Sermons on Affliction From God:

Nowhere To Run

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014

Running from God is what most people do when they are avoiding God and do not like what He is telling them. Disobedience will cause us to run, but coming clean with God causes us to make wise decisions.

Nowhere to run Jonah chapter 1:1-1:7 This morning we will look at the familiar passage of the prophet Jonah running from God and what can happen if you choose to run from him. This passage will speak to each of us because all of us have attempted to run from God, hide from God and some are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Vision Series

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on May 10, 2017

Part 2 of the 4 Part Series titled, "Who Are We?" Mission - Vision - Core Values - Purpose

WHO ARE WE? - PART 2 - OUR VISION I am excited this morning to continue in this series we began last week in which we will examine the Mission, Vision, Values, and Purpose of Metro Grace Community Church. It is extremely important to the life and vitality of this church body for us to understand ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd & The Sheep 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

The Promise For His Sheep: Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where we instantly recognize His voice (and it doesn’t take 25 years either)

The Shepherd & The Sheep The Promise For His Sheep John 10:1-11 Recognizing Yvonne’s voice… I can hear her call me “Charless” and I don’t need to see her, I don’t need to be looking at her to know without any doubt that its Yvonne… Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 2 Of 6

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Too many times we approach God as though He is some kind of cosmic Santa Clause. We are distant and removed, and our only motive is to get something from Him. With God, we only want to receive blessing, or direction or instruction from Him. Yet God wants

The Shepherd & The Sheep 2 Friends With The King Announce the LIFE DISCIPLESHIP classes John 15:15 Too many times we approach God as though He is some kind of cosmic Santa Clause. We are distant and removed, and our only motive is to get something from Him. With God, we only want to receive ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

We can enter into an awareness of His presence and commune with God. We can see God for who He truly is and then respond accordingly.

The Shepherd & The Sheep 3 Hear God’s Voice Through Worship You shall put the mercy seat on top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the Testimony that I will give you. 22 And there I will meet with you, and I will speak with you from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 4 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Value His voice

The Shepherd & The Sheep 4 Value His Voice Mark 6:30-56 Moms how many times have you had to teach your kids a lesson, that they listened to for just a little while, only to have to teach it to them again? Time and time again, my mother would teach me a valuable lesson, that I would learn from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

A Steward of God’s Voice

The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 A Steward of God’s Voice 1 Peter 4:10 Are you familiar with the concept of stewardship? It means that we manage well somebody else’s property or resources. As believers our lives are not our own. We belong to Christ. (1Cor. 3:23) that means our Time, Talents and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough

The Shepherd & The Sheep 6 Hearing God’s Voice For Breakthrough 1 Chronicles 14:8-12 2 Samuel 5:17-21 Many of us have used a power drill at one time or another… when your drilling and pushing, trying to bore a whole in a piece of wood… You need to put pressure on the drill as you push, and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Be Surprised

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016

There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are.

DON’T BE SURPRISED INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Broken Relationship Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013

An examination of the people that Ezekiel had to preach to, and God's reaction.

Ezekiel 2:3 And He said to me: “Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day. Israel was no longer a holy people. They were rebellious and had turned away ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2015

Where are you? How did you get here? Do we honestly think we can hide from God. How did these TARES get in my field?

WHERE ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHERE ARE YOU? Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? A. God is asking a question... You can learn a lot by observation and by asking questions? My Dad taught me when someone asks a hard ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

4. The Cost Of A Second Chance Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Repentance on man's part always brings action on God's part.

Repentance on man's part always brings action on God's part. Proverbs 28:13. Man could solve so many of life's problems, if he would only repent of his sins. God is ever waiting and eager to bless man. God's blessings are often blocked by man's disobedience. It would have been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Topics: Running From God, Can't Hide

The Black Sheep

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jezebel was the stimulus that moved King Ahab to violate the Torah and turning to evil and idolatry. Something similar was happening in Thyatria. Don't let it happen in your church.

“The Black Sheep” Rev. 2:18-29 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Thyatira is the longest of the seven letters. It’s symbolism focuses on a woman named Jezebel. I am sure that you all have heard that name before. We tend to use it today in a similar way that was used in the letter to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Of Christmas

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Dec 9, 2021

The “spirit of Christmas” is a phrase we’ve all heard referenced but how exactly do you define it? Is it possible or just idealistic to have the Christmas spirit throughout the year?

The Christmas Spirit Text: Mt. 1:20, 2:3-5, Luke 1:35, 2:11-18, Date: Dec 12, 2021 Big Idea: The “spirit of Christmas” is a phrase we’ve all heard referenced but how exactly do you define it? It’s been well documented that Americans are generally a bit more kind, joyful and even a bit more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20, Matthew 2:3-5, Luke 2:11-18