Sermons on Giant Leap:

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 13, 2008

God loves those sitting in the pews, but you’re denying yourself a more personal and profound relationship with Christ if you don’t get up and DO something. Take that leap of faith and grow closer to God than ever before.

Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on Water Our Scripture this morning begins where last week’s ended. Jesus has fed the people, the disciples have gathered the leftovers, and now, Jesus makes it a solid point to dismiss the people who had gathered, and to also dismiss the disciples back across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Signs Of Messiah And The Age Of The Spirit.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2021

Physical healings and spiritual realities.

SIGNS OF MESSIAH AND THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. Isaiah 35:4-7. For those who are afflicted, who have waited, who have prayed and longed for deliverance: take heart, God will avenge, God will recompense, God will save you (Isaiah 35:4). The restoration of sight and hearing (Isaiah 35:5) is Messiah’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Your Soul Dance Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2022

John, Mary, Jesus. Would any of us doubt that they were blessed, blessed by their faith in the enduring presence and redemption of God?

Sixth Sunday in Course year C There is a very unexpected expression in today’s reading from St. Luke. The most literal translation reads: Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man! Rejoice in that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Psalm 1:1-4, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 1:40-42, Matthew 3:4, Luke 2:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Make A Difference, Reflect And Correct. God Works A New Thing In You

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

Each and every day we should look back and reflect on where we've come from, and look toward where we are going. What changes do you need to make in your life today? I'm not talking your professional life, I'm talking your spiritual life.

2015.01.04.sermon. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, REFLECT AND CORRECT. GOD WORKS A NEW THING IN 2015 William Akehurst, HSWC Isaiah 43:18-21 Philippians 3:13-14 As we entered into the new year, it is only natural for us to review the year in the past to see what was accomplished. This is true in my ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cats Never Forgive

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 11, 2017

In other words, when it comes to forgiving others, don't act like a cat!

24C Cats never forgive. Scientists have observed conciliatory behavior in many different animal species, like gorillas, goats, and hyenas, whom often follow confrontations with friendly behavior like embracing or rubbing noses. The only species that has so far failed to show outward signs of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006

Examines why we do what we do in the church, ie. the heart behind the actions.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE In a speech before parliament, the 18th century British statesman, Edmund Burke said, “Very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice and corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Have You Been To Cloud City? The Great Leap Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Though his warrior father had carved out a kingdom for the crown prince, it was not big enough. This prince had a voracious appetite that could never be satisfied.

"Though his warrior father had carved out a kingdom for the crown prince, it was not big enough. This prince had a voracious appetite that could never be satisfied. That craving for more would send him to the ends of the earth in a never-ending quest that still astounds the world some 2,500 ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

More Than Murder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stopping Those Little Foxes

Contributed by James May on Feb 17, 2015

There are many things that can enter our lives to distract us from fulfilling the will of God. What are the "little foxes" in your life?

Stopping Those Little Foxes By Rev. James May The Book of Song of Solomon contains the greatest love story that’s ever been told. Because of the style of writing and the tendency for people to focus on the fleshly nature of a relationship between a man and a woman in love, you seldom hear ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2011

(i) Focus on giants – you stumble. (ii) Focus on God – your giants tumble.

Opening illustration: Inevitably, trouble will invade our lives: A bad report from a medical test, the betrayal of a trusted friend, a child who rejects us, or a spouse who leaves us. The list of possibilities is long, but there are only two options: forge ahead on our own, or turn to God. Flying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Learning To Let Go" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

This is one of ten messages on the GIANTS all of us face in life. This giant is called grief.

FACING YOUR GIANTS “Learning to Let Go” John 11: 17-44 The Bible records 34 miracles performed by Jesus. He changed water to wine, he healed the deaf… • made the blind to see • the crippled could walk • those with leprosy were made whole • He fed the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Baptist

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 10, 2008

Luke, chapter 2 contains the three kinds of encounters associated with alien visitation: sighting, communication, and making it public. Spinning off from the film, "Close Encounter of the Third Kind", this is an examination of the birth announcement and

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Luke 2:8-20 ONE OF THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY took place on July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, when the Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story Of A Little Spot, A Big Fear And A Giant Step

Contributed by David Haun on Feb 9, 2004

There is much about Naaman that applies to us. This sermon looks at his life and the seven bathings he took, and considers perhaps why.

THE STORY OF A LITTLE SPOT A BIG FEAR AND A GIANT STEP INTO A CHANGED LIFE. II Kings 5:1-14 (Living New Testament) February 8, 2004 Introduction 1. Have you heard of Naaman (II Kings 5, Lu 4:27) 2. When we first meet Naaman he’s living a wonderful life a. A friend of the king. b. Selected by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Courageous And Removing The Giants From Our Lives

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

2006 VBS Kickoff Sermon

Being Courageous and Removing the Giants in Our Lives VBS Promotion Sermon 2006 Thematic Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Actual Text: 1 Samuel 17:38-51 Courage is defined in many ways through the definition of the Hebrew word “amats”. To be of good courage means to be steadfastly minded and strong willed. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Need To Slaying Some Giants In My Life

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007

Sometime, Life its self will either bring or is bringing some giants into our lives that will shape us, mold us, make us or break us as we try and make a stand for the LORD.

Banner of Praise Ministries Reverend Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor& Founder “I Need To Slaying Some Giants in Our Life” 1 Samuel 17:1-30 Ephe 6:10-18 Introduction Turn to your neighbor and look them in the eye and say.... “I Need To Slay Some Giants In My Life.” In our text today, we see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational