Sermons on Distressed:

My Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 11, 2012

Jesus' death was for salvation, not for getting stuff.

My Grace is Sufficient April 26, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus’ death was for salvation, not for getting stuff. Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 I. The Myth of the so called “Prosperity Gospel” a. Believe in God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Modle Church God Wants

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2012

Let our church please God not man

THE MODLE CHURCH GOD WANTS 1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 1 Corinthians 1:2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Me To The Rock

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2018

Just follow the rock of salvation.

LEAD ME TO THE ROCK Matthew 16: 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 1. Firmness and Stability. 2. A dwelling place. Jeremiah 48: 28 O ye that dwell in Moab, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Hardship? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 31, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Hardship?

James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. John 15:18-20 “If the world hates you, know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simple Promises For Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

Third sermon in a series that looks at dealing with life’s storms from a biblical perspective.

Simple Promises for Life’s Storms John 6:15-21 I. We are Governed By His Providence “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before Him…” – Matt. 14:22 A. Our storms are never incidental B. Our storms never surprise our Lord II. We Have the Potential to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2011

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Judges 2: 1 – 23 Compromise 1 Then the Angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: “I led you up from Egypt and brought you to the land of which I swore to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you. 2 And you shall make no covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Azariah And Jahaziel And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018

The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower us. He wants us to be “Christ like” and to “Do the work of the Kingdom” in the here and now.

Opening Video Illustration: God’s not dead - trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbXu5jHrzY (use HD) trailer Introduction to today’s message from video: Is the Holy Spirit dead – is God dead – not involved or out of reach for the average Christian today? No He is not – He is alive and desiring ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9, 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Master Of Every Situation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001

Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016

David faced some tough challenges, but through it all he learned how to get victory in every situation.

Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 2 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 1” Text: I Samuel 22:1 Last week I started a very powerful series on “How to Behave in a Cave.” I know that many people were touched by the power of the Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that shepherds need to act like associates of the LORD. Sheeps are helpless and wandered because of the fault and problem with shepherd.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good shepherd who is an associate of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that shepherds need to act like associates of the LORD. Sheeps are helpless and wandered because of the fault and problem with shepherd. IV. TEXT: Matthew 9:36 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace & Fire

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 15, 2010

In Luke 12 Jesus asks His disciples if they think He came to bring peace on earth and then - without giving them a chance to respond - He makes; what to me seems like a shocking statement, “No, I tell you, but division.”

Dakota Community Church Revised Common Lectionary August 15, 2010 Peace & Fire Quick background notes: A.) This month’s book of the month is “Why Johnny Can’t Preach” by T. David Gordon Excerpt: “I’ve really desired something fairly simple for my family: to be able to talk intelligently about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Mennonite

Real-Igion

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2012

In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into thinking the more I exemplify religious behavior the more spiritual I am. Le

REALIGION James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: Preventing deception is a major theme for James (1:1:16, 22, 26). In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance Of A New Creation-24 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2017

Part B--xxvii of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXIV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring about the actuality of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016

David faced some tough challenges, but through it all he learned how to get victory in every situation.

Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 2 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 1” Text: I Samuel 22:1 Last week I started a very powerful series on “How to Behave in a Cave.” I know that many people were touched by the power of the Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right To Decide

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 29, 2020

There are many sincere people who want to do right, but they want to decide for themselves what is right. The consequences are deadly.

TITLE: THE RIGHT TO DECIDE SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 21:25 / PROVERBS 14;12 The OT book of JUDGES is a book about apathy and apostasy! About a time when the chosen people of God turn away from Him and did what was right in their own eyes. From the time the people of Israel knew and followed God until ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist