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What To Do When I Am Afraid?

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

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The very first words David writes is prayer for his safety: “Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge” (Psalm 16:1). David’s prayer is simple, “Keep Me Safe, God.”

Because of Covid-19, we are feeling vulnerable and fragile. Our stock market is yo-yoing like the days of 9/11 and we are being forced to close schools, universities, city hall, and now our church meetings. A few microbes from China has grounded flights, restaurants, and our collective lives. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Suffering Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

based on 154 ratings

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In today’s psalm, first lesson and gospel, the theme of innocent suffering gives us the opportunity to ponder what this means for us today.

Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year C Based on Ps. 31:9-16; Isa. 50:4-9a; Lk. 23:1-49 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Innocent Suffering” Preaching on Palm/Passion Sunday is like trying to see and appreciate the details of a beautiful landscape, while, at the same time, you’re traveling 500 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 21, 2003

based on 40 ratings

| 7,257 views

Sheep need shepherds......so do people !

“All We Like Sheep” Isaiah 53:6 Isaiah utilizes a picture here of sheep going astray to describe the spiritual condition of the people. Numbers 27:17 Moses warned the children of the Lord that they not act as sheep w/o a shepherd. Yet that was the very thing that Jesus saw when he looked out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Pew-Sitters

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 27, 2003

based on 134 ratings

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Pew-Sitters are those who come to church, but all they do is SIT and SOAK -- soaking in the goodness of God’s word and the goodness of fellowship. But when it comes to their KINGDOM BUILDING responsibility, their attitude is one of neglect and disregard.

“Pew Sitters” Ezekiel 34:1-22 Introduction: I want to begin today by quoting the old Gospel Evangelist, Sam Jones. He used to get in the pulpit and tell his congregation that he was running a Gospel Shoe Establishment. That is, he just laid the shoes out there and told the people, “if the shoe ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Passion Week Act V: Praying Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 11, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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This is about Jesus praying in the Garden.

Passion Week Act 5 Praying After the Last Supper, Jesus and 11 disciples left the Upper Room and headed to the Garden of Gethsemane. On the way, Jesus told them that they would abandon him, and Peter would even deny Jesus three times. Read Matthew 26:36-46. We have a vivid picture in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Today Hear His Voice

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 14, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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A simple sermon exploring the need to be faithful to God through His Word

TODAY HEAR HIS VOICE Hebrews 3:12-19 INTRODUCTION: The Israelites are the forerunners of the faith. They were God’s chosen people under His covenant during the time before Christ. They are also examples of how one should conduct himself in regards to his or her relationship with Jehovah God. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking The Desert With Purpose

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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Can there be a purpose to barren times in our Christian walk ? In this message we consider the example of Jesus as he triumphed in the desert of temptation.

Walking the desert with purpose Deserts are unfamiliar places to most, if not all, of us. The term applies to the regions of the earth characterised by less than 10" of ANNUAL rainfall. Daytime temperatures can be 55C(131F) in the shade dropping to freezing at night as the desert floor radiates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Jesus Power In The Hard Times

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Sep 9, 2001

based on 31 ratings

| 8,436 views

THE POWER OF JESUS DRAWS ALL MEN UNTO HIMSELF, HE USES OUR HARD TIMES TO DRAW MEN UNTO HIMSELF.

There is Jesus Power in the hard times Acts 9:32-43. Hard times are nothing new. Hard times, times of trials and tribulations, seem to be as constant as the sunrise. You can watch the news on any given day and hear of the hard times of those around our country. You can read the morning paper and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Saint Francis was a man of God and a man of peace. His life is a wonderful example for us all.

“Lord, use me as an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow your love; Where there is injury pardon; Where there is doubt keep strong my faith; When in my life I face despair O Lord, my faith but comes from hope, in sadness there is joy found in You” This beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

If I'm Trying To Do God's Will, Why Am I Running Into So Many Problems?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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A look at the repetition of "overcome" in the letters to the seven churches.

A FRUSTRATION: If I’m trying to do God’s will, why am I running into so many problems? - Ever felt like giving up? Ever gotten tired? Ever wondered if it’s all worth it? Ever wondered why your attempts at faithfulness to Christ so often create more problems in your life and not less? A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Gone Fishing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 23, 2007

based on 1 rating

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247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

Introduction This is the second week- talk about being a disciple. Last week- observation- Jesus never invited anyone to be a Christian, but called them to be disciples. Christian has become- those w/belief system that does not change how they live. 247 million Americans- call themselves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Take A Chance On Me

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

based on 2 ratings

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God is always there with us, even when we suffer.

Scripture: Job 1:1 Title: Take a Chance on Me Theme: Tests. Did Job really pass? NO. The story of Job isn’t about whether he passed the tests or not, but how he suffered. We all go through tests. God is always there with us with grace. I grew up listening to this song and when I read the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

John 3:16 - The Most Famous Verse In The World

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 22, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 5,933 views

“A 26 word parade of hope; beginning with God, ending with life. Brief enough to write on a napkin or memorize in a moment, yet solid enough to weather two thousand years of storms and questions.” (Max Lucado, 3:16)

JOHN 3:16 – THE MOST FAMOUS VERSE IN THE WORLD OPENING: Today I want to talk to you about the most famous verse in the world. • Does anyone know what it is? John 3:16 (Have a child quote it). QUOTE: “A 26 word parade of hope; beginning with God, ending with life, and urging us to do the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

How Long Will You Waver?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 13, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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As Christian believers, many times we ask this same question when we are tired from the unbelief state, ignorance and confusion of most people around us. From this story, it seems that sometimes we ourselves can decide for how long this may continue.

1stBBC How long will you waver? 1Ki 18:16-24 So Obadiah went to meet Ahab, and told him. And Ahab went to meet Elijah. When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, "Is it you, you troubler of Israel?" And he answered, "I have not troubled Israel, but you have, and your father’s house, because you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome To The Wilderness [population: You] Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 6,060 views

Part 1 of 4 in our Lenten teaching series, "Survivorman." For more info, please visit www.newsongs.org

Luke 4:1-2 “Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.” :: Teaching Series This morning we begin a new teaching series, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

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