Sermons on Dealing With Fools:

How To Deal With Persecution Series

Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 18, 2007

Just as paul and the early church faced persecution, so do we today. How shall we deal with it?

How to Deal with Persecution Acts 18:1-17 Pastor Mark Olson 7/22/07 Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 Promise: You will face rejection and suffering because of your Christian faith. What is Persecution? Hebrews 10:32-34 Persecution can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Opposition In Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 26, 2007

Exposition of Neh 4 about the external opposition he faced as he and the jews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem

Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23, Title: Battling Opposition in Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see bottom of page, Someone said that you can only tell what a leader is made of when he faces opposition, B. Background to passage: After the rebuilding of the walls commences in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Mess Of Ministry

Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007

Ministry can be messy, but Jesus can be glorified in us. Church conflict is inevitable. In the conflict we must look for God’s power.

I have used www.sermoncentral along with several other resources in this message. DEALING WITH THE MESS OF MINISTRY October 21, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 PETER 3:8-12 Today our church honors support staff Often in the background but essential to who we are Often times clean up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Conviction Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

The proper response to guilty feelings will help us live in right relationship w/ God.

How to Deal with Conviction “When Something Good Makes You Feel Bad” Acts 2:36-41 Intro: Last week we talked about being under the influence (not of intoxicants, stimulants, or any illegal substance, but under the influence of the Holy Spirit). Peter was under the influence when he stood up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deal With Your Issue!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 27, 2006

Dealing with issues? Go to the source.

Many people, even Christians have issues in their life that if left unattended will lead them to a mediocre life or to certain catastrophe. Sometimes we think that God is to busy to involve himself with our issues (Verse 25 says; " this woman had an issue for twelve years") #1). Say issues. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You The Real Deal?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 28, 2006

This is a sermon dealing with the test to see if you really are a Christian or not.

Am I the Real Deal? The other day I went to the bank and cashed a check for $ 100.00. I received 5 crisp new $ 20 dollar bills. Then I met my good friend Tony for lunch at Rally’s. When I went to pay for my food, the casher told me that my new $ 20 was a counterfeit. She took her special pen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Your Fears Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 21, 2007

To teach the believer that we should not allow a persons reputation to get in the way of doing what the Lord desires of us.

DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS Acts 9:8-16 My brothers and sisters when you turn on your television, you will find yourself watching a variety of programs. We have Religious programs; Discovery programs; History programs. We have movies, soups and games programs. All are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

James - Dealing With Trials Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show how to deal with trials in life

Title: James - Dealing with Trials Theme: To show how to deal with trials. Text: James 1:1-4,12 James 1:1 ¶ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2 ¶ My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal With Opposition Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2007

Serving Christ requires sacrifice. What steps must we take in order to serve Christ effectively?

How to Deal With Opposition II Timothy 4:5 Purpose: To describe the hard realities of sharing the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to renew (or start) a commitment to sacrifice in order to serve Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Loss In Life Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Scriptural help for those grieving lifes losses.

When Life Gets Rough Loss And then there was the very sad story coming out of West Virginia this week. At first, it seemed to indicate that the 12 trapped miners were alive. But then, three hours later, hopes were dashed when all but one of the trapped miners were found dead. TALLMANSVILLE, W. Va. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dealing With The Giant Of Faithlessness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 13, 2006

Message #3 in the series. Preparing for rain. That phrase sets the dividing line between faithfulness and faithlessness. The giant of faithlessness is simply living as though we do not believe God is going to do what He says he is going to do.

FACING THE GIANTS Dealing With The Giant of Faithlessness Hebrews 11 INTRODUCTION: Preparing for rain. That phrase sets the dividing line between faithfulness and faithlessness. The giant of faithlessness is simply living as though we do not believe God is going to do what He says he is going to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 23, 2006

Real Deal Christians have confidence in the message of the gospel

“Jesus: the Real Deal” 1 John 1:1-4 Copyright October 15, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John This morning we begin a new series in a letter from John (not to be confused with the Gospel of John). John, of course, was one of the disciples of Jesus to the first century ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Obvious Diseases Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

The first disease that we see the church must deal with is “Cancer” and the first aspect of this cancer we must understand is its propensity for “Unhealthy Multiplication.”

PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 1.Unhealthy Multiplication (too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Stiff Opposition

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 17, 2007

We all recognize that opposition will come. The trick is to learn how to properly deal with others anger and resistance when it is directed at us.

Dealing with Stiff Opposition Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are looking at a topic which hops in front of all of us from time to time. That is dealing with opposition. Attention: There was a passenger who boarded a Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist