Sermons on Parental Pride:

God’s Way To Win Your Giant Battles

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2013

1. Seek the right attitude toward your people. 2. Seek the right attitude toward your problem. 3. Seek the right attitude toward your Provider.

God’s Way to Win Your Giant Battles 1 Samuel 17:16-51 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 3, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Picture a battle centered on a valley with the enemies camped on each side. Then a giant comes down to challenge the Israelites. His name was Goliath, and he was almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:16-51

Denomination: Baptist

Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 6, 2011

Conversion of Paul. What do we need to learn from it?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Acts 9:1-31 Series: Acts: God’s vision and power for Shell Point Baptist. Well-Known Sinner Meets Un-Known Saint Introduction: Some things just seem to GO TOGETHER naturally • House FULL of family and plates FULL of good food. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation And Unity Series

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Jan 23, 2023

Answering the question “how can the church be more inclusive” through Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. Includes a summary and concluding prayer.

Reconciliation and Unity Sermon Summary (Ephesians) Note: this is only a summary. The full sermon given at our church is below. 1. “Sin” “Breaking the Law” Actual sin: prejudice Virtue: Kindness A. -Weird things that are illegal -Weird things people thought others should get arrested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14, Ephesians 4:24-31, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Need To Be Freed From Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2016

Jesus came to free us from our sins. But then, why do so many not sense the need to to be freed from those chains? To them it seems that the phrase "freed from sin" is mere Christianese. But is it?

OPEN: How many of you have ever heard of a movie/play entitled “The King and I”? The movie version starred Yul Brynner and Debra Kerr, and has been popular for decades. But many people don’t realize the movie and play were based on a true story of a widowed Englishwoman named Anna ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jude Addresses Christians With Practical Advice For Living In The World – Jude 1:17-23 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

We must know the true, so we can expose the false. We must know the false, so we can uphold the good. Jude encourages his readers to build themselves up in their faith followed by several commands for Christian living so they keep themselves unpolluted by the world.

JUDE ADDRESSES CHRISTIANS WITH PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR LIVING IN THE WORLD – Jude 1:17-23 Jude 1 v 17 “but you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, Jude 1:18 that they were saying to you, “In the last time there shall be mockers, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23, Matthew 20:19, Matthew 27:29, 2 Peter 3:2-4, Titus 3:10-11, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 8:8-9, Romans 8:26-27, Revelation 2:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God?

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001

There is no need to wonder where God is. God is on the mountain, in the fire, and in the water. God is here for you and I. How can we find Him?

Where’s God? Two young lads had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do and finally with the assistance of their minister, it was decided that the clergy would intervene and attempt to straighten out the boys. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32, 1 Kings 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Love & Unity Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 18, 2004

A sermon focussing on Christian love and unity.

Sermon for 7 Easter Yr C, 23/06/2004 Based on Jn 17:20-26 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christian Love and Unity” In today’s gospel, Jesus prays the high priestly prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

No John, No Jesus

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 4, 2003

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series C A sermon about John the Baptist

2nd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-6 "No John, No Jesus" 3:1 ¶ In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Glory To God In The Highest And... Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 1, 2007

the miracle of Christ’s birth

Glory to God in the Highest and… Luke 2:1-20 The Mass of Christ! † In the name of Jesus! † May you know, and realize, the grace of God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, is yours! One birth – among 32000 per day 480 per minute, one every 7 seconds in the USA. Yet, the world celebrates one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Bridging The Gap

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2007

How the gap between man and God is bridged by the Savior, by Submission, by Suffering, by the Scriptures, by Supplication, and by the Second Coming. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Bridging the Gap Ezekiel 22:30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BridgingTheGap.html EZEK.22:30 "I sought for a man that should stand in the gap" THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN: [examples] A. Teens and Adults. B. Communists and Capitalist. C. Black and White. D. Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009

A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-44

Denomination: Baptist

Piercing The Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 26, 2017

Spiritual Darkness comes in many forms. There is but one Light that can pierce the spiritual darkness of sin.

Piercing The Darkness When Frank Peretti’s Piercing The Darkness hit the bookshelves, I became an instant fan. I bought every book that he wrote as fast as they came off the press. But after a few of his works, I began noticing a trend. At first the Book Title on the jacket was large and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Night-Hard Way

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

God's way is often the hard way.

Sunday Night: The Hard Way Date: 2/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Galatians 6.4-10 CT: God’s way is often the Hard Way. FAS: What is the type of religion that would bring the most happiness to the individual who practices that religion? Interesting question. C.S. Lewis, a renowned Christian author ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Offense Defense - Pt. 1 - You Mad Bro? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction It is a question that is asked to someone who is already mad in an attempt to not only point out the obvious fact that they are angry but to also make them more mad. You mad bro? It is apparent that in this day and age more times than not the answer is yes! In fact, we seem to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Not Drink To This Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Lot's (Abraham's nephew) ultimate downfall in his spiral descension ended up with the deception of alcohol.

Some decisions cost us more than we ever want to pay. This is true with Lot, but he was a slow learner. I can identify with him on that. I am a slow learner when it comes to some things. Perhaps we all are. Sometimes I get a question: Is it a sin to drink in moderation? There are many sides to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist