Sermons on Hardships:

Stand Your Ground! Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 21, 2021

Message teaches the practical application of the metaphor of armor in Eph. 6:10-17. Christians are in a spiritual battle simply because they are Christians. In an increasingly antichristian culture this teaching becomes even more essential.

The title of this message is: Stand Your Ground! There are times and season when the devil’s assaults against believers are more intense than at other times. Scripture not only tells us to be prepared for such times, but also tells us how to be prepared. That’s our subject today. I am an optimist. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Hebrews 11:32-35, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Proverbs 6:27-28, Ephesians 4:25, 1 Timothy 4:13, Mark 16:15, Luke 22:31-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Luke 4:3-13, 1 Peter 3:15, Joshua 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mitigating Dread-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2021

1 of 2. The Holy Spirit thru the prophet Habakkuk, produced a heart-song that mitigated/alleviated the dread of a destined invasion. God’s people have a heart-song available to them that mitigates the dread of destiny. Dread of destiny is mitigated when your heart-song properly measures...

MITIGATING DREAD—Habakkuk 3:16-19 (Alleviate/Relieve/Lessen/Diminish) Attention: Hurricane Dorian Devastated the Bahamas in August of 2019. Below is an actual picture of our home TV screen showing just how Floridians were Preparing for the threat of Hurricane Dorian: Verbal Synopsis: The Weather ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-17, Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration Of Prodigal Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015

To enumerate the four things GOD restored to us in the reconciliation namely, (a) honor, (b) power, (c) authority and (d) reputation.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we reconciled and restored? Yes. Restored to perfection. Reconciled to GOD. Romans 5:11 Not only so, but we also rejoice and exultingly glory in God [in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received and enjoy [our] reconciliation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2015

After talking ab out being honest about our sin, John seeks to encourage Christians at the various stages of their Christian walk

Be Encouraged Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. Slide I find it interesting to look at those types of family portraits. You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what they currently ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Singleness

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010

Singleness offers advantages to those whom God has gifted that way.

Title: The Gift of Singleness Text: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Truth: Singleness offers advantages to those whom God has gifted that way. Aim: I want to promote the value of singleness and encourage seizing the advantages. INTRODUCTION Playwright Maria Hedley had her fill of terrible dates. Most of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Love One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011

Christians, we must love one another because: 1. This is God’s fervent command for His church. 2. This is God’s firm command for His church. 3. This is God’s finest command for His church. 4. This is the true flag of our faith.

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 1: Love One Another John 13:31-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 30, 2009 *How should we treat one another in God’s church? -- How does God want us to treat each other? -The fact is that God has an intense interest in how Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Got A Covenant For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2019

God made a special set of promises to Abraham. But do those promises apply to us?

OPEN: A mother was read a Bible story about Abraham to her 5-year-old daughter. when she finished, she started asking her a few questions about it. “What was Abraham's name before God changed it?” She looked puzzled for a moment… then smiled as she asked, “Lincoln?” (Annelle Maurer, Loma ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David And God's Protection

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 13, 2019

1 Samuel 19:1-24 shows us how God providentially saved David from Saul’s attacks.

Scripture Because of Saul’s disobedience to the Lord, God rejected him as king over Israel. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Some time after this, David killed Goliath, and the armies of Israel routed the armies of the Philistines. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Fiction Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 21, 2020

Trouble isn’t fiction and neither is the unending strength and protection of God Almighty.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: NOT FICTION NAHUM 1:7 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… It’s NOT Fiction (p) Imagine you wake up one morning and you are getting ready for work and the day seems like any other day. You hop in the car to head to work and plan on stopping to get coffee on the way in ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joel: Return To God Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

Joel's plea is for the people to return to God. He reminds them of God's discipline in the past using swarms of locusts, and urges them to repent because this time God was going to use an army.

JOEL: RETURN TO GOD A. Is there anybody here who is AFRAID of INSECTS? 1. I am not too fond of SPIDERS, or anything that STINGS. ILLUSTRATION: My granddaughter Shalie, who is the oldest daughter of my oldest daughter, is terrified of most if not all INSECTS. She is getting married in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism And Discipleship

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 28, 2021

The Holy Spirit in us empowers us to communicate a wonderful message of God’s love through our words and through our lives which draw people to God

Introduction In Matthew 28:19-20, when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, He gave a twofold task to the disciples and by extension, the church today. The task of evangelism and discipleship. In this world, we have two main categories of people. Believers in Christ Jesus. These are people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

That's Good! (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2018

You've heard the phrase, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good". But how do we define 'good'?

THAT'S GOOD! (part one) We've heard the saying, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good." What is good? The word can mean many things. It can refer to something that's of high-quality (that's good stuff). It can refer to someone who's virtuous or moral (he's a good person). It can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:5, Psalm 145:8-9, Proverbs 14:14, Romans 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 2 - Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 13, 2018

This message explores the advent theme of peace; peace rooted in the person of Jesus Christ.

Sermon – Advent II – Peace in the Storm – December 9, 2018 Have you seen those Facebook relationship settings. You can say you’re: In a relationship, single, divorced, or it’s complicated. It’s interesting how social media has become a relationship tool. You may have seen things like this: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2023

A series of messages looking at the wisdom of James.

Seeking Wisdom James 1:1-8 May 21, 2023 I love to read and it’s not unusual for me to be reading 4 books at a time and order more as well. I buy very few books, although I just bought 1 because it was to new to be transferred by the library. It had a great paragraph in it, that I glanced at. It ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist