Sermons on Lance Armstrong:

Consider The Heavens

Contributed by Randy Marshall on Jul 20, 2019

Recently, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the words heard from the surface of the moon, "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." On the journey, there were also two significant spiritual events.

On July 23rd as the three astronauts hurled back toward earth. On the last night before their splashdown, they participated in a televised broadcast. The second man to step on the moon, Buzz Aldrin commented: “This has been far more than three men on a mission to the Moon; more, still, than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

Passion Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 7, 2019

The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on?

Passion Jeremiah 29:10-14 The stronger the passion, the greater pain and discomfort you are willing to endure to attain it. What does this promise of restoration depend on? 1. A passion for God that begins with honesty v.12 2. A passion for God that is grounded in faith v.12 God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Scared Straight #1: Supernatural Stories Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 26, 2020

It's incredible how many events are recorded in scripture. However, this often represents a hurdle for people who have only recently picked up a bible. They read unfathomable stories of power and provision. It can almost seem like a set of childhood fairy tales.

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the supernatural. It's incredible how many events are recorded in scripture. However, this often represents a hurdle for people who have only recently picked up a bible. They read unfathomable stories of power and provision. It can almost seem like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Reason I Am Standing, Stands By Me.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2025

There are times I seem to be all alone... Then I realize I am never alone... God is with me. Emmanuel... The reason I am standing is I have someone standing with me. I find great peace/comfort in this.

WHEN THE REASON I AM STANDING STANDS BY ME. WHO WILL GO? LEAD ME, I WILL FOLLOW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I read a story about a very popular song from years ago. Seems the man was leaving the hospital where his wife had just passed away. ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, 1 Kings 17:10-15, Ruth 2:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Carrying The Light Of Christ

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 14, 2002

Uses the theme of the 2002 Winter Olympics "Light the Fire Within" to show how the Light of Christ shines in the people of God.

Carrying the light of Christ Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. There’s something special about an Olympic year, especially when our country is hosting the Olympic Games. There seems to be a special excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

To Those Who Died That Others May Live

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 26, 2003

A Memorial Day tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during all the wars fought by Americans for freedom and justice.

INTRODUCTION. In 1867 some deeply caring women of Columbus, Mississippi, decorated not only the graves of their own dead who had given their lives in the great Civil War which had just ended, but also the graves of the Northern soldiers who were buried there. This extremely noble act inspired ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-52

Denomination: Baptist

Study Matthew 9/18-26

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Jun 29, 2005

¶Matthieu RACONTE cette histoire beaucoup plus brièvement que les autres auteurs des évangiles. ¶Si nous voulons d’autres détails de lui nous devons le lire dans Marc 5/21-43 et dans Luc 8/40-56. ¶Là nous découvrons que le nom de cet homme était Jaïrus, e

COMPLEMENT DETUDE MATTHIEU 9/18-19, 23-26 ¶Matthieu RACONTE cette histoire beaucoup plus brièvement que les autres auteurs des évangiles. ¶Si nous voulons d’autres détails de lui nous devons le lire dans Marc 5/21-43 et dans Luc 8/40-56. ¶Là nous découvrons que le nom de cet homme était Jaïrus, et ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avilable Power Of God

Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005

The same power God demonstrated in the accounts of the Old Testament is available for each and every Christian today.

I often think that because the historical accounts of God’s power in the Old Testament were so amazing, that we think things like that can’t happen today. Can you imagine watching the Red Sea part, or blowing trumpets causing a stone city to fall down or even witnessing time moving backwards? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Court Record

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005

This message illustrates the doctrine of justification with a courtroom proceding with Jesus as judge and redeemer.

“The Court Record” Introduction/Illustration Have you ever been in a courtroom? I won’t ask any of you here this morning to raise your hand if you have been to court. But I will tell you a story about one of my court experiences. Before you get worried and think that you welcomed a Pastor into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Happily Harassed Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007

Happy are those harassed for the faith.

Because we are enjoying so much religious freedom here in our country, we tend to forget about persecuted Christians elsewhere in the world. In a Southern Baptist Convention, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, “As we celebrate our freedom here today, we’re mindful that too many people of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Diverses Notes 2 Sam 24

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 24, 2007

Ce chapitre est directement relié au chap 21, qui nous parle de catastrophes naturelles, comme jugement de Dieu, à cause de notre péché. On retrouve ce texte dans 1 Chron. 21/1-14. Voyons donc ce recensement : l’un des problèmes est de voir que l’on voit

Diverses notes sur 2 Sam 24. Ce chapitre est directement relié au chap 21, qui nous parle de catastrophes naturelles, comme jugement de Dieu, à cause de notre péché. On retrouve ce texte dans 1 Chron. 21/1-14. Voyons donc ce recensement : l’un des problèmes est de voir que l’on voit Dieu exitait ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flee From Idolatry

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007

This sermon was developed to show how we often take small things and make them idols in our life. How we replace God as number one in our life with something else.

Flee From Idolatry 1 Cor. 10:14-22 Prayer Introduction We often look down on the tribesman and the worshippers of Idols with disdain. We think that we are above having Gods made with our on hands but I want you to think about something the only difference between the idolatry of a tribesman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Csi (Cross Scene Investigation) Week 4 - Investigating The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 10, 2006

A friend’s betrayal, an illegal trial, an execution and an empty grave. What do these things have in common? Enter the world of CSI and search for the truth with the entire Cross Scene Investigation team. Delve deeply into the mysteries of four baffling c

CSI: Cross Scene Investigation Week 4: Investigating the Resurrection [The message began with a CSI sytle drama that investigated the evidence of the Ressurection] For Most People in Our Culture – SEEING IS BELIEVING! [Show me the Money] BUT . . . For Eric Weihenmayer [WHY-in-Mayor] SEEING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Fire From Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2010

Jesus wants to baptize His people with the Holy Spirit and fire. It’s time to get ignited, and allow the refiner’s fire to burn away anything in us that’s not of the Lord!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #3: FIRE FROM HEAVEN OPENING TEXT: This summer, we are going to Jesus and saying, “Lord, teach us to pray!” “Now it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: *other

Let Your Face Shine Brightly Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 21, 2009

Today I want you all to see the glory of God, and to let that glory be reflected in your faces. With the vision of the resurrection of Jesus, and our resurrection in our baptism, we will let the new Spirit in us shine forth on our faces and we will jo

Transfiguration Sunday Let Your Face Shine Brightly Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them,3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran