Sermons on Miseries:

Looking Out The Same Window: Perspective

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 4, 2018

Gehazi and Elisha looked out the same window... one saw doom and death, one saw opportunity. What is your perspective and how will it affect/effect your life style?

LOOKING OUT THE SAME WINDOW… A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Text: Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. REMEMBER DON QUIXOTE? He was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:12-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dough And Bucks

Contributed by Terry Melton on Aug 4, 2019

Looking at “dough” and “bucks.” I am not referring to the kind of “deer” that God created, but rather the "dough" and "bucks" that man created, and hold too "dear" to our hearts, for the love of money is the root to all kinds of evil.

When my daughter was little, we were driving along a country road, and she spotted a deer. She asked, “Does the deer have any doe?” I said, “Ya. Two bucks.” Today, we will have a look at “dough” and “bucks.” I am not referring to the kind of “deer” that God created, but rather when we hold the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Cough It Up (Restitution)

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 17, 2014

What has the devil stolen from you? If you will beleive and act on Gods word you will go into supernatural recovery. God will make the devil cough it up

I came with a message to the devil tonight: God said to announce to the devil that he has to cough up your goods. God told me that I was to prophesy over your lives tonight, and release an anointing for restitution. I may not be talking to everybody but I know I'm talking to somebody that has lost ...read more

Scripture: Job 20:15, Job 20:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lasting Values On The Last Days (James 5)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5)

LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5) Feelings of economic gloom run deeper The Standard, 3 Jan 2019 Many more people believe the economy this year will be worse than in 2018, says a gloomy New Year poll. Government and analysts have also been voicing such fears as the Sino-American trade war ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dear God, Why Don't You Do Something?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2022

Habakkuk was frustrated with the lack of faith and the immorality in the Israelites. God had an answer for him and for us.

11.20.22 Habakkuk 1:1–3, 2:1-4 1 The threatening oracle which the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 How long, LORD, must I cry for help, but you do not listen? I call out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save! 3 Why do you cause me to see injustice? Why do you overlook misery? Devastation and violence ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-3, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Cares? God Cares! Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

“Who Cares? God Cares!” Jonah 4:1-11 Pastor John Bright Jonah 4 “1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. 2 So he prayed to the Lord, and said, “Ah, Lord, was not this what I said when I was still in my country? Therefore I fled previously to Tarshish; for I know that You are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Genesis 6:8, Psalm 103:8, Exodus 34:6, Numbers 14:18, Nahum 1:3, Psalm 86:15, Luke 12:17-20, Job 1:21, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Thirteen Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 3, 2025

Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is for you.

The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 3:14

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 9 – Deep Suffering Of Babies And Children – Jeremiah Heartbroken – Exposes The False And Lying Prophets - Chapter 2:10-14 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

Jeremiah recounts what he is seeing in the aftermath of the Babylonian destruction. The elders regret their sin. Mankind is a vile picture of inhumanity and lack of compassion, and that confronted Jeremiah. Babies were suffering and dying. The prophet was greatly stressed and overcome.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 9 – DEEP SUFFERING OF BABIES AND CHILDREN – JEREMIAH HEARTBROKEN – EXPOSES THE FALSE AND LYING PROPHETS - CHAPTER 2:10-14 We have now finished the series of verses that were attributing blame to the LORD for what happened in Judah. There were many accusations but ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:10, Lamentations 2:11-12, Lamentations 2:13, Hosea 6:1, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 4:9, Jeremiah 5:13, Jeremiah 5:31, Lamentations 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 31 – Destruction Has Tarnished The Gold; People As Earthen Vessels - Chapter 4:1-2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 2, 2025

How the city lies in ruins with its Temple gold dulled and ugly. The once glorious people are now no more than earthen vessels in the sight of others. The Potter’s hand will restore Israel and God will fashion a people for His glory, His inheritance. We need the Potter’s hand to transform us.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 31 – DESTRUCTION HAS TARNISHED THE GOLD; PEOPLE AS EARTHEN VESSELS - CHAPTER 4:1-2 Chapter 4 is another Alphabet chapter, and describes practical issues like the Temple’s destruction, boiling of children, pursuers who are relentless, and the total helplessness of ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1, Proverbs 16:25, Lamentations 4:2, Jeremiah 18:2-7, Isaiah 19:23-25, Malachi 3:2-4, Isaiah 19:25, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking In The Authority Of Christ's Name

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my Father’s name" (Jn. 5:43),

Have you ever wondered how Peter and the apostles were able to do such great miracles? Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Youthful Hall Of Fame

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone wants to be remembered for something great. Most people take an entire lifetime to merit entrance into the hall of fame. However, the Bible is filled with sterling examples of young people who earned hall of fame honors for their great faith. Do

Everyone wants to be remembered for something great. Most people take an entire lifetime to merit entrance into the hall of fame. However, the Bible is filled with sterling examples of young people who earned hall of fame honors for their great faith. Application: Do not wait until it is too late ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Gives Us Courage At Just The Right Time

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

How the Lord gives us courage and strength in just the right time and in the right amount

How God Sends Courage to Us In Our Weakest Times (Acts 23:10-12) Illustration:Author Leo Buscaglia tells this story about his mother and their "misery dinner." It was the night after his father came home and said it looked as if he would have to go into bankruptcy because his partner had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preservation In The Midst Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 26, 2002

The Church at Smyna

PRESERVATION IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION REV. 2: 8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHEREVER WE GO AND WHATEVER WE DO, EVIL IS ALWAYS LURKING IN THE VICINITY. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, PERSECUTION IS PREVALENT AND PRESENT. THERE ARE THOSE OF THE WORLD WHO SEEK TO DISHONOR, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beat The Heat Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 9, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". The sermon is about hell.

Sunday Morning, September 1, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church SLIDE 1 (Put this slide up during the special music). SLIDE 2 Series: “The Kingdom Is Near” [#5] BEAT THE HEAT Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: 1. As we are approaching Fall I always look forward to cooler weather. I really “feel” for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Is That A Rock In Your Hand?

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Jun 7, 2003

This sermon is about carefully examining your own life and making the adjustments to be in a position to be blessed.

Can you imagine the feeling of being exposed. The feeling of having your deepest darkest sin, paraded before you and for the whole world to see. Can you imagine the public spectacle and the private shame, of your personal affairs, being exposed for the purpose of embarrassing you or humiliating ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist