Sermons on Adversities:

Refine Or Destroy Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 11, 2013

Jesus is quoted saying, "I came to...divide," and in another place He said, "I came to bring peace." Which is it? What would cause division in families? Division began very quickly after He physically left us. Has this division led to war?

August 18, 2013 Refine or Destroy A bank robber in Virginia Beach got a nasty surprise when a dye pack designed to mark stolen money exploded in his Fruit-of-the-Looms. The robber apparently stuffed the loot down the front of his pants as he was running out the door. “He was seen hopping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: *other

The King Rewards The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 3, 2014

Barzillai ventured & volunteered to help king David during the most darkest moment of David's life, while David was running away from his own son Absalom.

2 SAMUEL 19:31-39 [The Life of David] THE KING REWARDS THE FAITHFUL David has sinned by committing adultery with Bathsheba and by having her husband killed. God has indicted David for his sin through Nathan the prophet, and David has repented. Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Christian Living

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013

The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. Each of us must strive to don the new characteristics and virtues of the practical Christian life daily.

Practical Christian Living Colossians 3:12-25 The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. The evidences of the genuineness of a person’s conversion and the reality of that person’s faith should ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25, Romans 12:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2020

During this Pandemic and over the past several weeks, we have learned so much about what it means to be a church and how many ways there are to be a church without gathering in person or making full use of our church buildings.

TITLE: THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:16-18 / EPHESIANS 1:22-23 / EPHESIANS 2:19-22 Who would have predicted between Christmas and Easter we would be reimagining how we do church! In the past, I’ve actually enjoyed thinking through the potential impacts of unforeseen events that could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua's Conquering Faith (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 14, 2020

Joshua places before us the principles of victorious living!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living by Faith Title: Joshua’s Conquering Faith (Part 1) Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days. – NIV Intro: We have been studying the concept of faith, and what it means to live by faith as it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Four Special Blessings In Heaven

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 6, 2020

Heaven, a blessing in itself, is filled with blessings beyond measure, but here are 4 special blessings.

We all prefer receiving blessings more than we enjoy being cursed. At least those among us who are not masochists who take pleasure in being hurt or punished. That holds especially true when we refer to how God works in our lives. I have never yet sought the Lord’s curse, but constantly request ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of The Error Of Rehoboam

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 31, 2019

Rehoboam would be the last King to sit under a 'united tribes of Israel'. What brought about this division?

BEWARE OF THE ERROR OF REHOBOAM "And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was still in Egypt, for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), 3 that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-8, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pearl Harbor To Post

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Feb 18, 2020

Gods redemption

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise, preemptive military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States (a neutral country at the time) against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, just before 08:00, on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. Ninety minutes ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life On The East-Side Of Eden

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 17, 2020

The garden of Eden was a place of security, comfort, abundance and the awesome presence of God. Sadly, outside is sorrow, suffering and regrets. Just like Adam and Eve, we have the power to choose today.

LIFE ON THE EAST-SIDE OF EDEN "23 therefore the Lord God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:23-24, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Maintaining Joy In Desperate Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2020

My keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture.

Keys to Maintaining Joy in Desperate Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - These are my keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture. If you like me have ever lost or misplaced, your keys you know you go through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Hope

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Dec 7, 2020

In these times, many of us are losing hope. As children of God and brothers and sisters to Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit, it is important to remember who we are and who loves us. All that we "need" will one day be given to us at the time we need it most.

How many of you are losing hope? I suspect, with all that is happening in our world, probably quite a few. I must admit, there are times I feel the same way as you might today. I am only human and I do have my doubts about certain things. You’ve seen all the posts on Facebook and other social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Romans 8:35-39, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition Of John 10:22-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2019

It isn't Trump Derangement Syndrome that has gripped the world.

Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition of John 10:22-42 Jesus Christ is without question the most controversial person who has ever lived. He has been a source of conflict and division. But Jesus even said this about Himself. The result of His ministry would be that two would divide against ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, John 10:22-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 4 - The Language Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

The language of Heaven is one of the facets of the sacred secret of God that was revealed at Pentecost.

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” (Jn 4:23-24 NIV) Jesus said that those who believe in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Mark 16:17, Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 44 - God Is Mindful Of Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 24, 2025

Jonah sat outside the city of Nineveh in the blazing heat fuming against God, but God graciously appointed a plant to grow and give shade to Jonah. No matter what our situation is, let’s remember that God is mindful of us and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

For our meditation let us look at Jonah 4:6, “Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant.” (ESV) God gave Jonah a task to go and preach against ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Psalm 8:3-4, Acts 7:25, Exodus 3:2, Exodus 4:1-3, Numbers 16:30, Numbers 17:8, Numbers 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Overwhelming Worry

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2024

We all face life; the question is, how will we face it? We will be overwhelmed by anxiety or is there a better way?

Overwhelming Worry Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Anxiety; Stress / Philippians 4:6 We all face life; the question is, how will we face it? We will be overwhelmed by anxiety or is there a better way? INTRODUCTION - Decades ago, in the waiting room of a Minneapolis hospital, three expectant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ