Sermons on Circumstance:

Lord, I'm Tired PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024

This sermon explores how Elijah's experiences of fear, frustration, and overwhelm can guide us in navigating our own similar moments with faith.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we gather here today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united by the love of our Savior and the common pursuit of understanding His Word. We are not here by accident but by divine appointment. We are not just a gathering of individuals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Topics: Fear, Frustration, Overwhelm

A Time Of Transition Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 4, 2008

Life is full of turning points. Times of change that prepare us for the road ahead and fulfill God’s purposes in our life. The arrest of John the Baptist leads Jesus into a place of transition. Jesus goes to Galilee and begins to preach a message of

A Time of Transition Mark 1:14-15 March 9, 2008 Mark 1:14a (HCSB) After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee… Time to Leave - Turning points - Circumstances that God uses to redirect - Focus - Energy - Actions - These circumstances may be good or bad - The Holy Spirit gives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching Out To Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 5, 2006

Jairus reached out on behalf of his daughter, the woman in the crowd reached out to Jesus for herself, and the crowd just wanted to be near to Jesus. How about us?

(This is a short Homily given at a midweek Communion Service) The wonderful news about Jesus was spreading fast (Mark 5:20), and a large crowd has gathered around Jesus by the side of the Lake (Mark 5:21). As the events unfold, I wonder which character you most relate to. Which character is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Genuine Peace

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

How a relationship with God should lead to peace.

John 14:25-31 Forget how we got started on it, Bryan and I talking about Kent State and the shootings there when I was a kid. Russell Jones and I talking yesterday about the news, how depressing it is to read the paper. Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Liberia, there are wars and rumors of war, there is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Love?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 2, 2022

You could get hundreds of answers to this question. The true answer is found in God. God so loved the world.

The greatest love ever expressed was the love shown to a Christ denying world when Christ died upon the cross for the sins of all mankind. Love was manifest at Calvary. Many Christian people are not really sure God loves them, even after he has saved us. Sometimes because of the trying ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Devil Intended For Evil, But God Meant It For Good. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good

The story of Joseph in Genesis 50:20 says, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." This powerful verse showcases God's sovereignty and ability to turn evil intentions into good outcomes. 1. Joseph's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Philippians 1:12-14

Locked Up In Your Memory

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2009

A message that will show how we lock up the memories of our past and allow them to prohibit us from moving foreward.

Locked Up In Your Memory Genesis 16: 1-3 They set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the people of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they had departed from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Joyful Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

A believer can overcome anxiety through learning to rejoice in the Lord, to lighten up and to cast their cares on the Lord.

#27, 10-28-07 Stay Joyful Introduction, Which of these four songs reveals your attitude towards life? 1) “Make the World Go Away” 2) “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head” 3) “I did It My Way” 4) “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” Text, Philippians 4:4-7 I. The Problem With Anxiety A. Anxiety defined; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Substance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 8, 2025

Faith is not just a feeling or a wish; it's a firm foundation that gives us confidence in God's promises.

In Hebrews 11:1, we read, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." This verse defines faith as the substance of our hopes and the evidence of things that are not yet visible. Faith is not just a feeling or a wish; it's a firm foundation that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Words Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

Words of Gratitude Introduction: Today we are continuing our series and I want to ask you a question. What’s coming out of your mouth when things aren’t going your way? What are you saying, when life is harsh and hits you like a ton of bricks? Is your mouth filled with grumbling or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Urban Legend: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 10, 2010

Looks at the Spiritual Urban Legend that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle and discusses the reasons that we often face more than we can handle and what God does through that in our lives

Spiritual Urban Legends God will never give you more than you can handle Numbers 11:4-6, 10-23 Luke 10:38-42 God allows us to face more than we can handle so we learn to… Carry each other’s burdens (Numbers 11:17; Galatians 6:2) Rely on God’s strength (Numbers 18-23; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Safehouse Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 29, 2001

Three reasons we can be sure we are securely included in God’s plan.

Is there any place that’s really safe anymore? We used to think our homes were safe, but we’ve become more and more aware of just how dangerous some people’s homes are. Domestic violence keeps getting worse. Just last week a San Bernardino man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting his wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians 1:12-19 Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Sep 4, 2001

This sermon shows how Jesus was not only magnified through the life of Paul but purposes to be magnified thru our lives as well.

Philippians 1:12-19 Last week, while flipping thru the stations, I happened to see Jim Baker’s son, Jay, on Larry King Live. It was so encouraging to hear to how God brought him out of a life of alcoholism and drugs and raised him up as a minister to the broken, punk culture of Atlanta. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-19

When Your Dreams Go Down The Drain Series

Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011

Looking at the life of Joseph being sold into slavery, how do we continue to trust God when our hopes, ambitions and dreams are shattered

TRUSTING GOD … WHEN YOUR DREAMS GO DOWN THE DRAIN! “When Joseph was seventeen years old, he often tended his father’s flocks. He worked for his half brothers, the sons of his father’s wives Bilhah and Zilpah. But Joseph reported to his father some of the bad things his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:16-17, Ruth 3:10-18, Ruth 4:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church