Sermons on Calamity:

Turn,turn,turn

Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007

Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again."

TURN, TURN, TURN Biblical Text: 1 Kings 18: 24 and 37 "And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, ’It is well spoken.’" "Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

I See Dead People: God, The Bible, And Ghosts (Part 2)

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 4, 2007

What are ghosts? Why would they speak to us? How can we tell whether they are ghosts or evil spirits?

I See Dead People: God, the Bible, and Ghosts (Part 2) Today we are going to continue with the subject that we began last week in time for Halloween. It was the topic of ghosts. What are they? Why do they interact with the living? Are they really the spirits of the dead? We looked in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Word For Desperate Times Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 12, 2009

What we are seeing today is what is often described in Scripture as, “For the Lord has a day of vengeance, a year of retribution…” (Isaiah 34:8) What the world needs to see is a Body of Christ which is able to get “revelation” from God in desperate times-

I am going to read to you from 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Title: A Word for Desperate Times Theme: Hearing from God In Bad Times Topic: A New Years Message Listen as I read 1 Samuel 30:1- 6, “David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Boxed In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 5, 2016

A study of the book of Job 7: 1 - 21

Job 7: 1 - 21 Boxed In 1 “Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? 2 Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, and like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages, 3 So I have been allotted months of futility, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Recovery Through Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 7, 2011

Backsliding begins with a rationalization of one's behavior, and a relativistic approach to determining right and wrong in one's life. This message deals with the result of this faulty thinking, while offering the only solution to one's backslidden condit

Recovery through Repentance Text: Jer. 2:13; 3:22 Intro: Backsliding on God, whether that of an individual, or that of a nation, does not take place all at once; but it is a gradual process. This spiritual malady usually begins with little departures from the truth of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Care About People? God Calls Us To Do It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2012

This is a message on why God's love for people should be our motivation for evangelism. Since God cares for people, we need to care.

Why Care About People, God Calls Us To Do It Hosea 11:1-11 Mark 1:14-21 Calvary 3-11-2012 Today we are starting a new series entitled “Why Care About People.” How many of you have discovered that people can cause you a lot of headaches? How many of you have been tempted at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Second Date

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 9: 1 – 28

1 Kings 9: 1 – 28 Second Date 9 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he wanted to do, 2 that the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. 3 And the LORD said to him: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How God Turns Failure Into Favor Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Failure isn’t final and it isn’t fatal. God can bring you back from failure.

INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message is the series from 1 Thessalonians which I’ve entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to talk about “How God Turns Failure into Favor.” I don’t even know if kids in school take home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The New Revised Version

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2019

A study in the book of Psalm 18: 1 - 50

Psalm 18: 1 – 50 The New Revised Version To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song on the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said: 1 I will love You, O LORD, my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Consequences Of Pride

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 28, 2020

Pride goes before destruction.Whosoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. You cannot do any good unless “the mighty hand of God” is with you! Therefore, be humble and look to His hand for all success.

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). Pride, the first-born son of hell, unclean and vile, is a ringleader and captain among iniquities, daring and God-defying sin. It has nothing lovely in it. Pride exalts it head, and seeks to honor itself; but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2020

This is a message of encouragement. In this message I share Scriptural references of how important we are to God and what we should be remembering in our current circumstance.

Be Encouraged Scripture: John 16:32-33; James 1:2; Jer. 29:11; Isa. 49:13-17 As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure He understood what they would be facing after His death. He understood that they would be scared and would be scattered to their own homes in isolation. Knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 49:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Global Glory Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

David could have questioned God, but instead he went on a quest to find God. Instead of wondering, He chose to worship. We can do the same thing as we follow the progression of his faith, from deep inside the cave, to the entrance, and then to the world

God’s Global Glory Pastors get asked questions all the time. Here are a few actual letters that kids have sent to ministers: Dear Pastor, does God like everybody? If so, He never met my sister. (Arnold, age 9) Dear Pastor, do you think my father should be a minister? Every day he gives us a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From The Coming Wrath Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 14 of the Romans series dealing with God’s ultimate judgment and demonstration of wrath against those who reject His Son.

Chico Alliance Church September 2, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Saved from the Coming Wrath” Romans 5:9 Review In this letter Paul answers the question, “How can a sinful man be reconciled with a holy God? It also answers a similar question, “How can the offender escape the wrath of the offended.” God ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Job

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 6, 2007

Job’s three friends will speak alot of truth but they will also speak alot of error.

If you are experiencing defeat , you will be encouraged by Job’s perseverance in the middle of great suffering. At this point in our study, Job is no longer blessed, and wealthy man. He has lost all his children, wealth and health. His wife is waiting for him to die. And although his ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To Ridicule

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 18, 2010

When reason fails, some turn to ridicule. They choose laughter over logic. Should the Christian respond? If so, how? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Responding to Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Responding2Ridicule.html Sanballat has always lived in every time, and taken form in every church. He and others like him believe if God's kingdom is built up it will hurt their cause. They don't want to see it happen. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist