Sermons on God Defeats Goliath:

Encounters With God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 5, 2009

Isaiah’s call after a vision of God, His holiness, His power and His plan

Intro: I now have completed half of a century as part of a Pentecostal family. My grandfather was a Pentecostal Pastor, my roots go back to Pentecostal Assembly in Bangor whose Pastor was Clifford Crabtree, father of Charles and David Crabtree. I ate sawdust at camp meeting when I was a toddler. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The word Gospel means the proclamation of salvation available in Christ. It is also the proclamation and inauguration of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15). Kingdom of God lives in hearts of the believers than the boundaries of the universe.

Mark 1:14-15, 4:26-34 Kingdom of God in Mark Kingdom of God: Kingdom: The word (basileia comes from basileus = a sovereign, king, monarch) denotes sovereignty, royal power, kingship, royal rule, and dominion. Involved in the term is the sovereign authority of a ruler, the activity of ruling, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 30, 2023

How what seems to be the foolishness of the cross, is actually the greatest piece of wisdom

What’s the daftest thing you’ve ever heard, the silliest idea you’ve ever come across? If you’re anything like me you’ve probably had lots of ideas yourself that, when you think about it, make no sense whatsoever. We all like the world to make sense, it makes us feel good and comfortable. We feel ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The God Of Great Turnarounds Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023

The story of Esther and Mordecai is full of plot twists, unexpected outcomes, and surprise endings, all reminding us that we serve a God of great turnarounds. Do we have “Hamans” in our lives? From the story of Esther and Mordecai we can draw encouragement for our lives today.

Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 4) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:17, Jeremiah 12:1, Acts 17:31, Psalm 7:11, Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 5:43-45, Isaiah 58:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear And Katrina

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 27, 2005

Faith overcomes fear, even in the midst of the fury of Hurricane Katrina.

Fear and Katrina Psalm 27:1-5 09/04/05 2416 words Because of the events of the week, I have changed the verses, I was going to preach on. I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Psalm 27 and follow along as I read verses 1-5 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Timing In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 3, 2021

David had already defeated them once, you’d think he’d feel confident he could ‘do it again.’ But David inquired of the Lord, and God told him to circle behind them and wait for the sound of angels marching before he attacked!

TIMING IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE 2 Sam. 5:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor had trouble with his plumbing. The pipes in his bathroom began to leak. The leak became bigger and bigger. 2. Even though it was 2 A.M. the doctor decided to call his plumber. Naturally the plumber was upset at being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Calls, Enemy Attacks Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 14, 2025

Let's explore examples from Scripture.

The Bible is replete with instances where God's call on an individual's life was met with ferocious attacks from the enemy. This phenomenon is a testament to the spiritual warfare that accompanies a divine calling. Let's explore examples from Scripture. 1. Moses: The Burning Bush ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Acts 9:1-31

Confidence In God

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Looking at Saul in the OT to teach us about the right confidence to have

“Saul: Do I trust in God?” - 1 Samuel If you have your bibles with you this morning, I invite you to turn with me to the book of 1 Samuel. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seat racks, it will be on page ___. Hopefully you have had the chance to read through this book the last two weeks. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrounded By God’s Hedge Of Protection Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010

How God utilizes a variety of ways to teach us—and adversity is one of His most effective teachers.

INTRODUCTION School has started back and most folks are settling in to the school year routine. I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gospel Stirs To Action

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

Easter 5(A) - The power of God’s gospel will always cause people to act and react. Sadly, some will reject God’s truth. Gladly others will receive and believe.

GOD’S GOSPEL STIRS TO ACTION (Outline) May 2, 2010 - Easter 5 - ACTS 17:1-12 INTRO: God’s word always has a very specific purpose to accomplish. We may not always know or completely understand the final purpose of God’s divine plan. God’s ultimate intent in his word is that all men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

God At War

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 9

God at War Zech. 9 Of all the descriptions of God found in the Bible, one of the most shocking is found in a song sung by Moses and the people of Israel after their rescue from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a man of war; The LORD is His name. “A man of war”- a warrior, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome God

Contributed by John Bergh on Dec 14, 2010

Our God is truly an awesome God.

Dec. 12, 2010 Luke 1:46-55 C & Z “Awesome God” If you remember last week I told you that this was my favorite time of year because of all the presents we might be getting. Right kids? This all tied into the hope that we have. Today I would like to say that it is also a time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: How The World Went Wrong Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 1, 2005

Sin has frozen our world in it’s grip and without outside help we are lost. Our fundamental problem is the presence of evil which is only defeated by the presence of God

Intro: Like Lucy, Edmund finds his way into Narnia through the wardrobe. But he doesn’t meet the nice faun, Mr. Tumnus. Instead, he comes face to face with the most feared being in that world: Jadis, the White Witch. What Edmund doesn’t realize is that he is, in fact, a being that she fears. She ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Overcoming Bitterness With Praise"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 26, 2004

An Acrostic message. Hopefully, this will help you to remember the key points. We will be spelling the word, "Praise." The means by which God has given to us to defeat the evil in this world is with our "praise."

Read Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph had a "right" to be angry. His ten brothers had thrown him into a horrible pit and sold him into slavery. Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he heard his brothers denouncing him as a "dreamer," and wanting him dead. For nearly twenty years Joseph lived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, 1 Samuel 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024

Surrendering to God isn’t about admitting defeat, it's victory for a Christian when he surrenders to Christ and allows Him to mold, lead and shape Him daily.

SURRENDER Jeremiah 38:17 Then Jeremiah said to Zedekiah, “This is what the LORD God Almighty, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, your life will be spared and this city will not be burned down; you and your family will live. 18 But if you will not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:17

Denomination: Pentecostal