Sermons on Overwhelming Odds:

Easter Sermon: From A Crown Of Thorns To A Kingly Crown

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 16, 2017

A message for Resurrection Sunday about the change that God brought about through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Easter Sermon: From a Crown of Thorns to a Kingly Crown A lot can happen in three days. A LOT can happen in 3 days. Many of us in this room could speak of a time in our lives when a great shift occurred, a great change that forever altered their entire lives. Sometimes that change included a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate With Joseph & Mary Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 11, 2023

Based on Matthew 1:18-25 - Challenges hearers to consider the ramifications of Joseph & Mary's obedience to the Lord & how that applies to our lives.

“CELEBRATE WITH JOSEPH & MARY” Matthew 1:18-25 FBCF – 12/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 2012 movie –“A Christmas Miracle.” And there certainly are many things connected to the Christmas story that are miraculous. That’s why we are spending this month in this series entitled, “Come Celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024

This sermon encourages confronting life's challenges with faith and courage, viewing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deeper dependence on God.

Welcome, dear friends, to our gathering. We are here today, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather in fellowship, we have the privilege of opening God's Word together, seeking His wisdom and guidance for our lives. We're here to learn, to grow, to be encouraged, and to be ...read more

Topics: Confronting Challenges

Faith That Builds Champions

Contributed by Josiah Drawhorn, Thd. Mce on May 13, 2008

Grasp hold of the only thing that will take you through the trials and tribulation of daily living. Faith... it moves mountains!

PART 1 – THE GRAIN OF MUSTARD SEED MATTHEW 17:20. MARK 4:8-9 1. GRASP the Word of God with knowledge of it is true power when spoken. 2. RETURN a yield of profit of 30%, 60%, 100% by the trying of true Faith in God’s Word. 3. ANOINTING every nerve and fiber to stand still while the storm passes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2015

Part two of this series focuses on the prophecies pertaining to Jesus last week on earth.

Why Jesus – Part 2 Scriptures: Zechariah 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11; Psalm 41:9; 109:8; 118:26 Introduction My message this morning is part two of my series “Why Jesus?” When I last stood before you I told you that with five pieces of information I could mail a letter around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Limiting God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

A message showing how we sometimes limit God in using us to accomplish His will in our lives.

LIMITING GOD Ezekiel 1:1-20 INTRO: Imagine for a moment that the year is 2998, one thousand years from now. You are an archaeologist and you have just unearthed a newspaper from 1998. In it you read a story about bulls and bears fighting on a street in New York. You find a drawing of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Birchfield on Dec 4, 2001

This sermons examines how that Chrisitians are called to be partners in the work of the gospel ministry.

Partners in the Gospel, Philippians 1:1-11, 11-5-00 Intro. The book of Philippians speaks of our partnership in the gospel. We are, in fact, as followers of Christ, partners in the gospel ministry. This is why congregations and individual Christians should strive to never be at odds with one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing A Godly Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Keys to finding the vision that God has for you and your life

Capturing a Godly Vision Selected Passages January 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION The progress of pioneers A. They had traveled across the sea 1. Nearly 350 years ago – Vision of freedom in a new land 2. They started by going west to that new land 3. The 1st year they established a town center B. They ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Out On A Limb For God

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007

Like David in the OT, the Christian will face the opposition of Satan, and is called to go out on a limb for God.

We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

David And Goliath

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

The contest between David and Goliath is a type of the battle between the Believer and Satan. David was prepared to go out on a limb for God. Are we?

We all know well the story of David and Goliath; it’s one we grew up with from Sunday School. It’s a story which catches a popular vein. It’s the story of the underdog winning, winning against the seeming odds. We probably all have some feeling for the underdog, say in a sporting event, and enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Door

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 1, 2008

❶ THE DOOR ❷. THE USERS OF IT ❸. THE PRIVILEGES OF THESE USERS

- Jn 10 is like you standing in doors to Narnia First it was the children hurriedly opening a wardrobe door to quickly hide inside from the curiosity seekers who’ve come to view the imposing professor’s odd, old house. It is not an ordinary wardrobe with an ordinary inside. Beyond the long fur ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s With This Goy Jesus??

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2016

Jesus was a Jew, not a blue-eyed blonde or any other people group, but the Jews. Portraying Him any other way is to be denying who He was and create another Jesus. He came for all men, but He came as a Jew.

Mat 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

If You Miss Heaven, You Will Cry

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 26, 2021

" Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 (NIV)

IF YOU MISS HEAVEN, YOU WILL CRY. " Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus As The Wow Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017

This is Chapter 5 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

Introduction I can remember when I was a member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tony Evans was my pastor. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship had several ministries for young people. It was one of many reasons I became a member. There was a College and Career ministry for ...read more

Scripture: John 9:2-12

Denomination: Baptist