Sermons on Max Lucado:

Goliath’s Brothers Are Coming

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2014

When David took down Goliath, he probably thought his fighting giants was over, but Goliath had some brothers who he would yet have to battle. We too have will face more giants. What are 4 giants we all will face?

GOLIATH’S BROTHERS ARE COMING 2 Sam. 21:15-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3,000 Year Old Mummy 1. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum. 2. "I've ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Pentecost Means To You And Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 8, 2014

Pentecost was the day the Holy Spirit came to indwell believers. This sermon examines Pentecost's meaning in the church and history, as well as what it means to believers personally.

What Pentecost Means to You and Me Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 8, 2014 TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are They Who Walk According To The Law Of The Lord

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2013

What does God’s Word do for us? 1- God’s Word keeps us pure 2- God’s Word helps us to know God 3- God’s Word brings joy to our hearts

INTRO.- ILL.- A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody-or-other had printed it. "Not Gutenberg?" gasped the collector. "Yes, that was it!" "You idiot! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Eight) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 7, 2019

As we continue our series, we come to the place where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part eight) Matthew 5:21-26 As we continue our series, we come to the place where Jesus stresses the importance of dealing with our anger and mending relationships. We’ve all been angry at someone. The question is-what has that anger produced? If we don’t properly deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, 1 John 3:15, Romans 12:18, 1 Peter 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ain’t Nobody Can Bless You Like Jesus Can!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 14, 2018

If Jesus has God’s approval so do you because of your association and relationship with His Amazing Son! Abundant life is not Illusive , it’s exclusive and your entitled to it every single moment of your life!

Ain’t Nobody can Bless you like Jesus Can! When you are willing to make Jesus a big part of your life, you can’t help but be Blessed. The longer you serve Him, the more you realize, how true the Word is and how faithful Jesus is to keep the Word and His Fathers Promises! Perspective is a funny ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Take On Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 8, 2018

This message takes a look at what biblical marriage is and isn't

Some of you are old enough that you recognize the music as the Frank Sinatra song, “Love and Marriage”. Others who are a little younger simply recognize it as the theme from “Married with Children”, that’s how I think of it. For those who aren’t familiar, “Married with Children” was a sitcom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Miraculous Christmas Connections

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2017

Through Jesus Christ: 1. God connected divinity with humanity (vs. 1-3; 14). 2. God connects life and light (vs. 4-9). 3. God connected grace and truth (vs. 14-17). 4. God connects sinners with the Savior (vs. 10-13).

God's Miraculous Christmas Connections John 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 10, 2017 *God truly works in mysterious ways. It's amazing how He works in our lives to bring us together. If some false friends, hadn't taken advantage of my dad 48 years ago, Mary and I never ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Suffers - He Is Adored Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Fourth in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. Now, The Servant Suffers: He Is Adored. We see the demonstration, discouragement & defense of Mary's extravagant love.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 4: The Servant Suffers - He Is Adored Mark 14:3-9 I. Introduction A. We're continuing in our Passion Week series, exploring the most important week in the history of man when God's Suffering Servant "came not to be served but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Be Late!

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2015

Nicodemus, a Pharisee, has come to Jesus at night. He is on a mission—a personal one it seems. He has come to Jesus in an attempt to figure Him out. He has come to the conclusion that Jesus cannot do what He does unless He has come from God.

29 September 2005 Don’t Be Late! John 3:14-3:21 We will find in John 3:14-21 three reasons for why we believe in Jesus. And these three reasons are the three points for today’s Bible lesson. When we believe in Jesus, He becomes our: I. SIN (14-15) II. SALVATION (16-17) III. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Walk With God–a Sermon Based On Enoch

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019

Both Enoch and Eve walked with God. But they have very different results. What can we learn about the walk of Enoch

There are three main types of Bible translations: word-for-word, thought-for-thought and paraphrase. A word-for-word translation attempts to translate each Hebrew or Greek word into a corresponding English word. However, some consider a word-for-word translation harder to understand, particularly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Genesis 5:25, Hebrews 11:5, Amos 3:3, Genesis 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Finished Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 17, 2018

Sermon Explaining everything that Jesus completed on the cross

It Is Finished CCCAG December 16th, 2018 Scripture- John 19-20 John 19:30- It is Finished Some of you might remember this event from the news. On May 1st, 2003 a Navy S3 Viking aircraft started its final approach to land on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. That’s not unusual as normally ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Week 7: Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

Does God really exist? How do I know if I can't see him?

The noted actor and movie director Woody Allen once expressed his skepticism about God’s existence like this. “If God would only speak to me—just once. If he’d only cough. If I could just see a miracle. If I could see a burning bush, or the seas part. If only God would give me a clear sign, like ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-3, Job 23:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Doubting Thomas In Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021

In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

"who Was That Masked Man?"

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2019

Jesus came to earth as "God incognito" and many never recognized him.

We all probably at one time or another have seen the old TV show “The Lone Ranger.” He always rode in on that great white steed “Silver” accompanied by his faithful sidekick “Tonto.” He’d ride into town ready to deal with the “Do-Badders.” Of course his identity was perfectly camouflaged by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ