Sermons on Outcome:

When God Wrestles With Family Tensions

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 16, 2009

We use avoidance, anger, anxiety, and aloneness to manage family tensions. We even use self-centered prayer. But when we let God wrestle with us, we are changed and we accept vulnerability in family life.

The most critical issue in family life is not anger or argument. It is avoidance. What plagues most families is not that they are embroiled in fighting or torn by argument. What destroys families is that people drift apart from one another; they avoid one another. You see, if you fight with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping On Keeping On

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2009

For the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor: in times of turmoil, God is still present, using war to wake up His people. Our temptation is to turn to idolatrous weapons, but He is giving us a chance to use compassion to win hearts and minds.

You will need some background and interpretation in order for you to appreciate the Scripture I’m working from today. Let me first set the stage of history, and then, as we read through, I’ll try to show you the shape of what is being said. The time in which this reading from the 41st chapter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Best Laid Plans Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Proverbs has one primary “keep-in-mind” consideration that overhangs all its maxims. It is this: Keep in mind that God is in charge. Every proverb here specifically calls that truth to mind.

Introduction Here is a common phrase intended to make us pause – “keep in mind.” How many times have you said or it has been said to you? “Keep in mind that you must be home before dark.” “Keep in mind that your boss is keeping an eye on you.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Through Suffering Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012

We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rock And The Hard Place Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 12, 2014

Part 1 focuses on how our knowing that God has forgiven us of sins we have repented from enables us to have confidence that He hears us when we are crying out to Him, especially when we're between the Rock and Hard Place.

The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 1 You Are Forgiven Scriptures: Psalms 103:10-11; Jeremiah 31:34; Romans 8:31-39; I John 4:8, 16-18 Introduction: First and foremost I want to thank Cynthia and Anthony for covering for me during my sabbatical. The last two months have allowed me to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love: Tender Or Tough

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 26, 2015

Christians need to learn the value of tough love in both giving and receiving it.

Who said the following harsh words? “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!” “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel!” “You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Symptoms Of A Society's Sinfulness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 2, 2008

Sin separates from God, be it the sin of a person or of a nation. God demands righteousness on the part of the people with whom He enters into covenant relationship. The fault of rejection is not the Lord’s but His peoples’ choice of the ways of sin.

ISAIAH 59: 1-8 SYMPTOMS OF A SOCIETY’S SINFULNESS [Romans 3:4-18] There are always reasons if God’s promises are not being fulfilled. It is not because God cannot fulfill His Word or does not want to fulfill His Word. Here God states He is not fulfilling His promises and delivering His people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-8, Isaiah 59:15

Denomination: Baptist

No. 01 . The New Year Is Aglow With Opportunities

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 26, 2017

How to start the New Year - 2016

The New Year is Aglow with Opportunities Daniel 1:1-7: 3:1-18; 6:1-22 We have now completed one month in the year 2016 and we are faced with many challenges and opportunities. As a Christian we are rowing upstream against a society that is basically anti-Christian. We are also living in a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Handle Conflict Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2016

This sermon shows how Joseph handled suffering. 1. The PLAN Of God 2. The PROMISES Of God 3. The PRESENCE Of God

How To Handle Conflict How should we respond when other people cause us trouble? A prime example of suffering from the troubles brought on by other people is Joseph of the Old Testament. Joseph’s life can be found in the book of Genesis – chapter 37-50. We are not going to read all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus Part 6- Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 11, 2016

Part 6 - Exodus - the story of God's presence- Can you hear me now the 10th plague and the Passover

Exodus – “The story of God’s presence” Part 6 “Can you hear me now?” Exodus 11:1-12:51 This story fits me pretty well but it is not my story Although some my believe it is about me A man after being told for years by his wife that he could not hear Finally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 22, 2017

We base so much of our lives on our feelings about God, and wonder if God cares, does He have a heart for me. This message begins to look at that issue in our lives.

BELIEVING and not BELIEVING The Heart of God May 21, 2017 We're in the final part of a four-part series I called Believing and not Believing. Our focus has been to look at obstacles, beliefs which are incorrect which ultimately lead us away from believing in God, even while we do believe. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Regerts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 27, 2020

Have you ever seen that Milky Way commercial where this guy is getting a tattoo and it was supposed to say no regrets but the artist messed up and it comes out saying no regerts instead? He thought he had no regrets but he was wrong!

NO REGERTS Have you ever seen that Milky Way commercial where this guy is getting a tattoo and it was supposed to say no regrets but the artist messed up and it comes out saying no regerts instead? He thought he had no regrets but he was wrong! But erroneous tattoos obviously aren't the only ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18, John 16:8, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 9 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:9-11 – Exalted In Christ In Order To Encourage/Comfort One Another Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022

This is a very important practical message about building others up and walking correctly with the Lord. We look at the tenses of salvation in the exalted position the Lord has raised us to. Let us encourage and comfort and build up, that we might honour God and serve Him with a pure heart.

MESSAGE 9 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:9-11 – EXALTED IN CHRIST IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE/COMFORT ONE ANOTHER [A]. THE CHRISTIAN’S EXALTED POSITION {{1Thessalonians 5:9 “God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ 1Thess. 5:10 who died for us, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Peter 1:9, Romans 13:11, Revelation 12:10, Philippians 1:21-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jude 1:20, Acts 20:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding On To The Sword! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2022

A final look at David's mighty warriors. We look at Eleazer today

Becoming a Dreamer 2 Chronicles 23:9-10 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 June 19, 2022 One of the things I appreciate in people is when they talk to you, they tell it the way it is. There’s no beating around the bush, no hemming and hawing. They don’t tell me a story, hoping I’ll get the point. Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 2 Chronicles 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

27 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:9-10 - Message 27 – Do Not Grow Weary In Doing Good To All - Especially To Fellow Believers Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 9, 2025

We study an essential truth here today. Paul stresses we are not to grow weary or lose heart in doing good to all, especially to fellow Christians. Perseverance and endurance are essential biblical words. We speak on sowing and reaping also.

27 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:9-10 - Message 27 – DO NOT GROW WEARY IN DOING GOOD TO ALL - ESPECIALLY TO FELLOW BELIEVERS Galatians chapter 6 is full of instructions for practical Christian living. They may look simple but they need a lot of help from God to perform correctly in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 13:20-21, Matthew 13:5-6, Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:10, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:11, Acts 15:37-39, John 4:37-38, Matthew 25:22-23, 2 Kings 5:13, 2 Kings 5:3, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Hebrews 12:1-3, Revelation 2:3, Galatians 6:10, Acts 2:44-45, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 5:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational