Sermons on Hard Things:

God Or Chance? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 14, 2012

Do the things that happen in our lives happen by chance, or is it God working His eternal and unchangable plans and will?

1 Samuel 6:1-9 Just before we read this portion together I just want to put you in the picture of what has happened just before this that we are going to read about takes place. I’m not going to spend too much time with regards to the background of this portion of Scripture, but it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Trial

Contributed by Chris Carter on May 29, 2012

When we go through the tough times in life there are many things we can get out of it.

“What’s in a TRIAL” James 1:2-8 I. T-Test (vs2-3) A. Tests take effort to complete and pass 1. We live in a NOW society 2. Many people live as if things are owed to them and no work is necessary to achieve what they want 3. In turn this is a failure in the spiritual life as ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Of Status

Contributed by James W Hare on Jul 27, 2013

Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change.

A Change of Status Galatians 3:15-18:41-7 Despite the crippling conditions that we may find ourselves in, thank God for the positive possibilities for things to change. Irrespective of a history that once hampered, or a present predicament that may seem to impede progress, or a future that looks ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Principles Of Multiplication

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A sermon based on the story of the fishes and the loaves, noting principles about the way Jesus multiplies things in our world.

PRINCIPLES OF MULTIPLICATION School days, school days. Dear old golden rule days Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic. Taught to the tune of the hickory stick We do not use hickory sticks in schools today. But school was not that way when Gus Edwards and Will D. Cobb composed that little tune in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mustard Seeds & Mulberry Trees

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004

Jesus Illustrates How Small Faith Can Do Big Things like restrain, rebuke, and forgive sin.

“How does she do that?” I think that whenever I see our organists play – especially at choir practice when they effortlessly play music they’ve never seen before. As much as I would like to do what they do, I can’t, even though I took eight years of piano lessons. I just don’t have the God-given ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Giants That Must Fall

Contributed by Matthew Haynie on Jun 30, 2008

A sermon that describes the battles facing the Church today and the things Christians must fight if they wish to obtain the Incorruptible Crown.

In the times of Saul and the fledgling Israelites, there was another older nation that had crossed the Aegean Sea and settled in city states around Israel. The Philistines were every bit as civilized as the Israelites. They were actually a whole era ahead in technological terms; the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:2-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Follow Me," Where? Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 5 in series The Shape of Things to Come. Jesus said "Follow me." The question is "Where are we going?"

“Follow Me,” Where? The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 4, 2008 Today is the last in our sermon series called The Shape of Things to Come where we have been looking at what Wildwind Church will be doing this year. I want to review because I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Applied Faith Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 17, 2008

Things of God are of no avail to the believer until they are applied. This message is on what happens when we apply our faith.

Applied Faith By: Pastor Donny Granberry For the last few weeks we have been taking practical Christian principles and discussing how to make them become effective in our lives. For instance, when you got into vehicle this morning to come to church, you would not have made it here without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angry Over Vines

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 1, 2008

This sermon examines our pre-occupation with things as opposed to the need to focus on God’s work of evangelism and missions.

Have you ever found yourself getting angry over something that is foolish? These little episodes reveal something about the human personality. I read a story that reveals this truth. One dark rainy night a salesman had a flat tire on a lonely road. To his dismay he had no lug wrench. Seeing a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Hope Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 13, 2009

The people who heard Jesus teach relied on a lot of things, but only hope would show them the way.

Focus on Hope John 7:25-31 • There was confusion and beliefs around Jesus. • Whether we find confusion or belief depends upon what we focus on. I. The Hysteria (25) • They heard him teach. They heard the rumors. • They were confused. What He was saying was Messiah-like. • Yet, the rulers who sought ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

On Solid Ground

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things:

On Solid Ground Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with an invitation for His listeners to make an important choice about three things: 1st—the path they will follow, 2ndly—the teachers they will listen to, and 3rdly—what will they do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants You "In The Know"

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Mar 2, 2009

God is not trying to keep things from us rather He wants to reveal Himself and His ways to us.

MATT.16:13-19 Can you imagine what it was to be one of the disciples and be around Jesus in the flesh? They got to see so many incredible things. Every day was an adventure. You know it’s the same for us. I am amazed at how exciting it is to be a Christian. But even for them they probably had days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love God First Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2009

If you don’t love God first above all other things, consequences to sin will soon follow.

Remember what we talked about last week? God chose Abraham and his descendants to be a testimony for Him. Abraham passed the “baton” of being in God’s team to Isaac who in turn passed the “baton” to Jacob. Please open your Bibles to the end of Genesis Chapter 28; we read……. Jacob heard the godly ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do When Life's Not Fair

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair things in our lives

WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE’S NOT FAIR Text: Genesis 39 Introduction: · Genesis 37 Joseph’s brothers sell him to Ishmeelites for 20 pieces of silver · Ishmeelites take Joseph to Egypt and sell him to Potiphar, captain of the guard · In Joseph’s story we find 3 principles to help us deal with the unfair ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 11, 2009

If a person grumbles and complains about their life, or the bad things that have happened to them, they attract negativity and further problems.

Speak out your own Miracle!(part3) John 6:63 Introduction: I have mentioned to you last Sunday the style of Jesus when he wants to drive home an important point; he uses stories, or makes some action. In this particular chapter Jesus was emphasizing the importance of his word. My goal today, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

Denomination: Church Of God