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God And Our Suffering

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jan 8, 2003

A response to suffering is to follow a process found in psalm 22 (among others): Pour the situation before God, come to realization that God is with us, enter again into a relationship of praise.

God and Our Suffering When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. Matthew 2.16 The murder of the innocents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-16, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007

The crowd cried for Jesus to be crucified and put to death but requested the killer, Barabbas be released in the streets. The truth was put to death but sin and death was released to the streets.

“Give Us Barabbas” Intro: As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their application for us today. We should be very careful to remember that God has chosen to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gimme A Break!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Everyone needs a storm shelter! Will you be a "city of refuge"?

GIMME A BREAK Matthew 11:28-30 Where do you go when the bottom drops out? Or when destruction comes on you like a flood? Where do you go when the hurricane hits? Or when the hurricane gets personal, or embarrassing, or scandalous? Who really cares enough to listen when we cry? Who affirms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

#1standing In The Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2004

There stands open before us a window of opportunity, see how Joash missed his golden opportunity by halfhearted laziness.

#1 STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series. Part one is: STANDING IN THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Part two is: SEIZING THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY I have a big hour glass I purchased at Walmart. The hour glass is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Feb 21, 2004

Pride, prejudice and discrimination, three things that you would not expect to find in church but you do. Lets see how and what we can do about it.

James 2:1-13 my brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. (2) For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; (3) And ye have respect to him that weareth the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"The Christian's Terror Threat"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jun 9, 2004

How to respond when threatening circumstances/difficulties come on the heels of great spiritual victory.

“The Christian’s Terror Threat” I Kings 19:1-8 & John 10:10 1KI 19:1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Nursery Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "At The House Of God".

Series: At The House Of God [#2] GOD’S NURSERY 1 Samuel 1:21-2:11 Introduction: The devil has always been after babies. If he can kill the babies, he can stop great things from happening. Satan has been using people for 1000’s of years to get rid of babies. He used Pharaoh to kill all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Eucatastrophe In Narnia Reveals The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Woodcock on Dec 6, 2005

It is a sermon about Christmas and also include the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe theme.

Sermon at Indian Valley Mennonite Church November 27, 2005 Text: John 15:13 Title: A Eucatastrophe in Narnia Reveals the True Meaning of Christmas Introduction: A. Incarnation story from Philip Yancy, The Jesus I Never Knew (Zondervan, 1995) cited in Perfect Illustrations (Tyndale, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-27

Denomination: Mennonite

The Gifts Of Christmas.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004

The truth of the matter is that none of us are good all the time. In fact, the Bible says that’s why we have Christmas, because all had sinned and come short of the glory of God. In Matthew 1:21 the Bible says you’ll call his name Jesus for he will save

The gifts of Christmas. Matthew 2:1 -- 12. 11/15/04 I was reading the other day some children’s letters to Santa I thought you might enjoy. One of them said, "dear Santa, you didn’t bring me anything good last year. In fact, you didn’t bring me anything good the year before that either. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fight Or Flight

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 21, 2007

A message about overcoming fear and winning personal battles.

Dakota Community Church January 21, 2007 Fight or Flight Last week I shared some personal things about battling fear. I would say there are only certain areas of my life where this true. Before I begin this morning I want everyone to take a minute to think about this past week. Was it a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Spiritual Position Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 28, 2008

Part 1 in our Ephesians series: How to Walk God’s Trail. Realizing who we are and what we have in Christ.

Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Title: “Our Spiritual Position” Introduction • There are many terms used to describe our Christian lives and how we are to carry it out: it is called our walk, our purpose, being in God’s will; however they all have the idea of doing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Presecuted For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011

Blessed are thsoe who are doing the Lord work and suffer for righteousness sake.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness” Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon came from prayer and ideas from my colleagues at sermoncentral Introduction- Mt 5:1-5:12 This morning we are winding down the series from the Sermon on the Mount. The character building sermons of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"Political Dynamite"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2009

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Political Dynamite” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I remember my mother telling me of a traumatic childhood experience when she felt that she had just “fallen from her throne.” She remembers where she was and the thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hulk: Don't Go Down Without A Fight Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about the enemies worth fighting: division, defeat, discouragement and distraction.

VIDEO: Wing Clips, "Got to Try", and Hulk vs. Abomination INTRO: * Bruce has found a way to control the rage that turns him into the Hulk * His dreams are about to come true. He is going to marry the girl of his dreams * But there is an enemy (Abomination) (explain) * Who is on the loose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational