Sermons on Bad Circumstances:

“peace Like A River” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Part Two on how to experience peace

“Peace Like A River” - Part Two Phil. 4:1-7 OPEN: This morning we are going to continue with our study on peace. It’s obvious to all of us that we live in a world that really knows very little about what peace is and how to experience it. Peace is one of those things that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is God When Everything Goes Wrong?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Sometimes we wonder where God is when everything is going wrong in our lives. But God never leaves us or forsakes us!

GENESIS 39:20-21 “WHERE IS GOD WHEN EVERYTHING GOES WRONG?” A) Have you ever had one of those days when everything that could go wrong did go wrong? * Have you ever had one of those days when the harder you try to do things right, the easier things seem to go wrong? * I read about a man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Embrace The Struggle In 2021

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 28, 2020

Things will probably get worse before they get better in 2021. Do not give up hope. Embrace the struggle.

12.31.20 Embrace the Struggle of 2021 If you look through the Scriptures you see the drama of story after story after story. Nobody lives easy lives. The Israelites are put into slavery. When they escape, they have to live in the desert for 40 years. When they get into the Promised Land, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving 2015

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019

In Psalm 95, the pslamist invites believers to give thanks for God's character, God's creation, and God's care.

Thanksgiving 2015 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/15/2015 There is a lot to love about Thanksgiving. I love the turkey and stuffing. I love pumpkin pie. I love spending time with family and playing football in the backyard. But the best part of Thanksgiving is that it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Fruit Of The Spirit, Joy & Peace Series

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012

This is part 2 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Joy and Peace

Fruit of the Spirit Joy & Peace Mark 4:14-20 (NKJV) 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts. 16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healthy Christ-Follower

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 16, 2018

The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. Connect to disciple-making community. Invest in God’s Kingdom. Gather together in worship

The Healthy Christ-follower Acts 2:43-47 The Healthy Christ-follower Cycle: Engage with the gospel. V.47 Connect to disciple-making community. Vv.44, 46 Invest in God’s Kingdom. V.45 Gather together in worship v.46 This past November, our family drove to Galveston and got on a 4 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

Something To Rejoice About

Contributed by John Johnson on Feb 7, 2003

If God has delivered you, you ought to give him the praise.

Something to Rejoice about ACTS 16:10 Some of us Christians have the bad habit, the chronic spiritual disease that may be called looking and "living on the dark side of life. And the reason for this is that there is an absence of joy in our lives. We dwell on the circumstances of our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereign Hand

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 25, 2009

God is worthy of trust and adoration!

The Sovereign Hand, Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Introduction In times of trials, heartache, despair, it is altogether too easy to believe that we are the only one with problems, isn’t it? When the trials come our way it is easy to lose sight of the sovereign provision and care of God. It is in the hard ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Unceasing Rejoicing, Prayer & Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2019

These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Dont die with regrets

2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: How you think about God will determine who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Joe Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Joe is forgotten by the cupbearer in our text today but not by God. It was a lonely time for Joe but God was with Him even in the dungeon. We need to be reminded that He is with us in the palaces of life and in the dungeons of life.

Lesson’s from Joe pt 3 - “The forgotten ones.” Opening Video Illustrations – These two clips reveal how people wrestle with loneliness and the feeling of being forgotten. Listen to their stories: “Alone again” - Blue Fish TV (2:12) “Trusting God through loneliness” Blue Fish TV (1:30 min) I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Hands Of The Potter

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 3, 2021

Jeremiah saw these things when he went to the potter's house. Clay; symbol of the human life. Wheel; symbol of human history. Potter; represents God.

1. Here is a bible truth illustrated. A truth that every Christian needs to learn. 2. John 10:27-29; Romans 8:28, 35-39 3. There comes a time in the life of every person, family, and church, when you need to know where you are. 4. There will come a time when you must have a word from the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ibelieve: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 26, 2013

What we believe about Jesus Christ matters.

Has this ever happened to you? You get home from work. It’s been a long day. All you want to do is sit down, enjoy a nice meal, maybe catch a little TV, and go to bed. Your plan is interrupted by the ringing of the phone. You answer, and the person on the other end begins, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

As believers, we are not exempt from trouble. But we are empowered to rise above it through our faith in Christ. Our peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of Christ.

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 INTRODUCTION: In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, bad news, and instability, many hearts are weighed down with anxiety. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holding Onto Your Faith

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to hold onto your faith when life hurts most.

HOLDING ONTO YOUR FAITH When Life Hurts the Most I. Intro: When was the last time life served you a curve ball? Life has a way of doing that you know? Jesus promised in John 16:33 that we would suffer many of life’s curve balls in life. His exact words were, "in Me you have peace, in the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal