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I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fishing Trip To Remember - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Fishing For Men

LUKE 5:1-11 “A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER” – PART 1 A) When I was a little younger, me and my brother, Wayne, would go to Lake Murray. * Wayne worked with a guy that owned a pontoon boat and he would let him use it a lot. B) We would go down, get on the pontoon boat and fish all night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Come Through

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 15, 2022

Psalm 42-43 are

God Will Come Through I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: We have a saying in English when we hear children speak with words of wisdom: "Out of the mouths of babes" (Psalm 8). There was an atheist. In his drawing room he had written in big letters: “God is nowhere.” His small son was playing one ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Defined PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

Explore the joy of church participation, personal spiritual growth within the church, and the sense of belonging it provides.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome! As we gather here in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Henry Ward Beecher who once said, "The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones." How true these words ring today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Topics: Identity, Transformation

God Provides PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023

Explores the hope and assurance we have in Jesus, our high priest, who empathizes with our struggles and offers us mercy and grace.

Good Morning, Church Family! It's a joy to be here with you today. You know, we've been walking together through the book of Hebrews, and today, we've come to a passage that is really going to knock your socks off. It's one that's packed with hope, encouragement, and a whole lot of love from our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Topics: God's Provision

The Sweet Partnership In The Gospel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

Explores the joy, unity, and transformative power of grace found in our shared partnership in the Gospel.

Good morning, dear congregation! I am so glad to see each one of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and eager anticipation for what God has in store for us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our lives, so beautifully interwoven in the grand tapestry of God's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

The Transformation Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the Transfiguration in Mark 9:2-9, encouraging believers to seek wisdom and guidance from God's Word and live lives that glorify Him.

Welcome, dear family of faith. We gather together today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by His love and grace. We come together to celebrate the Word, to find comfort in its wisdom, to seek answers within its pages, and to draw strength from its promises. We are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Greatness, Company

The Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Daniel Williams on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: To live as a human and try to do it without water is deadly.

Intro: To live as a human and try to do it without water is deadly. To live as a Christian and try to do it without God is deadly. The pursuit of God will embrace the labor of bringing our total personality into conformity with his (Romans 12:2). Being made in God's image we have within us the ...read more

Dr. Dolittle Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 27, 2002

Use portion of movie "Dr Dolittle" to illustrate God’s calling us to serve Him, and to minister to the poor.

Doctor Dolittle A. Preliminaries (Ask before showning movie) 1.He had a gift. What was it? 2. When did he first become aware that he had a gift? (As a child) 3. How did people respond to his gift? They misunderstand, they think he’s crazy Everyone – even those closest to him. 4. So what was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3, Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Salt And Light

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002

If a Christian makes little effort in his Christianity, What value does he have for God?

We are Salt and Light 3-3-02 Mat 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Worship

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jan 20, 2001

David practiced a true, biblical worship of God because he was passionate about God.

Jesus said that the Father is looking for people who would worship Him in spirit and in truth. This type of worship is more than what we now call “praise and worship”. We so often judge a church by their “praise and worship,” as if that is the only barometer to the spiritual health of a church. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Spirt Baptism

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 31, 2003

Understanding the baptism in the Holy Spirit

I. What Is This Baptism? 1. He is a Gift to be given to the believer - Acts 2:38. a. Every born again Christian has the Holy Spirit in them but not every Christian has received the BAPTISM (immersion) with the Spirit. 2. He is also a PROMISE that can be claimed - Acts 1:4 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Clothed For The New Year

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A New Year’s Message

CLOTHED FOR THE NEW YEAR Ephesians 6:10-17 INTRO: Many of us got some new clothes for Christmas. We will begin the New Year well dressed. But what about our spiritual dress? How well dressed are we in this vital area as we begin the new year? Paul said “Put on the full armor of God...” Clothe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

The requirement for receiving forgiveness for sin and a home in Heaven is a new birth.

Text: John 3:1-16 1. Who must be born again? Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God” Isaiah 64:6 “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” 2. Why ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Holiness

Reaching For Greatness

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Jul 19, 2005

Learn the three keys to Greatness in God

Reaching for Greatness By Pastor Fernando Cabrera John 13:1-20 Dwight L. Moody once said, “The measure of a man is not how many servants he has, but how many men he serves.” “You can tell what they are by what they do” (Matthew 7:16 CEV) Key Element of Servanthood: 1. Enthusiasm a. How do you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational