Sermons on Affliction From God:

Help From On High

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2002

We all need help in life. Help from on high is best.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Hollywood maternity shop received this note in the mail: "Dear Sirs, you have not yet delivered that maternity dress I ordered. Please cancel the order. MY DELIVERY WAS FASTER THAN YOURS." Sometimes babies do come sooner than expected. Doctors can set the date, but God ordains ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fear To Confidence

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon shows how we can overcome our fears by realizing that we don’t need to fear man because the Lord is with us.

INTRO : We live in fearful times. We face the threat of anthrax, small pox, biochemical warfare, terrorism. (Magazine, T.V., newspaper) Americans are afraid for good reason : Qur’an on Jihad (Holy war) : 9:5 Then when the Sacred Months ...have passed, then kill the Mushrikûn (Pagans) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deliverance From Difficulties

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God will always find a way to deliver His people from difficulties.

Deliverance From Egypt Let My People Go – Exodus 5:1-13;16 Illustration: Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace. Oswald Chambers in Run ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Opposition Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Aug 5, 2001

what can we learn when we face opposition & problems

REBUILBING YOUR WALLS Part 2 “LEARNING FROM OPPOSITION Part” Nehemiah 4 Pastor Jeff Seaman Have you ever had one of those weeks that everything went wrong that could go wrong? This has been one of those weeks for me. I have started this week on a new job so that we can put more money back into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Hero To Zero Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 6, 2000

A message of perspective on the changeable nature of circumstances, and the eternal, unchangeing nature of God

From Hero to Zero (Message #13 in the Series: View From God’s Mountaintops) Isaiah 40.4 November 5, 2000 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: You can go from hero to zero in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Prayers From A Prisoner Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004

Second in a series through the book of Ephesians.

First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 25th, 2004 Ephesians 1:15-23 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling “Prayers from a Prisoner” I. INTRODUCTION (v.15-16) a. Recap Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus from Roman prison. b. Central Theme: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

From The Pit To The Pinnacle

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

How God takes us from the Pit of our Problems and Predicaments to the Pinnacle of Peace, Praise and Power.

I. Pits A) Pits were common in Palestine. 1. Different Types of Pits (Deep; Shallow; Lined) 2. Designed to Hold Water a) Containers - Vessels 3. Make Comparison to Preacher/Pastors & Churches B) Pits Can Become Prisons 1. Cases of Joseph & Jeremiah 2. The Pulpit Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The View From A Donkey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Apr 13, 2003

Ephesians Series #18. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey with the full understanding of what needed to be done. Man wanted a political uprising, God wanted to raise of a spiritual banner. We can know clearly know God’s will for our lives as well.

A Walk that Is Worthy Part 18 “The View From a Donkey” Text: Eph 5:15-17 Intro: This morning we want to continue on with our study in Ephesians entitled “A walk that is worthy” Specifically I would share a message entitled “The View From a Donkey!” This morning is what we call Palm Sunday. It is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, John 12:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Learning From Noah Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002

This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Noah’s vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 1 – Noah May 19th, 2002 For the next four weeks we are going to be studying the Biblical concept of Vision. Each week we will examine the life of a well-known biblical character and how vision shaped his life and ministry. We will learn how vision is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From Abram Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Abram’s vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 2 – Abram May 26th, 2002 This morning we continue with part 2 of our series, “Vision Quest - Learning From Men Of Faith”. Today’s man of vision is Abram. I invite you to join me in Genesis 12:1-5: Then the Lord told Abram, "Leave your country, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching From The Newspaper

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 26, 2001

A sermon on Luke 13:1-5. Why did this tragedy happen? Refering to September 11, 2001

Sermon for 9/23/2001 Luke 13:1-5 Preaching from the Newspaper Introduction: B. Change gears this morning. I must discuss what is happening in this world. Apply the Word to life. C. Some preachers talk too much about life and not enough about the Word, some talk too much about the Word and not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fasting To Feasting Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

God sometimes does the absurd by turning "sure things" completely around.

From Fasting to Feasting (Esther 6:1-10:3) 1. The expression, "bad hair day" has become popular within the last 10 years. Dear Word Detective: I mentioned to a co-worker that another co-worker had been really grouchy and snapped at me over some little matter, and the first co-worker replied that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Branches To Bunches

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 24, 2005

A sermon on the vine and the branches from the perspective of the Vinedresser

From Branches to Bunches John 15:1-6 Introduction: Let’s take a field trip. We are going to stroll through the vineyard with the Master Vinedresser tonight. The aroma of fresh green growth mixed with the damp dew of the morning permeates the air. There is much that we can learn as we watch the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen From The Beginning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 26, 2004

God’s foreknowledge is the foundation upon which He established His eternal purpose of grace.

CHOSEN FROM THE BEGINNING “But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.” II Thessalonians 2:13 (NASB) INTRODUCTION God, knowing the end from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist