Sermons on Economic Turmoil:

The God Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2024

To find healing for your heart, praise God who comforts you in affliction, and trust God who delivers you from affliction.

There is an old story floating around about a soldier who was wounded in a battle. His commanding officer ordered him to go to the nearest military hospital. When he arrived at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Believe Without A Doubt

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 17, 2023

So often our minds our clouded with doubt instead of faith when situations are grim, and circumstances unyielding. The Lord does not condemn us, but comes to strengthen our faith, and let’s learn how.

Today’s meditation Mark 11:23-24, Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24, John 20:25, John 20:26-27, John 1:29, John 1:32, John 1:34, Luke 7:19, Luke 7:22, Luke 24:13-16, Luke 24:17-21, Luke 24:22-24, Luke 24:25-27, Luke 24:28-32, John 20:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Encountering Jesus Behind Locked Doors

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2023

This is from a series I preached on encounters with Jesus in the Gospels.

Title: Jesus Encounters the Disciples in the Locked Room Script: John 20:19-23 Type: Expos./Encountering Jesus Where: GNBC 4-16-23 Intro: Over the past 2k years countless men and women have met Christ in a locked room. For millions it has been in the confines of a jail or prison cell. For ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace Of God--The God Of Peace Himself Series

Contributed by Rob Watts on Mar 19, 2024

Rejoice in the Lord Always...Why?

• Philippians 4:4-7 o Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: be joyful! o Let everyone know how considerate you are. The Lord is near. o Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. o Then God’s peace, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Pray! Pay! Obey!

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under.

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under. Intro.: 1. This coming Tuesday our nation will celebrate Independence Day. 2. The Fourth of July is not a religious holiday, but it does provide the opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Christ's Principles Of Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Communications can never be more effective than its source.

Communications can never be more effective than its source. Jesus communicated in such a way that people were amazed at His authority, power and truthful insights. The problem with so many communicators in our modern world is they are relying on theories that have not been given to them by God. Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Empowers Us To Be Christ's Witnesses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery

1. Many people are afraid of witnessing because they fear being rejected, criticized or misunderstood. However, Christ knew that every single individual needs a Spirit empowered testimony to be delivered from an eternity in hell, sin and misery. Without the strength of the Holy Spirit, the facts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Intentional And Unintentional Hypocrisy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace.

1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. The Pharisees' values were rooted in their traditions, laws, and culture. They found a great sense of their identity in their clique. They resented anyone who failed to live up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7.

1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7. Paul wrote, "Love is patient, kind, does not envy; it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Ministered To The Self-Righteous

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God.

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God. One night, such a self-righteous man named Nicodemus, a ruler in the Pharisee's council, came to Jesus wondering how he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Faulty Presuppositions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Learning requires a willingness to surrender our faulty presuppositions

Overcoming our Faulty Presuppositions (Acts 10:23-34) It is often true that before we can learn new things we have to be willing to unlearn faulty presuppositions. Many people harbor faulty assumptions about themselves, other people or their circumstances. To wrongly assume something about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Needed: A Few Giant Killers

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 6, 2002

This sermon deals with some of the major spiritual problems existing in the church today.

Needed: A Few Giant Killers Text: 1st Samuel 17:41-53 Introduction- Today in the Christian church I believe we face some giants that are just as real, just as antago- nistic to our cause, just as threatening to our existence as did the nation of Israel in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:41-53

Denomination: Baptist

Preservation In The Midst Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002

The Church at Smyna

PRESERVATION IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION REV. 2: 8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHEREVER WE GO AND WHATEVER WE DO, EVIL IS ALWAYS LURKING IN THE VICINITY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, PERSECUTION IS PREVALENT AND PRESENT. THERE ARE THOSE OF THE WORLD WHO SEEK TO DISHONOR, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Real Fishers Of Men - Luke 5:1-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12 Illustration:The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational