Sermons on Despondent:

Suffering Is Good

Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 9, 2006

The purpose is to help change our errant thing about how suffering is to be avoided at all cost.

Suffering is Good God had one Son without sin; He has no sons without suffering. St. Augustine Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tried And Tested Series

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Oct 1, 2010

Tests are daunting and we all hate them. We feel terribly anxious about them. We are terrified, petrified and apprehensive whenever we are called to observe or undertake a test. We are never at our best when tests are involved. Sometimes we become indiffe

Tried and Tested by Pastor Gbenga Shadare Introduction We have a major confrontation, a lifetime challenge that as believers and God's people, we must deal with as long as we are Christians. Believers are not guaranteed a rose garden or a peace haven. We are not promised a pain-less, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022

The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Death Of A Culture

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 30, 2022

How should the saints of the Risen Saviour Live when the society in which they are found is decaying and disintegrating into a putrid mess? They must be vigilant to be holy and righteous, glorifying their God in all things.

“I will make boys their princes, and infants shall rule over them. And the people will oppress one another, every one his fellow and every one his neighbor; the youth will be insolent to the elder, and the despised to the honorable. “The look on their faces bears witness against them; they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Guaranteed - Psalm 23:2b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2025

God frequently compares himself to food and drink in Scripture (he is like water, wine, milk, bread, a banquet, richest of food, etc.) But what does it mean, in real, practical terms, to eat or drink him?

For audio and video downloads, go to TreasuringGod.com Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

What Happens When You Don't Do Things God's Way

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 8, 2004

You lose on a lot of blessings that God has for you when you don’t do things God’s way

2 Kings 13:14-19 Topic: What happens when you don’t do things God’s way There are some dire consequences when you don’t do things God’s way. You lose out on the blessings that God has for you when you don’t do things God’s way. You lose out on the victory that God has for you when you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Messenger Called Trouble

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

"Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

In Times Like These

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 9, 2002

We are faced with new realities and possibilitites which make us ask the question, "What do you do in times like these". The world got the only true answer in the promise fulfilled by a cross.

September 8, 2002 Profound events drive us to sometimes larger-than-life actions. Almost a year ago my wife’s cousin, John was at his downtown New York office on a bright September Tuesday morning. There was a buzz of excitement as someone announced that one of “the towers” had smoke coming ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Feel Like Quitting Don't

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 10, 2003

Have you ever felt like just giving up? I hear Pastor’s say all the time I resign every monday morning... God gave me this at a very crucial moment in my ministry and I was hurt,tired and fed up. Teri and I had just lost our son.

When you feel like quitting DON’T! 1 Peter 2:9 John 21:1 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: (NIV) John 21:2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Spark Are You?

Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 12, 2001

It only takes a SPARK to get a fire going!

INTRO: When I was a teen we use to sing a song around he campfire entitled: "Pass it on". It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around will warm up to it’s glowing. This song was telling us that you can ignite your world as a believer for Christ. This is still true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lion Has Conquered Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 11, 2001

John, in the book of the Revelation has a brilliant vision of heaven in which Jesus as the Lion of Judah and the Lamb Slain is shown as triumphant, sharing his victory over evil with the Christian believer.

THE LION HAS CONQUERED I once saw an interesting series on television with the title, “When I get to heaven.” A bishop interviewed various personalities about their religious lives and experiences and their expectation of heaven. There was a variety of views but very little was anchored to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 21, 2006

In our relationship with Christ and our fellow believers, God has given us a call to demonstrate our love to both by serving one another. Service is love in action. Service ought to be a natural product of the Christian life. Service is selflessness.

SERVE ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13 - 14 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Introduction: In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Depressed?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 6, 2006

How God deals with depression.

1 Kings 19:1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them." 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To School For Saul Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004

After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005

Paul provides four keys to experiencing the inward and abiding peace that only God can give.

In our last study, as we considered the first five verses of this last Chapter of the Philippian letter, we saw how that Paul urged the importance of there being “harmony in the Lord.” That is, the Apostle stressed the necessity of their being peace between members of the Body of Christ. There ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 5:9, Luke 12:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ