Sermons on David And Goliath:

Hope That Overcomes The Horrors Of Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 17, 2013

As Christians we have hope! 1. The hope of God's protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of Godly purpose (vs. 13-14 & 19-23). 3. The hope of God's prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

Hope that Overcomes the Horrors of Life Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 26, 2012 *We had a great Christmas yesterday, with all 3 children home, plus Katie's husband Wes. Mary pulled out all the stops to make sure that everything was just right, and it was. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About The Virgin Birth

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

Can a person be a Christian and not believe in Christ’s virgin birth? How important is this doctrine to the rest of our belief system as Christians? Answers these questions and more by utilizing this Christmas message.

TRUTHS ABOUT THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST I want to talk with you tonight on the subject: Truths About the Virgin Birth of Christ. Why is it important for us to talk about Christ’s Virgin Birth? The Virgin Birth is what I call a DOMINO DOCTRINE. Have you guys every played dominos? You know, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 3, 2009

You never seem to hear about people saying they are afraid of Jesus but truth is not only were people afraid of Jesus when he was born but millions are still afraid of him today.

Jesus. What Child is This? Part 1- Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Matthew 2:1-18 One of the most interesting emotions I think humans experience is fear. It’s an emotion that goes up and down all the time. Sometimes we love it and look for it (movies, roller coasters, extreme sports) and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Truly Great Man Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 14, 2012

If you want to be a truly great man, be an honest man, be a humble man; but most of all, be heaven's man.

In one of the more memorable Peanuts cartoons, Linus and Lucy are discussing an appropriate way to show appreciation for Charlie Brown, their baseball manager. Linus says, “I’ve been thinking. Charlie brown has really been a dedicated baseball manager. He’s devoted his whole ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Four Qualities Our Heavenly Father Seeks In A Dad

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2012

There were particular qualities in Joseph that made him a good dad for Jesus and these qualities are transferrable to all dads.

MEN BEHAVING GODLY: FOUR QUALITIES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SEEKS IN A DAD* Matthew 1:18-25 Big idea: There were particular qualities in Joseph that made him a good dad for Jesus and these qualities are transferrable to all dads. INTRO I ran across a small resource this week called “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 1, 2012

Jesus didn't say he would show us the way or would point us in the way, he said "I am the Way."

I Am the Way I am! What a statement. I am. When I was growing up I used to watch Popeye and you may remember that he used to say “I yam, what I yam” And Popeye was simply stating his acceptance of himself. And that’s not a bad thing, being comfortable in your own skin. That ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choosing Companions Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2011

A great tragedy of our day is that there is so much noise that people can't hear the things they desperately need to hear. God is trying to get through to them with the voice of wisdom, but they are confused by the clutter of communication; the foolish vo

PROVERBS 1: 8-19 CHOOSING COMPANIONS [2 Corinthians 6: 14-18] How do we learn wisdom or the capacity to exhibit God's character in the many practical affairs of life? We learn wisdom by listening to godly instruction and counsel which is so difficult to hear today. The world's volume has ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

An Inspired Outline Of The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 7, 2011

This appeals to me, personally, because I like to preach from an organized outline…most of my sermons will have several points...some have several more than they should! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

AN INSPIRED OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION REV. 1:19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/InspiredOutline.html The book of Rev. is the only book of the Bible that gives the reader an outline right from the beginning…it’s right here in v. 19…look again 1, 2, 3! This appeals to me, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Refusing To Return

Contributed by Robert Nacci on Jun 22, 2013

Don't be like Judah who refused to return and suffered God's judgment because of it! Simply return!

Refusing To Return Jeremiah 8:1-22 Intro The Book of the Jeremiah is the second of the Major Prophets found in the Word of God, although some Jewish tradition considers it to be the first. Jeremiah's ministry was as a prophet to Judah in the years just prior to and then during the initial ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Belief Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012

Today as we continue in our Journey with Jesus through the Gospel of John… we are challenged to consider the heart of our own belief.. The Jesus public ministry is concluding… he will soon gather with his disciples as he prepares for the confrontation wit

The Heart of Belief Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – January 16, 2011 Intro This weekend is a holiday weekend… as Monday is a day set aside to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King. Such a day offers us an opportunity to honor what he stood for. We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Step Into Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 5, 2012

Each one of us is on a Journey. At certain points in our journey each of us face decisions, a crossroad if you will. Which way will we go? In what direction will the next step we take be? Often it is at these crossroads of life that the Lord meets us

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step into Hope - Sermon 1 John 4:4-29, 39-42 Intro Slide I just had my birthday this past week. I turned 46. Not to be morbid, but as I look ahead, I realize that most likely I am more than half way through my earthly life. Birthdays for me are times when I take a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-28, John 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

Dress For Sucess Part 2 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2015

This continues our look into what it means to put on the Armour of God

How many guys had GI Joes when you were kids? They weren’t dolls they were action figures. Ken was a doll, and GI Joe was cooler and had cooler stuff. I was an army brat so the only GI Joe I had was the army one, but a friend of mine had all four, and he had all the equipment that went ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Attitude Toward Sin

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 9, 2015

A warning for the lukewarm, backslidden, half hearted, person or church to take a hard look into being honest about our sins and the need to bring them before the Lord in confession to receive forgiveness.

Our Attitude toward Sin Introduction: What is Sin? You might name some sins or others might name synonyms of sins. But in layman’s terms: Sin is anything that transgresses God's law. Our attitude toward sin says everything about our Christian witness. Some might think that I am speaking ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restore

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015

Understanding our Calling

[restore] I’d like you to think of the following scene: Jesus is on his knees in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. The hour of his impending arrest, trial and death has finally arrived. He has about an hour before Judas betrays him and sets everything in motion. Jesus is feeling the weight ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational