Sermons on Stretch Out:

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Love As Christ Loves - 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

1 Corinthians 13:1-3 remind us that love is central to everything we do as followers of Christ. Love is not an optional extra; it is the defining characteristic of a true disciple of Jesus.

Go! And Love as Christ Loves Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 (NLT) declares:"If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Proverbs 15:1, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:17, Colossians 3:14, Matthew 6:1, 1 John 3:16, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025

This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Some people think that God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When you need His help, He

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think that God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

Extended Hands

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 9, 2004

A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a Prescription by the Paramedics, which resulted in the Capture of Five Thousand Converts Triggered The Extension of Three Sets of Hands.

WE NEED TO TALK. The subject I want to highlight as a headline in our little chat is: EXTENDED HANDS. The first 37 verses of Acts 4 shall serve as our Target Text. TEMPLE TACTICS TRIGGERED EXTENDED HANDS! A Paranormal Performance on the Parameter, A Paralysis in the Parishioners, plus a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Shows Up He Always Shows Out

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer will change things. Prayer will change people. Prayer will change conditions

Matthew 14:22-31 22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom To Serve Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 24, 2008

Peter gets throne into prison but God gets him out. It’s in part thanks to earnest prayers of the saints. Just how does prayer work into the will of God in our lives?

Don’t you hate getting blamed for doing a good thing? I’ve shared this story a few times but I remember once when a group of us in ministry used to meet for breakfast on a particular day of the week. One time one of us didn’t show up. The other guys just ignored it but I was troubled. I sought out ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Walks On Water

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2012

In the mean while, the disciples were in trouble at sea, but it was only a small sample of the hardships that lay ahead for them. In the future, when they went out to preach the Gospel, they were met with hostility and persecution. But it is comforting

Jesus Walks on Water One of my favorite Bible stories is the account of Jesus walking on water. And that is what our Bible lesson is today. I want to tell you the story, even though it may already be familiar to you. It was just after the five ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Words: "I Am Willing. Be Clean!" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 19, 2004

With these words jesus shows us so much of the true nature of God: His love, compassion, willingness and reaching out to us.

Jesus¡¦ words: ¡§I am willing, be clean!¡¨ Mk 1:40-45 WBC 22/2/4pm If you¡¦re a parent here this morning you will relate to the many times our children slip over, or are covered with grime- and come to you crying, wanting 1) a hug 2) to be cleaned up - remember this with AJ cycling 4 years ago A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

An evangelistic sermon on the need to be saved today.

Seven Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven Luke 14:16-22 I. Everybody Else Is Doing It. 1. God is a non-conformist. Every great man of God that was used of God was a non-conformist. The Bible tells us “to be not conformed to this world.” 2. Noah in his day was different. 3. Enoch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003

We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003

We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Intentional #4 - Getting The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Fourth in series on intentionality. This message deals with getting into the Bible for the purpose of life-change.

Be Intentional #4 – Getting the Most Out of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 19, 2003 Introduction Today we continue in our series on being intentional, living life by decision rather than by default. This morning we are going to focus on making the Bible real in your life. Too often the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

How A Saved Person Can Ride Out There Storm

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 4, 2003

IN THIS WORLD WE WILL HAVE TO FACE THE STORMS OF LIFE. HOW CAN WE RIDE ARE STORMS OUT.

ACTS 27 VERSE 31 TEXT PAUL SAID TO THE CENTURION AND TO THE SOLDIERS EXCEPT THESE ABIDE IN THE SHIP YE CANNOT BE SAVED. HERE IN ACTS 27 GODS MAN PAUL WAS GOING IN A DARK STORM AND THE SOILDIERS WANTED TOO JUMP SHIP. WE READ THAT GODS MAN PAUL TOLD THEM TO STAY IN THE SHIP AND TO JUST RIDE IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

What Will You Do When The Lights Go Out?

Contributed by James Turner on Mar 9, 2001

How to weather the storm, coming out of darkness into his light.

Title: What Do You Do When the Lights Go Out? Text: John 1:1-5 & 9 Matthew 5:14-16 -I want to talk to you about this simple question - What do you do when the lights go out? Pray Light the candle Turn lights out (Stats by George Barna) I. Los Angeles School District A. They practice five ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal