Sermons on Courage In Difficulty:

Tempted, Troubled, Tested-Part 2

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

How Jesus overcame a troubled spirit.

TEMPTED, TROUBLED, TESTED Part 2 Mark 14:32-42 Sunday, February 17, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee We see Jesus at his second lowest point emotionally in the passage today. Mark records that Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled. Jesus had already told his disciples… John 14:1, “Do not let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith In Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 2, 2013

Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials.

Faith in Jesus December 30, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our faith in Jesus will save us from our sins, but not necessarily our trials. Focus Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40 Supplemental Passage: And without faith it is impossible to please Him, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did You Doubt?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

Why Did You Doubt? October 1, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: Matthew 14:25-31 I. THE LORD BROUGHT THEM THERE II. JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS FOLLOWERS III. THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

We Don't Look Like What We've Been Through Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 1, 2011

When we were at our LOWEST STATE, it is there that God is able to work with us and help us SHED the things of this world that we can become truly dependent upon Him. It is during the Hardships of Life that we learn how to lean and depend on the Lord.

TITLE: WE DON’T LOOK LIKE WHAT WE’VE BEEN THROUGH SCRIPTURE: JOB 28:2-3 I and the Perfected Praise Worship Center family are honored to be here this afternoon to participate in such a celebration hosted by this great Pastor and Church family. I must say that we have experienced a ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:2-3, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Next Leg Of The Race Is A “detour”

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 13, 2011

What do we do when difficulties arise in our lives. A look at Paul's and his companions time in Philippi Prison

How many of you have seen the Television reality show the “Amazing Race”. For those of you that have not seen it, there many groups of two people (some married teams, some brother’s teams, some sister teams, mother daughter, father daughter, Father son, engaged couples, dating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ultimate Challenge Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 14, 2011

The difficulties in life are not what cause us to suffer. It is our response to these difficulties that cause us to suffer. The ultimate challenge in the book of Job is:- Will I Trust God ... Or Not?

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 1:1-3:26 “The Ultimate Challenge” Who is Job? Read Job 1:1-3 Job had buckets of money and was very well known. Not just because of his money, but also because of the type ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Storm Proofing Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 10, 2012

1. We all go through storms 2 They Had Set Out With Christ 3 His Presence on Board is no Guarantee of Perpetual Calm 4. The Storm Does Not Mean That He Has Left Us. 5. Do Not Lose Faith If He Seems Calmly Indifferent.

1. We have gone through two storms these last 2 weeks - Lost of power & have snow because of Sandy – 10/29/12 - Sandy dumped 3’ wet snow - 270,000 people lost power - 6 people in WV have died - John Rose, 60, a Republican candidate killed by falling tree - It could take at least six ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Room For Improvement Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 1

JOSHUA: BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS The names and the lives of Joshua and Moses were inseparable, but Joshua’s rise was not predicated on Moses’ fall. Joshua’s rise was not spectacular or sensational. His star was continually in the ascendancy and Moses’ fall only propelled his successor to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Old Testament Challenge: David And Goliath Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Old Testament Challenge: David and Goliath

The Courage of David A few weeks ago we talked about Moses and his answering God’s call in his life. Today we are going to talk about courage with yet another Old Testament personality but I want to revisit Moses for a moment. What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: *other

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2019

I want to address the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs.Hopefully I can provide some encouragement for you. Let's see what God did through Gideon's army.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part one) Judges 6-7 Today I want to address the elephant in the room-the fact that some people have left the church in the past year. You might be discouraged as you look around and see the empty chairs. You might be wondering if we're doing something wrong. You ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Big Victory From A Small Army (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 21, 2019

Last week I highlighted that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. Although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. Let's continue our story about Gideon and see what happens next.

A BIG VICTORY BY A SMALL ARMY (part two) Judges 6-7 Last week I started by highlighting the fact that Cornerstone has lost some people over the last year. And although that can be discouraging, there are still plenty of reasons to be positive about the future of our church. We started to look at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-15, Judges 7:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Com ’on Put Em Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 29, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 14: 1 – 29

2 Kings 14: 1 – 29 Com ’on put em up 14 In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

Changing Your Attitude Altars Your Altitude

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (2 of 3) 7/31/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A We could overlook the significance of the time stamp on this text (2.1) if weren’t careful. 1 Stuff means stuff to God (Numbers, colors, dates have ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Follow-Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 16, 2017

We receive courage to do whatever it takes when we follow Jesus.

Title: Follow-Whatever It Takes Date: 3/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Matthew 10.16-31 CT: We receive courage when we follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: Several years ago, an enormous financial crisis loomed in Europe. The very survival of the structure of the euro currency, if not the whole of Europe, was at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-31

Denomination: Christian Church

"Fear No Evil"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 18, 2018

God is with us!!!

“Fear No Evil” Psalm 23 Donald Barnhouse was the pastor of Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church when his wife died and left him with two young daughters to raise alone. While he was driving to his wife’s funeral he realized that he needed to say something to explain what was happening to ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist