Sermons on Sauls Failure:

Mountain Of Fear Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 12, 2011

What enables faith to overcome fear? Grace!

Have you ever noticed how fearless kids are? They’ll do things that right-minded adults won’t even consider. When I was a boy, one of our family traditions was to go to the Canadian National Exhibition. Summer wasn’t summer unless we made our annual pilgrimage to the CNE. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 29, 2011

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 30

Daniel 3: 1 – 30 Bow or Burn 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the administrators, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Fail Toward It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 26, 2010

Failure teaches us how to succeed

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU FAIL TOWARD IT” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN Graduates, we recognize your accomplishments. You have earned your diplomas and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Restoration Of Peter Series

Contributed by Jerry Love on May 1, 2017

Peter feels like a useless failure but Jesus restores him not only to his good graces, but to useful service.

The Restoration of Peter Luke 22:31 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, John 21:1-14

Denomination: *other

It Is Not Over!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 12, 2017

Blowing it is often the prelude to flowing it in power of God.

Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. Peter had just seen Jesus do a miracle to bless him and the others. As far as he knew Jesus had tossed him to the curb after Peter had denies him. He had no idea that later he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence In The Lonely Places Of Our Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 20, 2012

Jacob's night with a stone for a pillow teaches us that God uses loneliness and isolation to speak to us in ways that would otherwise be missed.

I have a very special pillowcase that might tempt you to make fun of me. It is my “Where’s Waldo” pillowcase. Actually, it belonged to one of our children, but I use it as my pillowcase when I go camping in the wilderness. My wilderness gear consists of leftovers from around ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“it Means Resisting My Fears” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 7, 2012

If we are going to stand up and step out by faith, it will require resisting our fears.

Peter’s walk on the water with Jesus is a wonderful illustration of the walk of faith. Last time, we said that walking by faith means, first of all, getting out of the boat. As the old Chinese proverb puts it, “The journey of a 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” So it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon Of Note To A People Of Need Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE BEFORE US IS BY FAR THE LONGEST SERMON WE HAVE SEEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, AND I WOULD VENTURE TO SAY, IS THE LONGEST OF THE BOOK ITSELF. IT IS ALSO THE FIRST SERMON GIVEN BY A NON-APOSTLE, AND WOULD RESULT IN THE FIRST DEATH OF A NON-APOSTLE.

A SERMON OF NOTE TO A PEOPLE OF NEED ACTS 7:1-8:1 INTRODUCTION: AT THE ONSET, I NEED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE EXTENT OF OUR TEXT THIS MORNING. LITERALLY, THIS IS A WHOLE CHAPTER. YET, I CAN FIND NO PLACE WHERE THE TEXT CAN BE DIVIDED THAT WOULD NOT DO DAMAGE TO THE CONTEXT. SO, HERE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Judas Missed-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2018

8 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED-VIII—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: My Children Are Not My Children: In Washington State ca. 2002, when a parent applied for state benefits for their children, DNA tests were required for proof of parentage. But when a woman(Lydia ...read more

Scripture: John 13:38, John 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 24, 2020

This message digs into the conversation between Jesus and Peter. Peter denied the Lord 3 times. Now the Lord asks him a question 3 times.

John 21 – “Breakfast On The Beach” Big idea: Jesus believes in you! “We believe in God – because God believes in us!” Introduction: We all need someone to believe in us!!! Favourite breakfast.... My friend Pete and I met at Hanks Bakery every week for 12 years (Hi Donna!) Breakfast at home ? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020

Fourth message in a 7 part Easter sermon series. We must be on our guard so as to not fall.

Journey to the Resurrection Peter March 22, 2020 Morning Service Easter 2020 Series Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be on our guard so as to not fall. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Supplemental Passage: But Peter said to Him, "Even though all may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Let Rocks Sing

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 24, 2020

It is always time to praise and always the place to praise!

Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Luke 19:37, Psalm 18:3, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 106:12, Psalm 22:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Symbols Of Sacrifice - Remembrance Day (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 12, 2022

This is a message about remembering, and the symbols of the poppy and the cross that speak to the value of remembering. This also includes some of my family war time history.

Sermon for CATM - November 13, 2022. Remembrance Day - Psalm 105:1-8 "Symbols of Sacrifice" My grandfather, Gilbert Hyde Parker, was a naval engineer in WW2. He was on at least one navy ship during the war that was bombed by the Nazis and sank in frigid waters. There are unconfirmed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Romans 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unanticipated Direction Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Six Truths for Unanticipated Storms

Jonah was a prophet of God from the northern kingdom of Israel. God called him to go to wicked and cruel people and preach judgment and repentance. Assyria was a rising world power in the mid 740’s BC and was expanding its territory with ruthless invasions of other nations resulting in torturous ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Useable For The Lord

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

God does demand usefulness in our lives, Matthew 25:15. It should be an earnest desire to be used of God, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

God does demand usefulness in our lives, Matthew 25:15, 19, 24-26. it should be an earnest desire, a continual aching in her heart to be used of God, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27. what one thing are you allowing God to do through you? Let me say these things about being used of the Lord: no one ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15, 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist