Sermons on Difficult Times:

Heart Trouble Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 26, 2012

Let’s look at the Book of Proverbs & see some of the different ways heart trouble in the inner person affects us. Perhaps you will recognize one of these symptoms which is warning you of heart trouble in your inner being.

HEART TROUBLE PROVERBS 12: 20, 25 Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in America. Heart failure accounts for 40% of all U.S. deaths. That’s more than all forms of cancer combined. Why is heart disease so deadly? One reason is that many people are slow to seek help when ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:20-25, Proverbs 20:5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Example To Follow Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012

Following Jesus, sacrifice, example

AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW 1 Peter 2:21-25 (p858) Dec. 12, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I walked into my bedroom the other day to find Xzavier my three year old grandson putting on my shoes. I said, "Little Toot" …what are you doing? And he said, I'm gonna wear Papaw's shoes…I said, "go for it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Heart Talk" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 27, 2008

Second in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

On Saturday, June 22, 2002, the scheduled game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field was cancelled because of an eerie discovery. The Card’s ace pitcher was found dead in a Chicago hotel room. Thirty-three-year-old Darryl Kile, who wore num¬ber 57, had been a major ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving An Impression

Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Sep 10, 2008

Every Christian is leaving their mark on society. Even after were gone our lives will still be making an impact.

She thought she had gotten away with it. Francisca Rojas of Buenos Aires, Argentina, had murdered two of her own sons. In an attempt to deflect the blame, she had cut her own throat as well, then blamed the attack on a nearby ranch worker named Velasquez. Though the poor man proclaimed his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:9-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plan B Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2008

Do you ever get into a situation where you are trying to follow God’s will but things just don’t seem to work out? If so, you are in good company. Find out how the Lord used a pinball to guide Paul, and you!

We’d love to get an email from God with our day all planned out but it doesn’t work that way. And so we seek God and move forward—only to run into road blocks and rivers and dead ends. So what gives? Does the fact that things don’t work out perfectly mean we don’t hear God or are somehow not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

High Expectations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Box Of Chocolates ... Not! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 29, 2009

“Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?” (Job 38:2) Yes, I’m quoting God from the book of Job, chapter 38, second verse - a book that I’ve finally decided, reluctantly, needs to be looked at.

I say reluctantly because it’s a depressing book, and depressing not only because it deals with the series of depressing events that befall the story’s main character, but depressing too because the man’s search for an answer to his problems never gets a result that I find satisfying. I’m assuming ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Impact Of A Barnanbas

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 24, 2009

Barnabas is the kind of person you want coming to your church. They are the movers and shakers. They are looking for something to do to build the kingdom of God.

11/22/2009 The Impact of a Barnabas Acts 5:29-39 Introduction: Turn to Acts 5:29-39 I would like us to look at what a Barnabas church would look like. I realize that I will have to give you some background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Making Disciples - Shaping Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 16, 2008

In the Great Commission, Jesus instructs us to go, to do, and be.

MAKING DISCIPLES -- SHAPING LIFE Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Revealed Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 20, 2010

What does Christmas reveal to us about God? It reveals the Grace of God, the Gifts of God and the Glory of God.

Title: Christmas Revealed Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction Illustration: It was around Christmas time a few years ago that I happened to come across the comic strip "For better or for worse" by Lynn Johnston. A mother and daughter are out Christmas shopping and the daughter says to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Broken Bread

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 25, 2010

A communion message regarding the Body of Christ.

John 6:31-35 [31] Our fathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' [32] Then Jesus said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, Moses did not give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. [33] For the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-35

Emmanuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Emmanuel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Emmanuel - Xmas carol service 2008 Ill: • A couple of years ago an advert challenged different celebrities to; • ‘Describe Christmas in three words’. • One celeb replied: ‘Eating too much’. • Another replied; ‘Morecombe and Wise’. • Others suggested ‘filling a stocking’. • Another replied; ‘The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Brethren

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2008

Some reflections on "I am the Good Shepherd"

Gt Dalby Methodists 20-04-08 John 10:1-21 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

"Got Milk?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 20, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that believers (who sincerely desire to grow spiritually) attend Weekly Bible Study to receive the Milk of God’s Word.

"GOT Milk?" 1 Peter 2:2-10 (RSV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 20 April 2008 Big Idea: Christians who sincerely desire to grow stronger spiritually should attend Bible Study. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 4 - How To Stop Playing The Anger Game Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009

In Genesis 4 Cain kills his brother Abel. It didn’t take long for the first murder to happen, only one generation away from Adam and Eve.

Genesis 4 – How to Stop Playing the Anger Game 1. The Game – “I don’t care and you can’t make me!” I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I have come was in a classroom. Teaching in a highschool can be very stressful, and I had put some guys on detention and was supervising ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational