Sermons on The Lion Is Worthy:

What To Do When You Have To Fight A Giant Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2020

This message looks at the story of David and Goliath and what the best steps are when we are facing a giant in our lives.

Through my ministry, when I’ve been planning and dreaming and dreaming and scheming, I often ask myself, what’s the worst that could happen? Basically, I’m asking myself “What’s the worst-case scenario?” Now, some people seem to only gravitate to the worst-case scenario in their lives, and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Conflict Of The Kings Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Every man, including Jesus has to face the universal experience of temptation.

Art Linkletter tells of how when he was 10 years old he was offered a job of tempting people to buy ice cream cones. The ice cream stand owner noticed the dramatic way in which he licked an ice cream cone, and so he offered him ten cents an afternoon if he would wonder through the nearby park ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-12

Rigtheous Faith Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 11, 2022

Do you trust that God will make ALL things right if you surrender to His will? Do you have “righteous faith” … a faith based on your trust in a “righteous” God? Good!

[This is part of a series on Reinhold Niebuhr's prayer "The Serenity Prayer" (long or full version). This sermon is based on the line, "trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will."] Abram and Lot stood on the ridge and looked out over the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18, Genesis 12:7-20, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022

Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, James 1:16-17, John 8:42-44, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which God Do You Serve?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 3, 2023

Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of you believe in communism. That's your God. That's not the God of the Bible. You can know about God and certainly not have Jesus Christ.

The God of the Bible is a God of all hope. He's a God of mercy. He's a God of love. He's a God of amazing grace. He's a God of wrath. Who is your God? All people believe in something. But in whom do you believe? Who is your God? You believe in socialism. That's your God. Some of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation: An Introduction (Revelation 1:1-4) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 28, 2023

An introduction to Revelation. Not so much a summary of the book, but more an explanation for how I'm planning to read it.

Several months ago, I was having a conversation with my dad about what we should study next. I was debating between several books, and not sure of what I should do next. He encouraged me to pick the study that I thought would be most useful to the church. He has also told me that he would avoid ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-4

God The Punisher Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

What's God really like? God is not political, he’s not Republican or Democrat, He is not stoic or uncaring, He’s not boring or lame, He’s not checked out or disengaged, and He’s not homophobic.

So hello, good to see you, and welcome to this place that we call DCC. We want to give a special shout and welcome to anyone who is back from Easter last week and any brand new friends here checking us out for the very first time today too. If you are new you need to know that all of your story ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

The Devil's Devices

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2003

What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word?

THE DEVIL’S DEVICES 2 Corinthians 2:1-11 (Key Verse - 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 "LEST SATAN SHOULD GET AN ADVANTAGE OF US: FOR WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF HIS DEVICES.") Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Refreshing My Empty Times Series

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 1, 2002

"Refreshing My Empty Times" provides four essentials for experiencing satisfaction in life from Psalm 23:1-6. If you’ve ever been disappointed by the emptiness and dissatisfaction that often times marks our lives, then you might be ready for Times of Ref

The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Empty Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 1st, 2002 Introduction As Labor Day arrives, many of us are officially getting out of summer mode. Remember when it was springtime? We wanted it to be summer: swimming at the beach and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Outskirts

Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 24, 2002

Textual lesson from Matthew 10:1-18

Living On the Outskirts Your Place Within the Sheepfold Nathan Fritz – Milwaukee Avenue – Lubbock, TX Scripture: John 10:1-18 http://www.LubbockChrisitans.com INTRO: Normally, when we think of parables, we start turning to Mt.; Mk, or Lk. Because these contain the biggest part of the parables. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002

This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Stick To It!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 28, 2001

This is call for perseverance in every aspect of Christian living.

Stick To It! Acts 8:5-8; 26-40 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there. 6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Becoming A Mother Of Great Faith!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 11, 2002

A message for Mothers, encouraging them to be prayer warriors for their family. And for them to be of great faith, for those "great" difficulties they are faced with.

I want to begin this morning by wishing each and every Mother a Happy Mother?s Day! Without mothers?we would not be here today! We thank you for your hours of hard work and dedication?to the family, home, and the many other things that your time is consumed with? I hope that you all have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Other

Narnia: Feeling The Icy Brip Of Evil Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 10, 2005

Today we look at how C.S. Lewis used the symbols of evil -- Turkish Delight and the White Witch to remind us that evil is indeed real...

Feeling the Icy Grip of Evil CrossRoads Community Church Glenn H. Teal, Lead Pastor Sunday December 11, 2005 Why would anyone write a classic children’s fantasy tale and set the story in a lovely place called Narnia but then go and spoil it all by making it always winter there and never ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Church At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Lessons we can learn from those at the Thessalonian Church.

Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: The Church at Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 A few years ago, I had the privilege of going to a Penguin’s game at the Mellon Arena with a few of my friends. As we waited for the game to begin, we decided to go to our favorite food stand to get the game ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational