Sermons on Distrustful:

#3 - Is God Far Away? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 31, 2011

Is God far off? Why does it seem like He is? How should I act, pray, and live when it seems like God is far away?

#3 - Is God Far Away <ILLUS> Many of you remember where you were when you heard the news on 9/11? Many of you remember where you were when you heard the explosion on April 15th in OKC. In those kind of moments of chaos, so many people ask “Where is God?” This week, the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Prayer In Action Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 28, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

Philippians Pt7- Prayer in Action! Pre-introduction On the average Americans spend $94.32 for Father’s Day and $126.90 for Mother’s Day. I like this quote- (in light of our study of Philippians)- None of us decide our own future; instead we decide our habits and then our habits decide our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

What Does God Expect Of His Pastors?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 26, 2012

A look at God's complaints about Israel's shepherds and what that means for pastors today.

OUTLINE: The Pastor Is God’s Representative, Right? There are a lot of Biblical references where God is displeased with pastors. - Jeremiah 3:15; Jeremiah 23:1-4; Ezekiel 34:1-31; Matthew 23:1-39. What A Good Shepherd Looks Like: 1. The focus is on the sheep, not the pastor. - Ezekiel ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Far From Home

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 28, 2013

Why is there so much trouble in the world and trouble in our lives? The trouble that we experience is just symptomatic of a single underlying problem that has become somewhat of a dirty word!

Far From Home Why is there so much trouble in the world? Why are there wars, murders, divorce, sickness, death, unrest, disappointment, depression, addiction, earthquakes, tornadoes, drought and famine? And you could go on and on, seemingly without end. The answer is clearly in Genesis 3:1-7: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Corporately Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012

The Church is one in Christ.

“New Life Corporately,” Ephesians 2:11-22 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT / CIS: The Church is one in Christ. III. Exposition a. (v.11-13) No racial boundaries in the Body of Christ. i. No longer Jew or Gentile. ii. Racial reconciliation then and now. 1. Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Sustaining The Storm

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 21, 2011

When we go through the storms all we see are the storms and try our level best to escape (but we can’t). But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Apparently in the midst of the storm God is - Working, Healing and Cleansing us.

Opening illustration: Watch the video on ‘Through the Storm.’ So many times life doesn’t go the way we have planned. All we see are the storms and try our level best to escape. But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Let us turn to Mark 4 and catch up with the story when the disciples ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Two The Historical Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

An unexamined faith is not faith at all it's superstition.

Sometimes we need a change of view. In most of your cases you need to have your "eyes of your understanding" checked for myopia (my·o·pi·a Nearsightedness. or Lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight). What I write here is not by any means complete and as I read other sermons I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

28th in the Ephesians Series dealing with the power of truth

Ephesians Series #28 “The Power of Truth” Ephesians 4:24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 REVIEW / INTRODUCTION Ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Relationship Recovery Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 7, 2019

Whenever we talk about recovery, we are never talking about one person - but a system of persons. Our addictions, obsessions and persistent sins have taken a toll on everyone around us.

RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY Genesis 2:4-25 Introduction September is Recovery Month and we have a few goals in this emphasis. -We seek to find hope in the Gospel for dealing with all of our obsessions, addictions, and the sinful weights that are holding us down from following God wholeheartedly. - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what Does It Mean To Be A Christian?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2019

A sermon about finding your identity in Christ.

“What Does it Mean to Be a Christian?” Luke 4:1-13 A friend of mine’s son—a gregarious little kid just shy of 4 years old—learned this Passage in Sunday school one morning. Later that day he asked his mother, “Hey mom, what do you know about the devil?” A little caught off guard, she turned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Jacob's Ladder Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Continuing on with our sermon series in Genesis. In this sermon we look at Jacob's encounter with the Lord, and how God directs him, and provides for him, because of God's purpose in election

Jacob’s Ladder Text: Genesis 28:10 – 22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) You know… our salvation is first & foremost about what God has done; and only secondarily about our response to what He has done, and I personally can’t think of many passages in the Bible which make that more clear than what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Like The Master

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Gehazi

MORE LIKE THE MASTER (2 KINGS 5:19-27) The six most important words in the English language are: “I admit I made a mistake.” The five most important words in the English language are: “You did a good job.” The four most important words in the English language are: “What is your opinion?” The three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jabez Living Large For God Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 10, 2015

When God begins to bless you with new opportunities for ministry.

We are continuing in January with a church wide emphasis on increasing our prayer lives. “The one concern of the Devil is to keep the saints from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerless work, prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, he mocks our wisdom, but he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 29, 2015

Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, "Hosanna, Blessed is he comes in the Name of the Lord!" Anointing Jesus as the king of their lives."

Title: Anointing Christ Theme: Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Limping Through Life With You In Mind

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus tells us to make decisions and choices with an eye toward how it will impact others in your life – spouse, children, family, neighbors, fellow church members, co-workers, people in the community.

Walkin’ with Jesus: Limping through Life with You in Mind Scripture Text: Mark 9.42-50 INTRODUCTION He’s talking about living in relationship with others!.. That’s-what Jesus is talking-about in this passage… Now, there’s a-whole-lot going-on here ~ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Nazarene