Sermons on Disciples Were Troubled:

No More Affliction

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Oct 17, 2024

Maybe your issue is medical, financial, emotional, social, spiritual, family, mental, etc., but the power of God that delivers people from all their afflictions will deliver you today. No more affliction, no more affliction. No more affliction.

I stand upon the word of God in Psalm 34:19, which says, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.” I declare all of you free from all afflictions today, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Maybe your issue is medical, financial, emotional, social, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, Exodus 3:7-9, Psalm 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Careful Of Divisive Spirits

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023

The goal of a divisive person is to cause conflict. "I urge you, my friends: watch out for those who cause divisions and upset people's faith and go against the teaching you received. Keep away from them" (Rom. 16:17, GNT)!

People that participate in divisive arguments have an unhealthy interest in creating strife. However, a mature, faith-filled person recognizes that participating in contentious discussions will not end the matter. With the knowledge of God and the wisdom of the Lord, we understand that calmer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Titus 3:10, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Other

Living In Purity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

God invites us to draw near to Him as we are, offering honest hearts and lives, promising His transforming presence and mercy in return.

Friend, you made it. Another week of noise, news, and nagging worries, and here you are—hungry for a word from Heaven. Maybe your heart feels thin. Maybe your prayers feel like paper airplanes tossed into a stiff wind. Maybe a smile covers a soul that feels scattered. Take a breath. The God who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Purity, Troubled Times

Reason #1, We're Covered, Not Condemned! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 20, 2002

The “righteous requirements of the Law” are fully met in us because we’re covered by the blood of Christ, the price paid for our forgiveness.

Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #1: We’re covered, not condemned! -Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: There are many reasons why we come to church—one is to get some encouragement. In spite of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Wise Discipleship

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

It is obvious that Jesus is not commending this man for being underhanded or dishonest. But the shrewd manager is an example to us in that he saw clearly what the issues were, he cared about the outcome and he did something about it. Tonight I want us to

Wise Discipleship Wed. Night October 14th 2009 Luke 16:1-15 Introduction A middle-aged man is in trouble with his boss. He has helped himself to his employer funds one time too many and now he is facing the music. In fact, he has been told to clean out his desk. He is given a few days to clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

John-Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

When John wrote his Gospel the other three were already written and well known. They are so negative on John that he probably thought there was little he could add, so he ignores himself all together in his own Gospel.

A farmer in Georgia was sitting on the porch of his tumble-down shack. He was ragged and barefoot when a stranger stopped for a drink of water. Wishing to be agreeable, the stranger said, "How was your cotton coming on?" "Ain't got none," replied the farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Were You There: Jesus The Crucified King Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

An invitation to come to the cross and meet Jesus

Were You There? Good Friday, March 29, 2002 Intro: It is a haunting question – were you there? Of course, the literal answer for each of us is no, we weren’t actually present at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Not like the witnesses we have just heard from. Not like Peter, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Saved In The World's Greatest Rescue

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 9, 2009

YOU Were Saved in the World’s Greatest Rescue 1) Greatest because of its objective and scope 2) Greatest because of its effect

Their ship, the Endurance, had been crushed by the ice and sank to the bottom of the ocean. All 28 crewmembers managed to escape in three lifeboats, not sailing them but pushing and pulling them over the pack ice just north of Antarctica until they could dash across icy waters for an inhospitable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

With God I Can

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 10, 2020

As a disciple of Jesus living for Him means that you will face challenges that most will not experience. If you are living as a committed disciple of Jesus, then trouble will come your way.

Sermon Text: Eph 3:16-21 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Reason #8> We're On The Winning Team! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2002

At times it appears that a LOT of things are against us. We may have enemies, and often we’re our own enemy; but since God is on our side, nothing can defeat us.

Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #8> We’re on the Winning Team! Romans 8:31-39 A little over a year ago I attended a sports banquet in Natick with my next-door neighbor Michael. The event was hosted by Athletes in Action, and featured several members of the New ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Congregational

Ephesians 2 Remember What You Were

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on May 15, 2020

Sometimes it's hard to remember where we came from. Sometimes our own pride gets in our way. Let's take a look at a few great men from the Bible, where they came from, and what God turned them into.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 1 May 2020 Ephesians 2:11-22 Remember What You Were Introduction Memory can be a funny thing. I can’t tell you how many times I try to recall an event to someone only to be seemingly corrected by someone else who was there. They remember the event much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Were Formed To Be Part Of God's Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 23, 2003

Diversity divides the human family, but understanding unites us. However, finally the fragmented family can be fixed only by faith. Part of a series to support the study of Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.

A few years ago I began to pay attention to the tradition of family reunions in African-American families. I think it may have been when I learned that the Faulkners were driving to Massachusetts to meet other Faulkners. Or maybe it was when I found out that the Hairstons rent an entire hotel and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

Becoming like Christ means having his attitude of service and humility.

Philippians 2:1-18 February 8, 2004 You were Created To Become Like Christ What do you think of when you hear that phrase? Things you should not do? Colossians3:5-10 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2023

Peter had never seen a catch of fish like that before! If we have Jesus in our boat, we're going to need to get a bigger Faith for harvest, a bigger Grace for trials, a bigger Vision & a bigger Obedience to see God's will done!

WE’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER BOAT! Luke 5:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. OPENER: THE SIZE OF GOD 1. A boy asked his father, “Dad, what is the size of God?” His father looked up at the sky and saw a plane and asked his son, “What is the size of that plane?” The boy replied, “It is very small. I can hardly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chapter 44 Destruction Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2020

The citizens of Shechem were apparently in their fields for the purpose of tending their crops, and very probably without weapons of any kind. People could be seen going in and out of the city gate to support those harvesting the grapes. Abimelech slew them.

Chapter 44 Destruction of Shechem [Judges 9.42-9.45] Scripture: Judges 9:42-45 (KJV) 42 And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech. 43 And he took the people, and divided them into three companies, and laid wait in the field, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:42

Denomination: Baptist