Sermons on Dealing With Criticism:

Focus On The Black ?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

It is much easier to criticize than to encourage. Be an encourager!

FOCUS ON THE SPOT? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder this day, a very sad pondering: Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? Wish I had the answers! ? ! ? Maybe losing the focus and seeing the all the bad, negative, fault ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Matthew 14:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judging Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

Artificial Faith is marked by critical, judgemental spirit.

Foolproof – JUDGING Faith James 4:10-12 Recap: We’ve been studying in James about how to have a foolproof faith – a faith that can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if you’re saved, and a faith that can’t fool you into thinking you’re saved when you’re lost. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gps Stage 4: Harvest Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009

The last Message in the GPS series. Harvest is critical.

GPS Stage 4: Harvest Mark 4:26-29 * The word ‘harvest’ means much less today than it did in times past. Think about the First Thanksgiving. Our High School history text and class taught us that the first feast, while not particularly called “Thanksgiving”, was a celebration of the crops being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways God Works

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 4, 2015

God is at work in critical circumstances and strange encounters.

Title: The Ways God Works Text: Acts 8:26-40 Thesis: God is at work in critical circumstances and strange encounters. Introduction In 1440 Johann Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press which was capable of cranking out 3,600 pages a day… just 60 years later the printing press ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’m A Christian And It’s An Election Year ... So What?

Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012

What are the responsibilities of believers in this critical election cycle?

Have you noticed it’s an election year yet? • Endless TV ads, surveys, mailings, and phone calls. We’re getting down to the wire now. In just over three weeks we’ll head to the polls and America will make it choices. Someone said to me this week: “I’ll be glad when this is all over.” It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Unveiling The Donkey Within Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2024

A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility

Unveiling the Donkey Within Introduction: A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility Scripture: Mark 11:1-10 Reflection As I reflect on the experience of being a donkey on Palm Sunday, I am struck by the profound spiritual lessons that emerged from this unique ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Other

I Need A Hug

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 20, 2008

The importance of the Church. This part of a long study in Nehemiah. Chapter 10 deals with relationships and financial commitment to God’s House. This sermon focuses on the role of the Church and how critical our commitment to God’s House is.

“You are the Church” What do you think about the church? A preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surviving Hurts From Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004

6th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

Surviving Hurts from Others PSALM 23:5 and ROMANS 12:17-19 INTRODUCTION: The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the great betrayal and revenge stories of all time. Edmond Dantes= best friend betrays him and frames him for murder. Edmond is unjustly sent to prison while his best friend weds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Different Motives Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 18, 2009

Abram learns from mistakes and his motives change allowing God to make the decisions for him.

Years ago I was working two jobs trying to get into professional golf. One of those was a courier job where you had to use your own vehicle. I had a very reliable Honda civic hatchback, great for driving in the city, a fair bit of space in the back with the seat folded down. It was the best car I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Living With The Consequences (Psalm 3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 29, 2010

A practical message about how to survive the messes we make of life based on Psalm 3. Expository and alliterated, with PowerPoint if you e-mail me.

Psalm 3: Living With the Consequences Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter that if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. “Oh, Mommy!” the little girl said with a terrified look on her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing Catastrophe Series

Contributed by Chris Carter on Feb 24, 2010

Be obedient even when things seem to fall apart.

-It is hard enough in our lives to be obedient and follow Christ when things are good, but when things seem to fall apart is when a true test of obedience comes into play. -If ever there was a place in history where someone needed faith while facing a catastrophe in life it was with Jairus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

When The Conqueror Becomes The Conquered

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 19, 2010

We can see things that cause us to fail God if we follow through.

WHEN THE CONQUEROR BECOMES THE CONQUERED 2ND Samuel 11: 1And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Church Discipline

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 29, 2011

This sermon explains the Biblical position and process of church discipline.

Church Discipline I Corinthians 5:6 – 8 By: Pastor J. B. Hall 1. I Corinthians 5:6 – 8 (Read) – Purging out the leaven, i.e. old lifestyle, malice, and wickedness, is essential for the spiritual health and testimony of a church. A. Leaven – def. 2. Any thing which makes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer Mr. Tough Guy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 7, 2011

A study of chapters 15 and 16

Isaiah 15 & 16 No Longer Mr. Tough Guy 1 The burden against Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste and destroyed, because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste and destroyed, 2 He has gone up to the temple and Dibon, to the high places to weep. Moab will wail over Nebo and over ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Avoiding The Millstone Necklace

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

Jesus talked about bad and good offenses to submerge His disciples into "kingdom thinking".

Introduction: Ill. Years ago a boy had a crush on a girl, Laura Mae. Everyone in that community planted gardens and protected them with scarecrows made as lifelike and original as possible. Riding the school bus one afternoon, they rounded the curve near Laura Mae’s house, and her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist