Sermons on Marshmallow Test:

Hey, Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 21, 2016

A study of the book of Job 5: 1 – 27

Job 5: 1 – 27 Hey, Watch Your Mouth 1“Call out now; is there anyone who will answer you? And to which of the holy ones will you turn? 2For wrath kills a foolish man, and envy slays a simple one. 3I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his dwelling place. 4His sons ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Trying Times - “i Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 19, 2013

Confronting doubt in trying times, of change in leadership.

Trying Times – “I Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013, 8/17/2013) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35

Denomination: Friends

Prayer-God’s Natural Pain-Killer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 3, 2015

Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.

The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 14, 2017

we often ask why this happen to us.

WHY ME LORD? Have you ever ask yourself this question when your life derailed. (1) James 1: 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision For The Church: Worship

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

What role should worship play in the life of the church? This message looks at the very first time the word "worship" appears in the Bible. Genesis 22, Abraham is tested and commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac. It was an act of real worship.

A vision for the Church: Worship Genesis 22 We have looked at other elements in the vision for the church: To see the lost saved- evangelism To see Christians mature- discipleship To see the church one- fellowship To see the world changed- service To see Christi exalted- worship Today we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Brook Runs Dry

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

I. God sends us out to confront and counter the sins of our nation II. God tests us through His guidance III. God tests us in our hiding place IV. God tests us when the brook runs dry

Introduction One of the new terms of our day is “virtual reality.” We live in a day and time filled with imaginary stories, characters, and scenes. These transport us into unreality, a world of make believe, even a world of science fiction that catapults us into another world. We go to an IMAX ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Point Of No Return

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Trying God

The Point of no return (Prov. 1:28) Intro: On the river there is a place near rapids of waterfalls called the point of no return let’s take an imaginary journey down a seemingly peaceful river where you are lulled almost to the point of being asleep. We are in the comfort zone, so unaware of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

‘fireproof Service’

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 25, 2014

This text encourages believers to give their best in Christian service.

9For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. 11For no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Patience!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2014

The worldly way of getting the steam out of you and giving a ‘piece of your mind’ to the person who has hurt you will not reap the right results.

Patience…….Day 20 James 1:3,4 “…knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”(Memorize) Even after many years in the ministry, I still learn lessons the hard ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Faith When Trials Come Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 17, 2014

These principles from James 1 will help us keep the faith when trials come.

Recently, Addie Zierman wrote an article on“Five Churchy Phrases that are Scaring Off Millenials.” This age group currently in their 20's objects to statements that appear insincere or dishonest. One of the statements that doesn’t pass the “sniff test” with them is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Turns Failure Into Favor Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Failure isn’t final and it isn’t fatal. God can bring you back from failure.

INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message is the series from 1 Thessalonians which I’ve entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to talk about “How God Turns Failure into Favor.” I don’t even know if kids in school take home ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Storms Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 1, 2012

We answer three questions about the storms of life: What were the causes, characteristics, and consequences of the storm?

Surviving Storms Mark 4:35-41 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a great storm ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012

Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 26 ~ Forty C ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 1, 2012

Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years because of their seemingly everlasting complaining and God finally reach the point that He was going to severely chasten His chosen people, He was at one point about to kill the entire congregation and the

# 26 ~ FORTY -3 ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-28-12 Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ the number FORTY is found 189 times in our KJ Bible. Last time we pointed out that Israel wondered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:18

Denomination: Baptist