Sermons on Crushing Experiences:

Galatians A Gospel Of Freedom

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 6, 2013

This is actually a series of lessons for discussion on Galatians. There are six weeks of take home study guides that provide each participant a rich experience in exploring God's message within Galatians.

The Gospel of Freedom in Christ! A study of Galatians Introduction: How do we live by the Spirit and enjoy true freedom in Christ? What does that mean and what does it look like? How can living under the law actually become a hindrance to Christian faith and violate the gospel of Christ? What ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejection Of The Light Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 25, 2014

Rejection is a very common experience in our lives, but when Jesus appeared in the Flesh on the Earth He created, His own things and His own people rejected Him.

Rejection of THE Light John 1:1-10 taught us that before Jesus appeared on earth, He was The Eternal Everlasting Word, The Eternal Son in relationship with the Father, The Everlasting God, The Creator Word, The Self-Existent Word, The Eternal Life-Giving Word, The Eternal Light-Bearing Word: John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Not, Stand Not,, Sit Not

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2010

Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep personal satisfaction that is available only to those who walk with God.

Walk Not , Stand Not, Sit Not Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction: O how great is the blessedness, the full sense of happiness, of the man who is devoted to being more than just a hearer but a doer of the Word! Psalm 1 gives to us three avoidances that we must heed in order for us to experience of the deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Back's Against The Wall

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2017

This message talks about how we should respond when our backs are against the wall. I shared a very personal (and painful) experience as the backdrop for the message.

When Your Back’s Against The Wall Scripture: II Chronicles 20 Let me say this before I say anything else this morning: “I do not always get it right!” This morning I want to share a personal, behind the scenes look at what can happen internally when your back is against the wall. I know some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Force On Earth Is Love. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 20, 2019

In part one we discussed the four types of love and how for us to live a healthy and fulfilled life we all need to experience love at all four levels.

In this Part, our focus will be Agape Love. Now let’s look at 1 Corinthians 13:4-8,13 GNT Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Visits From Gabriel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2019

We can never experience real freedom until we’re following a more beautiful way. We need a new imagination, a new way of seeing and thinking.

Two Visits from Gabriel December 8, 2019 • There are at least four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. • There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players. • Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-14, Luke 1:18-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Hand Of God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 27, 2020

God is still doing powerful things through His right hand. Learn how to experience the marvelous and miraculous through God's right hand of power.

Introduction What is a new song? I’m sure you have come across the phrase in different passages of the Bible. Psalm 98:1-2 helps us to understand what a new song is and the circumstances that give rise to someone singing a new song. We are told in this bible passage to sing to the Lord a new song ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-2, Exodus 15:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can't Park Here

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 19, 2018

If you have ever had a Mountain Top Experience – you have the tendency to want to stay right there. You want to park right there and stay on the Mountain Top.

TITLE: YOU CAN’T PARK HERE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 17:1-8 We attended the State Congress of Christian Education in Tulsa two weeks ago. The classes were very good and the Congress hotel was located downtown, which was very nice as well. As you find in most downtown City hotels the on-site ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2015 (Elizabeth)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 8, 2019

In Luke 1, we discover a relateable story of motherhood. Elizabeth experience as a mom was struggle-filled, satisfaction-filled, and spirit-filled! Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day 2015: Elizabeth Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2015 Happy Mother’s Day! Have you found that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Each year Americans spend roughly $670 million on Mother’s Day cards and another $1.9 billion on flowers. When your kids are younger, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Find Joy Through Family! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2019

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

Find Joy Through Your Family! Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"god Comforts!" Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 19, 2020

God is the Source of All Comfort, but as followers we must find ways daily to experience His awesome comfort and say say Thank you Lord for your comfort.

The greatness of God is realized in Psalms 8 as David writes about his greatness in his creation, but wonders about the insigfiance of man, that he should be concerned about him. But Isaiah says God is a God of Comfort. Paul say "God is a God of all comfort. His name is "Comfort." ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trouble In My Way

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 24, 2021

Many Christians believe that if they are walking in obedience to God then they will be blessed. They define being blessed as a life without troubles. This message is about being blessed despite the troubles we experience.

Trouble In My Way Scripture: Job 14:1; Mark 4:35-41; John 14:1-6; Deut. 28:1-13 I am sure many of you know this….there are Christians who believe that because they have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior they will not have troubles in this life. As a matter of fact, they believe that ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, John 14:1-6, Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us Sermon Iv: Blessed Be God's Angels Who Announces The Birth Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians experience the excitement of the announcement by God's Messengers of the birth of the Savior, Christ the Lord!

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER’S ANGELS WHO ANNOUNCED OUR SAVIOR’S BIRTH Among multiple tasks assigned to me in my ministry of Christian education, the making of announcements was not considered by me to be the least of them. One Sunday morning years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Seeing Your Relationships As An Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 20, 2020

God wants you and I to see our relationships as an opportunity to - Experience Community, Develop The Attitude Of Jesus, Grow In The Fruit Of The Spirit, Show The World That We Are His Disciples

Seeing Relationships As An Opportunity 20/20 Vision OKAY – I want to start of with a passage from John 17… Jesus is in the garden praying. He know that in mere moments the Judas and the soldiers will come and the arrest, the beatings, the suffering and the march to the cross and His death will ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Genesis 2:18, Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary And Joseph Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 9, 2021

Not everyone experiences a Hallmark Christmas. Some people have problems, and in the moments to come, we'll discover one of the original characters of Christmas has a big problem.

Merry Christmas to your family and you! Christmas is just three days away – are you ready? Is everything wrapped and under the tree? When I stop to think about it, it is still funny eleven years later… …but Virgin Mary gave birth to a 7.7-pound baby Jesus on Christmas Day in Peru eleven years ago. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist