Sermons on Difficulties:

Whenever You Are Afraid...

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2011

1. Reflect on why you are in the storm (vs. 35-36). 2. Remember what Jesus has said (vs. 35). 3. Rush to the Lord for help (vs. 37-38). 4. Rest in the Lord (vs. 39-40). 5. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 41).

Whenever You Are Afraid... Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 17, 2010 *One of the words that best describes people today is “fear.” -- People are afraid. *I was a kid growing up in Florida during the Cuban Missile crisis. We school kids were taught to “duck ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth - My Redeemer Lives, Series Intro

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 9, 2011

God colors outside the lines. He providentially sends us places we would not volunteer to go, because there is a Ruth, whom He wants to save.

Ruth My Redeemer Lives Series Intro PPT 1 Today we begin a new series I am entitling, "My Redeemer Lives." Redeemer is one of those religious words we have, that unless you have been brought up in the church you have no idea what it means. To redeem something is to: Recover ownership - like in a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Building Resumes Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010

Sermon 10 in the Series. (Ezra chapter 5) After the locals first attempted to stop the work on the Temple, they then tried to compromise the work on the Temple. "Let us build with you" was their cry. When Jerubabbel and Jeshua refused, they harrassed them

The Book of Ezra Study #10 (Ezra 5) The Building Resumes! OPEN 1. Under what circumstances do you find it difficult to persevere in doing what is right? 2. When have you faced opposition from others for doing the right thing? 3. When have you experienced God’s protection in your ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Marathon

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

“Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

Jesus has power over the wind, the waves, and the storms of life.

Deliverance in the Storms of Life Given at Living Water Evangelical Church December 2008 Main Text: Matthew 8:23-27   Matthew 8:23-27 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Oil

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009

This sermon focuses on the story of the Widow’s Oil from 2 Kings 4 and answers the questions: "Why do bad things happen to good people, where is God when they do, and what do we do when it happens to us?" Part of a series entitled "Seven".

We’re in a series called "Seven" learning unforgettable lessons from forgotten lives of the Old Testament. This week we are going to take a look at a woman who is having a very difficult time in her life. In fact I’m not sure things can get worse. If you have a Bible, turn to the passage in 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Como Enfrentar Y Vencer Un Gigante

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on May 16, 2010

David nos enseña que podemos enfrentar y vencer cualquier situación difícil en la vida

1 Samuel 17, Filipenses 4:13 COMO ENFRENTAR Y VENCER A UN GIGANTE Por Mario Fernando Morana morana@sinectis.com.ar Los problemas y obstáculos son parte de la vida. Siempre han estado y siempre estarán. Muchas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Me? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010

When storms of life strucks us, we often ask the question WHY ME? WHY MY FAMILY? WHY GOD?

Many times in our lives we have asked this question; WHY ME?. And so often we do not have an answer for it. I mean, yes! there are not many answer out there that can satisfy our questions, it reminds me of a famous song; "there are more questions than answers". When a loved one dies, we loss our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010

Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Out For Dream Killers Series

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Feb 20, 2008

You have to understand this. If the enemy destroys your house, you can build another one. But if he kills your dreams if he destroys your visions. He can destroy your future. And I come to encourage the saints of God on today. Do not stand by and let

Watch out for dream killers! Pastor Lorenzo Edwards N.S.P.B.C. 1/19/2008 Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief desire is to come steal kill and destroy your life. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. And if you would happen to look up the word abundance. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2008

Was it worth suffering and maybe dying for this Jewish rabbi called Jesus Christ whom they had never seen? Who was really more powerful: the Caesar in Rome or the Christ in heaven? We have similar decisions to make. Are we going to look to peo

Meeting the Exalted Christ Revelation 1:9-12 Purpose: To describe Christ’s awesome glory. Aim: I want the listener to deepen their adoration for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Christians who received this letter from John were something like us. They had never seen the Lord Jesus Christ. They had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hurricanes - Praise Him In The Storm

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 8, 2008

STORMS of Life - Where is your faith? Praise Him! The disciples called out to the LORD in the middle of the storm. Jesus answered and stopped the storm. Then asked. Where is your Faith?

9.07.2008.Sermon.Hurricanes By William Akehurst, HSWC PRAISE HIM IN THE STORM Yesterday we were in the middle of the storm. Hurricane Hanna came up the coast and devastated portions of our coastline. We dodged most of the bullet, but ... On Friday morning, we were put in a state of alert. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Your Burdens Down Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on May 14, 2008

Practically deal with burdens in life.

Today I want to tackle a truth that is foundational to the Christian Faith. What I want to talk about is burdens, the heaviness of life that weighs us down. If we are not rooted in God’s word we will find ourselves going through life with baggage and heaviness that is not meant for us. Last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Stay Focused

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007

A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes They Come Back

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013

The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is “The Walking Dead.” However, the dead coming back to life is mentioned several times in the pages of Scripture. (Reality)

The Walking Dead Series “Sometimes They Come Back” (1 of 4) October 6, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The cable channel AMC airs the most popular show among the highly sought after demographic of the 18-49 age bracket. The show is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist