Sermons on Life Is A Balance:

Does God Deserve My Trust When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the final message in a series of sermons on Job entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 38:1 - 42:6 For the past six weeks we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the suffering and struggles of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. This book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from suffering?" "What is ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus From Four Angles Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2001

An introduction to the 4 Gospels and their presentations of Christ

Jesus from Four Angles (intro to the Gospels) Main Thought: The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind. Let’s look at these 4 aspects of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surviving In A World Of Pain

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 14, 2001

After the tragedy of terrorism we have suffered, our citizens will be struggling with how to cope. Three concerns will be why bad things happen, how do I keep my heart holy, and what can I do to help?

Face up to: I. Stark Reality (vs. 2-3, 5) A. Bad things DO happen to good people 1. The Psalmist expected them 2. John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” 3. Matthew 5:45, “He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Are They Terrorists?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

Message taken from Psalm 27:1-6 addressing the fear caused by the event of September 11 and terrorism.

To Whom Are They Terrorists? Psalm 27:1-6 September 16, 2001 by Cooper Abrams, Calvary Baptist Church, Tremonton, Utah Introduction: Most of America is focused on the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon by Arab terrorists. It is certainly a despicable and deplorable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why?

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 19, 2001

Addresses some of the questions that arise from the tragedy of the 9/11/01 bombings

Introduction When I was a kid, I was afraid of a lot of things. Like many kids, one of the scariest times was that moment after my Mom tucked me in, and shut off the light and I lay awake in my bed, waiting for sleep to come. I had some serious concerns. I liked to lay on my stomach and hang my ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 38:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 30, 2001

The Lordship of Christ

WHY I BELIEVE IN THE SON OF GOD 1 Timothy 3:15b-16 Introduction: It is believed that the original Christian confession consisted of three words: "Jesus Christ--Lord." So must our pure confession be! He is either LORD of all or not Lord at all. His person, claims and work are central to Biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2001

Why do bad things happen to good people? Let’s look at Job to see if we can find the answer

INTRODUCTION  Open with the “A Hero’s Faithful Final Hour.” (www.crosswalk.com)  Why did this have to happen to all these good people?  I could sit up here today and read you story after story about the good people who died in 911 2001.  Many people are asking ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christ Child Was A Perfect Child

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 8, 2001

how Jesus was a perfect child by staying at the temple - as our substitute

December 28, 1997 Luke 2:41-52 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:51-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Togetherness

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

This sermon shows the great power that people have when they work together and especially Christian people. Considering the events of Sept. 11 2001 "Togetherness" is a necessity.

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Title: “The Power of Togetherness” Introduction: God’s blessings was “Withdrawn” because the people were working to bypass God. Our nation has been blessed beyond any other nation on the face of this earth. We have been the nation to be desired to be a part of because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Savior's Example Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 6, 2003

Part 2 of 4 from the "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" series. Jesus came to provide salvation and to be the perfect sacrifice. In so doing he became the Perfect Example.

The Savior’s Example Philippians 2:5—11 INTRODUCTION "Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he loved me so! He loved me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Think You've Got It Bad!

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from the life of Jacob & Joseph

“So You Think You’ve Got It Bad!” Lessons from Jacob & Joseph - Gen 25+ Intro: Do you know anyone who always has trouble? It seems to me there are three type of people in the world. First, there are those who lead relatively uneventful lives: it seems that nothing eventful ever really happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job: Responding To Criticism

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How Job dealt with criticism

“Job: Responding to Criticism” Intro: As we have read through the books of Job this past week, we have seen one thing for certain: Job faced a lot of criticism. The book of Job teaches us many lessons: the faithfulness of God, the battle of the spiritual realm, the nature of suffering, and also ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lepers Can't Be Choosy

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message offers hope for those who are sick in body.

Title: Leper’s Can’t Be Choosy 2 Kings 5:1-14 Date: 10 Jun 01 Introduction: C. S. Johnson shares this family lesson: "My son, Michael, was four years old the night I found him sobbing uncontrollably in the hallway. Concerned, I knelt next to him and drew him close. " ’What’s the matter, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2003

What relevance is Jesus as the "Light of the world" to us

Thornage 14-12-03 I am the Light of the World (Jn 8:12) There is a famous oil painting that was painted between 1851 and 1853. Question: Can you guess what it is called? Here are some clues 1. There are three original copies 2. One copy is in Manchester City Art Gallery 3. A second copy is in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Anglican

Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003

Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-2

Denomination: Baptist