Sermons on Coping With Loss:

Pain Turned Into Joy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2009

It seems unreal that pain could be turned into joy. Yet pain is the very stuff of joy. It will come, not instantaneously, but completely. The risen Christ proves this, and can transform our disappointments, disillusionments, and shame into joy.

“You will have pain, but y our pain will turn into joy.” That brings back memories of the doctor’s office and that giant needle moving ever closer. “This will hurt a little bit.” A little bit! When you are a year old, it hurts a lot, and there is no joy in it. No, I do not remember being one ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009

Jesus is Lord, and I want to know Him, more and more every day. What about you?

We’ve been moving through the book of Philippians and are halfway through the letter now. Paul writes this letter while in prison for spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. I’d like us to watch a short clip of Paul as he addresses the church. Watch and listen to him as he reminds us of Who it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Date With Destiny

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 9, 2012

This message is about the Judgment Seat of Christ and it's implications for believers.

“A Date with Destiny” “2 Corinthians 5:9-13” 2 Corinthians 5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2017

Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at the account of Elisha raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. This week we'll look at the first occasion of Jesus raising someone from the dead.

THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part three) Luke 7:11-17 Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at Elijah's successor, Elisha and the account of him raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. Now we fast forward to Jesus as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of The Monsters

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2017

God uses 2 monsters to tell Job and us how to handle trials and life's hard blows.

GOD OF THE MONSTERS Job 40,41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE IS YOUR FAITH? 1. For the umpteenth time Vickii Youngston went to her pastor to tell him, "I'm so scared! Joe says he's going to kill me if I keep coming to your church!" 2. "Vickii, this is a common trial" replied the pastor, more ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Pressing On

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2017

This is a New Year message focused on our decision to move beyond our past to press towards the goal within our future. It asks the reader to consider the impact of past failures on our present and future plans.

I’m Pressing On Scriptures: Philippians 3:8-14; 4:13 We have entered into a new year that represents a year of change for our lives. This year represents the first year of the rest of our lives. This statement will make more sense shortly. The title of my message this morning is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More About The Apostles Life Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017

Fear not. Persecution promised. Murder promised. God will be with them (YOU).

I. Introduction A. We live in a small town where we have a volunteer Ambulance Corp. We are blessed with many dedicated and fully qualified attendants, who staff our ambulances and give freely of themselves. I was chatting with one of the EMS responders one day and she could hardly stifle a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Queen Of Sheba & Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2019

Solomon was a type of Christ, he was the son of David; but there is a greater son of David – Jesus Christ. The Queen of Sheba represents a person seeking Christ. Her fervency in seeking Solomon should be compared to our seeking of Jesus.

THE QUEEN OF SHEBA & JESUS 1 Kings 10:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: True doctor office stories 1. JOKE. a. About to have a blood test, Janet nervously waited while the nurse tightened a tourniquet around her arm. "I understand you're from Huntsville," she said. "Are you a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-7, Matthew 12:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020

It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-40

Denomination: Methodist

Death To Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 10, 2020

Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances.

Death to Life 1 Peter 1:1-9 Through the resurrection of Christ, we have a living hope, that sustains and strengthens the believer in all circumstances. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • What a joy it is to be able to be together online for this joyful holiday! • I am so thankful for the technology ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Survival Kit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 12, 2018

In this section of Philippians, Paul points them toward three important Christ-like characteristics that are vital for us to survive and to thrive.

Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a moment that your airplane has gone down in the middle of the ocean. 1. You find yourself floating in a life raft designed for survival. 2. You immediately and frantically search for the survival kit that is usually provided in a life raft, and you are relieved ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth Or Consequences For Truth Tellers

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 13, 2018

When John told the truth against political power (Herod) there were consequences. The same was true for Jesus, his followers. The 'values" of the world does not always appreciate the "truth" God offers in Jesus, "the way, the truth, and the life."

In Jesus Holy Name July 15, 2018 Text: Mark 6:14 ff & Luke 3:19-20 Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Truth or Consequences” Truth or Consequences was the long-running wild & wacky game show (1941 on the radio) 1951-1988 off and on with different game hosts). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-22, Luke 3:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Charging God Foolishly

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 4, 2020

In the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic, we have the power to choose our response. When we choose Faith Over Fear - Wisdom Over Worry - And Prayer Over Panic -- we can experience the “PEACE OF GOD, WHICH SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING” that we read about in PHILIPPIANS 4:7.

TITLE: CHARGING GOD FOOLISHLY SCRIPTURE: JOB 1:21-22 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced the Coronavirus or what we now refer to as COVID-19 a Pandemic. Two days later, on March 13, 2020, the United States through the White House announced the coronavirus pandemic to be a ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Self-control is the inner strength that determines what external stimuli will be allowed to move you to action. The reason Christians are motivated by external stimuli to do things out of God's will is because they lack this fruit of the Spirit

One of the things that made Lincoln so great was his marvelous self-control. The nation was coming apart at the seams with a civil war that had everybody's emotions operating at extremes. To add to the tension, some army contractors were ripping off the government. This made Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Are There Hierarchies Of Christians In Heaven?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2020

There is a growing belief that the better a Christian behaves or does things for God, the greater their rank and job responsibilities will be in the heavenly kingdom - and they will also be rewarded with a deeper relationship with God.

There are primarily two schools of thought that have emerged over the years about what the reward of Heaven will be. Some believe that there will be different gifts and varying degrees of happiness in Heaven based upon a merit type of system done on earth and how well a person works at their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 3:5, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 5:12, Luke 14:11, Matthew 23:12, Matthew 19:30, Colossians 2:9-10, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational