Sermons on Disappointments:

How To Be Comforted

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 13, 2006

This sermon is about how God wants us to empty our cups of the hurts we experience in life. God is the God of all comfort but also has a prescription for us to help each other deal with the hurts.

How to Find Comfort: Stopping the Overflow of Life’s Hurts 2Corinthains 1:3-7 Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. God created us to be in relationship with People – Gen. 2 – “It is not good that man is alone…” Yet, in relationship with others (Parents, Spouses, Siblings, Friends, Co-workers, children, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Adventist

Separation Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 16, 2006

Sermon discussing separation from home during military deployment.

Managing Separation John 14 CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All Scriptures Marked NKJV; The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. Readers Digest had a story about a soldier’s who dropped fiancé off at the airport after a week long visit. The young girl was waiting for her ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Letters From Home Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 16, 2006

Discusses letter from Paul about separation.

Letters from home All Scriptures listed NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. One of the dangers of email is the endangered species of written letters. Letters give us a sense of personal history that you can’t find in history books. I enjoy writing letters, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Corporate Loneliness

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 17, 2006

Our population is growing at an exponential rate and more and more people are moving into the city centers, yet people have never felt so alone. What can we do to combat the isolation...

We, as a society, seem to constantly be in a hurry. Although we live in a city of 3 million people, walk past tens or possibly hundreds of people everyday, we rarely come into contact with people. Our schedules are packed and rest is something we jam in every chance we get. The office just needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part I) Series

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 29, 2007

The Bible offers great advice and instruction on how to deal with many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

Living Beyond the “Down and Out” (Part 1) [ILLUS: Almost everyone knows I love the outdoors. As we were flying in over Florida, the scenery was every bit as beautiful as people say it is and the pictures indicate. Every year thousands of birds migrate south for the winter. I’m not referring to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Holiness

3 Dangers Of Depression

Contributed by John Wright on Jul 6, 2007

David’s depression distorted his view of life, as it does those who fall into depression today.

THE 3 DANGERS OF DEPRESSION 1 Samuel 16:1-14 Introduction: David is fleeing from Jerusalem, as Absalom and his army move on the capital city. David and his loyalists flee to preserve the city and the people. If you’ve ever had a bad day, David’s day is worse. He is facing rebellion by his son, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In The Valley Of Weeping

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 7, 2007

Based upon Psalm 84:5-7 this message seeks to encourage all who are passing through a "valley of tears," i.e., a place of sorrow, discouragement, mental and emotional loss. It’s focus is upon HOPE and HELP.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY OF TEARS Psalm 84:5-7 Introduction: In 1838 and 1839, as part of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. They were driven from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tired Of Battling

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

How many of you are fighting a battle against things or circumstances that appear to be invincible?

I would like to begin today with a question. How many of you think that the more you try, the less territory you gain? In other words, how many of you are fighting a battle against things or circumstances that appear to be invincible? I ask these questions because many of us are confronted with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tears A Sign Of Strength Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 30, 2007

A series that looks through the book of Lamentations.

A well intentioned father told his son, “Big boys don’t cry.” Our culture throughout the years has reinforced the idea that it is not manly to cry. The common belief seems to be that tears are a sign of weakness or worse yet a sign of a lack of faith in God. As a result throughout the years people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Groaning Is A Godly Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2005

In this sermon I address the idea of complaining and groaning in a decaying world. How do we approach and deal with pain?

July 14, 2005 Romans 8:18-25 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Don't You Do Something God? Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Feb 1, 2007

The point of this message is that God is always moving, even when we don’t see him moving.

The Birth of John LUKE 1:4-25 & 57-66 © 2006 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com Review: 1. Luke was a great friend 2. He was an investigator and historian 3. He has gone out of his way… to make sure that we can know the certainty of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place For A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

3 of 3 finding freedom through forgiveness

A Place to Belong / A Place for a New Beginning Sunday May 22, 2005 Opening Prayer: Father, we come to you because we trust in your goodness and because you are the JOY giver. You are the One who sets us free. Many people here today struggle with guilt and shame. Lord there are those here who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Beauty Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Feb 12, 2007

What is true beauty? Who has it? How do you get it? Everyone was designed by God to be extraordinarily beautiful. Student ministry powerpoint format.

This material was originally presented to a high school audience in PowerPoint format. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint files, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [Relationships – Beauty] Slide Graphic – drawing of beautiful woman – Leonardo Da ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Peter 3:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Unfair? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

How do you respond to the unfairness of life? This message looks at seven possible responses. Part 1 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

Innocent children are dying of starvation in Third World countries. Four Canadian soldiers died when a bomb was dropped on them from the sky during a training exercise. Missionary Martin Burnham was held captive by terrorists for 376 days until he was killed in a rescue attempt. Two weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan