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Pandemic And Political Paranoia - The Torment Of Fear Versus The Peace Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 17, 2020

The recent international pandemic and the persistant unprecedented overreach and intimidation by governmental authorities has caused anxiety and fear to run rampant across the world, affecting everyone, the likes of which I have never seen before in my lifetime.

The world gives a lot of reasons to justify living in tormenting fear. The unknown ahead of us, and the uncertainty of the future, can be very intimidating. The recent international pandemic has caused anxiety and fear to run rampant across the world, affecting everyone, the likes of which I have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 14:26, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 3:19, Colossians 3:5-6, Luke 21:26, Job 3:25, Matthew 8:26, Isaiah 26:3-4, 1 John 4:16-18, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7-9, Matthew 21:21-22, Job 3:25-26, James 5:14-15, 2 Timothy 2:22, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 25:12-15, 1 Peter 5:6-7, 1 John 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As The World Panics

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 23, 2020

We are in dire times right now. It is important to all of us that we keep our focus on God and not let the world distract us from our mission... only adapt, as God leads us through this struggle.

Our nation and the entire world is in high-panic mode at this time, and we here at Sunrise Chapel, will do everything within our power to help the local communities and people impacted by the restrictions put on us by our state and federal governments. We have all agreed to “follow the rules” put ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:12, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 35:4, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Trouble Out Of Trouble

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Apr 4, 2020

The Cemetary is the only trouble-free place. However, it is still possible to take the trouble out of trouble.

TAKING THE TROUBLE OUT OF YOUR TROUBLES How would you like to be in a place that is peaceful and quiet all the time, a place where there is no crime, a place where people do not bother each other, a place where people get along with each other all the time? Most of us would say that we wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Called Fear Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 22, 2019

We're told not to fear. But, we all have some fears to wrestle with. Hence, we must reject the spirit of fear and take up the spirit that confronts to conquer this spirit.

THE SPIRIT CALLED FEAR 2 Timothy 1:7. (NKJV) "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind." Isaiah 41:10-13. "10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10-13, 2 Kings 6:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive And Be Free! Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019

Unforgiveness is a poison. It blocks answer to prayers. You have carried this pain and hurts for too long, now it's the time to drop it. It's the dawn of a new season.

FORGIVE AND BE FREE! Genesis 41:51-52. "And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-Pherah priest of On, bore to him. 51 Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: “For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:51-52, Genesis 45:3-11, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Our Enemies

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 22, 2016

In Luke 6:27-36, Jesus tells us plainly to love our enemies, to do good to them, to pray for them, to bless them. If we do this we show the world what Christ showed us. that while we deserve damnation Christ showed us love and compassion.

Loving our Enemies Introduction: This week during the Republican National Convention a lot was made of the fact that Senator Ted Cruz from Texas did not endorse the Republican nominee Donald Trump, even after promising to do so earlier in the primary. During his speech at the convention he simply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness - A Stones Throw Away! (Or People In Glass Houses.)

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2016

A sermon that looks at Jesus encounter with the woman caught in Adultery - finishes with a remarkable NZ poem

John 8 New International Version (NIV) 8 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Only Strength Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2019

Ephesians 6:13 teaches us that God is our only strength in our spiritual warfare.

Scripture A few weeks ago we began a sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” So far we have examined our spiritual warfare and our terrible enemy in this warfare. Today, I want to examine our only strength in this warfare. So, let’s read about our only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sovereign Stone Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 4, 2013

Paul teaches that God chooses those whom He will save; to those whom He does not save, Jesus becomes a stumbling stone, but to those He chooses He becomes the Rock of Salvation.

“The Sovereign Stone” Romans 9:30-33 We looked at Romans 9, which records many Old Testament references from God’s Word concerning the Sovereignty of God. We saw how the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 11, 2017

This sermon deals with how we can face and have victory over our fears

Spiritual First Aid Manuel Facing Our Fears “Fear” is a four letter word that has stopped a whole lot of people dead in their tracks, especially Christians, even though we’ve been told that God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and of a sound mind, 2 Timothy 1:7. Frank ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Encountering The Throne Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 9, 2022

No matter what your circumstances in life is, their is an encounter with God that you can have, that will change everything. Ezekiel was such a man, living in captivity, disillusioned with his people, then he saw The Throne of God, everything changed. This sermon is a seed sermon so a need to dig!

God is Still On His Throne 2 Kings 24:8-16 Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned three months in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Nehushta the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. He did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father had done. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28, 2 Kings 24:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Smooth Stones

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2022

To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important.

Title: 5 Smooth Stones Theme: To show 5 things David did to overcome the giant. 5 teachings of the faith that are important. Text: 1 Samuel 17 1Sa 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were gathered together at Sochoh, which belongs to Judah; they encamped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Creation

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 18, 2021

When we surrender our lives to Christ we are born again and given a brand new start with God and on this earth.

A NEW CREATION 2 Cor 5:17, 18 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Embrace The Struggle In 2021

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 28, 2020

Things will probably get worse before they get better in 2021. Do not give up hope. Embrace the struggle.

12.31.20 Embrace the Struggle of 2021 If you look through the Scriptures you see the drama of story after story after story. Nobody lives easy lives. The Israelites are put into slavery. When they escape, they have to live in the desert for 40 years. When they get into the Promised Land, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Lutheran

New Year 2021: The Choice Is Ours

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 30, 2020

This message focuses on the truth that the choice is ours as it relates to how we think about our situations. And how we think about our situations will determines our responses to them.

The Choice Is Ours Scripture: Joshua 24:15; Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:24-25 The title of my message this morning is “the Choice Is Ours.” Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” I personally believe he came to this conclusion after ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational