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  • Corruption From Within (Acts 5) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,903 views

    This is an exposition of the Ananias and Saphira passage

    INTRODUCTION: Bruce Olsen, a single American, (his fine book is Bruchko), has in effect become a Motilone Indian, of South America. He was taken hostage by communist Guerillas in the late 1980s. He taught the communists to read with the beautitudes. The recognized that the kingdom of God was ...read more

  • Loving God...loving Others

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,120 views

    A familiar passage with such a profound truth.

    LOVING GOD…LOVING OTHERS Luke 10:25-37 ILL- In April of 1998 in our nation’s capital Military Police Maj. Odie Butler said he was northbound on I395 about 10 minutes before 6 a.m. when he came upon an accident near Alexandria. Amid the debris of a single-truck accident, a person was on the ...read more

  • The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 24, 2023
     | 4,895 views

    100 GOOD SCRIPTURE PASSAGES

    THE GOODNESS OF GOD ROMANS 8 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 100 GOOD SCRIPTURE PASSAGES 1. Genesis 1: 1-31 - God's creation was very good 2. Genesis 50:15-21 - God turns evil into good 3. ...read more

  • The Narrow And Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,542 views

    This sermon aims to challenge and encourage listeners to consider their spiritual journey and commit to following Christ faithfully on the narrow road that leads to life.

    The Narrow and Wide Gates Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we'll explore a profound teaching of Jesus found in Matthew 7:13-14, where He compares the path of life to two gates—one narrow and one wide. This passage offers crucial insights into the choices we make and their eternal ...read more

  • Wish You Were Here

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    This is a sermon on perhaps the saddest passage recorded in the Bible

    December 13, 2002 Introduction: A. Tonight’s topic: Wish You Were Here 1) We are going to focus our study on perhaps the saddest passage in the whole Bible. 2) Matthew 7:21-23, “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my ...read more

  • Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,778 views

    A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

    Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

  • Advice For Travellers - Part 1

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,528 views

    4 keys for a successful passage through life.

    READ: Psalm 84 This is a very well-known and well-loved Psalm; a beautiful Psalm. It’s a “psalm of pilgrimage”. Every year crowds would flock to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. They would make the journey from every part of the territories occupied by Israel. They would make their ...read more

  • Grounded In Grace Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    I mentioned at the beginning that sometimes these passages relate to other passages in the future. I believe in this passage of 2 Samuel 9, we have a picture of how God treats us in His grace.

    ¡°Grounding Yourself in Grace¡± 2 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION Many times in the Bible we can read stories and events and relate them to later stories and later events. There are parallels in the Old Testament that speak of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. I believe it is part of the Bible being ...read more

  • God Specializes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 989 views

    To remind believers of God's unwavering love, protection, and strength in difficult times.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be delving into a powerful passage from 2nd Corinthians, one that speaks of God's special care for His people, His strength in difficult times, and His faithfulness in every situation. This passage is a testament to our God's unwavering love ...read more

  • Never, Never, Never

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,037 views

    A New Year's Day sermon on pressing on during difficult times.

    It was October 29th, 1941 Winston Churchill had been the Prime Minster of England for about a year. He came to the office in the darkest of times. Within days of his taking office England’s closest ally, France, fell to Germany. Much of the year was spent in the darkness of an anticipated ...read more

  • Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,302 views

    Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

    We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

  • Lawsuits And Legal Disputes

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 5, 2025
     | 416 views

    Getting along with others can often be difficult. But how we deal with difficult situations will say a lot about our spiritual maturity or lack thereof.

    Alba 5-4-2025 LAWSUITS AND LEGAL DISPUTES I Corinthians 6:1-8 There was a street in a town that was lined with lovely mature trees, manicured lawns, and three churches—all right next to each other. The three churches were each built in different styles and shapes. They each posted a sign out ...read more

  • A Leader’s Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 17, 2012
     | 8,405 views

    This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders.

    Introduction This passage gives us insight into the life of church leaders. Having instructed the churches on how to respond to persecution, Peter now addresses the church leaders. He first establishes the basis by which he instructs the elders. He then exhorts them to be shepherds with a ...read more

  • Advice For Travellers - Part 2

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 35,579 views

    4 keys for a successful passage through life.

    READ: Psalm 84 We began to look at some verses of this Psalm together the last Sunday morning I was preaching, and you may recall that I didn’t finish all that I wanted to share with you and so we return to it again today. To refresh your memory: This is a “Psalm of Pilgrimage”. It is set in ...read more

  • God's Way In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
     | 13,880 views

    A reflection on the fact that God often meets us in the most difficult places...

    MEETING GOD IN THE WILDERNESS... ISAIAH 40:1-11 Introduction: Someone once said that it is “only when we are brought to the end of ourselves (in other words our own strength and ability) that we are in a position to see more of God than we have seen.” How true is it that it is often ...read more