Sermons on Affliction:

06 The Souls Deepest Need Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

1. Cast Sheep 2. The Cast Down Sheep 3. Becoming Cast Down (a). Looking for a Soft Spot (b). Having Too Much Wool (c). Overweight Sheep 4. The Cast Down’s Escape

Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Restoration of - Old Cars - Old houses - Old paintings How did you get you get to the point of uselessness? - Neglect, Abuse, Cast aside, Forgotten 1. Cast Sheep - Turned over on its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

08 Light For Our Valleys Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

What To Do When You Go Through Dark Valleys ❶. Refuse to be DISCOURAGED ❷. Rely On God’s PRESENCE ❸. Relax It’s Only SHADOWS

Japan’s Dark Valleys for Earthquake Survivors A four-month-old girl was swept from her parents' arms in the was pulled 3 days later from the rubble virtually unharmed, A 60-year-old man clung to the roof of his home was found 9 miles out at sea after being adrift for two days Akaiwa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

Executioners And A Scribe Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 7, 2011

After God showed Ezekiel the extent of the idolatry of Jerusalem, he then shows Ezekiel that in spite of His anger, a remnant will be preserved.

In Chapter 8 we saw God’s bold demonstration that the people of Judah were more than deserving of His divine judgment, if for no other reason, their idolatry. When they faced the North (the direction of their kinsman nation of Israel, which had already been judged) and sneered at them, there ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Background

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 9, 2011

Some background information on Satan & his demons.

Satan’s Background Introduction A Pam’s reading a book on “birth orders”. 1 According to the book, your birth order determines how you act, your personality, strengths & weaknesses. a Fascinating, & right more often than it is wrong. b See/understand why people do what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Adversity

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today from this passage of scripture I want us to see how Daniel handled adversity, so that when adversity comes into our lives, we will be able to handle it as well.

Handling Adversity Am October 11th 2009 Daniel 2: 12-28 Introduction We began a six part series titled “Faith under Fire” last week we will be studying this topic from the book of Daniel, last week in part one we learned what four tests of our faith are: Isolation, Indoctrination, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Gets Hot!

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today I want us to learn five things we can do to get through those times when life gets hot.

When Life gets Hot! Am Service October 18th 2009 Daniel 3: 10-18 Introduction There was a Pastor, who after the usual song service, stood up, walked over to the pulpit and, before he began to preach, he briefly introduced a guest minister who was in service that day. In the introduction, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

When The Writing Is On The Wall

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

I want us to learn why sometimes and again not in all circumstances, because I know some of you had to face the “writing on the wall” and it was out of your control, however like King Belshazzar sometimes it is because of our own doing, so today I want us

When the Writing is on the Wall Am November 1st 2009 Daniel 5:18-30 Introduction The “Writing on the Wall” is when it is obvious that you will have to go through a trial or storm. The writing on the wall could be a diagnosis from the doctor that says you have an incurable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

When People Come Against Us!

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today I want us to learn from the life of Daniel to close out this series on “Faith under fire”, how people can attempt to affect our faith, and our walk with Jesus.

When People come against Us! Am Service November 15th 2009 Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. Pastor Jim also makes frequent visits to Louisiana to preach at Angola. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Crossbearing

Contributed by Michael Walther on Aug 29, 2011

Christians bear their crosses as Christ bore His for them.

Crossbearing Matthew 16:21-28 NKJ From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. 22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Trouble On The High Seas

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

The storm that the disciples was trrifying, but Jesus was not afraid. Why was that?

Passage: Matthew 8:23-27 Intro: It seems like everybody is screaming at somebody these days. PP Health Care Reform debate 1. there is a lot of fear, economic, disease, political, terrorism. 2. and when we are afraid, our peace is gone, and our testimony. 3. this passage we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Constant Revelation Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

God is constantly revealing His grace to us, but we don't always see it. Here is a story of God's grace, and man's resistance to it.

Passage: Matthew 9:1-8 Intro: We live in a world of constants. 1. a constant is something that is unchanging and invariable. 2. these are laws of the universe that do not change. 3. probably the most well-known and commonly experienced is the law of gravity. PP Gravity formula. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Call To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 4, 2008

In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know what I am going through, be assured Jesus does.

Maybe right now you are undergoing suffering and hardship. You may recently have had the painful experience of being slandered. It may have come just for the simple reason you are a Christian standing on God’s principles. In your difficulty if you ever start to wonder, does anybody really know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Giant Of The Journey Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008

Facing the Giants in your life over a long period of time.

INTRO: In the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Ben Johnson of Canada won the 100-meter dash, setting a new Olympic record and a new world record. Our American contender, Carl Lewis, came in second and most were shocked that he hadn’t won the gold. After the race, the judges learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Man Came To Jesus

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 5, 2008

Jesus is in the house. He can restore all by faith in His name. We all need cleansed by His blood.

“ONE MAN CAME TO JESUS” Allan H. Kircher www.planttheseedministries.org Sept 2007 And because of that A REVIVAL HAS HAPPENED Today we will be looking at the 2nd chapter of Mark, verses 1-12. The house was filled; it was filled with anticipation of hearing the good news of the gospel. Almost ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Hope

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 24

THE BLESSED HOPE (1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18) In the 90s, a cult from Taiwan relocated to San Dimas, California, and registered itself as God’s Salvation Church. In 1997, the Chen Tao cult, also known as the Flying Saucer cult, led by Hon-Ming Chen, headed to Garland (mistaken for “God Land”), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible