Sermons on Adversities:

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message urges the believer to refrain from running from God and accept his will for your life.

Acts 3:19 Come with me on a journey. Today we meet the man they call Jonah. Jonah was one of God's prophets during the period of the Divided Kingdom. He was God's instrument to carry out God's Will on earth. He had the great privilege to have been chosen to be God's servant, in bringing God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Passionate About The Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 21, 2016

Paul was passionate about the church. He had developed a personal relationship with them and knew their needs and concerns. Pastors, and those within the church, can glean much from the Apostle in this passage. We need the commitment and passion he had.

Passionate about the Church Philippians 4: 1-3 In order to effectively lead a congregation of believers, the pastor must have a burden for the people within the congregation, while developing personal relationships with them. Paul understood this principle of leadership and provided a great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Second Trumpet: Third Of Sea Creatures And Ships Destroyed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 19, 2017

When the second trumpet sounded, what appeared to be a great mountain, burning with fire, was cast into the sea so that a third of it became blood, and a third of the creatures in the sea were killed, and a third of the ships were destroyed.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-9-2016 Title: Second Trumpet: Third of Sea Creatures and Ships Destroyed Revelation 8:8-9 (KJV) 8 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Caregivers And Grief

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017

We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuing In The Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 26, 2019

Paul urged the believers in Thessalonica to follow the example he had lived before them, walking in a way that would glorify the Lord, revealing the transformation they had received. We too have received this mandate - to walk worthy of our calling.

Continuing in the Faith 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-12 We have set aside this day to honor our graduates. We are proud of each of you and the commitment you have shown to reach this milestone in life. No doubt, your journey has been difficult at times, requiring much effort and devotion. Your hard work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Limiting Freedom For Higher Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continue an exploration of Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our exercise of freedom in Christ for higher purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty for the Gospel’s Sake 1 Cor 9:1-23 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Of Thermometer And Thermostat

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 28, 2018

With temperatures varying depending upon the weather outside, two like-sounding instruments come to our mind instinctively-thermometer and thermostat. Yours Truly in the midst of "sweltering Indian summer" has woven some spiritual truths around these two.

Of Thermometer and Thermostat Believers’ In every sweltering summer the temperatures soar. With mercury on the rise, oh how our tongues crave for that cool “elixir of life” (read pot or fridge water)! By the same token in chilly winter, the warm clothing shunned in summer now appears ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Committed Journey Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 4, 2018

As Jesus and the disciples departed Capernaum and headed toward Jerusalem for the last time, there was a sense of heaviness. He accurately described the events that would transpire there - His betrayal, death, and resurrection.

A Committed Journey Mark 10: 32-34 As we have studied the gospel of Mark, we have grown accustomed to the rapid nature in which the events in Jesus’ life and ministry were recorded. Mark left very little in between material, and fewer details than the other gospels. The first ten chapters cover ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Still Speaks Today

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 19, 2018

We live in a day of chaos. Everywhere there are voices speaking, telling us what to believe, how to live our lives, and how to even think. There's ONE VOICE we should be listening to -- God's! He's speaking to You!

GOD STILL SPEAKS TODAY John 10:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It’s Important to Speak & Listen 1. A wife was suing her husband for divorce and accused him of not speaking to her in five years. "What have you got to say for yourself?" asked the horrified judge. The husband replied meekly, "Well, er, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Settled In The Word

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 24, 2019

As Paul continued to share wisdom and guidance with Timothy, he knew eventually Timothy would face false doctrine and false accusation. In order to overcome, he needed to be settled in the Word.

Settled in the Word 2 Timothy 2: 14-18 Paul continued to offer sound wisdom and guidance to his young protégé, Timothy. Having dealt with many who opposed him, Paul was well acquainted with the struggles of ministry among those determined to hinder his efforts. While Paul faced physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 4) More Elements That Contribute To Guidance

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure.

(Section 4 His Will) IV. MORE ELEMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO GUIDANCE A. INTRODUCTION If we are honest, we shall never be certain that our motives are absolutely pure. We know our own hearts too well. In such a decision we must pray for a true objectivity and ask God to give us such an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Chastisement

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

Christians are not punished for sins. God's people can never by any possibility be punished for their sins, for God has already punished them at the cross.

DIVINE CHASTISEMENT "Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him" Heb 12:5 I. Divine Punishments vs. Divine Chastisement A. Importance to draw a distinction for 1. The honor and glory of God 2. The peace of mind of the Christian B. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Reason To Forgive

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 17, 2017

We have lots of good reasons to forgive others who hurt us, but the best reason to forgive is because God has forgiven us so much more. When we learn to appreciate the full extent of God's grace, we can practice giving away that grace to others.

Matthew 18:21-35 The Best Reason to Forgive At some point, every one of us has been hurt, sometimes quite deeply. Maybe somebody here today is hurting. The question is, will you be able to forgive and let go, to move forward with your life? Forgiveness is a choice. You don’t have to forgive, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

"protestant Reformation-Of Motion, Reformation And Celebration-Part 2" Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 18, 2017

With the 500th anniversary of Reformation (31st Oct 1517-31st Oct 2017) around the corner , Yours Truly felt inspired to come-up with a 2 Part series on Reformation. Having already submitted Part 1 of the same, I am submitting herewith Part 2 of the same.

Of Protestant Reformation - Motion, Reformation and Celebration /Part 2 The Sermon Central readership would recall that whilst ending the First part of this series, I had stated that in the ensuing second part of the same, I would be focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: *other

Another Feast In The Desert Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 8, 2017

It is easy to see the Lord work in a mighty way and yet forget as soon as a similar situation comes along. The disciples witnessed Jesus feed a multitude, and yet when facing another multitude that needed fed, they doubted. We must walk by faith,

Another Feast in the Desert Mark 8: 1-9 In our text today we read of the second time our Lord miraculously fed thousands of people with a meager supply of food. Like the previous encounter, a multitude had followed Jesus and were in desperate need of a meal. They were in an isolated area, outside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist