Sermons on Underestimating:

A Way Out Of No Way

Contributed by Mark Penn on May 24, 2013

God is able to take impossible situations and turn them around and he does it using those things that you possess. This is illustrated by the Red Sea experience.

A WAY OUT OF NO WAY Exodus 14:13-16, 21-22 Joshua 24:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses into the promised land that God had promised them. God picked a people, Israel, and told them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 9 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013

Disciples are chosen for His purpose. Disciples are products of God's grace. Disciples are willing to obey God.

How do you feel if someone comes up to you and say, “You’ve been chosen…” – chosen to represent the school, represent the company, or the country… • We feel good. It is an honour to be chosen. Yet the truth is we are all chosen – chosen by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 1 Samuel 3:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Food Of Faith Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011

Even when we don’t have much to bring to the table, God will make it work. His strength makes up for our weaknesses.

A Life Built on Faith: “The Food Of Faith” Matthew 14:14-21 An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Revelation Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 12 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The coming battle Theme: To show God's triumph Text: Rev 12:1-17 1 And there appeared a great wonder in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Protection For The Battlefield

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 17, 2013

We are engaged in a spiritual war. A serious battle. For the Christian, faith is not spelled "F-A-I-T-H" it is spelled "R-I-S-K." If something is not a risk, then it really does not require faith.

For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today's Scriptures were Deuteronomy 26:1-11 ; Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 ; Romans 10:8-13 and Luke 4:1-13 One gentleman commented, ... "I wouldn't be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn't ... so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Of Mount Everest And Mauna Kea

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 21, 2013

Focusing on the attribute of our Lord to see ALL THAT is beyond the scope of the naked eye

Of Mount Everest and Mauna Kea It’s quiz time folks! Name the tallest mountain peak in the World. A no brainer really… for some folks (including yours truly, till recently)…pat would come the response from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: *other

A Little Leaven

Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Jul 31, 2012

Little sins cause big problems.

A Little Bit of Leaven Pray. Little things can cause major problems. In the early to mid 1950's a air line company began to to make the first state of the art passenger air liners. They came up with the idea of pressurizing the cabins, allowing their air craft to fly higher and faster than any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Playing Head Games (Chess)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 28, 2015

Seems people are bored today, we love games. Well, consider the game of chess. Check, counter, check mate? We must think ahead and plan to avoid the traps.

WILL WE PLAY HEAD GAMES WITH OUR ETERNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Fodder for this lesson from Todd Strandberg and Ron Riffe) THERE IS CRY FROM THE WORLD TODAY... ENTERTAIN ME! (Touch each point briefly) WE DESIRE TO PLAY AT WORK, WORK AT PLAY, WORSHIP ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Pearl

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 18, 2014

Because of the pearl’s unusual characteristics, they are symbolic of many deep spiritual truths. Two examples might be the formation of the nature of Christ in us or as a symbol of the resurrection body.

LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Matthew 13:45-46 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE # 1 a. A mechanic accidentally swallowed some brake fluid and really liked the taste. Before he knew it, he had polished off a whole bottle of the stuff. b. His buddy George caught him sneaking a swig the next day. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 28, 2014

How does one become a living sacrifice?

Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1-3 When we read the Old Testament, we see countless examples of sacrifice. All of these sacrifices involved the death of the victim. These sacrifices pointed forward to the coming of Jesus and His sacrifice unto death. But here, Paul calls us to be living sacrifices. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Vigilant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 8, 2015

Be vigilant, because we are all vulnerable. Don't compromise, because we will lose out.

[Read Josh 7:1-6, 10-15, 19-21] This is one chapter most people would like to omit from their books. No one likes to talk about failure or defeat, about their greed and sin. • Up to this point, Israel had been experiencing victories, one after another, from chapter one to six. • The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Attitude Determines Altitude (Theme Adapted From Johnny Creasong)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2015

God exalts the humble.

If you’ve been listening to the news this week, you know about the airplane that crashed into the side of the French Alps. Well, I’m going to tell you about another air disaster. This one happened in 2008 when a flight from Madrid, Spain crashed soon after takeoff killing 158 people. It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

The reign of Josiah gives us cause for concern today. But it also offers hope if we will turn to the Lord

Where do We go from Here? 2 Chronicles 35:1-29 Introduction The Scripture we read this morning tells us of a young king Called Josiah. He was only eight years old when he became king. The text we just read happened when Josiah was 26 years of age. Let us look further into the background of this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-29, 2 Chronicles 35:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joyride -Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 17, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting.Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location I. Introduction Corkscrew turns. Neck snapping changes of direction. Lunch losing lurches. For many of us that is not the description of an amusement ride that is the description of our life. We have been talking about how Jesus boards the ride of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah 32-33 A Return To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 32-33

Isaiah 32-33 Return to Righteousness The Coming King Vs. 1-8 Warning Against Complacency Vs. 9-20 Be Gracious to Us Vs. 1-6 Acknowledge His Might Vs. 7-24 Intro: Have you ever wished you could return something? Maybe it was a gift that was given to you by a relative But you can’t return the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational