Sermons on Miseries:

Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005

First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Birth Of Sin

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God When Life Becomes Too Real

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Feb 8, 2006

When a Christian meets unbearable ordeals, how does he move on with his faith in God still intact? How do we reconcile God’s goodness and mercy with life’s atrocities to believers like us?

TRUSTING GOD WHEN LIFE BECOMES TOO REAL A teenager drowned in the sea during a Church youth camp. A large group of believers who gathered for a pastors’ convention were all killed in a hotel fire accident. A faithful and talented evangelist acquired acute diabetes and had to have both his legs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Moving Beyond Life's Pain Series

Contributed by David Haun on May 23, 2004

Each of us has times when pain attacks us. It may be physical or emotional, but it crashes against us like an avalanche. This sermon suggests how to move beyond the pain that comes.

Moving Beyond Life’s Pain Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 23, 2004 Introduction All of us face times in our lives when we feel pain and hurt. We wish it never would happen. We wish we might move from birth to the grave free from all discomfort. However, that just doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hebrews 5:7-9, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There Is Great Hope Despite Power, Self-Interest And Greed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2010

A sermon about two different roads.

Matthew 2:1-23 “There is Great Hope despite Power, Self-Interest and Greed” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com The heroes of our Gospel Lesson for this morning certainly seem familiar to us. Each year, we probably all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

“diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012

John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lamentations

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 28, 2011

He morns and weeps for the people and that's what this book is all about....lament....but more than one...is called lamentations

Lamentations Lament means....to feel or express sorrow, remorse, Lamentations was written by Jeremiah...it catches his heart for the city of Jerusalem and the country of Judah. He morns and weeps for the people and that's what this book is all about....lament....but more than one...is called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Window Seat

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2010

A warning to those with worldly tendencies (the danger of being a little more out than in).

I’m a very positive person, and I always try to speak a word that will lift people up and encourage them and help them to possess all the promises of God. But along the way sometimes in order to get the blessings we have to be corrected, or we might have to make some adjustments. I feel tonight ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 3, 2013

To show that we need to put CHRIST as our sure and firm foundation not on this world or in Heaven.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Your Firm Foundation? Is JESUS Your Forever? Is JESUS Your B.F.F.? (Best Friend Forever) II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to put CHRIST as our sure and firm foundation not on this world or in Heaven. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:11 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Talking Heart

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 6, 2013

Oh that men would not let their heart dictate to their mouth all of their feelings. Concentrate more on living a life of thanksgiving and thanks living.

Your Talking Heart 1 Ts. 5:18 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (KJV) 18 Dad gracias en todo; porque ésta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús. (RVG04) IL.: A cowpoke was driving his pick up through Wyoming. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom From Fear Of Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 18, 2013

To show that we no longer fear death anymore because we are no longer slaves to fear.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid to die? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we no longer fear death anymore because we are no longer slaves to fear. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:15 (Amplified Bible) 2:15 And also that He might deliver and completely set free all those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Only Way

Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Jan 3, 2014

Christianity vs Philosophy and Religions

To many places, there are many ways, each of which leads to the same point. This is the case in many events that occur in our world. Some ways are shorter than the rest, but all still end up at the same place. This is not the case with the kingdom of God. To eternal life, there is only one way. As ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

God Will Shake Your Jailhouse

Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 22, 2013

A sermon abput victory in spite of the circumstances

God will Shake your Jailhouse Acts 16:19-26 19. And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, 20. And brought them to the magistrates, saying, These men, being Jews, do exceedingly trouble our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2014

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” I Thessalonians 4:7

A Call to Holy Living I Thessalonians 4:7- says “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.” God desires that every believer lead a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 2:22, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Servant Who Should Be Respected Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 6, 2012

We are to respect those in spiritual authority, and we are to respect those who pour themselves out for the Gospel. Paul deserved respect on both counts.

A Servant Who Should Be Respected 2 Corinthians 12: 11-18 1. With the disaster of Hurricane Sandy and the misery and grief it brought, we are reminded about how vulnerable we all are. 2. This life is filled with twists, turns, and uncertainties. The only real insurance is the assurance of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible