Sermons on disappointments: showing 1,411-1,425 of 16,868

Fan Or Follower - Which Jesus Am I Following? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 31, 2011

What do we expect when we follow Jesus? Do we expect Him to meet our physical desires? Do we expect that He must make sure we understand everything and that He makes it easy for us? There are some who want to follow that “Jesus.” But that is not what

Fan or Follower Which Jesus am I following? John 6:30-69 Slide Expectations Have you ever been disappointed? Of course you have. We all have at times. But have you thought of why you were disappointed? Maybe someone didn’t do what you thought they would do. Or maybe, things did not turn out ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-69

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprise, Surprise!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Peter's miraculous escape from prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 12 verses 1-19: Ill: Former heavy-weight boxer James (Quick) Tillis; • Was a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. • He still remembers his first day in the Windy City after his arrival from Tulsa. “I got off the bus with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Hope Part 1

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 6, 2020

We live in a world where there is an increase in people choosing to end their life because they have lost all hope. This message is about hope and how we can keep it in the midst of our most troubling times.

Hope Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:11-13; Job 5:15-16; Romans 15:13 This morning we are going to talk about hope. Last week Rev. Fulks shared the testimony of one of her friends who celebrated her 66th birthday. As a teenager her friend had been told that she probably would not live to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11-13, Job 5:15-16, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing By Our Promises

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2020

'Standing by Our Promises' - Nehemiah chapter 13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Holy Place Promise (vs 4-14). (2). The Sabbath Promise (vs 14-22) (3). The Separation Promise (vs 23-29) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The story is told of a politician who was photographed for an article in a magazine, • After receiving the proofs of his portrait, • He was very ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2022

For many people, Philippians 4:13 is their favourite message, but they never look at the verses preceding that verse of following it. This message looks at what true contentment is.

It’s a favourite verse for many people. It’s a verse that gets claimed when we are in difficult situations. When we are trying new things. A verse for those times when we are attempting the difficult, the improbable, and the impossible. But for too many people, it is more a motivational statement ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bitter Turned Sweet

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2022

In our story of Israel’s first steps towards the Promised Land we find truths about what Jesus did for us coming to this earth, dying upon the cross, and His resurrection, but also some examples we need to navigate our own journey and how God guides, provides, and corrects.

Bitter Turned Sweet Exodus 15:23-25 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-Waters-Fellowship-Mesquite-Foursquare-Church-323286096181/?ref=pages_you_manage If you’ve been following over these last weeks since the start of the New Year, you’ve seen how I’ve been led to share with you teachings ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon – Navigating Seasons Of Desperation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 12, 2024

When you and I feel like there is “no hope for a harvest” (Habakkuk 3:17), when desperation distracts us from God’s truth, and when our faith is shaken, what do we do? We can learn from sufferers like Habakkuk.

Sermon – Navigating Seasons of Desperation Scripture Lesson-Habakkuk 3:16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19, Romans 8:28, Psalm 73:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Remembering You Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2015

Comfort in the dark days come from remembering especially the love and the commitment of those with whom we have shared in the battles of the Faith.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Touch For You Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002

God desires to touch us.

A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 S: Seek a fresh touch from God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: GOD DESIRES TO TOUCH US ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story of Luke 1:5-25 five stages that show God’s desire to touch us. The ____ stage is… I. SETTING (5-7) II. SELECTION ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Doubt

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Our faith in God has a sure foundation

NO DOUBT Last Saturday 217 people boarded EgyptAir Flight 990 from New York to Cairo, Egypt. Never arrived, plunging into the sea, all died. They had faith that when they boarded that plane, that several hours later they would be on the ground again in Egypt. It was a whirlwind romance, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-27, Romans 1:20

In Christ - Ephesians Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2006

When we are in Christ then we have hope beyond this life.

“In Christ” – Ephesians part 2 On the lighter side of life: Church Signs from beliefnet.com "Beat the Christmas rush, come to church this Sunday!" "Don’t wait for the hearse to take you to church." "Don’t give up. Moses was once a basket case." "Life has many choices. Eternity has two. What’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Surely Not I, Lord?”

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

“Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts

April 8, 2004 — Maundy Thursday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 26:21-28 “Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Palm Sunday – The Betrayal Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 18, 2009

The closest companions betray Christ because of the reality of life.

Palm Sunday – The Betrayal of Christ Over the last few weeks we have been examining snapshots of Jesus’ ministry. In particular moments that took place in Jerusalem and around the temple. Today is Palm Sunday. A day that we remember the parade that occurred when Jesus and his followers ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

God Has Not Forgotten

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2006

Never give up hope... God is at work, often doing the extraordinary in the course of the very ordinariness of our lives.

Title: God Has Not Forgotten! Text: Luke 1:5-25 Thesis: Never give up hope… God is at work in your life. Introduction The story is told of an elderly couple who lived together in a nursing home. Though they had been married for 60 years, their relationship was filled with constant arguments, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Something More?

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006

A Christmas sermon which looks at some differences between Jesus and Santa.

AM sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 21, 2003 Looking for Something More? (Things Santa Can‘t Bring…That Christ Can) Tradition tells us that the Santa Claus of legend and lore pops in and out of every house on Christmas Eve bringing Christmas gifts to good little boys and girls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ