Sermons on Enough Sorrow:

The God Of Second Chances Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Sep 29, 2005

An analysis of Jonah’s prayer while in the belly of great fish. What people pray about when their under great stress.

The God of Second Chances Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Introduction: In the late winter of 1891, the whale-ship Star of the East was in the vicinity of the Falkland Islands when it came within sight of a whale. Two boats were dispatched with harpoons to snare and kill the beast, but the lashing of its ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience And Forgiveness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

God wants complete obedience to His word. In return for our reentant behavior, we are forgiven.

Obedience and Forgiveness Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction In our Gospel message today, we see a parable read to the chief priests and the elders of the people. They were looking to find a way to squash Jesus’ authority and stop the spread of His influence. For centuries, the Pharisees had ran the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A Place For God To Dwell

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

From the beginning, God has desired to dwell with man.

A PLACE FOR GOD TO DWELL Gen.2: 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. 1 Cor. 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? From the earliest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob-When He Had To Deal With Losses Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 15, 2022

Jacob had his share of blessings but he also endured a number of losses. This message gives some glimpses of what he endured and how he dealt with these situations.

Introduction: Jacob had to deal with bad things as well as good things during his earthly journey. He thought he had received the paternal blessing as well as the birthright but he lost as much, if not more, than he gained because of this. Now Jacob is going to experience a number of “hits”. 1 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Quenching The Wrath

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007

God is a man of war and the lion of the tribe of judah

Quenching the Wrath of God I. Wrath – What is it? A. Websters = Wrath - intense anger (usually on an epic scale) 1. Think of times where you may have been wrathful. 2. Was that a positive experience? For you? For the other person? B. Strong’s Concordance = Wrath 1. {3709 orge – or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Soul Patrol Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how God heals the painful "holes" in our lives.

We are getting ready to embark on a journey That will: Provoke Cut Hurt Heal Victory Be deep INTRO: My kids and I watched a movie a couple years ago entitled "Holes" These young boys / for some crime / were sent to a reform boys camp To dig holes in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sit Ye Here

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 8, 2011

The people of God are having a hard time staying awake, because the enemy is trying to put them to sleep.

Read Matthew 26 :36 - 46 Preview the dinner bell surging in Jesus heart is truth and volume played loud, a message “This cup is the only way and only he can drank all of it.” The dream I entered; everybody was standing in the same evening. I’m trying to figure out what’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Times Seem To Last A While

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2019

Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I did something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times.

Introduction: Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I done something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times. Whether they are self-inflicted, or caused ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeiting Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by John Rogers on Feb 19, 2015

This message address the problem we see today in our churches with people not being saved. Many have been given false hope by being told all you must do is repeat this prayer,.. but still they are not saved, We also address the problem of doubt

Their are many things that Satan has counterfeited in the church. We have preach on many like, the resurrection, Word of God, Praise, and Worship. Some we just don't have time to get to but I want to make you aware of; The Joy of God, the Pupit, the Love of God. Satan has been very active in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2021

Happiness has been defined as an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 reminds us: “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 14:27-28, Jeremiah 29:11

We Are Empty Handed Without God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, but to labor hard for His Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker to earn more money? STOP. Must be a hard worker in the ministry not in work to earn money for GOD gives money to us as a gift. It's a blessing. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Repentant Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

What an amazing paradox! If it is not a paradox it is at least the opposite of what our culture tells us today. The paradox is that Jesus says that the man who mourns will be really happy. The world regards such a statement as utterly ridiculous. Who want

“Blessed Are The Repentant” Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” As we began examining the Beatitudes we noted that there is a definite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From The Pain Of Regret

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 28, 2011

Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? I believe there’s no pain like the pain of regret. However, we can actually gain freedom from our regrets and move on.

FREEDOM FROM THE PAIN OF REGRET INTRODUCTION: Have you ever done anything you’ve regretted? If you’ve ever said, “if only…” or if you’ve spent time in the land of, “woulda, coulda, shoulda” then you probably have regrets. I believe there’s no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Do You Care

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 7, 2011

We must show how much we care about our heavenly father.

HOW MUCH DO YOU CARE Psalm 142 1I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. 2I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. 3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"What I Am Going To Do When I Get To Heaven!

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

Speaking fo the enjoyments of Heaven

WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN? Revelation 21:1-27 Introduction: This chapter gives a preview of our future home called Heaven. Heaven is just as real as Smithfield, NC. It will have as its inhabitants those who were redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God. No matter how we try to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist