Sermons on Ran:

From The Mountain Of Victory To The Valley Of Despair

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 7, 2022

As it was with Elijah, we, too, often face despair.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE VALLEY OF DESPAIR “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-3, Matthew 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph - From Petted Child To Inmate Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 26, 2024

Joseph came from a long line of spectacular failures. Lies. Deceit. Theft. Favoritism. Greed. Lust. Murder. You name the sin and we will probably find it somewhere in Joseph’s Family Tree.

January 11, 2025 As we approach the end of Genesis, there is one conclusion we can come to – People struggle. More often than not, when faced with a moral or ethical choice our list of characters failed. And they did so in spectacular fashion. Joseph came from a long line of spectacular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Anointing Revealed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2020

The old King Saul model offered contempt followed with with complete disobedience...

The Anointing Revealed. 1 Samuel 16:10-14NKJV The time had come for new leadership. The old King Saul model offered contempt followed with with complete disobedience. Doing what feels good, what’s convenient. Therefore, the old extinguished, or put out, in exchange for God’s newness to shine upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:10-14, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Abandonment

Contributed by Todd Spires on Feb 3, 2021

To some Christianity can often feel like a list of do's and don'ts. And the idea of abandoning everything to follow Jesus doesn't exactly sound fun. There is, however, tremendous and lasting joy in abandonment

Introduction: • General Welcome • Today we will be in Mark 10:17-31 looking at the Rich Young Ruler • The title of the message is, “Joy in Abandonment” o Christianity often feels like a list of dos and don’ts o The idea of abandoning things doesn’t always sound “fun” o There is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 25, 2021

A man out of this world, a man right on track with his GOD

Joseph, the man whose story brings the Book of Genesis to an end. He dominates thirteen chapters of this book. A great man indeed by all accounts. Many things make him great. Let us address a few. i. Great in administration and management both of households, institutions and government. ...read more

Big Miracle Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Big Miracle” Luke 9:10-17 A sermon for 1/16/22 Second Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “10 And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Methodist

God Exhales

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

God invites the believer to be filled with His Spirit and walk in the fullness of His Spirit

God exhales Greeting- Introduction- Good Morning Church! If you would flip to Ephesians 5:15-18, we are going to look at our text in Ephesians and then we are going to use some other verses in Ephesians to help us understand the text. First let’s pray over God’s Word. Prayer Ephesians 5:15-5:18 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

David's Faith (1 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2025

What kind of faith does it take for a young man to do what hardened soldiers were afraid to do? Let's look at 1 Samuel 17.

How did a young man come to so much faith? How did he conquer a giant problem that had all of Israel cowering? Do we have that kind of faith? Let’s look in 1 Samuel 17. Was the Philistine threat a seemingly insurmountable problem? The Philistines got ready for war and brought their troops ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 1 - God Of Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 20, 2025

In a world that thrives on lies, we believe in a God of truth who admonishes us to think on things that are true and to implement these in our lives. Only with the Lord Jesus is there true forgiveness for our sins, reconciliation and acceptance.

We read in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (ESV) God has graciously gifted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Psalm 103:9, Luke 15:19, John 1:12, Galatians 3:26, Luke 15:20, Psalm 103:10, Luke 7:37-38, Luke 7:48, Luke 7:50, Luke 15:22-23, Psalm 145:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Power To Defeat Your Defeat

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 30, 2004

Spirutal warfare

Micah 7:8:“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall it in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.” Now, make the following confessions loud and clear: ¨ I may lose a battle, but I will win the war, in the name of Jesus. ¨ This year, if the devil tries to discourage me, I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What To Do When Your Faith Becomes Blah!"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 22, 2004

In the story of Elijah, we see that even a choice servant of God can get the BLAHS! God has a prescription for us, just as He did for Elijah.

“What To Do When Your Faith Becomes Blah” 1 Kings Chapter 19 INTRODUCTION: I’ve intended to preach this sermon once a year. Since 1995, I’ve only preached it twice … each time a little different. BUT … it’s a message that ought to be preached every year. Do you ever get to the point when your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cowardly Dozen

Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001

The disciples fled at the garden only to become "those who turned the world upside down" through the Holy Spirit.

THE COWARDLY DOZEN April 13, 2001 GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO US RECENTLY ABOUT HIS CHURCH AND WHAT HE WILL DO. Ÿ HE IS GATHERING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31, Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Technicolor Faith - How To Succeed At Just About Anything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2003

Joseph had everything he could possibly want just within his grasp. Potiphar’s wife could have given him the desires of his heart, but he refused. Why?

OPEN: Back in the 80’s I read about an enthusiastic but somewhat unscrupulous salesman who was waiting to see the purchasing agent of the engineering firm. The salesman was there to submit his company’s bid, or price quote, for a particular job. He couldn’t help but notice, however, that a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

A thankful spirit is a distinguishing feature of a Christian.

Thanksgiving is coming up, as you all know. When you think of Thanksgiving, what do you think of? Well, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey. At least, that’s what most people think of. But in the past few years, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ