Sermons on Back Troubles:

The Spirit Of Korah

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

The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:22

Denomination: Foursquare

The Perils Of Backsliding

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017

JEREMIAH WAS CALLED TO BE A PROPHET TO PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT LISTEN. HE PROPHECIED FOR OVER 40 YEARS, AND WITNESSED NO CHANGE IN SOCIETY AS DID MANY OF HIS COUNTERPARTS. THE END RESULT WOULD BE PUNISHMENT BY GOD BY EXILE TO THE BABYLONIAN NATION.

THE PERILS OF BACKSLIDING JEREMIAH 2-3 AS WE STUDY THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH, WE COME FACE TO FACE WITH THE REALITY THAT THE NATION THAT JEREMIAH PROPHECIED TO, IS REMARKABLY CLOSE TO OUR WORLD, AND OUR NATION TODAY. JEREMIAH WAS CALLED TO BE A PROPHET TO PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT LISTEN. HE PROPHECIED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by J.c. Pierce on Jul 31, 2014

We have to get out of our boat in order to serve the One we call Master

The disciples had just reported to Jesus that John had been killed and was now buried. John, as you recall had gone to Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee, and told him he was sinning by marrying his brother’s wife. That might be why he was known as “John the Baptist”. At a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Around The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Have you heard the term Fair weather Friends? Were the disciples fair weather friends? How about us? Do we have the tendency to be fair weather friends? How does Jesus handle fair weather friends? What is the lesson for us?

I want to you to think about your best friend this morning. How do you define a friend? One of the online dictionaries define “friend” as follows “a person who you like and enjoy being with a person who helps or supports someone or something” You would also have your own definitions of friendship. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9-10, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"On The Other Side Of The Storm”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

Have you ever been caught in a storm and thought I should just pull off the road and wait for it to pass? Instead of waiting on the storm to pass you, why not pass through it to the other side.

I. The Promise A. Jesus gave his word that they were to go to the other side. 1. Earlier in the chapter Jesus teaches on the how important the Word of God is by using the parable of the sower and the reaper. B. Throughout Scripture we find the fulfillment of the promises of God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Calm Assurance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2023

We are looking at Psalm 16 the golden Psalm. Peter preached about Psalm 16 in his Pentecost sermon and Paul preached on Psalm 16 on his first missionary journey. It was the calm assurance that was instilled into the birth and growth of the church.

There is a lot of trouble around us. There may also be trouble and conflict with in us. It is everywhere. This world has always been a place of turmoil since the fall. Adam and Eve where the perfect couple in the garden. They disobeyed God, sin entered, and things went amiss. Things went from bad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11, Acts 2:25-35, Acts 13:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Tranquillity

Contributed by William Meakin on May 16, 2022

Tranquillity is defined as the quality or state of being calm.

Sri Swami Satchidananda, an Indian yoga guru and religious teacher once remarked: “We are not going to change the whole world, but we can change ourselves and feel free as birds. We can be serene even in the midst of calamities and, by our serenity, make others more tranquil. Serenity is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Philippians 4:6, Galatians 5:22, Isaiah 26:3

The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

The hands of our Lord speaks of the entire ministry.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------- The HANDS OF JESUS JOHN 20:27 Pilot in the ending of John Gospel said, "Behold the man" What a contrast from what John the Baptist said in the beginning of the gospel, "Behold! the Lamb of God." B. We want to BEHOLD THE MAN CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Baptist

Judas! Judas! Judas!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

Don’t tell me money can by happiness. 30 pcs of silver. What was he thinking?

JUDAS, JUDAS, JUDAS Jesus has just finished washing the disciple¡¦s feet. He sits at the last supper table for a meal with them and the following takes place. John 13:13-21 13 Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving - What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 6, 2005

Three benefits of offering sacrifial thanks.

9, October 2005 (Thanksgiving weekend in Canada) Dakota Community Church Thanksgiving What’s In It for Me? We have many things to be thankful for. Why do we have holidays? They are God’s idea. 1. Thanksgiving defeats pride. Pride is a destroyer. - It destroys finances. - It destroys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3-4

Denomination: Mennonite

It All Starts With Loving Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2002

Learning to become a people who seek to love Jesus first and then choose to express this love found in Christ towards all things.

LOVE IS THAT WHICH FORGIVES THE MOST AND CONDONES THE LEAST. LOVE IS ONE OF THE WELL-KNOWN HALLMARKS OF JOHN’S LETTERS. OVER AND OVER AGAIN JOHN AFFIRMS THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE AND MAKES IT ABUNDANTLY CLEAR WHAT PROMPTS SUCH LOVE AND WHY THE LOVE IS NECESSARY. JOHN WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THESE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Sufferer's Song

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Tall Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2007

The call of Christ is for the true believer to "Walk Tall" for the sake of the gospel.

It is located in Tennessee, on the Mississippi-Tennesee state line, and it is name "McNary County". Many, if not all, will recognize this county by reputation and story if not by name. In the early 1960’s the area around the state line had become an area of ill-repute. The story is told that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jerusalem Tremble? Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 18, 2007

Herod was agitated by Messiah. Why did Jerusalem tremble also? Was not Messiah the answer to their problems? This message explores the inner fears that keep someone from receiving liberty in Jesus Christ.

Why Was Jerusalem Troubled? Matt 2:1-8 Last week – Herod had no room for another King No one would rule his life No one would rob him of the souls he claimed – (Note the King of Sodom – Gen 14:21 – “Give me the persons” = Give me the souls) Herod was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Looking

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008

Based on the story of God sending the snakes into the camp of the Israelites, whatever we cast our eyes upon is what we’ll see---and the answer we’ll get.

Where Are You Looking Numbers 21:4-9 * Tonight let’s be very simple and yet learn a needed truth about ourselves. I begin with this question; When it comes to everyday life, what kind of person are you? Are you a pessimist? (Always seeing the trouble, the difficulty, finding fault, etc) Or are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist