Sermons on Shadow Box:

Bringing Down The Giant: Some Don’ts And Do’s Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020

Great things never come out of your comfort zone!

BRINGING DOWN THE GIANTS - DON’TS & DO’S Great things never came from your comfort zone! God wants to place us in uncomfortable, impossible, unbelievable spots so we will keep our trust in Him! Remember, Faith is best spelled I OBEY! David didn’t defeat Goliath because of his skill. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:36-37, 1 Samuel 17:27

Denomination: Church Of God

When You Least Expect Him Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus taught that the Son of Man would return when we least expect him. This has implications for future, end-time theology as well as present-day, right-now living. Our Father wants us to live with expectant hope because He can show up in any situation at any moment.

Today, I want to talk about surprises. You know, those moments when something unexpected happens, and it catches you off guard. I have this little gift box here, and there's a surprise inside. I'm not going to tell you what it is just yet, but I want you to keep it in mind as we go through our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Divine Intervention, Spiritual Encounters, Miraculous Events, Faith Journey

The Abundant Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The abundant life is found in Jesus, not in worldly possessions or achievements. Through Jesus, we can experience eternal life, contentment, and true satisfaction.

Today, we're gonna talk about living an abundant life. You might be thinking, "What does that even mean?" Well, it's about finding true happiness and contentment in Jesus, not in the stuff we have or the things we do. So, let's dive in and see what the Bible has to say about this. It's about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10, Revelation 21:15-21

Topics: Abundant Life, Jesus Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Divine Grace

The Trouble With Rubble Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This is the first installment of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 1 February 11, 2001 ¡§The Trouble with Rubble¡¨ A Timeline to Understand Nehemiah (B.C.) 722 Assyria conquers the Northern Kingdom (Israel) 606 Babylon carries off first captives from Southern Kingdom (Judah) 598 Daniel and companions carried to Babylon 586 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Free Or Not Free?

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

"Being a servant of Christ is to be free from the approval of the world"

Recently one of the TV programmes I enjoy watching is Noel Edmonds “Deal or No Deal”. Has anyone here seen the programme. Bank’s offer could suddenly vaporize. ? Basically there are 22 contestants and each one will get a go in the seat so to speak. There are 22 boxes, each one of them contains a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

All-Present Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 24, 2003

Part Three of series of the "omni" characteristics of God’s nature. A God who is with us everywhere.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- March 23, 2003 We have been studying the "omni" words that apply to God. This morning we come to omnipresence. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

When Brought Low - Look Up

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 16, 2001

As the dust settles and the fires subside in New York, how do we face this calamity? How do we face any the great calamities of life? Psalm 46 offers us God’s answer.

WHEN BROUGHT LOW – LOOK UP (PSALM 46) On the first day of the invasion of Normandy, 1500 American soldiers were killed. At Pearl Harbor, 2500 Americans were killed. At Antiteham or Sharpsburg, 4700 Americans were killed during the Battle of Bloody Angle. Throughout American history, the Battle of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 46:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Father

Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 9, 2007

Whether or not you’ve had a good earthly father, all Christians have a heavenly Father that has set the perfect example for us. This message instructs a young man as to what is expected of him. It instructs fathers as to what they should be. It can ins

FATHERS Tonight I’m going to preach to myself. I’m going to invite you to listen. I’m going to talk about fathers. The responsibility of fathers. The responsibility of a child to his or her father. Ladies, you would do well to listen in. Someday, not that far from now you will pick ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Baptist

The New Year Is Aglow With Opportunities Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

This sermon looks at Daniel as a model for living in the world but not compromising to the world.

The New Year is Aglow with Opportunities Daniel 1:1-7 Romans 5:1-8 (Message) As we enter the 21st Century in America we are faced with many challenges and opportunities. As a Christian we are rowing upstream against a society that is basically anti-Christian. Many things about the future are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7, Romans 5:1-8, Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stones Of Memorial

Contributed by Todd Brock on Jun 5, 2007

God instructed Joshua and the children of Israel to take up stones to remember what He had done for them in leading them out of Egypt.

At Beginning of the Service: Beginning Illustration: REMEMBERING MY PURPOSE The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and costly tombs ever built, but there is something fascinating about its beginnings. In 1629, when the favorite wife of Indian ruler Shah Jahan died, he ordered that a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

The powerful, inspired writings of the Apostle Paul from his prison cell, and how they can help us to be free! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Can you imagine being jailed for the cause of Christ? What would you be thinking as you sat there? What would be your attitude? We don’t have to wonder how it was for Paul. For the majority of the rest of the book of Acts he was a prisoner, and during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Star: Image Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

How the star demonstrates God’s guidance for our lives

(adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) SERIES: “IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS” TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 TITLE: “THE STAR: IMAGE OF GOD’S GUIDANCE” OPEN: A. You may or may not now that I belong to a sermon study group --We’re a group of preachers who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission Worker Story

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 18, 2003

The story of a 8 year old who became a mission worker in over 125 countries taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Forward To My Wife Marge from Tony Abram: I am very happy to write this forward to say that my wife Marge has been a faithful fellow worker in the Vineyard of God with me for these past 40 years. They have not all been easy years as God has sent us into over 120 countries to preach and declare ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Matthew 6:33

The Purpose Of Life Series

Contributed by Robb Ryerse on Feb 15, 2005

Introduction to a series through Ecclesiastes on the purpose of life.

The Purpose of Life Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 Introduction: - Teenagers have a word for it: Whatever. - College Students take classes about it, using big words to describe it: existentialism. - Adults call it a midlife crisis. All people are on a quest for the purpose in life, and many have concluded ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Leader

Contributed by James May on Jul 22, 2009

God is our perfect Leader, and He is doing all that He can to train us to take on positions of leadership in His church.

The Perfect Leader Wednesday, July 22, 2009 By Pastor Jim May There is no one that I would rather follow than the Lord Jesus Christ. I have been led by a lot of people throughout my life; some in the military, some in the job market and some in the church. Some have been good leaders and some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible