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Like Is Like The Olympics

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004

The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 1, 2017

Jacob the deceiver meets his match.

Let’s Make a Deal Genesis 29:15-30 We continue this morning with the life of Jacob, whom Jesus names along with his father, Isaac, and grandfather, Abraham as being alive and in special relationship to God. We have to keep the after picture clearly in mind when reading about Jacob. If we don’t, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dressed For The Battle Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

Part III of this series further helps you to understand the Kingdom of God and the weapons we have to use against the enemy.

Revelation 12:7 - 9 The Church is the only MATCH for satan upon the earth. He is on the earth today raising havoc. I John 3:8 For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. We have been given weapons to defeat the enemy. How will satan finally be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something's Gotta Give!

Contributed by Christine Forehand on May 19, 2011

What is happening with our churches today? Or should I say "not" happening? Something's gotta give in our circumstances, in our worship, and in our outreach!

Something’s Gotta Give! Genesis 32:22-31 (NIV) Jacob Wrestles With God 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 11, 2022

2 Timothy 4:1-2 exhorts us to continue focusing on the priority of preaching.

Introduction When you think of the church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Another Generation

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 14, 2018

Generations come and go. Are we ready to have a generation that will really make a difference in this world?

Advancing to Another Generation 1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: It is a selected generation, separate and different ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confronting The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 4, 2012

The Leviathan spirit operates by attacking ministries and people associated within a ministry by stubbornness, rebellion, disobedience, lies, miscommunication, condescending attitudes, self exhaltation.

Confronting the Spirit of Leviathan By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 11:12 says “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force”. Luke 17:20-21 says “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Part 2 – Matthew 11:7-10 – Wrestles With Crocodiles! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 1, 2010

While Kevin Costner starred in a movie called DANCES WITH WOLVES, Steve Irwin was wrestling with crocodiles in real life. I’m sure WRESTLES WITH CROCODILES is his Indian name or at least needs to be. John the Baptist has his own crocodiles to wrestle.

Part 2 – Matthew 11:7-10 – WRESTLES WITH CROCODILES! He was nicknamed “THE CROCODILE HUNTER”, and he was a unique man with a smile as wide as fun itself and Australian to the core. You couldn’t help but remember STEVE IRWIN! He and his wife Terri owned and operated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down For The Count Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger". Look at a summary of the battle between God and Satan and God's victory.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#5] DOWN FOR THE COUNT Hebrews 2:11-18 Introduction: Have you ever watched a wrestling or a boxing match? When I was a kid, I enjoyed trying all of the great moves I saw on my brother. We fought constantly and many times it looked like a wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002

Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Jacob's Night Of Change

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

Jacob found himself in a tough spot and alone when the Angel of the Lord came and wrestled with him. Are we willing to put ourselves in a position for an encounter with God?

n Jacob was a man who had always done things his way and he was the kind of person who wanted to be in charge and know how things were going to play out. n How many times do we get in that same place with God? We know what we are used to and we know what we expect and don’t want to see that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral For A Broken Family

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 17, 2014

Funeral based on forgiveness for a fractured family

Today I want to tell you a story from the Bible. It is the story of two brothers, twins in fact. One was named Esau. The other was named Jacob. Esau was born first with Jacob holding onto his heel as if trying to stop his brother from being the first born. Because of their culture Esau would get a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 29, 2006

being a real person in an unreal world

Intro: I love the Geico commercials, where they have a celebrity and a real person together. The message that comes across from this commercial is that it is better to be a real person. God spoke to me out of this commercial the other day saying, I want my people to get real with me. Until someone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hardened Heart

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

God was teaching Pharoah that he was no match for God.

A Hardened Heart (Exodus 7:1-13) Intro. The first six chapters of Exodus tell us of Moses, his birth, his preparation, his faults and his arguments. He is the Deliverer, certainly a type of our Lord. The next six chapters will tell of the deliverance of the nation of Israel, the picture and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist