Sermons on Wrestling:

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

We all have our giants and sometimes they seem hard to slay, but we must stand strong.

“Slaying Your Giants” Introduction: Dr. Howard, from Australia was a man that preached very strongly on the subject of sin. After the service, a member of the church came to counsel with him in his office. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly as you do about man’s guilt and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Until God Blesses

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

When faced with difficult situations, we need to keep on praying until God blesses.

Outline: I. The Problem at Hand (Genesis 32:3-8) a. Problems get closer and larger (v. 6) b. Panic sets in (v. 7-8) II. The Prayer for Help (Genesis 32:9-12) a. Remember God’s direction (v. 9) b. Humility displayed (v. 10) c. Fear’s cries (v. 11) d. Promise claimed (v. 12) III. The Preparation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity - 2016 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 14, 2016

It is imperative for Christians to clearly understand Biblical Christianity as well as have a basic understanding of other religions so we can communicate Christianity clearly and to do so within a Biblical framework of thinking.

Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

This is the third and final sermon in the series and the most powerful. It was lengthy and had to be broken into two parts to get it properly preached, especially as it motivated me to follow several "rabit trails" and really impacted people's lives.

The Spirit of Expectancy - Part 3 - Caleb's Expectation The Spirit of Expectancy Caleb’s Expectation Part 3 of a Series (Note: parts of this sermon were adopted from Sermon Central Contributor David Dykes from his sermon "Caleb: How to Thrive at Age 85!") TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 New ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Do You Eat?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Nov 14, 2000

Being a Christian is not easy, and is not something that can be taken lightly.

Where do You Eat? I am again, giving you a message that many, if not all, will find very strong. Brethren, I continue to bring you strong messages from the Lord because there exists a great complacency in the people of God. There are a large number of people in the body of Christ that ignore, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:21-23, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Teddy, (One Of The Least Of These ...)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002

This sermon addresses how we "put periods where God puts commas".

TEDDY, (one of the least of these) Text: Matthew 25:31-46 There is a wonderful quotation was given to one Christian lay person from a pastor. It goes like this: “Don’t put a period where God put a comma”. The lay person wanted to know the source of such a profound statement. The pastor’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Remember The Rooster, Ed?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 8, 2002

Our guilt eats away at us when our conscience will not let us rest.

REMEMBER THE ROOSTER, ED? Text: First John 1:9 Benjamin Franklin once said, " A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder, rest and guilt live far asunder". (Elanor Doan. Speaker’s Sourcebook. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1988, p. 68). Ivan Krylov once wrote, "Your guilt ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Into Shape

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How much do you want to know God’s will?

In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14

#2: Whom Do We Worship? Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#2 of 7 on Worship. This sermon focuses on idolatry among modern Christians.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #2: Whom do we worship? We are studying worship in these weeks. Last time we looked at some of the words that are used in the New Testament to speak of what worship is. We saw that worship is to be reverent, that it is more spiritual now than physical, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

A spectacular mystery is the apparent truth that God uses the least likely and yet the most available person to actively become a part of His work of salvation and deliverance

Great mysteries abound when it comes to the things of God. A spectacular mystery is the apparent truth that God uses the least likely and yet the most available person to actively become a part of His work of salvation and deliverance. We see this over and over in scripture. The least becomes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Be Continued....

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 23, 2002

God has work for you no matter what your age.

To Be Continued.... 6 Signs That You’re Getting Old 1. Your back goes out more often than you do. 2. You’re proud of your lawn mower. 3. Your arms are almost too short to read the newspaper. 4. You sing along with the elevator music. 5. You no longer think of speed limits as a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Presence (Incarnation Today)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Communion is an incarnation of Christ

[Hebrews, Chapter 1, Verses 1 through 3] Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan Is For You Totake It!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2007

We need to prepare our hearts for God’s blessings. Arise and LET GOD --- Take it --- Take what God has planned for you!

GOD’S PLAN IS FOR YOU TO TAKE IT --- DON’T EXPECT PIE TO FALL FROM THE SKY --- BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE WE PREPARED OUR HEARTS TO RECIEVE GOD’S PROMISES AND THE DIVINE BLESSINGS? A. GOD LOVES YOU! GOD HAS MANY PROMISES FOR YOU! GOD DESIRES TO BLESS YOU ... B. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God