Sermons on Heartache:

Follow The Star

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Dec 22, 2018

The birth and life of Jesus Christ serve as an example for us. His life is the reason for the season. Let us examine how he lived his life and do our best to follow him. He is our star and guiding light.

Sermon No. 9 FOLLOW THE STAR By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. December 23, 2018 Tagum City Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about following the footsteps of Jesus. This is hard to do but by his grace we are more than conquerors. The birth and life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Preparing For Perseverance

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 29, 2019

In the midst of a rapidly changing culture, with struggles unlike we've faced in the past, how do we overcome and remain vibrant in ministry? Paul answers these vital questions within the text. Those who overcome and remain passionate for the Lord must make necessary preparations.

Preparing for Perseverance 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 As we close out another year and stand on the verge of the New Year, no doubt this has been a memorable year for each of us. We have all faced difficulties and adversity, heartache and pain; and yet these struggles were tempered with grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 15, 2020

How to have peace of mind from 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called Finding Peace of Mind)

HoHum: Casting Crowns- If We’ve Ever Needed You Hear our cry, Lord we pray, Our faces down, our hands are raised, You called us out, we turned away, we’ve turned away. With ship wrecked faith, idols rise, we do what is right, in our own eyes, our children now will pay the price, we need your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17, Philippians 2:14, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020

Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Prayer Pointers Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012

"James with the Camel's Knees" gives us a crucial, practical lesson on prayer. He gives us technique and an example.

1. Salesman and Prayer The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2012

A sermon loosely based on Hosea 8:4-7 (Outline and material adapted from the Pulpit Commentary and also at: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/jerdan/reaping_the_whirlwind.htm)

HoHum:
There’s a story about Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar who was arrested for speeding. He was reportedly pulled over by a policemen with a radar-gun. And allegedly Robert Watts said to the policeman, "Had I known what you were going to do with it I would never ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

See What God Can Do

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Jan 14, 2013

Do you doubt that God can use you because you don't have any talents? Rely on the power of God who can turn five loaves and two fish into a meal for thousands.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The Guinness Book of World Records says the largest picnic in history occurred in Britain when over 8300 people picnicked together in 2009, well, sort of together. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

God With Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2013

God, in Christ, is with us. His presence is our hope and our peace.

“‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” Christmas Eve, and the world is at peace. Or is peace only a vague and puerile wish? Conflicts continue unabated throughout the world. Governments are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Addicted.to Jesus.......part 2 Hebrews 13:1-8

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 10, 2020

The second part of a message on the hope we have in life when we become addicted to a life with the Lord being first. This message changes what we will see in our lives by doing so as our walk with the Lord grows daily.

How to be addicted, Part 2 Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Dec 1, 2020

Sometimes when the bottom falls out you have to know God still has a plan

IT AIN’T OVER YET!! 2 SAMUEL 12: 19-20 19 David noticed that his attendants were whispering among themselves, and he realized the child was dead. “Is the child dead?” he asked. “Yes,” they replied, “he is dead.” 20 Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-20

"out Of Egypt"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 31, 2020

Needless to say, 2020 has been an interesting year. Too much tragedy, illness and isolation and most of us will really be happy when we are able to move forward.

“Out of Egypt” Matthew 2:13-18 and Exodus 14 Needless to say, 2020 has been an interesting year. Too much tragedy, illness and isolation and most of us will really be happy when we are able to move forward. One of the things adults mention often is a reference to their glory days. Those days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Bitter To Better

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 6, 2021

Trials and troubles, far from being harmful to you, cause us to grow. Under Pharaoh's oppression Israel grew dramatically. Joseph too faced the dilemma of whether to become bitter at his brothers, or better. He saw the hand of God & chose the latter.

FROM BITTER TO BETTER Exodus 1:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Some things never change! 1. A supposed ancient manuscript was found that told extra details of what happened when Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil. 2. When Adam bit the fruit he felt great ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:11-14, Genesis 45:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready Or Not! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2021

It is the most wonderful time of the year! But are we ready? Has it caught us off guard? How do we handle a season we which we aren’t prepared?

Christmas Is Coming! Pt. 1 - Ready or Not! Introduction It is hard to believe it is the month of December much less almost Christmas. This year at times has seemed like a lifetime while at other moments it is a blur. We find ourselves in the most nostalgic time of year. Visions of sugar plums ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-49, Luke 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Long Road Home

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 17, 2020

What began as an intended temporary stay in Moab, turned into ten years of despair and suffering. Upon hearing the Lord had visited His people, Naomi made the wise decision to begin the long journey home. It would prove beneficial.

The Long Road Home Ruth 1: 19-22 We know that Naomi had left the land of Bethlehem-Judah with her husband to sojourn in the land of Moab. What began as an intended temporary stay turned into ten long years of difficulty and heartache. Now Naomi heard the Lord had visited His people in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2020

Preached for Independence Day Sunday (Outline and material adapted from Stephen Trail on Sermon Central: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/independance-day-stephen-e-trail-sermon-on-freedom-in-christ-202845?ref=SermonSerps)

HoHum: 244 years and one day ago, Declaration of Independence was signed IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ