Sermons on Building The Body:

Being A Christian Can Be Painful! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

We should invest ourselves in the Lord, even while suffering.

Being A Christian Can Be Painful! (I Peter 4:12-19) 1. C. S. Lewis once remarked that “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Today’s sermon is about suffering, trials, and stressful experiences. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Song Of The Satisfied Soul

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

How The Lord alone can satisfy us in the midst of trouble - Encouraging Message

The Song of the Satisfied Soul Psalms 63 Intro: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It Says “ A Psalm of David When he was in the Wilderness of Judah This Psalm, Just Like Chapter 62 probably belongs to the Time of Absolom’s Rebellion. There are Several Reasons why this is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

You Don't Always Spell Trouble With A Capital "T" Series

Contributed by Matthew Vigor on Mar 22, 2007

Tough times come for all of us in a variety of ways.

Sermon for Sunday, January 2, 2005 1st sermon in an 11 part series "You don’t always spell ’trouble’ with a capital T" "Words to Grow By" (James 1:1-18) Copyright 2005 G. Charles Sackett That section in Ginny’s Bible is absolutely correct. Tough times come. They come for all of us in a variety ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Eagle's Wings

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

We live in a society that is plagued with a lack of sleep, low energy, discouragement, rampant depression, and a loss of joy. But hope waits for those who learn to wait upon the Lord.

ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaiah 40:27-31 Ask for a show of hands – keep them up! Who is tired today? How many are weary? Who is discouraged? Who has had a rough week? Who is facing a difficulty or trial that seems insurmountable? Who feels burdened today with a concern or question? Welcome to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

How Long O Lord

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

This psalm shows us how we can overcome our despair through faith in God.

How Long O Lord Psalm 13 “How long O Lord?” Four times in this brief psalm, David makes this plaintive cry. “How long O Lord?” This psalm was, no doubt, written during a low point in David’s life. Possibly during the time when Saul is pursuing David to try to kill him. This story is told in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2007

Some look for great joy when they reach their final destination. GOD’S PLAN IS TO LOVE THE JOURNEY AS WE GO. IF WE LOVE THE JOURNEY WE WILL LOVE THE DESTINATION. You don’t need a change of position, you need a change of heart, a change of attitudes to fin

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. Your life can become so mundane that it seems like an endless trap. If you have lost the joy in your family and home, hard times lie ahead. We must search God’s word and see the value of joy and seek God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Whirlwind

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 24, 2006

We all want to know why we suffer.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Rejoicing Always

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006

Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

Life's Detours And Disruptions Series

Contributed by James Hardy on Feb 3, 2006

So often in our lives we hit a bump in the road. We answer the phone and on the other end there’s bad news. Ever happen to you?

Has it ever happed to you? The phone rings and on the other end there’s bad news. You go to the mailbox and there’s a letter from the IRS or a past due notice, more bad news. You go to the doctor and he gives it to you, bad news. There’s a knock on your door, bad news. Sure, we have all had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Talk To Your Tears

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2006

Tears have a great purpose in your life. Sometimes pain is a very valuable gift.

Psalms 126:5-6 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. [6] He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. l. INTRODUCTION -- TEARS A. General -Even after having spent twenty years working in the medical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Prisoner Of Hope! Do Not Be Troubled!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2006

If we look around us we might see enough to have a troubled heart, or we can trust God and be a prisoner of hope!

BE A PRISONER OF HOPE! DO NOT BE TROUBLED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com RISE ABOVE TROUBLE! 2 Thes. 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Welcoming God's Strange Messengers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 16, 2005

Trials are common to all people! What is not common, however, is your response to trials. In today’s sermon, James teaches you how to respond to your trials.

Scripture Someone once posted a sheet of paper on a bulletin board with the following heading: “You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . .” Allow me to share a few of the “whens” with you. You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . • You wake up to the soothing sound of running ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anchors During Adversity

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 6, 2005

What are you anchored to when your world turns upside down in the storms of life?

“Anchors During Adversity” (Romans 5:1-11) Weds. Night I’m glad you’re here tonight. You know, one of the things that has always been kind of a mystery to me is why more people don’t come to church on Wednesday night. I know that some people get home late and can’t come and I know that some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist