Sermons on Grace To Endure:

Rejoice In Your Sufferings Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 11, 2008

This sermon deals with the reasons you need to rejoice in your sufferings because of what it produces in you including perseverance, character and hope.

Folk the reality is, we live in a world where there are natural disasters, political catastrophes, economic hardships, accidents, illnesses, death and widespread wickedness. No one can be a part of such a world without times of suffering. Likewise, the believer is not sheltered from adverse ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From The Flood?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 11, 2007

Maybe you have read the little piece "Life Lessons from Noah’s Ark." I have expanded it into a sermon and taken from it lessons for our young people. Enjoy!

The Guest Author Unknown A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Jesus Is Our Major Turn-Around

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008

If there is one thing we all desire, then it must be a major turn-around in our lives. I’m not talking about turning around from sin to Christ. I’m talking about a major turn-around in our circumstances. For to many years we, as God’s children, have been

If there is one thing we all desire, then it must be a major turn-around in our lives. I’m not talking about turning around from sin to Christ. I’m talking about a major turn-around in our circumstances. For to many years we, as God’s children, have been living a life of misery and suffering. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10, 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To James Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James introduces himself to his readers

BIG JOHN COMING TO TOWN: New man made bartender and warned by owner, ‘If you hear Big John is coming drop everything and run for your life’. Months later a white faced cowhand ran in yelling, ‘Big John is coming to town’. Before the bartender could run into the saloon can a huge man riding a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

The Forgotten Winner

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 22, 2007

This sermon teaches the importance of remaining faithful in your service to Christ and His recognition of your faithfulness.

Several years ago I watched a news story about the Boston Marathon. In the coverage they described the race, how many ran, the winner, the time, weather conditions and observations. At the end they covered a special human interest story. The reporter told about a wheel chair victim who was the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Running To Win

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

5 elements for running and winning in your Christian race

RUNNING TO WIN Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro: When I study a message I try to address these six questions. Who was it written to and who is doing the writing, what is the subject that is being discussed, when was it written, where was it written, why was it written and how was it written. I feel like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2003

Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to t

How to Avoid Burnout Even though many people do not like to admit it they are suffering from various levels of emotional, spiritual or mental burnout. When people lose their enthusiasm, excitement and energy in their work they tend to become bored thinking it may be time to try another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2003

We must have the courage to overcome failure.

OVERCOMING FAILURE Judges 13-16 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO OVERCOME FAILURE. ?: Inductive KW: Component TS: We will find in our study of Judges 13-16 how Samson overcame his failures. The _____ component of Samson’s story is the… I. PRODIGY II. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

Suffering Of The Present Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Coping is made esier with the right perspective.

SUFFERING OF THE PRESENT By Chuck Hendrix A farmer was driving his pickup with his dog in the seat next to him and a horse trailer in tow behind him. On a dangerous curve, the farmer was forced off the road by a large truck. A highway patrolman happened upon the accident and quickly assessed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessing Of A Willing Vessel

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

Mary’s blessing came as a result of her willingness to be used of God. I’m convinced that it is not our "fullness" that attracts God, but our "emptiness". If you are willing to be used of God, and learn to be emptied of "self", then God will use you to d

THE BLESSING OF BEING A WILLING VESSEL LUKE 1:28-30 WHEN GABRIEL, GOD’S ANGELIC MESSENGER APPEARED TO MARY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HER RESPONSE REVEALED HER KEEN WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD. WHAT GOD’S WORD PROPOSED TO HER WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNUSUAL BUT UNIQUELY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some Christians Will Never Give Up!

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

What is it that keeps the Christian from giving up?

“WHY SOME CHRISTIANS WILL NEVER GIVE UP!” TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-13 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Up Against Jericho

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005

When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wearing A Quitter's Saddle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2002

It is easy to be hurt and offended and desire to quit. We cannot afford to quit.

WEARING A SADDLE OF QUITTING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Colossians 4:17 Archippus, "Take heed to your ministry .... that you finish it Proverbs 24 :10 IF THOU FAINT IN THE DAY OF ADVERSITY, YOUR STRENGTH IS SMALL. 2 Cor. 4: 16 For which cause we faint not; though our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:17, Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Do Or To Be

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the characteristics of a Christian based on Paul’s life in Philippians 3:1-11.

"To Do Or To Be" 7/28/95 Text Philip3:1-11 OT Prov. 2:1-8 Matthew 7:13-27 For the Christian, "to be or not to be", isn’t the question, but rather "to do or to be is" the issue that we face. More times than not we opt for doing rather than being. Many people don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11, Malachi 7:13-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed