Sermons on Defying Odds:

Simeon And Levi, United Then Divided Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 24, 2022

This message is about Simeon and Levi, the second and third sons of Jacob and Leah. They were very cruel to the inhabitants of Shechem (Gen. 34). Jacob never forgot about it and reminded them before he died.

Introduction: Simeon and Levi were Jacob’s second and third sons. Leah was the mother of both. These two brothers aren’t mentioned often in Scripture, but both are known for one specific incident of cruelty at Shechem (Genesis 34). Jacob never forgot what they had done and when he was dying, gave a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:25-31, Genesis 42:8-24, Genesis 49:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Hindrances

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022

In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 1 Corinthians 7:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#6 We Believe In God's Grace Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2022

"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that save a wretch like me!" All quotes from Scripture are from the NASB.

Hymn before the message: "Amazing Grace" “Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” We love that hymn, and arguably one of the most beloved hymns in all the hymn book. John Newton wrote that hymn and many other. In the late 1700’s. John Newton was a an ordained ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To The Prophets

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Aug 21, 2022

God often gives us direction through Prophets. Why don’t we listen to him? We don’t like being told we are on the wrong path or going the wrong way. The answer as actually rooted in our psyche.

Listen to the Prophets 21 Aug 22 Richardson TX YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY! My favorite scene in Planes, Trains & Automobiles is when Steve Martin and John Candy were driving down the freeway after getting spun around and a couple keeps screaming at them, “YOU’RE GOING THE WRONG WAY!” Of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16, Matthew 24:24, 2 Peter 2:2-18

Denomination: Other

The Power Of New Promises Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 15, 2022

There are 750 promises in the New Testament. That's nearly 1/10 of that entire section of your Bible. Why does God put such an emphasis on promises, and how can we learn to depend upon them?

OPEN: A little boy was walking on the beach, and he saw an older woman sitting under a beach umbrella. And he walked up to her and asked, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes.” she replied. “Do you read your Bible every day?” She nodded her head, “Yes.” “Do you pray often?” he asked next, and again she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ligaments Of The Church

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 27, 2022

with a worldwide Pandemic plaguing us for the past two years, our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family of rich relationships.

Ligaments of the Church Ephesians 4:12-16 Have you ever thought much about ligaments? You know what I am talking about, right? Ligaments. …the things that hold our skeletal system together. Ligaments are the super strong fibrous connectors that hold our bones together. They are different from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2021

God sees the evil of the world and creates a plan to rescue his people.

INTRODUCTION • First off, I want to wish everyone a happy 4th of July! • Sometimes when we look at the Bible, particularly at the Old Testament, we tend to think that we humans have progressed, that the things they struggled with are not the same struggles we deal with. • So the tendency is to not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Your Children Back To God

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Baby/Child Dedication A parent's decision to raise their child in church, according to the Word of God is a blessing, and a major commitment.

GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD (Baby Dedication) Question: • Have you ever given your children back to God? o (Some of you are thinking, “I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take them back. o I thought He had a ‘no return’ policy on kids! o Besides, I lost the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:27-28, Luke 2:22, Genesis 22:1-13, Matthew 10:37-38, Ephesians 6:4, Joshua 24:14-15, Genesis 22:15-18, Proverbs 22:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Called To Be A Salvation Army Officer?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world.

And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 God is real. God is really here. He is among us. And every word in his book is the truth. We have amongst us here the answer to every question in the world. I did ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Making God's Power Personal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s son, John Eisenhower, asked his father about the Bay of Pigs fiasco of then President, JFK. The former President reminded his son of D-Day, “I don’t run no bad invasions,” Ike said. If that is true of the former general and President, how much more for God?

This is a series designed to deepen your worship of God. The Bibles offers us three lenses to view God. The first lens, the Bible gives us various names of God including Yahweh (Lord), Elohim (God), and El Shaddai (God Almighty). The second lens, the Bible presents word pictures of God. You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 135:6, Psalm 115:3

Denomination: Baptist

Hind's Feet On High Places

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 27, 2021

Habakkuk

HINDS FEET ON HIGH PLACES (HABAKKUK 3:1-19) There was a fellow who was about to jump from a bridge. An alert police officer slowly and methodically moved toward him, talking with him all the time. When the officer got within inches of the man he said, “Surely nothing could be bad enough for you to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Takes Questions Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

1. I’m a Tenant Acting Like an Owner 2. I’m Passenger Acting Like a Driver 3. I’m Stranger Thinking I’m an Heir

Welcome to a three month long study of one week in the life of Jesus. We’ve given the series a title, The Greatest Week in History. That may seem like hyperbole to you but I ask you to think again. Think of it … Jesus Christ never held a political office, never ruled a nation, and never commanded ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Godly Father Of Encouagement

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 18, 2021

As men of Christ we are to live moral and virtuous lives based on Scriptural principles and to be a light of encouragement. And The result will not only be the renewal of our own lives; It will bring renewal to our families, to our churches, to our community and ultimately to our world.

Someone noticed ... that the word "father" appears in the dictionary ... just before the word ... "fatigued" ...and just after the word ... "fathead." So, ... to all of us fatigued, ... fathead fathers, ......Happy Father's Day! (Long Pause) Today is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 6:36, Matthew 6:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

It Is High Time To Be Awake

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 9, 2022

Today we’re going to look at the danger of sleeping spiritually. Romans 13:12 gives us two reasons: “The night is far spent, the day is at hand.” We are told that this is no time to sleep. It is high time to awake.

Alba 6-6-2022 IT IS HIGH TIME TO AWAKE Romans 13:11-14 They say the average American adult doesn't get enough sleep. Sleeping is a wonderful blessing. It refreshes the body and gives new strength. A Japanese transistor manufacturer scheduled 30-second "yawn breaks" into the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Phoebe Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2022

Phoebe was one of the first women leaders in the early church. In fact, she may have been the first woman deacon. The term “ diakonos ” used here to describe Phoebe is the same term given to Paul, Apollos, Timothy, and many others.

Phoebe Biblical Figure A Few Facts Birthplace: Kechries, Greece Death place: Rome, Italy Romance: Cronos · Hyperion · Coeus . · Cronos · Phoebe · Hyperion Children: Asteria (Daughter) · Melinoe (Daughter) · Eos Titan (Daughter) · Leto - - Latona ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist