus into our life boat.

GETTING ON BOARD WITH JESUS! Jesus is the Sign of the Season (5) John 6:14-21 DECEMBER 9, 2007 A little boy was once asked what his favorite Bible story was? He thought for a moment and then said, “I’ve always liked the one where everyone just loafs around and fishes!” Well, that is ot exactly ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Finest Steps #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 27, 2007

This is the fourth and the last in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

JWAR – THE FINEST STEPS - #4 Luke 5:1-11 (for powerpoint, check www.hueytownbaptist.com) (THE DASH – 1996 Linda Ellis) > It was In 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation she has been witness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Favorites Have No Favorites

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 1, 2013

Believers know that God's love for all motivates and empowers them to show love to all.

A man and 24 of his friends and family and were refused service at a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. The reason: Michael Brown and his group are African-American. Apparently another customer - a white woman - complained that she felt threatened by their presence and Brown and his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013

This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-19, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Authority Is Questioned Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 14, 2014

When we commit ourselves to God, we remove all hindrances. This is what the Pharisees couldn't do because they were only committed to themselves. If we do not want to be modern day Pharisees, we've got to be willing to devote ourselves to Jesus!

Jesus’ Authority is Questioned Mark 11:18-33 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Before we begin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:18-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah-Shalom

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2017

Continuing our series on the Covenant Names of God. Tonight is Jehovah-Shalom: it’s revelation, it’s meaning & the 2 kinds of peace, and the Source of our peace, Jesus Christ.

JEHOVAH-SHALOM Jdg. 6:11-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m going to see how good you are at completing a sentence. “FINISH THE SENTENCE:” a. “I am ready to throw in the ______.” (towel) b. “I’m just a bundle of _______.” (Nerves) c. “I’m at my wits ______.” (end) d. “I’m resigning ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Favor Called And God Heard

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016

To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal