Sermons on Building The Body:

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

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

With An Expected End In Mind

Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006

That’s where you’ll find your peace – when you know Him and believe Him, when you know that despite desperate or discouraging circumstances, the end of the story is coming and it’s perfect.

It was a low point for Abraham, perhaps the lowest. The ‘father of faith’ was despairing. You see, he had heard the voice of the Lord while living in Ur –a place where the moon god (now known as Allah) was worshipped. But, the true and living God had spoken to him, telling him to ‘forsake ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count My Trials And Struggles All Joy?

Contributed by Robert Coats on May 29, 2006

The Apostle James dropped a bombshell in his letter to Christians

Count my trials and struggles all joy? James 1:2-4 Are you going through any trials, temptations, tribulations, testings, or struggles? Then my brothers and sisters…count it all joy. Pastor what are you saying? How can I find joy in my struggles? You do not know what I am going through? Well ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Regardless Rejoicing

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Having it all or losing it all, rejoicing in any and every situation should be a natural part of a Christian’s life.

WE HAVE QUITE A FEW UNIQUE SAYINGS IN OUR CULTURE THAT HELP US DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PESSIMIST AND AN OPTIMIST. SAYINGS SUCH AS “A PESSIMIST SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY WHILE THE OPTIMIST SEES IT AS HALF FULL” OR “THE OPTIMIST IS THE ONE WHO CAN ENJOY THE SCENERY EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

What Would God Say About.. Handling Injustice Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 26, 2005

3rd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

What Would God Say About Handling Injustice? 1 Peter 3:21-25 INTRODUCTION: Don’t you just hate it when you suffer unjustly? Maybe it’s something small like being shortchanged at a drive-through window, or told one price but then upon installation given another. Or may it’s more significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Not So Great Escape Series

Contributed by Curtis Deming on Apr 26, 2005

This is the second in a series on the Philippian church. The experience of Paul and Silas in Philippi shows us key principles of salvation and joy.

The Not So Great Escape Curt Deming Melbourne Community Church I love prison escape movies. It seems that no matter how badly they behaved to get themselves into prison, once they start trying to get out, I’m rooting for them to make it. It’s even easier to sympathize with the escaping prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Wonderful Life In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

Life is difficult. Christmas can bring crisis for many. But it can still be wonderful because God came in Jesus to be with me.

Intro: Have you ever felt you might be better off dead than alive? The struggles of life seem to surmount the beauties of life and you begin to wonder “what’s the point?” That’s what happened to Geoge Bailey in the classic film It’s a wonderful Life. In this scene your about to see, George, who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dried Out But Not Dried Up

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon that stresses the importance of staying in the word and remaining prayerful. Otherwise, we are weak and then the enemy will try and tear us down and strip us of all our joy.

Text: Ezekiel 37:1-3,7-10 (NIV) 1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Rejoicing

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

In this passage Paul resumed the story that he left in 2:13, where he said he went to Macedonia to look for Titus. Though Paul still had many problems and hardships to face, he found comfort and joy in the ministry God had given to him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of “the greatest justice since John Marshall.” At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-7

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