Sermons on stretch:

Unstable

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

How much do we really trust God?

It is a problem we all have, some have a greater problem with it than others. Sometimes we have a greater problem with it in some areas than we do other areas. When we come to face a promise of the Lord, we know what His will is, He says trust Me, and how we want to and sometimes we do and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Walking with Jesus can lead to amazing transformation in our lives, helping us overcome failures and grow into the people God intends us to be.

Today, we're going to talk about our journey with Jesus and how it can change our lives. To help us understand this better, I've got a cool object lesson for us. Check out this paper clip. It's just a simple, everyday object, right? But when we stretch it, it can change its shape and size. Just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Topics: Spiritual Transformation, Journey With Jesus, Faith Journey, Divine Guidance

Coming Out Of A Barren Life

Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 1, 2013

God want us to live a abundant and fruitful life but sometimes we find our selves living a barren life that is not producing what God say we can have, God gives us simple instructions to live the fulfilled life.

Isaiah 54 “Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 “Enlarge the place of your tent, (people, paralised ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power In Partnership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004

There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Enlarged Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Encourages believers to embrace spiritual growth by stepping out of their comfort zones, strengthening their faith, and expanding their influence for God's kingdom.

Good morning, family. It's always a joy to gather with you. We're here again, in God's house, ready to hear His Word. We're here because we believe in the power of His Word. The power to transform, to heal, to guide, and to renew. That's why we're here. And that's why I'm excited about the message ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Topics: Enlarged Capacity

Enlarged Praise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To encourage believers to embrace the power of enlarged praise, reflecting on God's unending faithfulness and His desire for us to live in the fullness of His blessings.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the heart of Isaiah 54:1-5 and explore the power and promise of enlarged praise in our lives. These verses remind us of God's unending faithfulness and His desire for us to live in the fullness of His blessings. Our dear brother in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Topics: Enlarge, Praise

Ready 4a Change?

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 26, 2015

Pride leads for Fall. Fear leads to confusion. Rebellion leads to destruction. Laziness leads to poverty. Ignorance will lead you no where. Faith in Jesus leads to change.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Change is one of the most difficult things that we face in life. One reason we ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Knows The Heart

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 19, 2002

If the intent of our hearts is important to us, how much more important is the issue of the intent of our hearts to our God.

Sermon Notes “The God Who Knows The Heart” Kent Simmons Acts 15:1-21 AC 15:1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." [2] This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 54-Enlarge Your Tent Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Feb 20, 2009

Don’t settle for the way things are. God has much more for you.

ENLARGE THE PLACE OF YOUR TENT ISAIAH 54 JANUARY 20th, 2008 HERE IS A STATEMENT TO THINK ABOUT. PROPER PREPARATION OCCURS WHEN THERE IS PROPER EVALUATION OF AN EVENT OR SITUATION HERE IS AN EXAMPLE I’M SURE APPLIES TO SOMEONE. IN LATE SUMMER EARLY FALL YOUR AIR CONDITIONING DIDN’T WORK ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 20, 2007

Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life.

Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life. The King James Version says Christ is to be magnified. When something is magnified it is enlarged. A telescope will make an object look bigger and closer. As believers we are to be like a telescope that brings Jesus Christ closer to people. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Not Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2012

Acknowledge that God is, that God is here, and that God is holy. Then allow Him to use you to make Him known to a world in desperate need of Him. Do that; or else, be a fool!

Three years ago (2009), Leonard Mlodinow shared a story in The Wall Street Journal from the life of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio: During the summer of 1945, right after World War II had ended, Yankee slugger, Joe DiMaggio, returned to baseball after serving as a soldier during the war. Not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Not Me? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2024

To be truly wise, acknowledge that God is, that God is here, and that God is holy. Then allow Him to use you to make Him known to a world in desperate need of Him.

Some time ago (2009), Leonard Mlodinow shared a story in The Wall Street Journal from the life of baseball great, Joe DiMaggio: During the summer of 1945, right after World War II had ended, Yankee slugger, Joe DiMaggio, returned to baseball after serving as a soldier during the war. Not wanting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-25, Exodus 8:1-32, Exodus 9:1-35, Exodus 10:1-29, Romans 1:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Obstacles PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon encourages confronting fear with faith in God, using the story of Exodus as an example of divine victory over fear and adversity.

Good morning, church family. It's a joy to gather together! To come together as one body, to worship, to pray, to learn, and to grow. It's a beautiful thing that we have this time, this place, this community. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. There's a purpose to our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:21-31

Topics: Emerging, Unscathed

Do We Have A Vision?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

Often times challenging people to have a vision is the challenge. Causing them to see what and where God wants to take them is sometimes hard. When you are preaching about vision and people look at you like you are out there... Ya mean you want me to have

Do we have a vision? My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily Off times He weaveth sorrow And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper And I the underside Not till the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5, Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missions Impossible

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

What to do when you face an obstacle that you can’t seem to overcome.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Missions Impossible Introduction: Your back is against the wall, there is no hope, it’s desperate, you know you can’t go back but there seems to be no way to go ahead. It’s impossible! Or is it? Exodus 14:10 – 15:10 10 As Pharaoh approached, the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite