Sermons on Handling The Past:

Dealing With Debt

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 1, 2004

The average American is deeply in debt; some Bible-based advice for how we handle money matters.

Colossians 2:13-14, “You were dead because of your sins, and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ. He forgave all our sins. He cancelled the record that contained the charges against us. He took it and cancelled our debt and destroyed it by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

The first in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

Today we are going to start a new series, a series that I have entitled Hope for the Hurting. Maybe you are thinking this morning, “Pastor James, that sounds wonderful, but right now, I’m not hurting, and I have plenty of hope.” Well, that’s great, because this message is for you, too. You see, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Help Those Who Hurt Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

The second in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance company’s lawyer. "According to the police report, at the time you said you were not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Would Jesus Do With Temptation? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 21, 2003

Temptation is ever present and everywhere, how can we handle it - a lesson from Christ’s example.

21When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." Lk.3:21-22 (NIV) 1Jesus, full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Can Lead Us Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Nov 23, 2006

Trusting God is one of the most challenging aspect of life especially when circumstances are very tough to handle.

Learning to trust God is one of the greatest challenge that we have to take in our lives. Many have refused giving their lives to Him because it takes absolute surrender in having a true relationship with Him. Even those who have already given their lives to God had been struggling in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare Well To Battle Satan

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2005

Prepare well to battle Satan by watching how Jesus’ handled temptation, and by trusting Jesus defeated temptation.

v When I was coaching high school basketball I learned that the key to defeating our opponents was to know them well. Ø We’d even drive for hours to watch our opponents play. Ø We’d study our opponents so thoroughly that we could teach our team their plays. Ø The time spent scouting paid off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Through Trials Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Introduction to the Book of James. Difficulties and dilemma's pursue us. How have you handled your trials?

James: A Faith That Works Faith through Trials James 1:1-2 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Introduction One man’s life provides a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Things You Can't Talk About In Church: "Doubt" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: God is good enough to welcome our questions, and great enough to handle our doubts.

Things You Can’t Talk About In Church: “Doubt” Habakkuk 1-3 INTRODUCTION: 3 children of a missionary couple were called in for dinner after they’d been playing outside. Their mother said, "Be sure to wash your hands." The little boy scowled and said, "Germs and Jesus. Germs and Jesus. That’s all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009

Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Won’t Kill Me

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 2, 2009

We will experience adversity but our success is predicated upon how well we handle our trials.

Purpose won’t Kill Me Though He Slay Me Yet Will I Trust Him, but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Job 13:15 Everyone that knows the story of Job would assert that Job is the master of suffering, having to endure adversity that is unknown to any ordinary man ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Fear, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

In this message, part 8 in series Freedom From…, Dave explains some ways of handling fear.

Freedom From Fear, prt. 2 Freedom From... prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2009 Last week I spoke to you about fear. Fear is what I call a primary emotion. When something is a primary emotion, that means it’s not a mask to hide other emotions. Anger, for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

"tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, And The Amazing Grace Of God" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 23, 2021

This is a message dealing with John 8:1-11, on the woman caught in adultery and the way Jesus handled it.

“Tarnished Halos, Rock Throwers, and The Amazing Grace of God John 8:1-11 Sermon #16 in Gospel of John 2021 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 23, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/mZ09me7jkfM INTRODUCTION: 1.) Most of us in this room today are Christians, or what God’s Word calls ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Deuteronomy 22:22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful In The Least

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in much? Yes, I'm faithful in the least because I'm a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being faithful and being dishonest has nothing to do with how big or small you are handling. IV. TEXT: Luke 16:10 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Through A Rough Patch Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". How do you handle difficult times?

Series: The Songs Of A King [#3] GOING THROUGH A ROUGH PATCH Psalm 142:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever just had a really bad year? You know, the year that everything breaks down and nothing seems to go right? We all have had rough patches and David is no exception. The year 1060 A.D. was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Butchered Bible 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014

God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation.

The Butchered Bible 1 January 26, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives us more than we can handle so that we will trust Him in the situation. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:13 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist