Sermons on Disappoint:

God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prison Of Discouragement

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 16, 2004

The fact is that discouragement and faith cannot and will not mix we will either have one or the other but not both.

The Prison of Discouragement Numbers13:26-14 May 16, 2004 Introduction The movie Toy Story has to be one of my favorite animated films. It’s a wonderful story about toys that come to life and have great adventures while no is watching. The two key characters are Woody a stuffed cowboy doll and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ministry Of Tears

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 9, 2002

Tears are a gift of God. Tears can bless us, comfort us, convict us, and sustain us.

The Ministry of Tears Luke 7: 36-50 Introduction The Value of tears. - This morning I would like to speak on the ministry of tears and the many ways that they are a gift from God. I. Tears Are A Release Of Our Emotions. 1. There are Tears of Love. - Luke 7 2. There are Tears of Joy. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Stitches Of Truth To Mend A Broken Heart

Contributed by Ray Searan on Jan 9, 2003

Here is a great sermon to use to minister to the Broken Hearted.

Seven Stitches of Truth to Mend a Troubled Heart Subject: Mending troubled hearts. Text: John 14:1-14 Theme: How to mend a troubled heart? Introduction: In this sin-cursed world, we often face tremendous heartache and pain. Uncertainty clouds the mind and troubles the soul. We deal with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Loss And Grief

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

How does a Christian deal with grief and loss?

Every Christian deals with loss and grief at some time during their life. It might come in the form of the death of a loved one, the loss of a financial position, the loss of good health or the shattering of dreams. When this happens, we naturally ask, "Why?" and along with the original loss, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, 2 Samuel 12:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rut, Rot, Or Revival

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

Like the widow woman 2kgs 4, many people find themselves in a rut, which can lead to rot, unless they undergo a revival.

Text: 2 Kings 4: 1-7 1A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.” 2So Elisha said to her, “What shall I do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003

Saddess in the followers of Jesus but promise he was coming back

JESUS’ SECOND COMING ACTS l:ll It was a sad day for the followers of Jesus the day He was killed. It must have seemed their hopes just crumbled around them. Still there was yet another sad day. But this one was when Jesus come crashing from that grave and walked again upon earth. Sad for Satan and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Lessons For Those Who Want To Move From Despair To Peace (The Psalmist

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 18, 2003

Discouragement is the common cold of emotions. Eventually it affects us all. Elijah, God’s iron man of the Old Testament became so discouraged that he sat down under a juniper tree and prayed to die. According to Mark 8:12, even Jesus himself often “sighe

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Can you believe that the beginning of another school year is just around the corner? For some, it’s already begun. Where has another summer gone so quickly? My kids have often reminded me in the last few days that school is only a week away and their feelings of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

How To Know You Belong Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 5, 2003

Instructions on how to belong gleaned from Daniel chapter six.

At one time or another we’ve probably all experienced what psychologists call the fear of "social exclusion" - the feeling we don’t belong. Daniel could have had every reason to feel like he didn’t belong. Taken captive as a teenager by an invading king’s armies, he never got to go home again. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

One More Night With The Frogs?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2002

We look at Pharoah and ponder why would he want one more night with the frogs?

ONE MORE NIGHT WITH THE FROGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Exodus 8:8 Then Pharoah called for Moses and Aaron and said, Intreat the Lord, that He may take awaythe frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go. That they may do sacrifice unto the Lord. 9. And ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:8-10, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Great Adventure! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002

This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Really, I Know What I'm Doing . . .oops! Sorry! Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002

A sermon on learning from our mistakes using Cain’s "mistake" with his sacrifice as a bad example.

“Really, I know what I am doing . . . Oops, Sorry!” Growing through our Mistakes. Introduction: Learning from our mistakes: 1. Coors put its slogan, "Turn it loose," into Spanish, where it was read as "Suffer from diarrhea". 2. Clairol introduced the "Mist Stick", a curling iron, into German ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Frustrations Come Our Way, God Whispers!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 17, 2002

Elijah knew frustration in ministry and wished he would die as a result. God shows him that he is not alone, and reminds him that he has help.

Title: When frustrations come our way, God whispers! Date: Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost. August 11, 2002 Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18 I was sitting down at Kim’s computer the other day, because my office was just to darn hot and as I searched for a way to begin writing down today’s message, I happened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Crawling Out Of The Depression Hole #1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines many of the emotional holes that we fall into and how we can crawl out.

February 3, 2002 Numbers 11:14-15 Crawling Out of the Holes of Life Series “Crawling Out of the Depression Hole” On November 1, 1993 I traveled to Palm Springs California. As the American Airlines MD-80 banked over a small mountain range just to the east of Palm Springs I was able to catch ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:14-15, Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist