Sermons on Dealing With Fools:

Dealing With Narcissim Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 17, 2021

This message looks at the story of Samson and how people can deal with narcissism

In November 0f 1998, I began a sermon that had been percolating in my mind for a few days. It was going to be a message about Samson, the Judge from the Old Testament. If you've attended Sunday School or VBS, you know who I mean, the dude with the long hair who was betrayed by Delilah. Sound ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5, Judges 13:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 18, 2021

There will always be resistance to the work of God, and ridicule and violence are the weapons of the enemy (esp. to the Gospel). Being prepared for the attack is our calling, using the weapons of prayer and scripture.

Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; also shows obedience to God - Remember we saw Nehemiah’s assessing of the project before him, and, -- He also revealed the mission God had given him to his team -- We also noted that the job would be tough … and there would be ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Betrayals

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Nov 29, 2020

How to pray when you have ben betrayed

This prayer sermon (I coined that phrase 16 years ago) visits this bad character defect that can harm you and your personality physically and spiritually. Let’s deal with it. Luke 22: 1-6 New International Version Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus 22 Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 25, 2023

Only the gospel can make sense of the human heart, only Jesus can meet humanity’s deepest needs, only life in Jesus can provide unrivaled hope and joy.

Last week, we spoke about how Jesus appeared to His disciples after the resurrection, when they were gathered behind locked doors. In the midst of their fear and anxiety, Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid, revealing himself to them and assuring them that He is alive and well. However, not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Suffering Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 9, 2022

Suffering is real; how do we deal with it?

INTRODUCTION • As we conclude our Hot Topics series, we will examine the issue of suffering, specifically, how to deal with it. • Suffering (and evil) is a part of our life in this world, and none of us are exempt from it. • Evil and suffering can go hand in hand at times; at other times, suffering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

We’ve all been disappointed at times in life. Disappointment can only happen if there is some kind of expectation. When that expectation is not met, disappointment occurs. Unlike discouragement, disappointment is not a sin. Even Jesus was disappointed at times with the disciples.

Many have set out to accomplish great things, but have been disappointed in the outcome. It is said that Alexander the Great wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander was disappointed. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said, “I have accomplished nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

When dealing with opposition, realize that God has your back.

Dealing With Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I’m reminded of an old song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” It’s an old chorus that’s got like a million verse to it. One of those verses says, “Oh, the devil’s mad, and I’m so glad. Oh, the devil’s mad and I’m so glad. Oh, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 1, 2021

During these days of COVID, Anxiety seems to be an ever-increasing problem, here are some suggestions for dealing with them

Have you ever been afraid of tomatoes? I mean, other than after watching the movie “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”? Today, you might not like tomatoes, but chances are you’re not afraid of them. But things were different in the 1700s. During that period in history, a large percentage of Europeans ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Depression Series

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on May 21, 2021

OVERCOMING

Dealing with Depression I Want to talk about depression. Depression affects each and every one of us sometime in our lives. It can make you feel like you want to give up, commit suicide, withdraw within yourself, fatigue, and loneliness. It can be a constant everyday battle. But there is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Dealing With Ocd Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2021

OCD is often joked about but this mental health issue can severely impact people's lives. Saul's obsession over David ultimately impacted his ability to rule Israel.

In 1884 he moved to the United States with nothing but a letter of introduction to Thomas Edison. The letter was written by his former employer, Charles Batchelor, and it simply read, “I know two great men, one is you and the other is this young man.” Today, when we think of Tesla, we think of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Suicide Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2021

The suicide of Judas is the only case of suicide in the New Testament. This message looks at what we can learn from that event as we deal with those who take their own lives.

When I was a teenager one of my favourite television shows was MASH, and Angela and I have just started from the beginning and are watching it all over again. And if you are familiar with the TV show or the movie than you are familiar with the theme song, which is called Suicide is Painless. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With Contradictions

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 8, 2021

As Christians, we live in world that is foreign to us. We live in a world that contradicts the life that Jesus lived - a life that He said we could also live. This message examines the reasons why we face contradictions in our lives and how to deal with them.

In the Gospels, Jesus uses a method of teaching known as parables to communicate principles about the kingdom of God. A parable compares two things by placing them side by side. By using parables, Jesus compares the unfamiliar, the kingdom of God, to the familiar, nature and life experiences. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:15-21, John 17:20-23, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Grief

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 12, 2023

Dealing with grief in a church after the son of our worship leader was killed in a traffic accident

Dealing with Grief Tuesday morning, I woke up to a text from Marc telling me Reece had been in a motorcycle accident, and that they were on their way to Tampa. I woke Gladys up, told her about Marc’s message, asked her to pray, and headed to Tampa. I called Marc shortly after I left and told him ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Psalm 137:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Prejudice Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 10, 2020

God is always at work…and sometimes we get to see it. When we don’t see it…remember God is always at work.

We made a quick road trip to Virginia last weekend to see two of our daughters and sons-in-law…and three of our grandchildren. Here’s a picture of us decorating pumpkins with them. And here’s a picture of our grandson Dean with his pumpkin. Dean lives in Davenport (we join Biff and Robin Rollins ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-33, Galatians 3:28-29, Ephesians 3:6, Mark 7:18-19, 1 Timothy 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Doubt Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 13, 2021

First John 3:19-24 shows us what to do when we doubt our salvation.

Scripture After completing high school in South Africa, I spent two years in the South African Air Force doing my compulsory military service. Early during my second year in the South African Air Force, I was converted to Jesus Christ. For much of the rest of my second year, I was in the war in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed