Sermons on Calamity:

Warfare Always Surrounds The Birth Of A Miracle

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2021

God is a God of miracles. He desires to do miracles in your life. But between you and your promotion, marriage, career, health, your boss etc. a hindrance stands. Your miracle will be gained by prayer, fasting, praise, and obedience!

WARFARE ALWAYS SURROUNDS THE BIRTH OF A MIRACLE Acts 26:17-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Man woke up and said nothing. His Wife, annoyed, shouted, “You’ve forgotten what day it is, haven’t you!” He went to work and confided to a colleague, “I think I forgot my wife’s birthday.” 2. “Not a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:17-18, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Hopeless Situation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Thanksgiving is a necessity in the life of a believer, for without it there is a tendency to dwell on the dark side of life. It is real, but it is not eternal. It is not an adequate foundation on which to build a life of faith.

The early settlers of the New England Colonies knew what it was to suffer and to endure great difficulties. They had frequent days of fasting and prayer on which they would bring their distresses before God. Constant dwelling on the sorrows of life led them to be gloomy and discontented. Some ...read more

A Study Of The "Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 2 – Ezekiel, Joel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 24, 2022

The term "The Day of the LORD" is used often in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. It is the time God intervenes openly in this world after the Rapture, in the Tribulation. A dreadful time. We look at all the references for that in a series. Revelation sits right in there.

A STUDY OF THE “DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 2 – EZEKIEL, JOEL We continue to the next set in this examination of The Day of the LORD. NUMBER 3 [03]. {{Ezekiel 13:5-6 “You have not gone up into the breaches, nor did you build the wall around the house of Israel to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:5-6, Ezekiel 13:7, Matthew 24:11, Matthew 24:4-5, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 24:26, Ezekiel 30:1-5, Isaiah 19:2, Isaiah 19:21-22, Isaiah 19:23-25, Joel 1:15-18, Revelation 16:13-14, Zechariah 14:2, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Matthew 24:29, Revelation 19:15, Nahum 1:6, Malachi 3:2, Joel 2:1-3, Joel 2:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Epaphras' Wrestling Ministry

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 5, 2022

We usually think of prayer as peaceful, but Paul described Epaphras as “wrestling” in Col. 4:12 with the word “agonize.” The same word is translated as "STRIVE" in an Olympic event and as "FIGHT the good fight of faith!" Join the wrestling match!

EPAPHRAS' WRESTLING MINISTRY Col. 4:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Bonehead Bandits 1. Two teenagers robbed the Grandon City, Kansas public library. They raced up to the counter with an empty pillow case. “Put it in,” they demanded of the clerk. “Put what in?” “The money. Put it in and nobody’ll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10

Denomination: United Methodist

God Needs Intercessors

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2023

Here are examples of prayers that God answered and saved people from wrecks, overturned war battles, and stopped missionaries from being executed! Intercessory prayer works and God needs more intercessors so His will can be accomplished!

GOD NEEDS INTERCESSORS Ezekiel 22:30-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Country Church Stewardship 1. The pastor of a tiny country church was struggling with a shortage of tithes and offerings. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that the person who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unanswered Prayer (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 1, 2023

God invites us to ask Him, and we will receive (Matthew 7:7). But why does He sometimes not answer our prayers? This sermon series explains several possibilities for why God does not grant our prayers.

Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life and an excellent means of communication with our Heavenly Father. We can express our deepest longings, fears, joys, and hopes through prayer, seek God's guidance and help and intercede for others. However, sometimes it seems God is not answering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 John 5:14, James 4:3, Psalm 66:18, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 Peter 3:7, Jonah 3:5-10, Genesis 21:14-19, 1 Kings 21:17-29, Mark 7:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Our Liberator Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021

The answers that God will give to us, will be so astounding that it will be way beyond our human thinking and understanding. Irrespective of the kind of situations that we are challenged with, if the Lord is with us, we can come out victorious.

God our Liberator We read in Psalm 91:15,“When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on verse 15 in its entirety and thereby try to comprehend all that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

I Can’t Go Back

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 3, 2021

Don't return to the way things used to be, but move forward in the Lord.

When I read this story of Ruth, I found something interesting, something intriguing, and something stimulating. When I visit this time in scripture there is a tragedy, a disaster, a calamity, it’s a catastrophe misfortune, but on the other hand, it is an accomplishment, victories, successful story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Sword Of The Spirit / The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

July 04, 2020 The bulk of the of the Armor we have studied so far is defensive in nature. The Breastplate, Shield and Helmet are meant to protect us from our Enemy’s assaults and attacks. However, God did not intend for us to simply endure what the devil fires at us. We have also been provided ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Two Builders Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 4, 2022

This passage applies to all people. Whether we make our living in construction or not, we are all builders. Each day we live we are building something that will one day be evaluated by the Master Builder.

The Two Builders Matthew 7: 24-27 We have come to the conclusion of the longest recorded message in Scripture our Lord preached: The Sermon on the Mount. It has been an insightful journey; much of what we have considered has been very familiar to us, but it has been challenging as well. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Brighter Day Is On The Way!’ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 20, 2022

The gloom, despair and oppression so vivid in Isaiah’s day is overshadowed by a new light the prophet sees. This prophet moves from walking in darkness to walking in the light; from oppression to justice; from war to peace. A brighter day is on the way!

Sermon: A Brighter Day is on the Way!’ Isaiah 9:2-7 “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. 3 You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, John 3:16-17, John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Red Flags

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 23, 2022

When you look at the end product of whatever was done through a man/woman of God with wisdom, you can transparently see the wisdom of God flowing in and through.

SPIRITUAL WEATHER Matthew 16:3' Do you know how to discern the appearance of the sky, but cannot discern the signs of the times?” The Pharisees and Sadducees ( the so called spiritual people) were unable to see Jesus as the Messiah in their midst, they treated Him shabbily and thus missed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Sand Series

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 30, 2022

God’s creation displays his divine and eternal power. We can see it if we pause a little while and look around. Little things teach us great lessons about faith, trust, and hope in God.

Sermon No. 14 LESSONS FROM THE SAND By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 30, 2022 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is taken from nature. God’s creation displays his divine and eternal power. We can ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Cycle Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2022

The Christian life is not believing in the cycle of birth but there is a cycle of redemption, a cycle of reformation, a cycle of resurgence and revival. I would like to leave with you three spiritual insights as Corrupted people, Compassionate God, and charismatic leaders in the cycle of redemption.

Theme: Cycle of Redemption Text: Judges 2:10-23 Greetings: ‘The Lord is good. His love endures forever.’ Introduction to the book of judges: This book is part of former prophets (Joshua, Judges, 1, 2 Samuel, and 1, 2 Kings). Judges are called Sophetim. It describes the exploits of the number of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Methodist