Sermons on Anguish:

What's With Job's Wife

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Feb 4, 2015

This message is on restoration. Job's wife is left alone as the bad person. She was hurting and Job did not have sympathy for her problem " You have spoken like a foolish woman" At the end the three names of Job's daughters show God's restoration.

There is something called Survivor's Syndrome. It is when tragedy comes to many and one person seemed to escape harm. These people feel guilt, depression and their mind continually takes them back to the tragedy. On one hand nothing happened to them; but on the other hand everything seemed ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus' Practice Of Prayer Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019

Your prayer methods don’t get answers, your heart passion does. Your rules don’t get answers, your heart attitude does.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. With Jesus in the school of prayer. First, learn the nature of prayer (what it is); second, learn prayer principles, the rule to guide you. Third, practice Jesus’ method of prayer. 2. Your prayer methods don’t get answers, your heart passion does. Your rules don’t get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12, Matthew 6:6, Mark 1:35, John 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

Paradigms Of Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2019

We pray for the glory of God. We consider that it is He who we have sinned against. We pray in solidarity with those for whom we pray. We don't try to restrict God.

PARADIGMS OF PRAYER. 1. Solidarity with those for whom we pray (Exodus 32:30-32) Moses presents us with an example of true, thoroughgoing, intercessory prayer. This is Moses’ prayer after the infamous ‘Golden Calf’ incident, when the people had committed idolatry at the foot of Mount Sinai ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-32, Joshua 7:6-9, Psalm 51:3-4, 2 Chronicles 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gethsemane Experience Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 5, 2024

The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

The Gethsemane Experience Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Introduction: The sermon delves into the profound emotional and spiritual turmoil experienced by individuals during times of extreme adversity, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Reflection The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

"fix Your Eyes" On Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2019

What does it men to "fix our eyes" on Jesus Christ while we live our lives?

Please open your Bibles to Hebrews 12………. We have been worshiping God by learning from this Letter initially written for Jews who became Christians 2000 years ago. Since all Christians were converted from some other belief, all Christians can learn from this Letter to the Hebrews. Everyone really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Last Week Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

The last words of a person, will reflect his character and purpose in life. “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58).

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY LAST WEEK “The religious leaders had announced that anyone seeing Me must report it to the authorities so I could be arrested” (John 11:58). The Week That Changed The World: April A.D. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

"the Bush"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2020

Moses heard God speak through a Bush, let us consider some of the ways God (Bush) speaks to us today.

“The Bush” Exodus 3:1-15 • God’s Spoke in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3:8). God spoke from a mountain to all Israel on Mt Sinai, God spoke from the Heavens when Jesus was being baptized “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well Pleased”. God spoke again on the mount of transfiguration, Saul ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Hopelessness In Despair

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 19, 2019

When you have a feeling of hopelessness and in despair, remember the Love of God and how He never abandon's or forsakes you.

With all that we have faced so far together, I wanted to make sure all my Brothers and Sisters remember one thing… do not lose hope! We have been riddled with sickness, disease, death and despair within this past year. Much sadness has been felt by all and many tears have been shed. As ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hole

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 23, 2023

The writer is in a hole we to sometimes get in holes. How do we get out?

“The Hole” Psalm 130 There is a super deep well called The Kola a Borehole It is the most jaw-dropping, radical, human-made hole on the planet, and the deepest artificial point on Earth. The wicked shaft, built by the Soviets during the Cold War, is 40,230 feet deep. It is so deep that locals call ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Abandonment Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, been divorced, or rejected by a friend, parent, or anyone with whom an emotional bond has been severed, you have suffered a loss that can create intense pain from the feelings of rejection, betrayal, and abandonment.

*When you are fired from a job or passed over for that promotion you deserved, you get the message that you really aren’t good enough or have no worth. That can leave you reeling in low self-esteem and cause tremendous fear and insecurity. Many adoptees that I have encountered over the years ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28, Isaiah 61:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grounding Ourselves In The Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

God’s goodness allows us to surrender the fear we have of being open and honest in relationship with Him.

Many have expressed how much they appreciate the testimonies that have been shared in our gatherings. > In hearing the way others have experienced God. we find common process and can gain insight and inspiration… > It’s with that dynamic of gaining insight & inspiration that this morning we begin ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lessons For Those Who Want To Move From Despair To Peace (The Psalmist

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 18, 2003

Discouragement is the common cold of emotions. Eventually it affects us all. Elijah, God’s iron man of the Old Testament became so discouraged that he sat down under a juniper tree and prayed to die. According to Mark 8:12, even Jesus himself often “sighe

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Can you believe that the beginning of another school year is just around the corner? For some, it’s already begun. Where has another summer gone so quickly? My kids have often reminded me in the last few days that school is only a week away and their feelings of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Forgiveness: If You Don't Give It...you Don't Get It Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 29, 2007

Love keeps no records of wrongs.

WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Forgiveness: If You Don’t Give It...You Don’t Get It Oct. 28, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B The paragraph is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Vacillating Vision

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011

This message deals with the process involved in biblical vision. Just because one is led by God to see what He intends for a particular work, does not mean that all will remain static, and without obstacles.

Vacillating Vision Text: Ex. 3:7-10; Ex. 4:29-31; Prov. 29:18 Intro: When one uses the word “vision” he could be talking about any number of things. One could be talking about the faculty of sight, a perception gained by supernatural means, or simply intelligent foresight. However, the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph And Predestination

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed