Sermons on Facing Tribulations:

A Great Opportunity Lurks When The Stones Are Flying

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

Can we see a difference in dedication and commitment? What will we do when we face difficult situations? The rocks are flying? Duck?

THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO BE A REAL TEST OF RELIGION IS WHEN THE STONES ARE FLYING STAND STILL. HOW CAN I STAND STILL... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THE CHICKEN AND THE PIG WERE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO HAVE FOR BREAKFAST... THE CHICKEN SAID I VOTE FOR BACON AND ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Thanks In Disappointments

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014

Are you facing a situation in which you could be disappointed? Why not set up a celebration to count your blessings no matter what the outcome?

Opening illustration: After receiving his second Academy Award, Denzel Washington said to his family, “I told you, if I lost tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate. And if I won tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate.” Denzel, a Christian, was trusting God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Pastor Is A Basket Case?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

We need to build a support team to hold our pastors and leaders through the dark seasons they face. Prayer support is a effective tool.

JOIN THE TEAM, HOLD YOUR PASTOR'S BASKET... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. IT WAS KILL THE PREACHER MENTALITY... THE POPULAR MINDSET WAS AGAINST THE LOCAL PASTOR... A. NOTHING COULD STOP THE ATTACK, IT WAS BY POPULAR DEMAND... Acts 12:5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns

Contributed by Paul Smith on Jan 8, 2023

We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns I. Introduction Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it can be difficult to cope with these changes. We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. II. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 41:10

Attitudes? Choices? Needs?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2023

DO WE EVER EVALUATE OUR ATTITUDES? Consider Micah's mandates. The battle we face is a battle of the mind and attitudes.

ATTITUDES? GOOD CHOICES? NEEDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT DO YOU WANT? WHAT DO WE NEED? WHAT IS ESSENTIAL TO FULFILL GOD’S PURPOSE? … Recall the story of the young lady that had a terrible battle with cancer. The chemotherapy and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, 1 John 4:20, John 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Favor On The New Year

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 28, 2015

This sermon gives us confidence to face the New Year. It directs us to God's goodness and favor that will sustain us always.

God's Favor on the New Year “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance”. (Psalm 65:11 NLT) What a powerful verse!! INTRODUCTION – As the year comes to an end, you may be going through much reflection as to what happened in the past 12 months. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Little, Too Late Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

Josiah sought to be faithful to the covenant even though he knew it would not change anything - in the face of opposition we are called to continued faithfulness.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 23:1-30 “Too Little Too Late” Opening Kenny and the Suzuki An admiration of the continued commitment despite all the set-backs. The view of continuing no matter what the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

No Satan I Will Not Serve You

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART SERMON ON THE TEMPTATION JESUS FACED IN THE WILDERNESS. HE SHOWS US HOW TO BE OVERCOMERS IF WE TRUST HIM.

NO SATAN I WILL NOT SERVE YOU MATTHEW 4:1-11 WE ARE CONTINUING OUR SERIES LOOKING AT SOME OF THE EARLY EVENTS AND STATEMENTS IN JESUS’ LIFE AND MINISTRY. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE TIME JESUS WENT INTO THE WILDERNESS AND WAS TEMPTED BY SATAN. TEMPTATION WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF THE LIFE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Haled Before The Magistrate--Now What?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2022

If we deny Christ and His divine authority and eternal power, then we will be denied by Christ at the judgement, and face an eternity of suffering and radical aloneness.

Saturday of 28th Week in Course 2022 Today’s Gospel has been misused far more times than it has been used by Christians facing martyrdom by the power of some civil or religious authority. What Jesus seems to intend in His challenge to us disciples is that when we are haled, or hauled, before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Foreigner Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

Imagining Jezebel's story - a woman who clung to her power and her gods in the face of enormous pressure. Are the two connected?

My name is Jezebel. I am a Phoenician princess, the daughter of Eshbaal, King of Sidon and the Queen of Israel, the strongest nation in the world from Assyria to Egypt. My father Eshbaal gave me in marriage to Ahab of Israel to strengthen the alliance between our two countries, because although we ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Raising Of Lazarus. Complete.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

And he that was dead came forth, bound head and foot with grave-clothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. John 11:44.

THE RAISING OF LAZARUS. John 11:1-45. I). HE WHOM THOU LOVEST IS SICK. John 11:1-16. JOHN 11:1. “Now a certain man was sick.” This is the first mention of Lazarus of Bethany in the Gospels, and he is identified alongside his sisters, Mary and Martha. JOHN 11:2. Mary is identified in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plaintiff's Innocence (Outline) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 16, 2023

Begin by introducing the Book of Job, its central theme of divine justice, and the significance of exploring Job's innocence in the face of suffering.

The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed The Plaintiff's Innocence Introduction: Begin by introducing the Book of Job, its central theme of divine justice, and the significance of exploring Job's innocence in the face of suffering. 1. The Accuser's Challenge - Job 1:6–12 - Zechariah ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12, Revelation 12:10, Job 1:13-22, James 1:2-4, Psalm 34:19, Psalm 33:5, Zechariah 3:1-2, Genesis 15:6, Proverbs 2:7, Job 42:2, Romans 8:28, Psalm 103:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangerous Christian Pt 4

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 19, 2025

In part 4 of becoming a dangerous Christian we are faced with the inescapable fact that to be a threat to the kingdom of darkness we have to live a life of prayer.

Luke 18:1-8 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, "that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

And The Lord Made A Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

In the journey of life, we often face obstacles that seem insurmountable. However, God has the power to create pathways where there appear to be none.

Title: AND THE LORD MADE A WAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:16-19 Supporting Texts: Exodus 14:13-16, Psalm 77:19, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 7:7 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life, we often face obstacles that seem insurmountable. However, God has the power to create pathways ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19, Exodus 14:13-16, Psalm 77:19, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 7:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Many Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 3, 2025

We the redeemed will all face a varied spiritual journey. Wanderers. Trapped. Broken. Fragile. This can be part of our story, but it is not the end of the story.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Psalm 107:1-43 “The Many Storms of Life” In our journey with Jesus we will find ourselves in all sorts of situations. The ups and downs. The times of distance and distraction, and times of closeness and being firmly anchored to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Baptist