Sermons on Be Faithful In Circumstances:

Do Not Live At The Shallow End Of The Pool / Transfigured Moments

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2017

This yearning within us is not really about life's circumstances. It is about us! This restlessness this desire for something more generally means we have been living life at the shallow end of the pool. Updated August 2023..

Each year ...we as Anglicans ... set aside a date to hear the glorious story... of the transfiguration. The Scriptures Speak to the transfigured nature of our Lord... in the books of Mathew, Mark, and Luke. Here God's Word (Pick one) ....... BIBLE "And he (Jesus) was transfigured before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Matthew 17:1-9, Luke 9:28-36, Mark 10:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 17:15-16, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Return Of God's Glory With Constant Contact Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 26, 2016

Prayer, in fact crying out to God, is crucial to his presence with us.

1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejection As God's Protection Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 25, 2025

This sermon explores the concept of rejection as God's protection, providing biblical insights and examples.

Rejection is a universal human experience that can leave us feeling hurt, confused, and uncertain about our future. However, from a biblical perspective, rejection can sometimes be seen as a form of God's protection. This sermon explores the concept of rejection as God's protection, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

I’ll Take You There

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 8, 2019

Circumstances will always try to dictate doubt and unbelief every time. Remember this...”Faith isn’t swayed by circumstances, however circumstances are always swayed by Faith in God’s Abilities!”

I’ll Take You There We live in a world where communication is key, its very important to all of us. An event, thought or idea can be instantaneously can be sent and received around the world. The moment another country does something or test something, we know about it, the moment is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Mark 11:12-24, Mark 14:16-20, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 25, 2012

The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue. "I wonder what he did to cause this pain and suffering?" This question was always ask in the Old Testament days more so than it’s ask today. The book of Job is a great ex

Faith The question always arises when a Christian has troubles or has some health issue. "I wonder what he did to cause this pain and suffering?" This question was always ask in the Old Testament days more so than it’s ask today. The book of Job is a great example of this very thing. The ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Bring Us To A Greater Level

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 17, 2003

This text will show the believer the uniqueness of Divine ways.

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder. In today’s text, we find God using a storm to bring His disciples to a greater level. Those who expect to grow should expect storms and difficulties. There is a saying that " no one can climb a smooth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 13, 2020

Faith goes beyond mental assent; it is an active confidence in what God will do.

Faith Hebrews 11:1-40 Faith goes beyond mental assent; it is an active confidence in what God will do. SLIDE #1 Introduction • We have been on our Journey of Faith Series through Hebrews over the past few weeks. • Remember the context of the book of Hebrews. • As a result of the pressure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007

The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Always Be Joyful? Never Stop Praying? Be Thankful In All Circumstances? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 13, 2014

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it says: Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Easier read than lived isn’t it.

DO YOU EVER HAVE ONE OF THOSE DAYS? Do you ever have you ‘one of those’ days? You know the type of day I mean. One of those days when you could have a lie in and the postman gets you out of bed at 7am. Or one of those days when you sleep through your alarm and wake up 5 minutes after you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction Developing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

Looking at Jesus’ ministry and how he developed his disciples faith and appling it to our lives today

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Introduction Heb 11:1-3 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's In Your Barrel?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2013

There are times when we are afraid • When circumstances appear hopeless. • When there seems to be no way out.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church July 7, 2013 1 Kings 17:8-16 What’s in your barrel? Intro: story/prophet Elijah/fascinating account/power/God/action. • We thrill/hear/Elijah standing tall before King Ahab • The priest of Baal and wayward people of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 2

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How do we get out of a dire situation? Like Jabez, we get out of it the old, and most effective way. We cry out to the Lord.

May 25, 2002 I. Introduction A. Review of the previous sermon—The Jabez Factor 1. His circumstances 2. His name 3. His prayer life 4. His prayer requests 5. His answered prayer B. Jabez’s solution to his circumstances—Prayer II. Body A. Other options to resolve his circumstances—Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the nature, source, and power of faith, emphasizing that faith is not just belief, but a confident expectation and profound assurance in things unseen.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we find ourselves in the heart of Hebrews 11:1-13, a passage that has been described as the "Hall of Faith". And why not? It's here that we are given a clear and compelling description of faith, its source, and its power. As a reminder of the text we're ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Topics: Who Is Faith

Faith

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 27, 2001

God must be the object of our faith

FAITH A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he cried. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

Faith is not a feeling or emotion. Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God.

Faith Heb 11:1-3 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. 2 God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith. 3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God