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Job's Despair (Job 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2025

Do we have compassion on those who despair?

How many people across the world are in such despair that death looks like a release? Do we have compassion for such suffering? Let’s begin in Job 3. Though Job cursed the day of his birth, was he careful not to curse God? At last Job spoke, and he cursed the day of his birth. He said: “Let the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections On Life

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 4, 2025

The loss of a family member or friend can be very difficult. As we get older we begin to lose so many. Death is always a very sad and sobering time. But our Lord offers comfort to sustain us.

I. WHAT IS OUR LIFE? A. All of Life is on a Timetable - In the physical sense, we are born to die. But, in the spiritual sense, we are born to live. What then is our life?  It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. God knows our frame; He ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And God Created Mosquitos

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2020

A study of the effects of the fall of our first parents and the ramifications for creation. The follower of Christ lives in anticipation of the restoration of all things.

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Creation was “very good.” God Himself declared this to be the case. Yet, if in spite of citronella candles, mosquito coils, or insect repellant liberally applied to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spirit-Risk Free Investing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005

God constantly invites us to take time and make the investment in the spiritual side of life and a nurture our relationship with God

SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 16, 2005 II Corinthians 5:1-10 “Your Spirit—Risk Free Investing” INTRODUCTION If we are not careful, it is easy to get the priorities of our lives out of order. Fathers or mothers who are pressured by the demands of careers may place those demands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"I'll Give You Something To Cry About

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Nov 26, 2004

The Bible says that "where there is no vision the people perish," "all of [creattion] is waiting for the sons of God to be revealed," and "when the righteous are in power the people will rejoice." There is a necessity now more than ever for the men of Go

“I’ll Give You Something To Cry About” Proverbs 29:16-18 (KJV) / Romans 8:18-19 (NIV) / John 11:32-35 (KJV) I) Introduction a) The whole world is waiting for the men of God to stand up and take their places in society and the Kingdom, to lead the people to God, clarify the vision, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 28, 2006

There is nothing like the freedom of forgiveness. The record of your past can be cleansed and God offers it freely.

The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Psalm 32:1 (NIV) A psalm of David. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Oh What Joy!!!!  David had been forgiven of many things  Adultery  Murder  Dishonesty Sin is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Sure You Want To Be Healed?

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

Needing a miracle and being willing to pay the price to get one are two different things. If you are to be healed you must be willing to give up your sickness.

“ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO BE HEALED?” Genesis 42:1-4,16 ; 43:8-14 I. There Ain’t No Free Lunch A. Everything costs something B. “Will work for food 1. Have to give up your street corner C. Crippled preacher 1. “I know a good thing when I see it! D. Some blessings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-4, Genesis 48:8-14

Why?

Contributed by Greg Stine on Nov 25, 2000

This sermon was preached two days after the 19 year old brother of one of our deacons was tragically killed; it deals with the tough questions of life.

"WHY?" - Romans 8 2/20/00 Romans 8:1, 15-39 One of the unpleasant realities of the human existence is the fact that there are many more questions than answers. Adolph Hitler - 6 million Jews? Why? Lenin, Stalin - 30 million+. Why? Charles Manson Ted Bundy Jeffrey Dahmer Columbine? Divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-39

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Privately

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

An expository lesson stressing the need for private time and private involvement in prayer.

PRAYING PRIVATELY Matthew 6:5,6 INTRODUCTION: Opening remarks about the resurgence of prayer and lack of opposition. READ TEXT First of all, it needs to be clearly understood that this is not a prohibition against public prayer. Unfortunately some have made it out to be as such when in fact we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saying Yes To God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2008

For such a time as this Esther is in position to save her people. Like Moses, Esther is trained and ready to lead her people.

Esther: Saying Yes to God Chapter 4 It has been said that behind every great man is a great woman, some have said behind every great man is a surprised mother in law. King Xerxes threw a party prior to his invasion of Greece. The Queen Vashti did not attend as ordered. It cost her the throne and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Way! Up Way!

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY THROUGH WHEN EVERYTHING IS DEADLOCKED AND RIGID.

NO WAY - UP WAY LUKE 5:18-19 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon's Army Of 300 Unbeatable Men!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 20, 2013

Don’t give up! Exhausted but still in pursuit caught my attention! Hard work is the key element that separates the genius from the ordinary! An indomitable spirit is needed to overcome discouragement, stress and pressure! Now don't take this impersonally!

Hot pursuit! Judges 8:4 “When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit.” Don’t give up! Exhausted but still in pursuit caught my attention! Hard work is the key element that separates the genius from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-10, Judges 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rapture

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

He is comming soon be ready.

THE RAPTURE 1st Thess.4; 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Morning

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2014

Seismic activity; angelic visitation; dead men living; living men "as dead men". Fear not: Jesus is risen from the dead! Do not be afraid: He is risen indeed!

EASTER MORNING. Matthew 28:1-10. We noted on Palm Sunday that there was an ongoing spiritual shakedown taking place in Jerusalem, signified by the whole city (meaning the people in it) being ‘moved’ by the events of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:10). It was also seen straight afterwards in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Ever Get Discouraged?

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 4, 2013

This is a short devotion that can be used for any group

Do you ever get discouraged? To ask if we get discouraged sometimes of the things life has to offer compares to asking, “Does a baseball player use a baseball?” Life and its circumstances are often discouraging. We get discouraged when things don’t turn out or happen like we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene