Sermons about Defying Odds - SermonCentral.com

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 18, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 8,406 views

Jesus came to show us the Glory of God

Introduction In the beginning God said “Let there be light, and there was light” • And God saw that all that He had created was good and He walked with Adam in the cool of the day in the Garden Then with one act of disobedience sin entered in the world and there was DARKNESS • First came Abraham ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! Mark 1: 40-45

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,515 views

Father Dave’s sermon on the Jesus’ healing of a man with leprosy and His compassion.

Mark chapter 1: Jesus has the power to heal a man of his leprosy, but He doesn’t have the power to keep him quiet! That’s the story of this reading today, isn’t it? Leprosy was the great scourge of those ancient communities, in a similar way to which AIDS has been a scourge in our own time, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don't Hang Around With A Truth-Teller!

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 5,817 views

Those who bear the good news, who proclaim the glad tidings, need be aware that it will not be easy to be a truth-teller who is preaching the need for repentance and asking for God’s forgiveness.

Little Emily, the minister’s daughter, ran into the house, crying as though her heart would break. "What’s wrong, dear?" asked the pastor. "My doll! Billy broke it!" she sobbed. "How did he break it, Emily?" "I hit him over the head with it."(1) I just returned from a week at Junior Camp at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Facing Your Giants: Take Goliath Down Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

based on 150 ratings

| 55,435 views

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem.

“TAKE GOLIATH DOWN” 2 Samuel 21:15-22 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Goliath is always stalking us. We need to focus on God, not on our giant problem. Introduction: He vies for the bedside position, hoping to be the first voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

God's New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,750 views

What is God’s priority for our lives?

God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Law Is Love

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 6,878 views

A Valentines Day sermon. Many today think that love is a word that we use about something we like or desire. However God’s law is love, and it is commanded in His word to no love inward (ourself) but love upward and outward.

Intro: I found a great picture of the problem of man and the church in of all places Wal-Mart. I was walking by jewelry last Friday after lunch time and saw a shirt that was most interesting. It was interesting because of how little it said, but also how much it said. It carried the simple words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-46

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 12,052 views

Communion Service

WORTHY IS THE LAMB! Revelation 5:12 Communion Meditation (in two parts) RMBC 12 Aug 01 AM WORTHY… ILL Notebook: Worth (small spender) Every Christmas, Rhonda Ausk and her son divide up his savings to see how much he can spend on each family member’s gift. One year, after they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Conquest Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

based on 135 ratings

| 24,629 views

Three principles for spiritual conquest.

A Study of Joshua Sermon #10 The Final Conquest Joshua 11 God’s purpose for His people is complete victory. We are told in 1 John 5:4, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-22, Joshua 11:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

based on 424 ratings

| 20,937 views

Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

De-Pendence Day

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 2, 2002

based on 162 ratings

| 8,503 views

Should we look at the 4th of July as being truly Independent? Here’s another look...

(Please note that the references used below are not all "word-for-word" quotes from the afore mentioned names. In one reference, (Thomas Jefferson) it is merely a culmination of words that he was implying.) "DEPEND-ENCE DAY" Psalms 33:12-22 (12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

"In The Beginning"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

based on 27 ratings

| 4,156 views

We may not fully comprehend the HOW of creation, but we know the WHY. Life is the result of intelligent design/causality.

“In the Beginning” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible, declares: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (vs 3). Somehow, life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

The Dead Dog Syndrome

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 14,024 views

Shimea suffered from a spiritual illness that plagues many Christians. How did it reveal itself and how can we be healed?s

THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 9/98 ILLUSTRATION: There’s a story about a crazy old woman who was known to be crazy because she would walk down the streets talking to herself. One of her best known pastimes was talk to Jesus... and Jesus would talk back. One day a new preacher came to town and thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Few, The Proud, The Chosen

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 11,501 views

This sermon on re-finding our place in the vineyard is set to be publshed in the Adventist Review on a future date.

The greatest stress I ever faced in my “career” as a student was standing in a line on the polished gym floor with my classmates. Opposite the line were my two most athletically gifted peers chosen by Coach to select the kickball teams. The wait was agonizing as each “team captain” analyzed each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

18 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

based on 320 ratings

| 13,695 views

We do not want what we deserve but what we need. That is forgiveness and grace.

18 Pentecost A Matthew 20:1-16 September 22,2002 There was a newspaper story some years back of a man who sold his asphalt company for $422 million. That was not the reason for the story, but it became a story worthy of newspaper attention when he gave $128 million to his workers. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith That Fails Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 16, 2002

based on 59 ratings

| 8,650 views

The fourth of six on James. Not all faith is powerful. There is a faith that fails. There is a faith that is worthless. James says that faith without works is dead. The deeds we do are the natural outgrowth of our faith. If there are no deeds, no wo

Faith that Fails Not all faith is powerful. There is a faith that fails. There is a faith that is worthless. James says that faith without works is dead. The deeds we do are the natural outgrowth of our faith. If there are no deeds, no works of the flesh, then there is no real faith because ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermons on Defying Odds:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 18, 2006

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 2, 2002

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 16, 2002