Sermons on ordeal: showing 91-105 of 1,792

The Fugitive Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2016

When we are going through hardships, remember God is in you and with you. Keep the line with God open. Keep faith with Him through submission.

David is on the run for his life. He received a clear signal from his friend Jonathan that his father King Saul is bent on killing him. [Read] 1 Sam 21:1-9 – NOB David went to NOB and met a priest Ahimelech. He has nothing with him so he requested for bread and for a weapon to defend ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 6, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019

As Jonah found himself in the belly of a great fish, within the depths of the sea, he began to realize the sovereignty of God and his great need for Him. In his desperation, he cried out unto the Lord.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 1) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 We have come to the most familiar portion of the book of Jonah. Most people, even with limited exposure to the Bible, have heard the story of Jonah and the whale. While I will admit that was a miraculous event, it is not the focus of the book. We ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019

Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Jan 26, 2006

Funeral service about the multitude robed in white.

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is where it describes heaven and the joy in the presence of the Lord. Where nothing separates us from the love of our heavenly father. We probably all know what it is like to be a little kid that is hurt for some reason and that comes crying to Mom or Dad, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bougainvilleas! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 9, 2013

Bougainvilleas are the stars of a drought year! The drier it is, the more profusely and brilliantly they bloom, and in colors ranging from white through pink, yellow, orange and mauve to magenta.

Bougainvilleas! James 1:2 “My brethren count it all joy when you fall into various trials…” We need spiritual maturity to really understand this scripture! Not many of us like problems, we would like to have a year full of joy and peace and only then we would praise God. But ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jun 9, 2014

God gets our attention His own way

How To Get Answers To Prayer (Jonah 1:1- 2:1) Do you have a prayer life? Does God respond to your prayers? When you pray, does your prayer move God? Most of the time we go to God when we get into trouble and expect Him to respond to us positively in our time of need, even though we don't have a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Control Your Desires | Matthew 5:27-32 “You have heard it said” (Part 2) - Jesus is not challenging the Law. He is saying, you’ve been taught in the past how to avoid certain actions, but Jesus is showing them how to do it! - Jesus focus here is how to prevent sin before it occurs. Jesus does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Katrina & Christ-Our Shelter From The Storm

Contributed by Danny Moss on Sep 9, 2005

This message was prepared during the days follow- ing Hurricane Katrina which hit the Gulf Coast.

Karina & Christ (our Shelter from the Storm) p.1 Text-Isaiah 32:1-4 It’s great to be back in our church this Sunday! We’ve all been through a terrible ordeal with Hurri- cane Katrina. As a minister, and theologian, I’m try- ing to make sense of all this. I wonder why it happ- ened. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 23, 2004

Part 1 of 4 in series on The Passion, suffering of Jesus Christ in connection with release of new movie directed by Mel Gibson

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships ------------------------------------------- February 22, 2004 "BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Found Out"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 25, 2011

For those with addictions we will always be found out. This lesson will shed light on how can we live a life that is open to all.

A couple years ago I was working on a Video Series for Men on Addictions. One of the videos on Men's Addictions is titled “Shrapnel”. To make it realistic I purchased a hand grenade that was hollowed out. It is still very heavy and is quite authentic. People in any type of addiction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:22

Hanging In There Through Temptation Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

Temptation comes to all of us. But, like Christ, we can counteract temptation and resist it in the power of the Holy Spirit.

James 1:2-4, 12-17 Is there anyone who has not been tempted to sin this week? If so, you may leave now. You can go straight to Braums. One of the truly great historical characters was Mark Antony. He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Spiritual Lessons From A Remarkable Rescue

Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Oct 27, 2010

Observations and comparisons from the rescue of 33 miners in Chile to the "rescue" God extends to us.

Seven Spiritual Lessons from a Remarkable Rescue 10/17/10 I. Introduction I think most of you realize, if you’ve been coming to Cornerstone for any length of time, that I’m not a “front page” preacher. I typically don’t grab the events from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Daniel - A Hero In A Pagan Culture Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The Bible is quite literally an anthology of hero stories. The writer chooses the most crucial events in the hero’s life and builds his story on those key moments. Let’s look at The Story of Daniel - A Hero in a Pagan Culture.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Creating and choosing heroes are one of the most significant things that cultures do. We see this everyday in one way or another. Watch ESPN Sports Center, and you can see an entire evening of basketball games reduced to a couple of minutes by Kenny Mayne and Dan ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:21