Sermons about Grin And Bear It

Looking For Answers

Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 14,807 views

The topic I believed needed to be addressed was how we get so focused on the problems that we don’t look for solutions. We get so wrapped up in what is wrong with the world, the church and each other that we forget the reason we are here, our purpose, our

When I first began writing the sermon for this week I thought I needed to preach something hard, something that would step on people’s toes, wake us up and challenge us. I began searching the Bible for topics. Believing I found what I was looking for I began trying to write. But I couldn’t get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

God Bless Us With Happiness - Part Iii

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

based on 128 ratings

| 6,968 views

Most people want some happiness in life but do they find it? Not where they might think.

INTRO.- Why would I preach about seeking happiness? Because I think this is a goal that most people have in life. Most people would like to have a certain amount of happiness in life and they go looking for it in all kinds of ways but they don’t always find it. Haven’t you noticed? The world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day And Hour Unknown

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 8,616 views

This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

(Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life That's Focused

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 4,466 views

Focus on God’s joy goes a long way in our troubled times.

A life that’s focused Phil.3:1-16 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Happy After Persecution" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 2,842 views

Sermon 7 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 16,731 views

Series on three destructive and unfortunate events that occur in church: Pt I - Hypocrisy.

The Unfortunate Things Christians Do. (Things that drive away church growth.) “The sermon you are about to hear is extremely unpleasant. In this story, not only is there no happy ending, there is no happy beginning, and very few happy things in the middle. This is because not very many happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 11, 2005

based on 110 ratings

| 52,628 views

Funeral Sermon for James Sulton, 79-year old preacher who loved the Lord.

James 4:13-17 Funeral Service for James Sulton Introduction In one of his books, A.M. Hunter, the New Testament scholar, relates the story of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going. As the doctor fumbled for a reply, he heard a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

#6 -- Security Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 25,933 views

It is in God that we find and have security.

A Secure World? Do you think we live in a secure world? If you don’t, you’re not alone. And let’s face it, there isn’t much reason to feel secure about our world. The conflict in the Middle East has reached what is likely an uneasy ceasefire. British authorities recently discovered, and thankfully ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5, 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Happenings

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002

based on 266 ratings

| 21,826 views

Sunday happenings are very important. Resurrection Sunday happenings are extremely important!

RESURRECTION HAPPENINGS Matthew 28:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of northwestern Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new-mown hay into the barn; clouds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Or Wrong? - Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2002

based on 240 ratings

| 25,208 views

You cannot lose your salvation, but can you walk away from it?

OPEN: While visiting the Oregon Caves National Monument, a couple had hoped to get some rock samples -until they heard the following introduction by a cave tour guide: "I hope you enjoy our trek through the caves. I must ask you not to destroy or take any of the rock formations. Actu-ally, we have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepare For Immortal Combat Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 15, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 4,614 views

We need vital lifegiving relationships in order to win against Satan’s schemes.

Prepare for Immortal Combat Matthew 10:1-16; 24-25 Introduction: We hear a great deal of video games and TV shows talking about mortal combat, and this simply refers to a fight to the death. This is supposed to be the apex of all battles, but this morning I want to remind you that immortal combat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Moving To Maturity

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 4,380 views

More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Sudden Impact 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 3,161 views

The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact momen

Sudden Impact Part III – “I AM” Series Thesis: The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-9, Luke 10:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Knows The Mind Of God? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 18,752 views

We don’t always know the complete mind of GOD, but what He has revealed to us we need to believe, trust and obey.

Who Knows the Mind of God? Text: Romans, Chapter 11 Introduction. We know God, but what do we know about God? The only things we know about God are what God has chosen to reveal to us through the scriptures. In Isaiah 55:8, God said, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unexpected Saviour Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 3, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 3,977 views

Jesus brings a new age in the way people relate to God: he gives us living water and spiritual renewal that transcends place and race so that all the true worshippers may worship in spirit and in truth.

John 4:4-42 Main point: Jesus brings a new age in the way people relate to God: he gives us living water and spiritual renewal that transcends place and race so that all the true worshippers may worship in spirit and in truth. Unexpected Conversations When I inherited my classroom at school, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Anglican

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