Sermons on Commitment To Body:

Don't Worry About Anything? Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Philippians 4:6

Don’t Worry About Anything? June 3, 2001 Remember the song by Bobby McFarren, “Don’t worry, be happy”? Impossible not to have… played all the time! - nice idea… but can be pretty annoying… esp when your facing difficult times. - In Phil 4:6 Paul expresses part of this saying, “Be anxious for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

God's Got Your Back!

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001

When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19-21, Deuteronomy 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Purpose In Your Trials

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002

This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Widow's "Might"

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 26, 2002

Have you ever been totally dependant upon God? The lesson of the widow is that "importunity equals opportunity". Learn what it is that really impresses God!

THE WIDOW’S “MIGHT” Mark 12: 41-44 It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because of the animals ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Singing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We need God the way He is and the way He works.

A SINGING FAITH Habakkuk 3:1-19 S: Worship Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE NEED GOD THE WAY HE IS AND THE WAY HE WORKS. ?: How? How should we respond? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study three responses we need to have to God and His ways. The _____ response we need to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19, Habakkuk 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002

Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Trials: God's Hard Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 13, 2003

The trials in our life are never easy, but God uses them to refine us into better people.

James 1:1-18 January 12, 2003 Trials - God’s Hard Gifts Last week we looked at the Man James, brother of Jesus. Today, we begin to look at the letter that he left us in the New Testament. Jesus was prophesied to be a man of sorrows, well acquainted with grief; his brother James also had ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

"We Have This Treasure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2004

The treasure of the Gospel of Christ is what enbles us to persevere.

2 Corinthians 4:3-7 “We Have This Treasure” by: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Mehtodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A story is told of an old estate auction where some of the finest china, linens, furniture, and other things of great value were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Una Vida De Paz

Contributed by Augusto Rodriguez on Sep 13, 2004

La paz se define comunmente como la ausencia de la guerra. Sin embargo, la paz que ofrece Dios a los que confian en El es aquella que experimentamos aun en medio de la guerra. Es que cuando Dios es el centro de tu vida, tienes paz. Por lo tanto, una vida

UNA VIDA DE PAZ Is. 26:1-4 Objetivo: Que las personas comprendan que cuando Dios es el centro de su vida tienen paz. Introducción. La paz comúnmente se define como la ausencia de la guerra. Sin embargo, la paz que ofrece Dios a los que confían en El es aquella que experimentamos aún en medio de la ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Your Life In Control In An Out Of Control World

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 16, 2004

This message tells of personal experiences of the pastor facing personal experiences and how with God’s help he found victory.

Living Your Life in Control in an Out of Control World Daniel 1:6-2:45 Introduction: As I reflect back on my life a time in my life that was out of my control was when my parents separated. When I just happened to be playing at a neighbor’s house several blocks away from our home in Gypsum, KS. ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Fixing Our Focus

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

When the problems of life get us down, we need to fix our focus.

A little boy was sitting on a street corner trying to sell his little pup (maybe I’ve told you this before). A salesman passed the corner each day, and after a week he began to pity the boy who was striving to sell his puppy. The salesman knew the boy didn’t See It Big. He stopped and said, "Son, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have Faith In A Hopeless Situation

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

Some principles to help stregnthen our faith through difficult situations.

HOW TO HAVE FAITH IN A HOPELESS SITUATION Acts 27:20-44 1. When you can’t see God’s hand, trust His heart. (20-25) 2. Listen to the Word of God. You never know the complete truth about any situation until you hear from Him. (26) 3. Don’t panic and take matters into your own hands. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 13, 2003

Jehoshaphat’s victory shows us how praising God gives us victory in the battles of life.

It was Easter morning, 1799, and the people of Feldkirch, Austria, were terrified. Indeed, they believed this Easter would probably be the very worst day of their lives. Outside the gates stood the army of Napoleon, and he wanted in. The citizens were ready to raise the white flag of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #1

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003

Satan can’t win unless we quit

Why Quiting Is Not An Option - part #1 July 13, 2003 AM Matthew 14:22-26 Mark 4:36-39 This morning I want to deal with the spiritual implications of quiting -- Or giving up in times of difficulty. Tonight I want to look at the everyday realities of what happens when we quit -- But this morning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39, Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Charismatic

That's Not A Knife

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 17, 2003

Don’t let the stresses and worries of life get you down. Trust in the greater power.

That’s Not A Knife I remember in one of my college classes reading about an expert testimony concerning time management that was presented to a Senate sub-committee in 1960. These experts said that because of advances in technology, within twenty years or so, people would be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed