Sermons on elephant:

Growing On Purpose

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001

Anytime we get close to Jesus the devil will throw a fit

April 22, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough Growing On Purpose Mark 9:2-29 Illustration: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 12, 2006

This sermon from Ephesians Chapter Four challenges our laity to be in partnership in ministry with pastors as pastors train them for that ministry.

EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A MINISTER--EPHESIANS 4:11-13 Since the time I was in the fourth grade, I always wanted to be a teacher. Prior to wanting to teach music, I inspired to be a classroom teacher. I always enjoyed school. Each year I would enter a new grade that became the grade I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Methodist

An Exclusive By Inclusive Gospel

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 13, 2005

An investigation of how the exclusive claims of Christ mean that the gospel in for all

Exclusive and Inclusive Intro Originally I had intended to preach on the subject of Christian love, what it is, how we do it, and why we must do it. A nice simple topic. One that would not really upset the apple-cart or offend anybody. However during the later part of last week I have felt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Like A Tree

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 11, 2003

Examines the qualities of trees that cab be compared to the righteous who are blessed according to Psalm 1.

Like a Tree 1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 3, 2002

God is bigger than all of our problems. He is big enough to be worthy of our faith.

February 3, 2002 Hebrews 11:29-30 “Is God big enough to trust?” INTRODUCTION “It was six men of Indostan, to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant (though all of them were blind), that each by observation might satisfy his mind. The first approached the elephant, and, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spur One Another On Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023

In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Galatians 4:16, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is The Truth That Sets Us Free Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 4, 2004

All people can be liberated from slavery to sin by following Jesus.

Who Is This Jesus? 8. He is the Truth that Sets Us Free John 8:31-36 October 30/31, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All people can be liberated from slavery to sin by following Jesus. OBJECTIVES: • People will understand that they are slaves to sin outside of Christ, and will feel a need for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

The Great Commission is the mission for Christ’s church. It is our task to make disciples of all nations based on the power, plan and presence of Christ.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: "The church today is raising a whole generation of mules." At least this is the opinion of one person who has assessed the condition of the visible body of Christ. Now before we get too bent out of shape with this comment, you need to know that mules have many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Unshakable Kingdom Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Jan 30, 2014

We have seen how God brings us into kingdom that cannot be stopped. We are guided in that kingdom by the unconditional love of God making us free to pursue peace & holiness. In this message, Pastor Danny reminds us of God's great kingdom.

(ME) Good morning Odessa First – FIRST TIME VISITORS – Intro myself – thankfulness at their being with us. Over the last few weeks we have been focusing in on Hebrews 12 and talking about the UNSHAKEABLE Kingdom of God and how we can be a part of it. We have discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Is A Marathon: The Towel

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2021

We have some standing promises from God... THOSE THAT ENDURE UNTO THE END... Life is not a 100 yard dash. Life is a MARATHON.

LIFE IS A MARATHON… THE TOWEL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( Two parts) SUGAR RAY LEONARD VS ROBERTO DURAN… NO MAS, NO MAS… THE TOWEL? For the Middleweight Champion Crown in Boxing there were three matches between SUGAR RAY LEAONARD III and ROBERTO DURAN… In the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021

Adam was able to exercise this power over creation with the word of his mouth, until the day he disobeyed the command of God. The day Adam and Eve disobeyed, they lost this authority that God had bestowed on them.

Psalm 91 - Study 32 - Our Authority We read in Psalm 91:13, “You will have power to trample on lions and poisonous snakes.” (ERV) Our studies on Psalm 91 hitherto have described in detail the protection that is available to those who have made the Lord their refuge and dwelling place. Psalm 91 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:13

Denomination: Other

Look! Who Is Coming To Dinner? John 12, Part 1

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 29, 2020

People have preconceived notions of public figures. People have immediate, often polarizing opinions, about the person. Jesus was like this. He was a well know but little understood national figure. When you see Jesus, who do you see?

“Fear not, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a colt of a donkey.” John 12:15 1. Dinner Anyone? There is a ‘getting acquainted’ question that is asked sometimes. You may have asked it or answered it before. The question is, “If you could, what famous person would you like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:10, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:36, John 12:1-50, John 12:37, John 12:46, John 12:15, Isaiah 53:1  (view more)  (view less)

Even If God Does Not Deliver Us We Will Not Bow Pt 2 Who Is The 4th Man? Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The Fourth Man awaits you in the furnace of affliction and will preserve you from the flame of the heat. God never leaves his beloved stranded. He forever protects them from the smell of smokes. Be committed for the fire will only loosen the bondage.

EVEN IF GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US, WE STILL WILL NOT BOW. (PART 2) WHO IS THIS FOURTH MAN? DANIEL 3: 14 Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? 15 Now if ye be ready that at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Limited By My Limiataions.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 3, 2001

This sermon deals with going beyond the limitations others seek to place on us to the point of reaching God’s calling for our lives.

Not Limited By My Limitations 7/14/96 ECU 3:1-8 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Mark 10:46-52 When we look at the success and lives of others, we may sometimes cry out in envy, that’s not fair. Why doesn’t that happen to me? Why can’t I have it like that. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Uniqueness Of Christ In A Pluralistic World Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 17, 2008

"I am the way, the truth and the life"

Dr Tim Keller is the senior minister in a church next to the world trade centre – the Redeemer Church. And he talks about a debate he was in with a Muslim scholar before a university audience. The debate went on as most of those debates do with perfect civility as they expressed their point of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican