Sermons on Giant Leap:

The Sons Mission Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 5, 2010

The universal scope of the Sons Mission in reaching this lost world.

John 3:16 -21 : The Sons mission Introduction: This section ventures away from the discourse of Jesus & Nicodemus and the quest to be born again . With Jesus pointing Nicodemus to Him being lifted up and those who look to Him by faith will be the ones who enter into ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Double Blessing - The Attitude Of Gratitude Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of gratitude and blessings, likening it to a game of Hide the Thimble where one must seek out and recognize the blessings in their life.

Many of us have memories of playing the game Hide and Seek as children. But, have you ever heard of Hide and Seek’s distant cousin, Hide the Thimble? A sewing thimble is pretty small, about the size of the tip of your index finger. Here’s how the game works: One person hides the thimble and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, Genesis 28:16-17

Topics: Gratitude, Blessings, Seeking God

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

Is There Not A Cause? Series

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007

There are giants stalking the land and many people are too afraid to take up the challenge to stand and fight. David faced a giant one day and while everyone cowered and his brothers berated him, David asked: "Is there not a Cause?"

BIG IDEA: Giants are stalking the land but the church seems to be burying its head in the sand. We must get up and fight because there is a cause. Introduction: David was the youngest of the eight sons of Jesse. Three of his brothers served in Saul’s army. There names were Eliab who was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 No Shortcuts To Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2019

John prophesied that he baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. This sermon answers 3 questions: WHAT is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?; WHEN did it occur?; what does this mean to us?

No Shortcuts to Spiritual Maturity Series: Mark, Sermon 2 Chuck Sligh November 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8, Acts 1:5, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

You And The Holy Spirit, Part 1: No Shortcuts Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 10, 2014

Part 1 of 3 part on WHO the Holy Spirit is; WHEN He came; and His WORKS on earth in nonbelievers' & believers' lives. Part 1 places special emphasis on the baptism with the Holy Spirt and what it means, and the danger of looking for shortcuts to maturity.

You and the Holy Spirit, Part 1: No Shortcuts Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 9, 2014 There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 1:4-8 – “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

You'll Never Defeat The Giant, Unless You First Conquer The Lion And Bear

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Feb 1, 2001

Sooner or later your gonna face a giant, and if you quit every time problems come then you’ll never be anything for God!

“ You’ll never defeat the giant, unless you first conquer the lion and the bear.” Text: 1 Samuel Ch 17:32-51 Intro: Everyone here surely has heard the story of “David and Goliath.” Probably more than once. Its a pretty good book to read to our children, It teaches them that no matter what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Comfortable With Not Seeing

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 9, 2023

This message is about faith, but from a different view point.

We’re going to begin in First Peter 1:8. Follow along with me. “Whom (referring to Jesus) having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory.” Peter says we are able to rejoice with joy unspeakable. Why? Because we have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6, Genesis 12:1-4, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 4:18-21, 1 Peter 1:7-9, Romans 4:1-3, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Need To Know About The Holy Spirit, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

There is much confusion today about the Holy Spirit. Part 1 answers who the Holy Spirit Is and when the baptism of the Holy Spirit takes place.

What You Need To Know About the Holy Spirit Chuck Sligh (Part 1) TEXT: Acts 1:4-8 – “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Remedy For Loneliness Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

Loneliness is a part of life, but it was never meant to be that way. Scripture shows us how to defeat this giant.

Key Verse: Psalm 68:5-6. INTRODUCTION Judith Durham was one of Australia’s first international pop stars. As lead singer for The Seekers she toured Australia and the world and had a string of hits, including the first Australian group to have a No 1 hit overseas. Yet while Durham appeared to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5-6

Denomination: *other

Noah: More Than An Ark Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 29, 2009

Genesis 6-9. The story of Noah’s Ark is about more than a giant boat...

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE LIFE OF NOAH: MORE THAN AN ARK GENESIS 6-9 INTRODUCTION - There are only a few biblical accounts that enjoy widespread, almost universal familiarity. When asked to name a famous Bible story, an average person on the street might respond ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Grabbing The Grapes

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 6, 2012

You are either Measuring Giants or Weighing Grapes: And you are either going forward or backing up.

Genesis 15:13-14 God tells Abraham his seed shall be a stranger in a land and will be afflicted for 400 years, then God will judge that nation and they shall come out with great substance. God gave Moses, a word of promise to bring to the children of Israel (this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Goodness Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 28, 2017

God's goodness is to huge, like a giant pumpkin. That goodness empowers us to be good to one another.

Do you know what the largest fruit is? I’ll give you a hint. It’s orange and often ends up in pies. That’s right. Pumpkin can grow to be the largest fruit. According to my research, the world’s largest pumpkin was grown in 2014 and weighed more than a ton. That’s heavier than two, medium-size ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Establishes Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 6, 2017

The two giant bronze pillars serve to remind Israel that it is God who establishes and in Him is strength.

We shared on Solomon’s building of the Temple of God last week. Today in 1 Kings 7 we will look at the furnishings of the Temple. • The building of the Temple was in the heart of King David and also the desire of his son Solomon. • They gave their best for it, by providing the best material and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 7:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Call Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

In facing the giant, Goliath, David reveals to us the strength to live the call of God on our lives.

We conclude our Called worship series this morning by looking at one of the most famous battles in all history—the battle between David and Goliath. Almost everyone has heard this story at some point in their lives. Books have been written and movies made about David’s story, so it’s not very new ...read more

Denomination: Methodist