Sermons on Difficulties:

Preparing Our Hearts : Examination-Capitulation-Exaltation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2010

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OUR HEARTS THROUGH EXAMINATION AND CAPITULATION AND EXPERIENCING EXALTATION

PREPARING OUR HEARTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR : EXAMINATION-CAPITULATION-EXALTATION ************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EXAMINATION 2. CAPITULATION 3. EXALTATION THE MESSAGE PREPARING OUR ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning The Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 10, 2011

God provides for us everything we need to win the spiritual battles we constantly face while here on earth.

How many of you have seen the newest Chronicles of Narnia movie, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader? Once the DVD is out, we’ll watch it here. The movie is not exactly how the book was written but I found it entertaining and still carried many Biblical principles. The basic story line goes like this: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Arabian Nights

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 11, 2010

Paul trained in the desert of Arabia. It was a long night in his life. He now tells about those Arabian Nights and how they helped make him who he is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Arabian Nights Galatians 1:11-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ArabianNights.html Where did you go to seminary? Or Bible college? This question is asked often of those in ministry. What they really mean, usually, is, "What camp are you in?" Paul trained in the desert of Arabia, and I'm sure ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Living Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

A Biblical description of what God has for us.

WHY ARE YOU LIVING 1 PETER 1:4-5 Many years ago, there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world’s history. It was presented to the king of England to blaze in his crown or state. The king sent it to Amsterdam to be cut. It was put into the hands of an expert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Managing Christian Trials-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 14, 2010

1 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But how are Christians to manage their trials properly? Tackling trials properly involves managing

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-I—James 1:1-27 Attention: A plane is on its way to Los Angeles when a blonde in Economy Class gets up, moves to First Class & sits down. The flight attendant watches her do this & asks to see her ticket. She examines it, then tells the blonde that she has paid for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Brushes Or Swords Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 29, 2011

If we’re going to "put the icing" on the days God makes for us, we must enjoy his delights and embrace his discipline.

Lauri Johnson of Hudsonville, Michigan, talks about a wonderful afternoon her two sons, 12-year-old Matthew and 6-year-old Ryan, spent with her parents recently. When they were ready to leave, Matthew’s grandpa said to him, “You made my day.” Matthew replied, “God made your day; we just put the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Enduring Trials Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 22, 2011

When we face trials in our lives, do we complain or do we trust that God will help us through?

Did you hear of the man who was dyslexic, agnostic and an insomniac? Yes, he stays awake all night long wondering if there really is a “Dog.” Michael Josephson, the founder of the “Josephson Institute of Ethics” in Southern California writes about an old legend that tells ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Hurricanes, Terrorists And Tsunamis - Who Is In Control?

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 15, 2011

Where is God in the midst of tragedies?

God is Sovereign in Disasters God has Purpose for Disasters God Loves Us in Disasters How Should we Respond? For the Christian Respond with Repentance Respond by Living for Christ For the Seeker Respond by Receiving Christ Slide 1 Hurricane Katrina Over these past 2 weeks, I have seen on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Quake And Tsunami - What To Think - What To Do

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2011

We should think something and do something about the terrible devastation in Japan and for the people.

INTRO. - The whole world shook and not just Japan, this past week, actually on Friday, March 11th, and that certainly wasn’t the end. The end may never come for those who live in Japan and the surrounding areas. I might tell a joke about earthquakes but it wouldn’t be funny. One nationally known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquering Fear

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2010

This sermon gives the recipe for conquering fear. It also has a radically new interpretation of the command, "Stand Still." I used it for Halloween but it is applicable any time.

CONQUERING FEAR Exodus 13:13-14 Since today is HALLOWEEN, I decided to go with that theme. However, when I went on sermon sites... looking for ideas... all of the resources were ANTI-HALLOWEEN. They all talked about how it is a pagan holiday and is about worshiping evil spirits, or Satan. Well, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:33-34

Denomination: Baptist

Operation Yo-Yo.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Highs & Lows in Ministry. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

BACKGROUND: • When you read the book of Acts, don’t think villages, but cities. • The church in the Book of Acts was almost entirely urban. Quote Historian Wayne A. Meeks writes that; “Within a decade of the crucifixion of Jesus, the village culture of Palestine had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

El Poder Limitado Del Enemigo

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 24, 2009

Satanás es poderoso, pero no es todopoderoso. Este título ha sido reservado exclusivamente para nuestro capitán, Jesucristo.

El Enemigo tiene Poder Limitado Satanás, el diablo, Lúcero El es poderoso, pero no es todopoderoso. 1. Es creación de Dios que rebeló contra Dios Isa. 14:12-15 12 ¡Cómo has caído del cielo, oh lucero, hijo de la mañana! Has sido derribado al suelo, tú que debilitabas a las naciones. 13 Tú has ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why In The World Is This Happening To Me?

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

We must consider it all joy when we face trials and tribulations because God is trying to get our attention. He is attempting to restore His purpose in us, He is trying to increase our patience because He wants us to mature so that we may be restore back

One of the most difficult questions at times of troubles is the question of why. Now it is question that comes easy, but it is one that is often a difficult one to answer. Why did this have to happen now? Why in the world is this happening to me? Perhaps some of us have been taught that it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

No More Tears!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 29, 2009

The good, bad and end of tears.

6On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. 7And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist