Sermons on Adversities:

Understanding Spiritual Progress

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Aug 1, 2013

A classical breakdown of the importance of spiritual maturity and how spiritual maturity can be measured and thereby attained.

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ let us go on unto perfection…Heb 6:1 (KJV) The word rendered ‘perfection’ in the above text is called “adult understanding, spiritual maturity & mature teaching” by some other translations. That is to say ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Can Believer Do When They Get The Blues?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2009

Faith in the resurrected Christ gives the courage to face the blues in life.

“They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. Wednesday’s even worse; Thursday’s oh, so sad.” If you are blues fan, you recognize those lyrics written by blues guitarist T-Bone Walker. The Blues is a genre of music born from ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Trusting in the temporal externally, brings anxiety internally.

Story of value loss of market in 2008/09 When you read the Wall Street Journal or listened to MSNBC, the word you heard most often during that period was ‘panic.’ Now, let me ask you, why would there be panic? If my son got SHOT IN THE HEAD WITH A SPEAR (PIC), I could see panic. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Look Unto The Hills: An Exposition Of Psalm 121

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 29, 2020

The LORD is my/our helper, keeper and preserver. A Psalm of Ascents

I Will Look unto the Hills: an Exposition of Psalm 121 As we continue this year through the season of Lent, the world seems especially stressed. There is threats of a global pandemic continuing to spread. The world’s financial markets are under stress. In this country, at least, there is political ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victorious Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Mar 20, 2020

Everybody likes a winner. In war winning is essential, in sports it’s nice, in everything it’s important. We need victory in our lives, but how can we be victorious? God intends for us to enjoy a life of victory right here and now!

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIVING Dr. Lewis Gregory INTRODUCTION: Everybody likes a winner. In war winning is essential, in sports it’s nice, in everything it’s important. You personally want to be a winner: successful on your job, with your family, in everything you do. We need victory in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Romans 5:17, 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

The Psalmist David gives us 4 things to do in the Lord in this sermon series. In this sermon, we investigate the first of this series: Trust in the Lord.

Go ahead and open your Bibles to Psalm 37. This is a Psalm of David that starts off by offering encouragement to believers. David gives us some instructions on how to live our lives “in the Lord.” He says starting in verse 1, “Do not fret because of evil doers, nor be envious of the workers of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of God's Man (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 9, 2020

Paul had begun to share the burden of his heart with the church in Thessalonica. Although absent from them, his care and love for the church remained strong. The remainder of this chapter continues to reveal Paul's heart for them.

The Heart of God’s Man (Part 2) 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 (6-13) In our last study we began to consider the heart that Paul had for the church and the work that God had called him to. Just as a reminder, let’s quickly review Vv.1-5. I. The Investment of the Pastor (1-2a) A. His Forbearance (1a) – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God In A Coronavirus World Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 2, 2020

Where is God in a Coronavirus World? Where is God in the midst of Coronavirus? Where is God in the agony of Coronavirus? Why doesn’t God stop the Coronavirus?

Where is God in a Coronavirus World Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble? – Psalm 10:1 Where is God in a Coronavirus World? Where is God in the midst of Coronavirus? Where is God in the agony of Coronavirus? Why doesn’t God stop the Coronavirus? This pandemic rises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18, Job 42:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Endurance: Do You Ever Feel Giving Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2020

Often we allow fear to reign and give birth to tiredness, fatigue, lack of patience. We walk in danger when we watch other people. We must focus on endurance.

ENDURANCE: DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE MINUTE CHAIR. In 1982 the ABC EVENING NEWS told a story about a modern art project that the artist created. It was called the MINUTE CHAIR. The artist took a beautiful chair and at point blank range ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Galatians 6:9, Romans 5:3, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Banner Against Fear

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

The LORD is My light, My salvation, and the strength of My life. My strength is in Him!

OUR BANNER AGAINST FEAR. Psalm 27:1-14. It is a wonderful and profound statement: “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” It is a challenging and liberating truth: “Of whom then shall I be afraid?” Yet we must be careful not to gloss over this personal message, nor to imagine that it is only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret To Success Series

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 19, 2014

Reviewing Joseph's Life and learning of how God made him a successful Man.

Rev. Dr. Tamela A. Walker February 15, 2013 St John Baptist Church Atlanta, Ga The Secret to Success Genesis 37:26-28 And Judah said unto his brethren, what profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Blindfolded? Problems Defining You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2015

How many people are walking by faith with their eyes closed to the promise of God? Are we well able to overcome this obstacles, or will we go to our tents and cry?

SHALL WE WALK BLIND FOLDED? DO WE ALLOW PROBLEMS TO DEFINE US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victorious In A Foreign Land (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 7, 2021

Although we can't always see it, God is working on our behalf. Even when it sees as if hope is lost, God remains in control. He is sovereignly working behind the scenes in the lives of His people.

Victorious in a Foreign Land (Part 2) Esther 9: 1-19 At this point in our study, we have considered much regarding the lives of Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews living within the Persian Empire. Following many ups and downs, the pendulum has finally swung in their favor. Although they couldn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Limit God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 29, 2015

Don't limit God to our understanding. We need to enlarge our view of God, allow God to stretch our faith in Him, and see the goodness of God in our lives.

Gideon was about to face his greatest fear. We’ve seen him asking God for reassurances, a few times. • He knew how great his enemies were, having been tormented by them for 7 years. • Jud 7:12 says they were “thick as locusts” and “their camels could no more be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Of Good Cheer: I Have Overcome

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 27, 2025

The Lord Jesus informed His disciples of the Tribulation they will experience in the world, but assured them victory all through them.

Be of Good Cheer: I have Overcome Study Text: John 16:33 Introduction: This Scriptural verse emphasizes the importance of a believer in Christ to maintain a positive and hopeful outlook, even in the face of adversity. This is because Christ has overcome the world and He is always present to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal