Sermons on Valiant:

The Dragon

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2007

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday in Lent Luke 4:1-13 "The Dragon" 4:1* ¶ And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit 2* for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

David's Mighty Men

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than that,

Text: 2nd Samuel 23:8-39 (NASB) Introduction: These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God Who Will Fight For You Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Jul 24, 2009

God hears our cries and He will fight for you.

I was walking home elementary school when I encountered one of my many fights as a younger man. The weekend before, my family and I, went to the drive-in to see one of my favorite actors, Bruce Lee in “The Last Dragon”. It was a normal occurrence for me to act out the movie with my friends as if I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Your Potential And Being A Witness To The Lord Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 11, 2010

1. GOD WANTS US TO USE THE GIFTS AND TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAT HE HAS GIVEN TO US 2. GOD WILL REWARD US FOR ALL THE GOOD DEEDS THAT WE DO TO OTHERS 3. GOD WANTS US TO HIS WITNESSES AND BE A SALT AND A LIGHT IN THIS DARK WORLD

FULFILLING YOUR POTENTIAL AND BEING A WITNESS TO THE LORD JESUS IN THIS NEW YEAR ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GOD WANTS US TO USE THE GIFTS AND TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAT HE HAS GIVEN TO US 2. GOD WILL REWARD US FOR ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Wind In Our Face"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009

Three things to do when the storms of life come.

“The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

When Humans Don’t Make Sense To God

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Sep 9, 2010

"When the Son of Man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" We talk about our disappointment with God, but is God ever puzzled by our lack of faith?

The parable of the widow and the unjust judge relates to our disappointment with God. Like the mistreated widow, we often wonder why God allows so much pain and injustice to go on. We pray and pray and yet no answer comes. The righteous perish and the wicked flourish. Sometimes we even wonder, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

A Gift From Eternity

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 9, 2006

God’s gift to us is Jesus Christ and He has eternally co-existed with the Father.

Intro: In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared." Linus asks, "What did you want . . . a chance to warm ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

In A Pit With A Lion

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 31, 2006

Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. The

IN A PIT WITH A LION THEME: GOD ENABLES US TO CHASE OUR DREAMS. TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 23:20-21 Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson, God's Stumbling Hero

Contributed by Philip Cooper on Apr 17, 2007

Samson’s life story reminds us of the consequences of poor choices.

SAMSON, GOD’S STUMBLING HERO Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: Have you ever felt like a spiritual failure? If so, let me introduce to you others who have shared the same experiences in their lives: Samson, Jacob, Jonah, Martha, Peter, Thomas. Each of these people pictured for us in the Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Through Our God, We're Victorious

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 28, 2014

To show that GOD the LORD JESUS is on our side, our Victories and all in all He will crush down our enemies under our feet.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? You can be sure GOD will crush them down. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the LORD JESUS is on our side, our Victories and all in all He will crush down our enemies under our feet. IV. TEXT: Psalms 108:13 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 108:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

If All Goes Wrong, I Still Will Praise Him!

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 8, 2018

We’re going to look at the Terrible Vision, Reasons to praise God in Trials, and 3 surprising results of praising God.

IF ALL GOES WRONG, I STILL WILL PRAISE HIM! Hab. 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving The Lord Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS looks upon us differently from how the world looks at us. We will never receive honor from men but from GOD alone.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you serving the LORD? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS looks upon us differently from how the world looks at us. We will never receive honor from men but from GOD alone. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Declaring You Free

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 30, 2016

Psalm 33:12 says "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." Our blessings in this nation do not come from freedom alone, but from the God who provides and protects us. This is what our Founding Fathers knew and declared more than 200 years ago.

Illustration- Tomorrow is the 4th of July! The 4th of July is a special day in our country. It is a day we celebrate patriotism, liberty, freedom, and what makes our nation great. Tomorrow marks 240 years since our Founding Fathers gave us our national birth certificate. It is day known as ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Our Reluctance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 12, 2017

Gideon was an unlikely candidate to lead Israel against the Midianites, but God often uses the weak and inadequate. Our service to Him is not dependent upon our wisdom or ability, but it must rely on the Lord through faith.

Overcoming our Reluctance Judges 6: 11-16 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, we are often forced to deal with difficulties and struggles. At times we surrender to defeat and feel as if we lack the ability to overcome. I am sure we have all dealt with moments of insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Agents Of Grace: Nathan Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 25, 2015

God used Nathan to call David to repentance. God uses faithful pastors today to do the same for us.

What’s your reaction when you come flying over a hill on the QEII and find a patrol car sitting in the median? Does your foot immediately go for the brake pedal? Do the palms of your hands get sweaty and your stomach churn? If the patrol car turns on its lights and swings into your lane, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran