Sermons on Joy In Trials:

Wise Up O Men Of God! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2012

Wisdom is a key aspect of a disciple's life. God provides it in a number of ways, including through the trials of life.

In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that intersection in the Dallas suburb. That averages out to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 3: Stumbling Blocks To Faith-Walking

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013

Circumstances make you stumble

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 3: Stumbling Blocks To Faith-Walking February 17, 2013 A. WHAT ARE STUMBLING BLOCKS TO WALKING BY FAITH? 1. Walk by sight. “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). 2. Doubts. “Walk in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did You Doubt?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

Why Did You Doubt? October 1, 2008 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must keep our eyes on Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: Matthew 14:25-31 I. THE LORD BROUGHT THEM THERE II. JESUS PRAYED FOR HIS FOLLOWERS III. THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Call Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 16, 2011

This is the 5th of our series on Action in Acts. We look at the charges against Peter, how he did not seek to justify himself but share what God was doing, and how we are called to focus on what is truly important.

Action – Follow the right voice (5:17-42) Have you noticed how there seems to be people making stands for all sorts of things in life? There are thousands of causes, and there are people fighting for all sorts of things. Even within the “church” community, there are people with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gold In The Furnace

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 20, 2011

Are you going through trials and tribulations? God is putting you through hard times to purify you!

Gold in the Furnace The hymn is beautiful: Gold in the Furnace Tried Ne’er loses aught but dross, So is the Christian purified, And bettered by the cross. My past few days have been about testing and trials. Yesterday, I had an examination for a course I am doing for my career in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Storms Of Life

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus said that storms will come in our lives, but they don’t have to overcome us. Sometimes he calms the storms, but other times he calms His child.

SURVIVING THE STORMS OF LIFE OPENING QUOTE: “The disciples were left to face the storm… alone. The greatest storm that night was not in the sky; it was in the disciples’ hearts. The greatest fear was not from seeing the storm-driven waves; it came from seeing the back of their leader as he left ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51, Mark 6:45

Denomination: *other

Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones

Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011

This sermon deals with overcoming the many obstacles that often stand in the way of our blessings!

Facing Giants With Nothing But Stones SCRIPTURE: " And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine." 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-41

Denomination: Baptist

This Next Leg Of The Race Is A “detour”

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 13, 2011

What do we do when difficulties arise in our lives. A look at Paul's and his companions time in Philippi Prison

How many of you have seen the Television reality show the “Amazing Race”. For those of you that have not seen it, there many groups of two people (some married teams, some brother’s teams, some sister teams, mother daughter, father daughter, Father son, engaged couples, dating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Nazarene

What God Does With Pain Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

In this message the "stages" of experiencing pain are examined, with the goal of God using our pain to point others to him

INTRODUCTION * God’s sovereignty: he is in control of all; clearest demonstration of God’s sovereignty is making good come out of bad * How God demonstrated this in Scripture: - Joseph’s life (innocence - sold into servitude - rises in power in Egypt - incident with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Call 91:1 In Time Of Trouble (Psalm 91:1)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 18, 2011

My question has always been, if it's hard for a Christian then it must be non livable for an unsaved person.

Call 91:1 in time of trouble Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. This world is full of surprises, grief and sorrows and it's never easy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn Your Problems Into Possibilities

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011

Introduction Find please, the Book of Nehemiah.

Introduction Find please, the Book of Nehemiah. And, we’re beginning, now, a series through this book. I want us to notice what I consider to be the verse that sets the tone for the book, in Nehemiah chapter 2 and verse 20. We’ll look at that verse; and then, we’ll go back to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

911 Where Were You?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 7, 2011

I would say that most everyone knew where they were on that day in history but, where was God? Why would a good and loving God allow such a tragedy to happen?

911 Where were you? The date was September 11, 2001. Where were you when you heard the tragic news 10 years ago and the day that changed America forever? I remember that day well. I was working at RJR and a co worker came over to my desk and said a plane had crashed into a building in New York ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times - Desperate People

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

A word of encouragement for the church to pursue unity and faith in troubled times without compromise.

Desperate Times - Desperate People I. Hope or No Hope?... Praise the Lord! If you have your Bibles turn with me to Mark chapter 2 this morning. How many in here this morning knows that we’re living in desperate times? We live in a day and time where doom and gloom are all we seem to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

We Don't Look Like What We've Been Through Series

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 1, 2011

When we were at our LOWEST STATE, it is there that God is able to work with us and help us SHED the things of this world that we can become truly dependent upon Him. It is during the Hardships of Life that we learn how to lean and depend on the Lord.

TITLE: WE DON’T LOOK LIKE WHAT WE’VE BEEN THROUGH SCRIPTURE: JOB 28:2-3 I and the Perfected Praise Worship Center family are honored to be here this afternoon to participate in such a celebration hosted by this great Pastor and Church family. I must say that we have experienced a ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:2-3, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist