Sermons on Dealing With Difficulties:

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 20, 2010

A message that gives strategy to kill the enemy

Fighting the Enemy from Far Off Pt. 4 2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) [For the weapons of our warfare] The means by which we hope to achieve our victory. [Are not carnal] Not those of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The prodigal’s return and acceptance by the Father.

As the family and friends of xxx xxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and also to find comfort from the word of God during this service of remembrance. The Lord Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Grief, Guilt, Grudge! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 6, 2009

Because the three G’s, grief, guilt, and grudge, will happen in our lives, are we clinging to the Big G, God, for answers?

Are you grieving because you lost a loved one? Do you have guilt because you did something wrong? Do you have a grudge because someone hurt you? Maybe you are struggling with all three; you are grieving, you have guilt, and you have a grudge! The message this morning provides an answer to all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Cure For Depression (Facing The Fear Of Depression)

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Today we learn about another fear that plague so many in day to day life, and that fear is depression, today from scripture we will learn God’s cure for depression, and to do that we will take a look at a time in the life of the prophet Elijah.

Facing Fear Part 2 God’s Cure for Depression (Facing the fear of Depression) 1 Kings 19:1-14;18 Introduction Last week we began a series titled “Facing Fear”, last week we learned about the fear of uncertainty, and we learned how to live certain in uncertain times, we learned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Victor Or Victim

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2009

Choosing to be tranformed by the words and authority of Christ can enable us to live as a victor or as a victim.

Victor or Victim / Mark 1: 21 - 28 Intro: “A New York columnist set out to prove that no one really listened to what anyone said at a party. When he was invited to a party, he always arrived late. When the hostess greeted him, he explained his tardy arrival by saying, “I had to stop for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Needing A Good Excusing...for What?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009

Third sermon of initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

(Slide 1) This is the time of year when we attempt to fulfill our New Year’s excuses… oops, I mean resolutions. And speaking of resolutions, oops, I mean excuses, I found several good ones this week as I prepared for this morning. I make no excuse for any of them. This is one from a man pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Diamonds Are Forever

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009

CHRISTIANS & DIAMONDS

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Text: Romans 8:28-29 Intro: We are all under some kind of pressure. And the things that are in these verses all have pressure in them that will affect us to some measure. Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Strained Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 27, 2009

Until you have learned God’s love for yourself and be reconciled with God, you will have a hard time reconciling with others!

God is a God of relationships; this is why He created people. Because the Creator God is a God of relationships, His created ones, people, are to be relational as well. Most of us have had strained relationships. Should we try and restore strained relationships? If so, how do we do it? How do we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Achieving Victory Over Lonliness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

LONLINESS CAN BE A GREAT ENEMY OF PEOPLE. IT IS ALSO AN ENEMY THAT CAN BE DEFEATED.

ACHIEVING VICTORY OVER LONLINESS: PART TWO JOHN 16:17-34 THEME: LONLINESS IS A PART OF OUR LIVES, BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO RULE OUR LIVES. WE CAN HAVE VICTORY OVER IT, EVENTUALLY THRUOGH CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK I INTRODUCED YOU TO FOUR MAJOR AREAS OF OUR LIVES WHERE WE ARE PRONE ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Bad Bargain

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 13, 2010

Lets make a deal

A BAD BARGAIN Isaiah 52:3For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money. YE HAVE SOLD YOUR SELF ----------- Bad Deal Esau’s sold his birthright for a meal. Gen. 25: 32And Esau said, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 23, 2009

This sermon deals with things that may appear dead and how Christ can bring them to life again.

Dead Man Walking 12/27/09 John 11:1-44 The title of my sermon comes from the days of inmates who were on what was known as “Death Row”. Death Row is where condemned prisoners were housed while waiting for execution. And as they were being lead down the hallway of the prison to face eternity, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: *other

A Five Fold Plan For Handling Your Problems Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 6, 2009

Starting wrong they ended right.

A FIVE FOLD PLAN FOR DEALING WITH YOUR PROBLEMS 8/5/09 Esther 4:1-17 1. Most often problems & crises ignored a. Deal with the symptoms or worse “what ifs” b. Go unsolved or their lessons lost – repeat!! c. Dr. Seuss Poem – Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Promises. Jepthath

Contributed by Peter Sapp on Jan 16, 2013

God does not want to bargain with us. He's looking for our faithfulness, not our deals.

Judges 11:4-5, 29-37 Pray Well I certainly picked out another one of those pick me up stories for you this morning, now didn’t I. “Hey what’d you talk about in church today?” “Oh the usual...a guy killing his daughter for God.” “Your pastor is kind of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:4-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sword And Trowel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

What Do You Do With Conflict?

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jun 7, 2008

Conflict in our lives enslave us and prevent us from staying focused on God’s plan for us daily ... so when it comes God shows us what to do with conflict.

What Do You Do With Conflict? Scripture: Matt. 20:20-25a. Conflict is a matter of fact. It is something all people have experience in. Conflict is a reflexive response that occurs when someone says or does something that is not considered acceptable by another person’s standard. There are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene