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Part 7 - Matthew 10:5-8 - How To Defeat Your Dragon! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 6, 2010

Forgive me for the analogy but it seems to me that the world is into trying to TAME THE DRAGON too. Jesus, the Son of God, on the other hand, is into DEFEATING THE DRAGON.

Part 7 - Matthew 10:5-8 - HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR DRAGON! We have been waiting for the movie called "HOW TO TAME YOUR DRAGON" to come out in the cinemas. It is a kids movie about Vikings and dragons. The amount of advertising saying that it was coming was phenomenal. Talk about good marketing! Their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At All Times Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 30, 2023

David speaks of God’s provision in the trying times and in the presence of those who oppose him as marks of God’s goodness as shepherd.

INTRODUCTION • When times are going well, do we question God's love, protection, and provision? • I believe that during those times, we probably do not question it much or may not give it much thought. • David has proclaimed that the Lord is his shepherd and that, as a result, he lacks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Not What It Should Be

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 15, 2009

Determing if we are winning or just looking like a Christian.

Christmas, not like it should be Matthew 2:1-12 If you will turn in your Bibles with me to Matthew 2:1-12, as we read some of the Christmas story this morning. Many times we ponder what things would be like if we only had done it this way or we thought about it a little longer than what we did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Pt-2 Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

Who will go to Heaven and just how will they get there?

Understanding Heaven Part 2 (All verses unless noted are from CEV) In our last section we looked at why we should want to go to Heaven and the 3 types of Heaven(Sky, Stars, Divine Heaven). In this section we will look at who will be going there and how we will get there. Who will be going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Guiding Light Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 18, 2013

Are you following THE Guiding Light or just a guiding light?

Do you remember this intro? “And now, The Guiding Light.” It is an old one. According to Guinness Book of World Records The Guiding Light was the longest running drama of all time. It came on the air in January 25, 1937 five days after President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s second ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Foursquare

Stand Firm

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Just as in sports, your Stance will affect your ability to defend.

Stand Firm The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Division Within

Contributed by Andre Johnson on Oct 2, 2001

when division comes, it could be Jesus just showing up.

Luke (12:49-57) Friendship Baptist Church-8-19-01 Proper 15-Year C “The Division Within” We know we have a good thing with Jesus. We know that being born again and becoming a disciple of Christ really can’t be beat. Many of us understand this by just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-57

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome God (Everpresent)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on just how close God really is.

OT: Isaiah 1:10-20 NT: Luke 12:35-40 Where is God? Is He far… far way? Or is He perhaps closer than we /like\ to think. Hearing the words of Jesus in our scripture today, we learn that indeed HE is not all that far away. Therefore, we must be diligent. We must be prepared. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:25-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Triumphs In Troubles

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 1, 2002

How can we find triumph in the middle of our troubles? It is done very simply; just lean on your Friend (Jesus), have Faith, and look towards your Future!

Stand & Read - Job 19:25 "And as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth.? ?Triumph In Troubles? Prayer? Here we are again taking a look at the life of our dear friend and brother in the Lord?Job! -He is our brother, but one that we may not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Job 19:25

Denomination: Other

Faith, A Little Dab Will Do Ya

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Often time, the difference between serving the Lord significantly and just using up the time period we call our lifespan is just a little bit of faith and courage; not a lot of it, just a little faith exercised in fear and trembling!

1. There is not that much difference between us; human race--we are similar to one another.... 2. Differences are in the realm of fine shades... 3. Gifts, talents...matter of degree...(we can all sing, but a dog can only howl....we can read, but some are quicker....we can draw a picture, but some ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Good And Mad

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Sep 11, 2019

Christians often try to avoid or deny anger because unrighteous anger can be so destructive. But there is a time and place and way to be angry in a constructive way.

This morning I want to talk about finding freedom from anger, or to be precise, from destructive anger, not all anger. And our sermon text for this morning lays out a very simple outline of some really important guidance for us about anger. It is Ephesians 4:25-27. 26 Be angry but do not sin; do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

The evidence shows that Jesus died on the cross just as the Bible proclaims

Did Jesus really die on the cross? Now that we have established that the New Testament is indeed a reliable source of information, I want to tackle the issue of the death of Jesus. This may seem like a silly question but it is at the heart of the debate over the resurrection because there are many ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1, Luke 23:24-49, John 19:28

Denomination: Church Of God

Relevant Ministry - "Reality Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 12, 2008

Stop speaking in ways that no one understands. The Lord wants us to be as effective as possible by being relevant to those we are trying to reach. This is Reality Spirituality.

Introduction: Video - Real Christians of Genius Mr. Christianese speaking Guy – “from Sermon Spice” When I was taking my first theology class, I was blown away by the abuse use of language I was reading. I was ducking away in fright like you might do in a scary movie. It was nasty! It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Without God Life Makes No Sense. Ecclesiastes

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 12, 2012

God blessed this man with everything that most humans try to achieve in life and he surpasses them all because of God's blessings of knowledge and riches.

"Without God life makes no sense." Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 We come to the midpoint in our study in Ecclesiastes and I have always thought the reasoning and thoughts of Solomon in Proverbs ...Song of Solomon and here in Ecclesiastes are really fascinating. Why are his thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hold His Hands!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2015

Trying to maneuver through the labyrinth of this confused world on your own can be a nightmare; trusting and holding His Hands would be the best thing to do!

Hold His Hands! Psalms 145:16 “You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.” Kodaikanal is my home town, while traversing the narrow lanes of Kodaikanal, a lovely hilly town, there would be sumptuous berries in the bushes on either side of the road; as a kid when I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:16

Denomination: Pentecostal