Sermons on Dismayed:

Confronting Life's Great Challenges

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 30, 2003

"Confront" is the word of choice when referring to the many and varied challenges we face in life. It means "to face, especially in challenge". (Webster)

CONFRONTING LIFE’S GREAT CHALLENGES “…I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation. For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of The Lord Part 2.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 9, 2004

From Gen. to Revelations, the word of the Lord comes to many, is it in you?

The Word of the Lord’ part 2. Psa 9:20 “Put them in fear, O LORD; that the nations may know themselves to be but men.” The word of the Lord is our guide into salvation, preservation, resurrection and eternal life. Your destination lye’s somewhere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:23, Psalm 9:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obtaining Our Victories

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

Using the weapons that we have to win the battles that are before us.

“OBTAINING OUR VICTORIES” Intro: Why does it seem that we as Christians, sometimes face battles that are so imbearable to encounter and much more difficult to even go through. Our strength in God is shown by our willingness to face difficulties and to follow God’s leadership in overcoming them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-8, Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Kingdom Of Children Series

Contributed by Robbie Peay on Apr 19, 2004

Entrance into the kingdom of God requires child-like faith

A Kingdom Of Children, Mark 10:13-16 SHARPBegin a 5 part series of sermons on Kingdom of God (define it); explore it; today, find out who can enter kingdom GENERAL ACTIONTurn to Mark 10:13-16 (read it); passage tells us a few things about the kingdom; zeroes in on one main point POVEntrance into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Here Me Now?

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Apr 20, 2004

God Speaks through the man or women of God so that we his sheep can know his voice.

“Can you hear me now?” 1 Samuel 3: 1-12 Many of us know of Samuel because of the 2 books of the O.T. that bares his name. We know Samuel to be used of God to anoint the 1st King God recognized. Samuel was a broken vessel mended by god, used to establish the kingdom of the house of Israel. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Reversals

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009

Jairus and his spouse had one daughter, the age of twelve. Their whole life centered around her. She was precious; she had her parents in her pocket. Understandably, they would do anything for her.

Divine Reversals Text: Luke 8:40-42 40.So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Trip To The Potter's House

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jun 12, 2008

A guided tour of the potter’s house, and how it applies to every believer.

Imagine with me, if you would, as I take you on this tour of the potter’s house. As we walk in the door, the first thing that catches our attention is I) The Potter Now, the potter is the Boss. He’s the man in charge. But there’s something different about this boss. He doesn’t just sit around & ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The Cross Is Teaching Us

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Although Christmas is the most celebrated Christian holiday, Easter is by far the most important event in the life of Christ, for He came to die for the sins of mankind, be buried and rise again on the third day for our justification. This is the Gospel

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Although Christmas is the most celebrated Christian holiday, Easter is by far the most important event in the life of Christ, for He came to die for the sins of mankind, be buried and rise again on the third day for our justification. This is the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:26-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Asking God For The Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 12, 2010

Just like Caleb trusted God, by faith, for victory in his mountain, we too can trust God to help us overcome the battles we face in life.

Intro. We all face things in our lives that seem insurmountable. Sometimes we face a mountain with Giants! As we face this text, it would do us well to remember that Canaan is the land of Victory, not salvation. The children of Israel belonged to God, even in the wilderness! God was not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Past The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Can people go so far in sin that they become virtually incapable of repentance?

PAST THE POINT OF NO RETURN JEREMIAH 14-20 INTRODUCTION: Let’s do a quick review. Look at Jeremiah’s tasks. He has been created by God and called by God. He has been conditioned, positioned and commissioned for his tasks. Look at his travels. He has left his shelter to go to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Invitation Can Change The Worlds Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Nov 1, 2010

People won't come unless they are invited. Invitations are not always accepted or wanted.

Your Invitation Can Change the Worlds When I say “Your Invitation Can Change the World”, where does your mind go? Do you think about being asked to go somewhere wonderful or are you thinking that you should be inviting someone to come with you? Just a simple question, but until you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:11

Denomination: Nazarene

When God Became A Man

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 13, 2007

The Son of God became the Son of Man in order that the sons of men might become the sons of God.

When God Became a Man Topic: The Son of God became the Son of Man in order that the sons of men might become the sons of God. In the seventh century BC, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed a wonderful promise in 9:6-7. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Stressed Or Blessed?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

In life we are often distracted by small disappointments, and we forget the innumerable blessings we receive from the Lord.

Stressed or Blessed? Luke 10:38-42 Stressed or Blessed? As a minister was addressing a group of men, he took a large piece of paper and made a black spot in the center of it with a marking pen. Then he held the paper up before the group and asked them what they saw. One person quickly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:42

Denomination: Church Of God

Everything Is Father Filtered

Contributed by William Hickman on Mar 29, 2007

If you have been under attack lately get ready God is about to show you what the fight is all about.

Everything is Father Filtered Part 1 Judges 6:12 Intro: If you have been under attack lately get ready God is about to show you what the fight is all about. The level of warfare over your life tells you what God is going to build in and through you. Gideon was hiding in a cave: yet God was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remembering Your Ebenezer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 16, 2007

Here are 9 words from God unto Joshua as well as unto us! Beginning in vs.1 God is saying, “The old is dead!”

Remembering Your Ebenezer Text: Joshua 1: 1-11 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, it came to pass that the LORD spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and this entire people, to the land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal