Sermons on Defying Norms:

Chosen

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

He has chosen us.

Joh 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. When God desires to shake, shock, or shape any age in order to save ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 12, 2012

This message offers thought about what one needs to know and how one needs to respond..

Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17 * One of the most familiar stories in all of God’s word is the story of David and Goliath. It is a story we tell our children to help them stand up to those who oppose them. Sadly, we seem to have relegated this story to a children’s story when the lessons and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

When Shall The Gifts Cease Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 16, 2012

A topical exposition of 1Cor. 13:8-13 on miraculous gifts.

Text: 1 Cor 13:8-13, Title: When Shall Gifts Pass Away, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Talk about Shelia, her background, my beard, and the watch night service we went to Background to passage: Also read 1 Cor 12:7-11, 27-31. Mention subsequence and baptism/filling of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

How God Works

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Here is a very famous story, but we have to get passed the "wow!" response. It is a model of how God works, and how He uses His servants to accomplish His purposes.

Passage: Daniel 6:1-28 Intro: There are not a lot of songs written about people of the Bible other than Jesus. 1. can’t think of one about Paul, or Peter, or John. 2. but I grew up singing one about Daniel. “Standing on a purpose firm, heeding God’s command. Honor them the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Leaders, Losers And Learners Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Allow me to shed some light on three arenas; authority, agony and academics.

LEADERS, LOSERS AND LEARNERS ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 Introduction: In chapter 8 Solomon continues his theme on wisdom. Allow me to shed some light on three arenas: authority, agony and academics. Let me put it this way. I. The Traits of Wise Leaders (v. 1-9) These verses are for all who are in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 3, 2020

Jesus' beatitudes give us the hope of God's kingdom. At the same time we are called to service in the world.

February 2, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Micah 6:1-8; 1 Cor. 1:18-31; Mt. 5:1-12 On Earth as It Is in Heaven Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the beginning words from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Sadducees Challenge The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 2, 2019

Understanding our resurrection

Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Luke 20:27-38 Sadducees Challenge Reality Resurrection Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Massacre Of The Innocents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2013

The devil seeks to terrorise our own souls, but he will fail. In the end Satan cannot snuff out the anointing within us.

THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:16-18. You might not be surprised if I told you that the devil is pacing up and down in this earth as an adversary, like a lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Satan (literally, the Adversary) boasted of the same thing long ago when he appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Iv: The Lord God Our Intervener Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, mature Christians cherish their remembrance of prayers which never fell on deaf ears but got the attention of Father God who intervened in life's situations to turn negatives into positives.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR INTERVENER A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell among thieves. Each of three passersby had opportunity to intervene in his situation, but only one did. The first was too proud and unwilling ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-23

How God Makes A Way Where There Seems To Be No Way

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

God is a Way Maker. When human options run out, God's divine interventions begin. He delights in showing His power in impossible places, making a way where there seems to be none.

HOW GOD MAKES A WAY WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-22, Psalm 77:19, Romans 4:17-21, 2 Kings 4:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Life often confronts us with situations that appear impossible—dead ends, closed doors, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith That Trusts God For A Way Out Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Faith that trusts God for a way out does not rely on what is visible or logical. It clings to God’s promises, obeys His instructions, and stands firm even when all odds are against you. Such faith believes that with God, there is always a way—even when the road is blocked and the options are gone.

FAITH THAT TRUSTS GOD FOR A WAY OUT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:10-31 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:29, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:1, 2 Corinthians 1:9-10, Proverbs 3:5-6 INTRODUCTION: Faith is not truly tested until one finds themselves in a situation with no visible escape route. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Intervention In Human Limitations

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Human limitations do not limit God. In fact, they invite His intervention. Our God delights in using the weak, the little, and the unlikely to show His might. When we trust Him beyond our logic, He steps in and turns impossibilities into miracles.

DIVINE INTERVENTION IN HUMAN LIMITATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:34-37 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-16, John 11:39-44, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Matthew 14:17-21, Romans 8:26-28 INTRODUCTION: Human limitations are real—whether physical, financial, emotional, or spiritual. These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Make A Way Through Your Jordan

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

Whatever your Jordan represents — an obstacle, fear, sickness, financial hardship, or opposition — God is able to part it and take you through to the other side.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY THROUGH YOUR JORDAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 66:12, Exodus 14:21-22, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:37 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will, at one point or another, face a “Jordan” — a challenge that appears too great ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Divine Escape Routes In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025

No matter how severe the trouble may be, our God is a God of escape routes. He will not allow His children to be trapped or destroyed. He is faithful and just, always providing a way out.

DIVINE ESCAPE ROUTES IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:1-3, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 124:7-8, 2 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: Trouble is an inevitable part of life, but for the believer, trouble does not have the final say. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 91:1-3, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 124:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David And Goliath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage us to focus on God's faithfulness and protection, and face our challenges with courage and trust in Him, just like David did with Goliath.

Good morning, family! I'm excited today to dive into one of the most dramatic and inspiring stories in the Bible — the story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17:31-37. It's a story that teaches us about God's faithfulness, about having the courage to step up, and about God's amazing protection ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Topics: Willingness