Sermons on Enduring Opposition:

How To Make It Through The Night

Contributed by Kris Erskine on Dec 9, 2000

Encouragement for the weak

How To Make It Through The Night I. Conversation a. Protection (Lifted me, Healed me,Kept me) II. Consultation a. Praise (Who You Are, Why You Are, When You Are) III. Confirmation a. Promise His (Character, Confession, Compassion) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering A Cry For Help

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2000

A sermon on Psalm 130 Suffering

Psalm 130 "Suffering, A Cry for Help!!" Psalm 130 begins with these words:"Out of the depths I cry to thee, O Lord!! Lord, hear my voice!! Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication!!" Out of the depths, out of the inner reaches of his soul, the psalmist ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

We sometimes feel like giving up in life. There is help available.

HAVE YOU FELT LIKE GIVING UP LATELY? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. “Where’s your father?” the preacher asked. The boy said, “He was hanged last week.” “Where’s your mother?” “She run off.” “Where’s your sister?” “She’s in jail.” “Is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Life's Problems

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

All of us are faced with problems. We must have a right spiritual focus in order to overcome.

OVERCOMING LIFE’S PROBLEMS Jude 17-23 INTRO.- Is life ever stressful? Do we ever experience problems and pain in life? I say, when don’t we? ILL.- A violinist was told by a surgeon that he needed an operation "But, doctor," said the violinist, "I have concerts booked ahead. If you operate, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Encouragement For Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

God has all of the encouragement we need to get through any situation we face in life

Finding Encouragement for Life Jeremiah 29:10-13 July 9, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The Duke of Wellington A. The reputation 1. Military genius – He defeated Napolean at Waterloo 2. He was also know to be a hard commander B. The question 1. If you could live your life over, what would you do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking In Strength Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

God gives us the strength we need to walk with Him on a daily basis

Walking in Strength Isaiah 40:28-31 July 23, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The fifth grade class A. Teacher asks a question 1. Does anyone here understand electricity? 2. One over anxious boy raises his hand – “I understand electricity?” B. The tragic twist 1. Teacher: “Jimmy, please ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Jesus Knew That Adversity Brings Out Either The Best Or The Worst In People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to look positively at adversity

The Benefits of Adversity - Gen. 50:20 Illustration: Jesus said, In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world. (John 16:33) 1. Jesus knew that adversity is on the outside of a person, an individual’s attitude determines whether one chooses to become ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressure Situations Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE SITUATIONS = CASTING OUR BURDEN ON THE LORD

BIG IDEA: HOW TO HANDLE PRESSURE SITUATIONS = CASTING OUR BURDEN ON THE LORD INTRODUCTION: David was an expert at handling pressure situations; we’re not talking about sports (that’s all about competition and fun), but rather about the serious types of pressure that threaten our very life; It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be A Complainer

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Some people are ungrateful about their experiences while others experience the same things and are thankful. Some look for the negative and others look for the positive. Some complain and others are complimentary.

DON’T BE A COMPLAINER INTRODUCTION: PRETTY GOOD SHOW FOR A NICKEL A typical American family was driving home from church one Sunday. Dad was fussing about the sermon being too long and he also said it was boring. Mom said the organist played too loud. Sis said the soloist sang off key. Grandma ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1, Numbers 21:4-6

How Can The Lord Help Us Overcome Cynicism, Skepticism And Doubt?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith

How can we overcome the tendency to have little faith or confidence? 1. Trust in the Lord’s reliability and be fully persuaded that He will fulfill every promise. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Progressive Pilgrim

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to progress without excess

The writer of Hebrews once wrote, "People living by faith did not receive the things promised; they only saw them from a distance admitting that they were aliens and pilgrims on the earth." (Heb. I 1:13) As Christians are true citizenship is in heaven. Our earthly existence should be seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Spirit wants to help us through the Red Sea experiences if we will let Him

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses (Heb. 11:24-30) Illustration:In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

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 it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Learn The Right Lessons From Every Situation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem.

How to Learn the Right Lessons from Every Situation (James 2:1-5) How do we allow the Lord to teach you His will through every circumstance, relationship and personal problem? Illustration:Learning usually passes through three states. In the beginning you learn the right answers. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Quarrels can be overcome with the love of Jesus and the wisdom of the Spirit for those who are submitted to God’s will

What Should You Do When You Have Been Quarreling? Many fine relationships are spoiled because of quarrels over non-essentials. ILlustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational