Sermons on Endurance With Joy:

Where Are The Heros?

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006

Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle A Hostile Enviroment

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jan 5, 2007

Christians not only need to have the right attitude in church, but it’s important to have the right attitude out in the world; even when we face a Hostile Enviroment!

How to Handle a Hostile Environment Phil. 2:12-16 We’re looking at a text that comes from one of the “Pastoral Epistles”. These books of the New Testament are particularity useful to us because they are so practical and applicable to our everyday lives. Paul had just finished talking to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After The Storm

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

A sermon to provoke people to action towards Christ after passing through a trial or storm of life.

Intro: (reported in the Sun Sentinel) Arthur Levon Davis Jr., age 56, died on Sept 27, 2004, two days after Hurricane Jeanne swept through South Florida. The man was repairing the roof of Dixie Shoes when he fell two stories. An experienced roofer, he failed to realize the danger while working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006

This sermon is directed toward the youth to encourage them to continue living for the Lord.

Tyrone and his father decided to go camping one weekend. They got up bright and early and packed their things. Tyrone came downstairs with his bags packed and his father looked at him in amazement. His father said, “Boy we’re only going for two days.” Tyrone had packed as if he was going to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Yards After Contact

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 7, 2006

The Super Bowl and Nehemiah. How Nehemiah gained yards after contact.

1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 7 But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the men of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem’s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees Over The Horizon

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

CONTRAST BETWEEN WHAT WE SAY AND WHAT GOD SAYS. FOR EXAMPLE: We say: I am too tired.E God says: I will give you rest.E(Mat 11:28 KJV) Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and lear

GOD SEES OVER THE HORIZON The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed fervently for God to rescue him. Every day he scanned the horizon for help, but no hope in sight. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Strenthening Your Grip Before A Crisis Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006

Crisis will happen because it is part of our lives. We must therefore be ready before it hits us. This topic shows us how to strengthen ourselves to face the adversities of life.

Whether we like it or not, we will face pains, hardships and crisis in various forms and magnitude. Everyday we don’t only face outward hassles but we also have to deal the struggles within us. For us to have a sure guarantee of winning over these obstacles, we need to strengthen ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Troubles You Don't Deserve Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006

When unwanted circumstances comes the to us,we must learn to choose the right attitude rather than be controlled by them.

1 Chronicles 4:9 There was a man named Jabez who was more distinguished than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. 10 He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even When Our Hair Goes Gray (Or Away)…

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 12, 2006

Even When Our Hair Goes Gray (Or Away)… 1) Believers have refuge 2) Believers have purpose

What do Ralph Klein (premier of Alberta), Andre Agassi (pro tennis player), and Cassie Campbell (Canadian gold medalist in hockey) have in common? They are famous people who recently retired. What do you suppose their retirement speech or “swan song” was about? Not surprisingly each spoke about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Hurricanes

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006

Why do natural disasters happen? Has God lost control?

God Of Hurricanes · We have all gazed on recent pictures and scenes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and also the Tsunami of December 2004, and many of us have asked searching questions about what we have seen. · Has God lost control, could this happen here? where does this leave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning In Difficult Situations Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 5, 2006

On our journey from earth to glory, we will face many difficult situations. God will help us get through all difficulties as we depend fully on Him.

Winning in Difficult Situations Daniel Speaks to Us Today Series By Greg Johnson http:/www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 2:1-23 In Daniel chapter two, King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that is very troubling to him. He believes that his gods are trying to tell him something about his powerful ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provoked And Miserable, But Not Staying That Way.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 7, 2006

Hannah was provoked and miserable and bitter, but she refused to stay that way. After prayer, Hannah went home changed. God provides some better things. Hannah was changed before she saw the miracle.

PROVOKED AND MISERABLE, BUT I AM NOT STAYING THIS WAY. GOD HAS PROVIDED SOMETHING BETTER! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts, Sunday AM, PM, Wednesday. TEXT: Hebrews 11:40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Out Of The Comfort Zone

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

God is in the business of changing lives, and that means the disruption of our comfort zone. Here is the story of a man whose world was rocked!

Passage: Acts 10:1-8 Intro: Henry Ford Story, submitted by Jeff Strite 1. change is tough, whoever and whatever is involved. 2. we settle into a comfort zone, where we know everyone and everyone know us 3. we appreciate the known, even if that known is miserable. A known misery is often preferred ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Athletic Metaphors By Paul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

What was it that made the difference in Paul’s life? His conversion was dynamic. But, there have been other dynamic conversions that have not resulted in the kind of life that Paul lived. The Holy Spirit was powerfully at work within him. But the Holy Sp

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Sometimes in my life a kind of “melancholy of the soul settles over me.” I feel like retreating into a cave and not coming out for a long, long time. When that pessimism of spirit comes over me, I take great inspiration from a man who left his footprints all over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26