Sermons on Sword Of Goliath:

Lust And The Healing Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004

When believers fall, God’s judgment brings repentance, healing and freedom.

I. The Paths of Disaster 2 Sam.11:1-27 A. The Seduction of Career Dissatisfaction 2 Sam. 11:1 The TIME Kings go to War. Remember in Afganistan when the war was being contemplated. Did not want to go during the winter lest the army get bogged down. The time KINGS go to war. As God’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Break Out Of The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2004

Why do people not move forward with their dreams? Could it be others trying to suppress them?

Did anyone this week decide they were living in the comfort zone of life and decide it is time to make a change, to escape the zone and move into the Borderland? It becomes an issue of dealing with the accumulation of fear which has prevented you from moving forward, in dealing with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

We learn from the story of Jehoshaphat just what our spiritual weapons are.

THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE 2 CHRONICLES 20 The apostle Paul wrote, “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, 2 Chronicles 20:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 21, 2004

How long has it been since you attempted something that seems humanly impossible? Dr. Charles Channey spoke to St. Louis Baptist Association and gave four rules for attempting the impossible.

RULES FOR ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE Matt 14:25-32 “And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were frightened, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Lad Had

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6.

WHAT THE LAD HAD. John 6: 1-14 Int. We have a story before us that has been told and retold, and from which numerous lessons have been drawn. It is the only miracle which Jesus did that is recorded in each of the four Gospel accounts, Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6. Luke tells us that it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Something About It Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shut Up Devil, God's Just Not Showed Up Yet

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

Don’t let the devil convince you that God doesn’t love you and care for you!

MATTHEW 14:22-25 “SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWED UP YET” A) There are three facts that we need to reckon with about the devil ....... * One: He is real! * James 4:7 “Submit yourself ...” * 1 Pet. 5:8 “Be sober ...” * In 2 Cor. 11:14 “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-25, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten.

“Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten” Luke 2:8-20 The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Take The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 23, 2007

When the walls look to tall, take the tunnel

Take the Tunnel. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Pete sits on the street and leans against a building. He would rather beat his head against it because he just messed up again. He has a bad habit of speaking before thinking, he blurts out words as a whale spurts out salt water. His words always hurt someone, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wonder Bread

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006

A Sermon on the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. The crowd failed to see the true miracle in the meal, and this sermon invites followers of Jesus to focus on the meaning behind the miracle.

"Wonder Bread" Sermon on John 6:1-21 July 30, 2006 Pentecost +8-B Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks,he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted…When the people saw the sign that he had done, they ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Enemy's Hail Mary Play Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 23, 2007

When you are really maturing in your Christian walk the enemy still has tricks up his sleeve: overwhelming numbers and your greatest fear. Learn how God overcomes both.

Joshua 11 recounts the final battles as Israel takes the northern cities. Do you know what a Hail Mary play is? It’s a thing in football where nothing else is working so the quarter back just tells everyone to go long and he lofts up the ball along with a "hail Mary" and hopes someone catches it. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Discovering Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

When God created you, he needed something done on earth that nobody else could do, so he designed you to do it better than anyone else.

INTRO: Tommy Barnett, pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God, tells a story about a lady in their city. He writes: Not long ago a woman in our city who was known as a "bag lady" died. Everybody thought she was flat broke, but when people retrieved her body at her home, they found trash cans full ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#15 -- Blessings Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 16, 2007

God blesses us by coming down to us, by ’kneeling’in a gesture of grace and salvation. In response we are to bless Him with praise and worship, commitment and service.

“Songs for the Road #15: Blessing” Psalm 134 This is our last song for the road—we’ve reached the end of the journey. What does the end look like? The end looks like Psalm 134. And this Psalm really sums up what the Christian is all about in some ways. It summarizes God’s grace and our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 134:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2005

The encounter in the storm tells us we need to (1) put our trust in God; (2) do not let fear paralyze us, and (3) faith comes from knowing the Word of God.

Jesus asked, “Where is your faith?” I believe this is the same question the Lord would like to ask us today. Where is your faith? Where or what do you put your trust in? In yourself – your own wisdom and strength? Your career? Your family? No human being can live without faith in someone or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strategically Placed Series

Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005

Here and now for such a time as this. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

SERIES: Welcome to the Planet #3 TEXT: Genesis 2:15 TITLE: Strategically Placed This is Week 3 of our series, Welcome to the Planet. Week 1 was Divinely Designed. We shared the 7 Wonders of the Created World from Genesis 1. We shared the 3 “so what’s” of the message. 1. God bringing light ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Holiness