Sermons on Deferred Hope:

Talk Yourself Through The Sorrow With Tomorrow

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2002

how the Sons of Korah teach us how to deal with sorrow

March 10, 2002 Psalm 42-43 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace Starts With Me Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 4, 2002

Part 1 of a new series

Peace starts with me, Live @ Peace series Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ April 7, 2002 A Lawyer was duck hunting in Montana recently, when he attempted to cross a fence into a field to retrieve a duck he had shot. A farmer suddenly pulled up in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-18, Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival In The Assembly Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

There is no way any preacher can minster to all the needs of a congregation in one sermon, but God can.

Did you know, that there is no way for me or for any other preacher to minister to all of the needs, that all of us have, through one single sermon? But, did you know that all the needs, that all of us have, can be met, in one single assembly? One reason that all of our needs can not be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God?

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001

There is no need to wonder where God is. God is on the mountain, in the fire, and in the water. God is here for you and I. How can we find Him?

Where’s God? Two young lads had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do and finally with the assistance of their minister, it was decided that the clergy would intervene and attempt to straighten out the boys. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32, 1 Kings 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

He Can Overcome Our Hurts.

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001

"The Grace and Mercy of Jesus can help us over come our hurts, no matter what they are."

Biblical reference: John 5:1-15 A. When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting people in need of comfort; troubled people in need of peace; sick ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, Psalm 72:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Heart Sitting Down?

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 10, 2001

The peace of God-- its importance and how to acquire it.

Is Your Heart Sitting Down? Col 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Quiet Time: Alone With God

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001

Please...No talking.

QUIET TIME: ALONE WITH GOD Mt 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. “Quiet Time” requires giving God your undivided attention for a predetermined amount of time for the purpose of talking to and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

Situation Looks Mighty Bad

Contributed by Derrick Garth on Aug 10, 2001

Sermon of inspiration (Dry Bones)

Situation Looks Mighty Bad Ezekiel 37:1-4, 7-10 Delivered at Pleasant Ridge 2001 Rev. Derrick P. Garth Introduction: If ever there was a time that we need a breakthrough. If ever there was a time that we need a word from the Lord now is that time. It don’t take a rocket scientist to figure out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Guess Take The Test

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 14, 2001

Communion mesage: Don’t stand on the edge.

Communion. “Don’t guess take the test” The owner of a large warehouse was concerned with profits so much, he decided to make an onsite inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against the wall not working. He went over and said to him how much do you earn each week? The young man said $320. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

"No More Tears"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 1, 2001

Thesis; For all to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven

NO MORE TEARS REV. 7:13-17 Thesis: for all of us to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven Introduction: 1. The Elder here asks John these questions not to learn but to teach 2. The answer returned by the apostle, a. in which he tactfully acknowledges ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Were The Devil....

Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001

To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

(Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Jesus Our Hope As We Face National Tragedy

Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 16, 2001

As Christians, we must not lose sight of three eternal truths as we ponder and respond to the awful acts of terrorism in our country: (1) our future is in Christ and not in the world, (2) God judges evil and will triumph over evil, and (3) while the batt

Most of us have been glued to our televisions and radios this week, watching and listening to details of the horror that visited our shores on Tuesday, September 11. We’ve been hoping and praying for more survivors and mourning the thousands of dead with the rest of the nation, all the while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Rod And Thy Staff They Comfort Me

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 17, 2001

Just a small outline to help christians and others find comfort during this time of crisis in the United States and in the World.

Psalms 23:4 Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me. Everyone seems to be looking for comfort, for answers during this time of crisis. Please allow me to share with you Five (5) different ways we can be comforted. Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me. A- We can get comfort from God. Blessed be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

To God Be The Glory

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 18, 2001

America’s strength is her faith in God.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist