Sermons on Afflictions:

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2009

Although evangelism can be a group event, sharing the Gospel with one person at a time is as ancient as the early church.

The Road Less Traveled (Acts 8:26-40) The History of Judaism in Ethiopia is fascinating, but uncertain. Ethiopia is different from every other country in Africa. Ethiopian Jews, Beta Israel, aka Falasha Jews, lived in Ethiopia for centuries. Where did they come from? Nearly 85% of the Ethiopian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Hard Choices

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009

Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perspective From Prison Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009

Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Of Noah

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

The flood was awful, but God will not ignore sin. Just as the season of grace expired in Noah’s day, it will one day end for us and on that day Jesus will return.

Lessons of Noah Saved by Grace, Faith, and Obedience 10/05/08 AM Text: Genesis 6:1-22 INTRODUCTION: The world knows little about the Bible, but nearly everyone is familiar with Noah’s ark. There are those who never read a Bible but have heard of Noah’s Ark. There are jokes, cartoons, and movies ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of Nahum Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010

The Lord may be merciful and slow to anger, but the Day of Judgment does finally come!

The Message of Nahum Judging Nineveh part 2 01/11/09 PM Text: Nahum 1:1-3:19 Introduction The Book of Nahum is one of two books of the Minor Prophets that centers on Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria. In the Book of Jonah, written in the eighth century BC, we behold a man of God who was called ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Then" Or "Where Be”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 18, 2007

"Why is all this happening to me? I read the Bible, pray, attend church, and tithe." This is exactly what Gideon was saying when he said, "Why then?"

Hebrew 11:31, 32 Judges 6:1-16 "Why then" or “Where be” Israel has been over ran by the invasion of the Midianites. This was not primarily a military invasion like that of an army invading a land. This invasion was more of a gypsy-type migration. The Midianites came into the land of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Exhortation Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 21, 2007

This sermon is the sixth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Exhortation in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

This year LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC released through Holman Bible Publishers the inaugural edition of the Holman Christian Standard Bible from which I read Romans 12:4-8 today . . . There are 7 heart Motive gifts listed here. That’s who you are! There are many Ministries, that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Substitute: Jesus As The Suffering Servant (Week 3) Series

Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Aug 19, 2015

The significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament, which is fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. In this lesson, we will learn who Jesus is, as a Perfect Substitute who became the Suffering Servant.

4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. 6 All we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Study Of Job: Why Do The Righteous Suffer? Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of Job: Why Do The Righteous Suffer?

The Study Of Job: Why Do The Righteous Suffer? 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The book of Job deals with a question which has troubled men in all ages: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Like Teacher, Like Student

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 22, 2020

The full impact and wonder of God's loving grace is the most liberating force on earth. That good news is not always well received.

June 21, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 10:24-39; Romans 6:1-11 Like Teacher, Like Student Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “It’s enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

What Faith Requires: Belief Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 1, 2020

Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: BELIEF Mark 5:21-43 Introduction Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there. As we journey through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mysteries In Twenty-Four Hours Series

Contributed by Olorunfemi Ayelehin on Sep 9, 2019

God in His infinite wisdom created the heavens and the earth and differentiated the day with light and the night with darkness (Genesis 1:1-2). So twenty-four hours make a day. Within this 24hrs, lies great mystery and miracles that the almighty God can do, and nobody can query or challenge Him.

A. Introduction: God in His infinite wisdom created the heavens and the earth and differentiated the day with light and the night with darkness (Genesis 1:1-2). So twenty-four hours make a day. That is, from sunrise to sunset we have 24hours-divided into 12hrs of the day (6 am -6 pm) and another ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Psalm 113:1-9, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy's Judgment Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

To help people recognize that there is judgment for those who do not trust Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Sermon #8 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Enemy’s Judgment Jude 14-16 Introduction We have spent several weeks talking about the apostasy portion of Jude. Apostasy is basically living, and/or teaching that is counter to the truths of scripture. My basic definition is false teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Low Position Vs High Position

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you poor in high position? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being rich is you are happy in your low position. IV. TEXT: James 1:9-10 (New International Version) The brother in humble ci

I. EXORDIUM: Are you poor in high position? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being rich is you are happy in your low position. IV. TEXT: James 1:9-10 (New International Version) The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Desire Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 3 verses 7 through 12

Mark 3: 7 – 12 The Desire Of All Nations 7 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea. And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea 8 and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel