Sermons on Misery:

Dying For Gain Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010

God makes death a gain for those who desire to be with Christ.

Scripture Introduction Bobby’s first deep-sea fishing trip turned into what he felt certain was the dumbest decision ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the remaining four hours of the excursion. Who would believe that seasickness could be so awful? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Are They Now? Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 24, 2010

This is the 3rd sermon in a series of sermons about heaven. It focuses on WHERE we GO after we DIE and WHAT it is LIKE there.

Sermons about Heaven: March 14, 2010 Sermon #3: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Part #1: Introduction: In an INDIANA CEMENTARY is a TOMBSTONE that is MORE than 100 YEARS OLD & it has this EPITAPH written upon it. Pause stranger when you pass me by; As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

The Hedge Of Protection

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Solomon is considered to be one of, if not the smartest man who ever walked on this earth. When a man like this gives advice, it might be smart for us to listen to him. In this verse of scripture he reveals two things:

(1) He talks about how traps that people set for each other often trap those who set them. Illus: Have you ever set a rat trap and had it snap and catch your finger? Illus: A good example of setting a trap and getting caught in it is found in the Book of Esther, where wicked Haman was hanged on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Of Complaining – Philippians 2:14 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 2, 2022

So even seemingly setbacks in our lives can be used by God in a powerful way. So we as Christians, we don't have to complain. Now what we can do is focus on the Lord and what He's doing.

As I was looking at the passage that I was studying this week, I came across or I remembered a book that I really liked. This is a children's book. I'm sure you've heard about it. This children's book is called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. I'm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Law Breakers

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022

As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-17

Denomination: Other

An Introduction Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

This is the first of a four part series on the Prayer of Jabez

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. This sermon series was “Team Preached” by my wife (Becky) and I The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY The Prayer of Jabez: An Introduction “Turning Pain Into Prayer” 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

Part 2:“Bless Me" Series

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002

The Prayer of Jabez: Part 2:“Bless Me”

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. This sermon series was “Team Preached” by my wife (Becky) and I The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY The Prayer of Jabez: Part 2:“Bless Me” 1 Chronicles 4:9 & 10 9:Now Jabez was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

A New Song

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

God has give us "A New Song".

A New Song Psalm 98:1-9 Reading: Psalm 98 Intro: God has given us a NEW song. We used to sing songs of misery -“Low friends in low places” -Songs of heartbreak, anxiety and hopelessness. Country backward masking… -Quit drinking, my wife came home and I got my dog back. Now we sing a new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mary’s Christmas

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 11, 2002

The first Christmas was Mary’s Christmas but today it is simply Merry Christmas.

"MARY’S Christmas" Introduction: The first Christmas was not a commercial. It was about a coming, God coming down to be with us. God through His Son came to seek and to save that which was lost. There is nothing Merry about being lost. Mary’s Christmas was about a Saviour born to die for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Spider Monkey Syndrome

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 31, 2006

We are limited on our Christian growth, because Satan has a hold on us.

The Spider Monkey Syndrome January 2000 Monte T. Brown Tell the story of the spider monkey. In the country of Tialand lives a very small monkey, called the spider monkey. It is given its name because, it hangs from the tree by its tail and lets its arms and legs dangle. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Christ Jesus Come Into This World - Part 3

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 18, 2003

Why Christ Jesus came into this world

Christ Jesus did not come into this world to remove barriers that hindered the flow of mercy to sinful mankind. He came to magnify the love and glory of the Father. He came to offer Himself as a sacrifice for sinful mankind. In 1st Peter 3:18 it is written, “For Christ also died for sins once for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Holiness

El Yo Soy El Quien Soy: Para El Dia De Hoy

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

Veamos a Dios como el "Yo Soy" para hoy.

EL “YO SOY EL QUE SOY”: PARA EL DIA DE HOY (Exodo 3:14 y 14:15) INTRO: I. EL DIOS PERSONAL A. Los reconoció – 2:25 “was concerned about them” B. Vio la aflicción – 3:7 “I have seen the misery” C. Oyó su clamor 3:7 “I have heard them crying” D. Ha descendido para librarlos – 3:8 “I have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding The Silver Lining Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

In this sermon we see Paul finding the silver lining of God’s will in the difficulties of life.

Philippians 1:12-18 Sunday, January 27, 2002 As most of you know by now I am a Murphy’s Law kind of guy. I never knew before that there are some basic principles that were laid down by the actual Captain Murphy. Not surprisingly there were thirteen of them. 1. Nothing is as easy as it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Bowl Judgement Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004

Fifth Bowl Judgment

Revelation 16:10-11, “10Then the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and his kingdom was plunged into darkness. And his subjects ground their teeth in anguish, 11and they cursed the God of heaven for their pains and sores. But they refused to repent of all their evil ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Pays To Go Street Preaching: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 18, 2003

In the second of a two part series on "It Pays to Go Street Preaching" some of the results of what can happen are touched upon.

F. B. Meyer ( 1 ) commenting on Mark 9: 2 - 29 states that the duty of the Church is not to build tabernacles on the mount of vision, but to take her way into the haunts of crime and misery and cope with the power of satan. Faith is the channel through which the divine power passes. v.14 - 16 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational