Sermons on Dealing With Guilt:

The Real Deal On Temptation

Contributed by Tomaisha Hendricks on Feb 18, 2005

Gives insight into temption from the beginning of time and how we as Chirstians can resist temptation

THE REAL DEAL ON TEMPTATION TEXT: Genesis 3: 1 – 10 INTRODUCTION: During the season of Lent as Christians we focus on the 40 days in which Christ was tempted in the wilderness. One thing or another today tempts all of us. We each in our daily lives are faced with choices that can either lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sin, It Is A Big Deal Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Nov 21, 2000

The book of Genesis -- is the book of beginnings. What is sin and why is it so destructive.

"Sin, What’s the Big Deal?" Part 2 of 7 Text: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church June 25, 2000 Pastor Dave Martin God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Genesis 2:15-17 "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

How To Deal With Suffering

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 16, 2003

We, like Job, experience times of suffering. The way to deal with suffering is not to look for our own inner strength but to rely on God’s mercy found only in Jesus, our Redeemer.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words spoke by Job recorded in Job 7:1-7 “Does not man have hard service on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired man? Like a slave ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Deal Ever!

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on Oct 3, 2017

This is a salvation sermon. I share the best deal I ever made when I came to Christ. This sermon is in "outline form" and contains reference to some personal illustrations. Substitute your own personal illustrations and experience.

Scripture Reading: II Corinthians 5:17-21 - Have you ever been a victim of a bad deal? -- The freezer with moth balls - Have you ever been the beneficiary of a good deal? -- In 1988: A VW tub buggy for a 1987 Yugo & $2,000 (cost $1,600) - This was NOT the best deal I’ve ever made though… - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Rebuilding Trust Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001

The past had shattered Joseph’s ability to trust his brothers. In order to trust his brothers, Joseph needed to know and believe two things –

“When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 8 “Dealing With Rebuilding Trust!” Genesis 43:15-34, 44:1-14 Trust is a valuable commodity, it is hard to obtain and easy to lose. Trust is one of the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Anxiety Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

The Bible gives us tools to deal with anxiety.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Locked Doors Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009

Part of a series that focuses on the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. This sermon deals with the appearance in the Upper Room

Series:  Resurrection Appearances McMinnville First                April 13, 2008 LOCKED DOORS John 20:19-26   During my ministry there have been a numerous occasions when I was called upon to go into a jail or a prison.  Some time ago I went to Memphis to visit with an inmate in a Federal Prison.  ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Dealing With Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 9, 2013

Keeping the right persceptive and hope in difficult times

We are going to read of a man during the next few weeks that had everything taken from Him. Job would lose his wealth, his health, his family, his happiness and everything that could possibly give him any type of comfort emotionally or physically. His so called friends even were not loyal ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With A Seared Conscience Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 2, 2001

Notice God’s gracious methods of awakening the conscience of Joseph’s brothers.

“When Life Is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 6 “Dealing With A Seared Conscience” Genesis 42:1-28 Are there things that happened in the past that the mere mention of creates a new sense of pain in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Remembering

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 11, 2001

A Sermon for Remebrance Sunday - revised October 2001

A word of explanation about this one, as it`s very different from all my other stories. In the United Kingdom, on the nearest Sunday to November 11th (the date of the end of the First World War), services are held in Churches, Cathedrals and at War Memorials, to remember all those who died in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Fight Effectively Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

Using our words carefully while dealing with conflict in marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 3, How to Fight Effectively. Proverbs, various. 6\3\01 There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolving Differences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

How to resolve vexating differences in your relationships

Resolving Differences (Acts 15:12-35) Illustration:Labour mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:12-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving Correction

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001

Why is the church in America so immature? I believe it is because the church does not want accountability. No one wants to be corrected. We must learn how to receive a corrective word.

Receiving A Corrective Word Matt 18:3-4  Free to offenses, free to serve, free to grow  Why is the church in America so immature?  Because the church does not want accountability.  No one wants to be corrected.  The church must learn how to receive a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 10:17, Proverbs 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dove Among Hawks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist