Sermons on Hard Time:

What To Say When The Time Is Right Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE SECOND SERMON OF PETER IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WITH THE FIRST TAKING PLACE A PENTECOST IN RESPONSE TO THE CROWD THAT HEARD THE NOISE OF THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THIS SERMON IS PROMPTED BY THE REACTION OF THE CROWD TO

WHAT TO SAY WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT Acts 3:11-26 While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: "Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Might Of God In Our Times Of Trouble.

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

IT IS EASY TO FOCUS ON OUR PROBLEMS AND STRUGGLES, ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE SEEKING TO FOLLOW CHRIST. THE DEVIL HAS A WAY OF BRING THEM UP AT THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIMES, OR WE GIVE THEM MORE SIGNIFICANCE THAN THEY ARE DUE BY ATTRIBUTING EVERY ISSUE AS A SP

THE MIGHT OF GOD IN OUR TIMES OF TROUBLE. Isaiah 40:27-31 (NIV) 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God"? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Out Of The Boat!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 31, 2011

Jesus wants us to get out of the boat (our comfort zones) and walk on the water (extreme discipleship). This message also includes a report of our recent Costa Rica Mission Trip.

IT’S TIME TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT! OPENING TEXT: Jesus said: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15). • The past nine days, we did that with a team we took to Costa Rica. COSTA RICA SLIDE SHOW: • The trip was all about being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: *other

Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011

Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Government, One Prayer At A Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2011

We are commanded to pray for all people, even for kings. Were the people of God to obey this command, we could change our world, and in the process, honour God.

“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stay Up In A Down Time

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 6, 2013

1. Rush to the Lord for refuge (vs. 1-3 & 5). 2. Rejoice in the Lord (vs. 4) 3. Roll your cares on to the Lord (vs. 5). 4. Receive the Lord’s righteousness (vs. 5-6) 5. Rest in the Lord (vs. 7-9)

How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 7, 2012 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that to “fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed” (angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed). (1) *Anybody ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Quiet Time Of Rest And Relaxation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013

When the Bible talks about having a heart of peace, it is speaking of our inner and emotional state. We are learning about peacemakers of the heart that will provide us with a solid root system to stabilize us during the storms of life. The first peacemak

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time of Rest and Relaxation” Introduction: 1. A life of inner peace must be pursued. It does not happen by accident. It happens at the root level of your inner spirit. Philippians 4:6-7 (“hearts and minds”) 2. Why does the mighty oak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Quiet Time Of Rest And Relaxation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 17, 2013

The first peacemaker was our quiet time with God. Now let’s consider the second peacemaker – our quiet time of rest and relaxation.

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time of Rest and Relaxation” Introduction: 1. A life of inner peace must be pursued. It does not happen by accident. It happens at the root level of your inner spirit. Philippians 4:6-7 (“hearts and minds”) 2. Why does the mighty oak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church

The Important Things To Remember In Times Of Turmoil Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 23, 2013

TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING “BEHIND THE SCENES” SO TO SPEA

THE IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER IN TIMES OF TURMOIL ACTS 12:1-19 INTRODUCTION: TIMES OF TURMOIL AND STRESS HAVE A WAY OF GETTING US TO FOCUS ON THE WRONG THINGS – IE: THE SITUATION. AS PRESSING AS THE SITUATION IS, IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT OR MORE IMPORTANT TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND SEE WHAT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christians' All-Time Greatest Failure

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 8, 2013

Exposition of John

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” Farewell Address – 1st Command—Love One Another 1. Preliminaries a. Glory ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

“in Times Of Aimlessness” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 16, 2013

God speaks to us when we find ourselves in a spiritual desert.

Moses was a man with time on his hands. But such was not always the case. Once, he was a prince of Egypt. As such, he occupied his time with experiences and opportunities that only being in such a position can afford. Added to the privileges associated with being part of Egyptian royalty was the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

“in Times Of Discouragement” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 18, 2013

God has a word for us in discouraging times.

In 1 Kings 18, we are told about Elijah’s “mountain top” experience. He had challenged the prophets of Baal to a contest and had won! It had been decided that each would place a sacrifice upon the altar and pray to his God. The God who answered by sending fire from heaven upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Right Words At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 28, 2013

“A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11

The Power of Right Words “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Proverbs 25:11 Words, when well chosen, have so great a force in them that a description often gives us more lively ideas than the sight of things themselves. — Joseph Addison. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its About Time To Be Followers Of God Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2013

In essence, God is here commanding us to do something that is impossible within ourselves.

Pastor Allan Kircher 12 May 2013 Ephesians 5:1-2 Be followers of god As we look into the 5th chap/great book/Ephesians we are immediately confronted by a passage that demands we do the impossible. • We are called to be like God. • Called to love like He loves. • Called to have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

“in Times Of Change” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 22, 2013

God calls to us to guide us through times of change.

Our day is certainly a day of tumultuous change. We could describe the changing times we face today the same way Russian empress, Catherine the Great, described the changing times of the eighteenth century, said, “A great wind is blowing and that gives you either imagination or a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist