Sermons on Weighing The Cost:

When Elephants Rumble

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 5

WHEN ELEPHANTS RUMBLE (1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-15) An African proverb says, “When elephants fight, grass gets trampled.” When elephants rumble, not only grass suffers the damage, animals run for cover, too. Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. According to Wikipedia, the grizzly bear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defiant Giants

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

Defiant giants are no match for the Name of the Lord.

1 Samuel 17:1-11 KJV Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. [2] And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by the valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Battle Tactics Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 21, 2018

This is part two of the series. In the message we examine how Mark translated the parable to the sower and the differences from Luke's translation in part one.

Satan’s Battle Tactics Part 2 Scriptures: John 10:10; Mark 4:14-20; Psalm 119:105, 130; James 1:12 Two weeks ago I shared with you the first tactic of Satan’s battle plan which is to steal the word from our hearts. We know that faith comes by hearing the word of God and if we are not hearing it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practical Faith - "running God’s Race" Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 26, 2020

Today's sermon is part of our "Practical Faith" series and looks at how we are to run God's race, or better, how to live this life of faith God has called us to take.

Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you felt like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:25-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Running God’s Race

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2016

The Bible describes life like a race, not a hundred yard dash, mind you, but a marathon. And while everyone runs in this race, not everyone will finish well. This sermon looks at how we can finish this race well, even when we feel like giving up.

Practical Faith “Running God’s Race” (Updated) Hebrews 12:1 ** You can Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/6kCFHjt2RDE ** You can Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/jNVTRASK#mEYo5rhHGuCyq3IM9dRaEp_cagu2qvDm4gb6QSec7ig Let me ask some critical questions • What have you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Foursquare

God Never Said... "i'll Never Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 1, 2026

Part 1 of "God Never Said That."

Good morning! I invite you to turn with me to the book of 2 Corinthians. When Trish and I lived in Kingsport, Tennessee, we always flew in and out of Tri-Cities Regional Airport. And if you’ve ever flown out of a regional airport, you know there are no big jets. No jumbo planes. You get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Heart For God (David)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The story of David and Goliath demonstrates the development of David’s heart for God.

Developing a Heart For God 1 Samuel 17 (David Vs. Goliath) There are a lot of people these days who are full of fear. Fearful of health problems, fearful of failure, fearful of physical violence, fearful about relationships, fearful about finances, fearful about the future. Psychologists tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David The Giant Slayer Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2009

We can learn to much from David about how to fight our own giants. Perhaps the most important lesson is for us to remember is that the battle is the Lord’s.

Introduction: A. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. 1. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum and said, “I’ve just discovered a 3,000 year-old mummy of a man who died of heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience Brings About Victory Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

Total obedience to God means that we are to accept the risk of being obedient even when we cannot see victory, but realize that victory comes when we are obedient to God!

Sermon Date: Februrary 11, 2007 INTRODUCTION: 98 yds lay ahead of him and his team was looking to him for leadership and guidance. Their opponent was ahead and time was running out and victory did NOT seem possible! But they began to listen to their fearless leader and play by play they inched ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Me

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 4, 2011

God’s answer to all of life’s challenges is the same: Trust Me - an exposition of Isaiah 40

Trust Me TCF Sermon May 1, 2011 Sometimes, reading the newspaper can be entertaining. How about these headlines? • 4-H Girls Win Prizes for Fat Calves • After Detour to California Shuttle Returns to Earth • Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft • Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outgrown Britches Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 26, 2001

Stewardship is what you do with all of your life. Paul made a strong point about judging that touches both the lost and the complacent church goer.

November 25, 2001 1So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s secrets. 2Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 3What about me? Have I been faithful? Well, it matters very little what you or anyone else thinks. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul's Perspective On Ministry Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001

When Paul stopped at Miletus he gives us his perspective on his ministry.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 35 Paul’s Perspective on Ministry Acts 20: 17-38 Acts 20:17 (NKJV) “From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.” Paul stopped at Miletus on his way to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts And Worship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 24, 2003

Worship requires order. If the Spirit is to be enabled to work, then decency and order are needed to allow that work to happen.

Corinth must really have been a "happening" place. we sometimes have people complaining that St Theodore’s is too noisy on a Sunday morning at 10 before the service begins or after it’s over for them to be able to pray. Some people complain about the noise the kids make during the service. But by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

The Evil Champion

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 23, 2006

1 Samuel 17:8 And he stood and cried unto the armies of Israel, and said unto them, Why are ye come out to set your battle in array? am not I a Philistine, and ye servants to Saul? choose you a man for you, and let him come down to me. 9 If he be able

THE EVIL CHAMPION I Samuel 17: 24 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. 25 Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also give him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money And The Church

Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006

Money is the top three reasons for divorce, suicide or murder and for divisions in the church. We will be looking at the instructions handed down by God through Moses to the Israelites then in Matthew we will see Jesus also instructing the people regardin

Money and the Church Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 6:19-24 Money is always a very touchy subject in any church and it is the number one topic that most pastors will stay away from preaching about but since I am young in my ministry and do not know any better today we are going to search what the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God