Sermons on Getting On Nerves:

In Christ

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

"In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You're Discouraged... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We all get discouraged. What should we do when this happens?

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#1] WHEN YOU’RE DISCOURAGED… 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to get down and be discouraged. Everybody gets discouraged and it can be very contagious. You have to be careful on what you get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Comes Along Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

Gideon serves as a voice for people living in conflict with God. Verse 13 is a perfect example of a human mindset when life gets difficult.

Break the Cycle: Trouble Comes Along Text: Judges 3:7-11 Big Idea: As we repeat the cycles of our lives, they are often defined by the trouble that we encounter. Trouble is unavoidable, and it is related directly to our tendency to wander away from God. INTRO • Have you ever found yourself ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Failure? Success?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2014

Come let us consider what is failure? You can fail and still succeed. Failure is refusing to get up and try again.

WHAT IS FAILURE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; I. I HAVE OFTEN TRIED TO DEFINE SUCCESS? A. I have asked many spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sink Or Swim Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 3, 2017

Peter exercises his faith and gets out of the boat to meet Jesus on the water. Finding peace in the midst of the storm comes with focusing on Jesus.

We are getting into that time of year where we start to pay a little more attention to the weather. We watch the sky a little closer when there are threats of storms in the area. We have an advantage today with all of the weather predicting tools, radar and the like. Storms to me are both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Friends

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011

When God’s people get stirred the enemy’s radar goes off & he goes into high alert.

What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (1 of 3) 7/24/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A In 607 BC (or 587 BC), Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian war machine destroyed Jerusalem & the Jewish Temple (AKA, Solomon’s Temple) 1 The Temple was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Under Pressure"

Contributed by Don Baggett on Aug 13, 2011

Jesus gave us an example of how to get through every kind of pressure, and He has provided for us to live abundant lives.

If you look at the title that I have assigned to this passage of Scripture, you will immediately know that this message is going to be relevant to you. Regardless of who you are and what you do, I would venture to say that you know what it is to feel the pressures of life crowding in on you. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 22, 2011

Once you start that career of being saved you stick to it and get saved through baptism like 3-5 times on the average

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" - Touching story of: I once was lost, but now I'm found - Alcoholism: You remain an alcoholic now matter how many sober phases you've had - People giving witness to Jesus - Shedding tears: Born again - New creature - Various approaches possible: I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Congregational

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

It's time to get up and begin to fight...not the other church's...or each other...but to declare war on the kingdom of darkness.

WALK THE TALK JAMES 4:13 17 Read James 4:13 17 Today James tackles a real difficult, touchy subject...the sin of being presumptuous. Webster says that to be presumptuous means to display an excessive self confidence, and then to take liberties because of that overdose of self confidence. And the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Where's Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

Sometimes we need not be in such a rush to get out the door of the church but mediate and reflect on what you just heard and ask the preacher questions.

Verse 41-43-How we get away from Jesus Notice Mary and Joseph were in hurry to get home. They did not linger there in Jerusalem. They had accomplished their religious obligation and did not want to hang around the church house any longer than they had to. (To eat Sunday Dinner. To watch the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-49

Denomination: Baptist

Living In This Present World

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 24, 2012

Everyday it gets more difficult to live a godly life in this present world. Paul instructs Titus as he lived in a similar society for a while.

Why? Understanding Life Events (II) 2 Kings 5 6-7 -09 Intro Isa 55:8-9 ¡§¡¥For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,¡¦ says the LORD. ¡¥For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.¡¦¡¨ Last Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Telling God What To Do

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2013

We get angry and disappointed with God, failing to see His purpose in life's hurts. We can learn to trust His will.

Have you ever been angry at God? When people ask God to “damn” something, they’re usually making a strong point without breaking dishes. Deep down inside they’re disappointed with God, though their expletive is usually not a prayer at all. It is, however, a way of telling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Where From Here

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 4, 2009

Where in life does your spiritual map say you are? What will get you to where God wants you to be.

Intro: The book of Joshua is almost like a spiritual soap opera. Soap operas are for entertainment, the book of Joshua is for our edification and encouragement. The book of Joshua is perfect for us today. Joshua is transitioning into point leadership of the nation of Israel. There are great ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Grieve (Make Very Sad) The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 12(B) - Do not grieve the Holy Spirit. Believers can do this when they get rid of all rage and are imitators of God.

“DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT” (Outline) August 3, 2008 -- PENTECOST 12 -- Ephesians 4:30-5:2 INTRO: Hopefully there was never, never, ever a time in your life when you deliberately wanted to make someone sad. The reality is that in your lifetime you have probably made someone sad, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Among The Thorns

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 28, 2014

God allows thorns in our lives to refine us, to keep us humble, and to be sure He gets the glory for all we do.

Children. They really are precious, and I really do love them, but the simple truth is, I have a really hard time being around them for any extended period of time. Which for me is anything over about three minutes.  I’m not sure what it is, maybe it’s the long running around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Charismatic