Sermons on giant leap:

Making Hard Choices

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009

Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 27, 2001

Respond to life’s doubts with active faith in God

How many people have seen the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”? You may recall or be able to picture the scene I am about to describe. Indiana Jones is proceeding through an obstacle course of sorts as he draws nearer to the location of the “Holy Grail”, the prize which he seeks. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cut The Rope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith and let go of what's holding you back.

Imagine you're at the edge of a cliff, looking down at a beautiful, clear blue lake. You want to jump and swim around, but you're scared. You're not sure what's going to happen. That's a lot like life, isn't it? Sometimes, you gotta take a leap of faith. In the Bible, there's this story about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Divine Trust, Fearless Living

Mary The Willingness Of Christmas Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 6, 2003

Characters of Christmas Sermon Series Sermon #1 MARY- THE WILLINGNESS OF CHRISTMAS The WOMAN of Christmas The WOMB of Christmas The WILLINGNESS of Christmas

Characters of Christmas Sermon Series for December AM Sermon 1 Mary- The Willingness of Christmas The Womb of Christmas The Woman of Christmas The Willingness of Christmas Turn to Luke Chapter 1 I recently asked people to name someone popular or famous named Mary. The answers came from all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

I Hate My Marriage And How To Get Out! - Pt. 2 - Steppin' Out Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 2 - Steppin' Out I. Introduction It's a nice day for a white wedding! He had hand picked her. Unlikely couple to say the least. The preacher and the prostitute. Sounds like a movie title you would be likely to avoid doesn’t it? Directed by God, Hosea selects a prostitute by the name of Gomer ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing The Giants: Hearing God When You're Hurting Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

In Facing the Giants, both Grant and Brooke Taylor wrestled with depression at some point. Grant couldn’t seem to get ahead as a coach, and he felt inadequate as a husband when it came to having children. Brooke wrestled with God’s faithfulness and her de

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants: overcoming Life’s Challenges!

Contributed by George Durham on Jul 8, 2014

David & Goliath: 1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17:12-50 David & Goliath + Philistine army had gathered 4 war against Israel. 2 Armies faced each other, camped 4 battle on Opposite sides of a STEEP VALLEY. SOMETHING IS MOVING DOWN THE SLOPE. SOMETHING BIG. SOMETHING HUGE. LIKE A TREE!. Whatever it is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Greater Mentality

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014

K1 John.4:4 “You are of God, little Children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (NKJV)

Greater Mentality. None of us are going to make through life without ever facing a problem, test, trials or tribulations. But when we face the challenges of life, we need to maintain an attitude that recognises “Greater” Mentality! Some times we face so many challenges that our ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philistines Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2022

The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles between the two nations.

Philistines Who Were the Philistines? The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Abishai Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 4, 2022

Abishai proved his loyalty to David on several occasions; the most notable one was toward the end of David’s reign when he saved his life.

ABISHAI ABISHAI was the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the brother of Joab and Asahel. According to Josephus (Antiquities, VII, 1, 3), his father was called Suri. The meaning of his name is "Father of a gift." Abishai was the only one who accompanied David when he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Utterly Destroy Evil Spirits

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

You must utterly destroy the evil spirits just like the Children of Israel had to utterly destroy the nations they encountered.

Utterly Destroy Evil Spirits By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Deuteronomy 7:1-2 " When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Standing, Looking Out The Window?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2016

The drama queens seem to rule in many situations. We can stand and look out our windows with a defeated temporal vision. The is a better plan...

STANDING AND LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW? NOW WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the terrible story: Two men plotted to rob the bank after hours. They had a torch and cut their way into the safe... They was so surprised that all that was in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:9-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Battle Comes

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 6, 2016

To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!

Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-50

Denomination: Other

Yes You Can Change The World

Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 14, 2010

When one person gets full of God and the anointing they can change thier world.

Yes You Can Change The World Pastor Ken Crow 1 Samuel 17:23-32 (King James Version) 23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Modern Day Davids

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 6, 2023

"Get the stones to face your giant!" - Robert Kennedy

I heard an awesome message by Robert Kennedy, pastor of Mustang Creek Community Church in Forney, TX. I would strongly urge you to visit if you are in the area. This brother can preach. I am hoping they will make it available on CD or YouTube. I will only give the three points and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 1 Samuel 17:42-43, Romans 11:29, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalm 144:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist