Sermons on Defying Odds:

Case For A Creator (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

The Case for a Creator (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/5/2013 In his book Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley, who was sometimes called “Darwin’s Bulldog” because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Listening To God Or Goliath?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016

I wish that once I became a Christian my struggle with sin, depression, discouragement, bad habits would be overcome with just a prayer. If we want freedom/victory it means we have to square off with our devils . . . just like Jesus did in the wilderness.

Are You Listening to God or Goliath? (Inspired by article in Charisma August 2016 by Larry Dugger) 8/10/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A I wish that once I became a Christian my struggle with sin, depression, discouragement, bad habits would be overcome with just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Luke 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Giants Do Fall

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 28, 2021

When the enemy comes in the Lord will lift up a standard.

I am always struck; seized and captured by the language of the bible, and by the people in the bible, but I’m even more amazed, astonished, and astounded by God’s performances in the bible. Even when life seems to be so serene and the perfect ideal, quiet, calm, under control and you might even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Evil we say is dependent upon the good for its very existence. Good can exist alone, but evil must have the presence of good to exist,

When Victor Hugo was at what seemed to be the height of his fame he came into disfavor with Napoleon III and was exiled for 19 years. It was only natural that Hugo would consider this as pure tragedy, but his immediate judgment was wrong. During those years he wrote far superior books, and he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

Christmas Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 4, 2023

On this 3rd Sunday of Advent, God speaks to our hearts about Christmas Peace. The Apostle Paul explained God’s peace as a “peace that surpasses all understanding.” But let’s take a few moments today and look at peace as presented to us in God’s Word.

Today marks the 3rd week of Advent. Our Advent season began with us talking about Christmas HOPE. We learned that our HOPE is in the fact that our Savior has come. God showed us that the reality of Christmas is the fact that our Savior has come. The miracle of Christmas is also that our Savior ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 2:13-14, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27, Acts 10:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"which Way?"

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 20, 2024

This is a message for sanctity of human life sunday, but it is more than a sermon @ abortion. It is a message about choosing to follow God's path and recognizing that each path has a distinct destination.

“Which way?” Sanctity of human life Sunday 2024 Matthew 7:13-14 This is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: • We join with thousands of churches across America in • upholding the value of all human life • from the moment of conception to the moment of death. This day is significant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham's Promise SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Is anything too hard for God?

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bathed in the soft morning light, we are reminded of the warmth and comfort of our Heavenly Father's love. We are here to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to seek wisdom from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:14

Topics: Believe The Impossible

Scripture Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2025

It is time that we look back to the Scriptures.

Scripture Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Inspiration of the Bible / 2 Timothy 3:16–17 It is time that we look back to the Scriptures. INTRODUCTION - As kids, we learn a lot from songs and sayings. - We learned our ABCs. - We learned that, yes, Jesus loves me. - There are now two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

One author has suggested that Goliath reminded him of the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn’t set any records…but he sure kept the crowd awake! (Swindoll, Insights Newsletter, April 1995).

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010

Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain, Noah & Babel – From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Cain, Noah & Babel – from bad to worse

Genesis 4-11 Manuscript From Bad to Worse I remember when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. The world was under the threat of nuclear war. America and Soviet Union were threatening to blow each other up. In the midst of this, in 1983, there was a movie called “The Day After.” The movie was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your Giant?

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 5, 2011

Once we understand how big our God is and the covenant that we have with Him, the giants of life will diminish in comparison.

Title: How Big Is Your Giant? Text: I Samuel 17:8-11 How do you kill a giant? How do you handle a problem that is so big, you cannot see beyond it? A problem that is so stubborn that it just will not go away? Day after day, as you look at that problem, it is like the devil himself is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

In a world gone mad with sin and depravity, what should the true church of Jesus Christ be doing? We should not fear what man may do, we should bend the truth of God's Word, and we should not bow before the "gods" of political correctness.

Where do we go from Here? Wednesday, February 17, 2016 By Rev. James May We live in a world where the words of the prophet Isaiah are ringing loud and long, and the warnings of what will come in these last days are coming to pass with alarming speed. Who can doubt that we are nearing the time of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Vision, Or A Cause

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jan 9, 2009

A vision is something you can possess, but a cause possesses you. This message is about the difference between a vision and a cause.

A Vision or a Cause Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning, if you are our guest, welcome to Central and thank you for worshipping with us today. To our church family, welcome to the Lord’s house as we gather together today and give praise and adoration to the King of Kings and Lord of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Your Goliath?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 1, 2009

Facing the giants in your life is one of the hardest things to do. The Lord gives us a model example of how we can do it.

8/30/2009 What is your Goliath 1 Samuel chapter 17 I want to talk to you this morning about the giants in your life. Those things that overwhelm you. Those things that raise their ugly head and continually defeat you. Those things that you can never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene