Sermons on Overcoming Afflictions:

The Rewards Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009

When we obey God, it does not mean everything will be fine, but it does mean God will see us through. Obedience is a choice we make. Be prepare to pay a price but it’s worth it. God will do His part; there is a divine partnership in obedience. Obedience

There is a similarity between this incident and that of Acts 4. • But this time it’s not just Peter and John being arrested, the whole group of the apostles were arrested for preaching the gospel. • Once again they make it clear that the necessity of their lives is to obey God, not men; therefore ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially begin the last of the last days of this world as we know i

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST 2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 READ 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1 5..........2 CORINTHIANS 5:10 Last week we concluded the 2 part message on the rapture of the church, looking at what would take place when Jesus comes to take His people to be with Him. This is the event that will officially ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2010

This sermon deals with ministry burn-out in the life of Elijah. God healed him with four steps. 1. REST and REFRESHMENT 2. REDISCOVER God 3. REDIRECTION From God 4. Prepare For REPLACEMENT

Dealing With Ministry Burn-Out A little girl had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. Finally she grasped the knack of shoe tying and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the daughter to be delighted – but that is not what happened. After she had displayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Going On When God's People Suffer?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 28, 2010

There are multiple spiritual dynamics to suffering that goes beneath the surface.

What's going on when God's people suffer? Holy Week is about suffering. It is specifically about the suffering of Jesus, but I believe it like the season of Lent is also about our own mortality. It is a time to reflect on our moral place in life and on the humanity of what we endure, waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Mennonite

The Authority Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

Who is Jesus? Where is the proof?

Today is the day when all questions will finally be answered. Everything is decided today. Well, maybe not everything. And maybe not any important questions are answered today. What is today? For those that follow professional football, it’s a big day – it’s Superbowl Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Writing Is On The Wall

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

I want us to learn why sometimes and again not in all circumstances, because I know some of you had to face the “writing on the wall” and it was out of your control, however like King Belshazzar sometimes it is because of our own doing, so today I want us

When the Writing is on the Wall Am November 1st 2009 Daniel 5:18-30 Introduction The “Writing on the Wall” is when it is obvious that you will have to go through a trial or storm. The writing on the wall could be a diagnosis from the doctor that says you have an incurable ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

When People Come Against Us!

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today I want us to learn from the life of Daniel to close out this series on “Faith under fire”, how people can attempt to affect our faith, and our walk with Jesus.

When People come against Us! Am Service November 15th 2009 Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. Pastor Jim also makes frequent visits to Louisiana to preach at Angola. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 2, 2010

Jephthah's foolish vow and its consequences

TITLE: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly TEXT: Judges 11:1-11 INTRO: An evangelist found himself in an embarrassing situation when he forgot the name of the pastor for whom he was preaching a revival. He thought that he had come up with a clever way to solve the problem when he asked the pastor, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

7 Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 29, 2009

Its time to put some fizz back in the church

7 UP As a young man one of the best selling soft drinks was 7 up. It had a strong fizz and was clean and clear. It was lifting up when you were hot and tired. We can find 7 things to make us live a better life if we look close. 1. CHRISTIANS MUST STAND UP. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Fortifying Our Hope

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 28, 2006

Hope based on the promises of God will see the saints through.

FORTIFYING OUR HOPE Text: 1Thess.1:1-6 Intro: Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all...as long as matters are very hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude [ trite ]; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. ----G.K. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Trouble On The High Seas

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

The storm that the disciples was trrifying, but Jesus was not afraid. Why was that?

Passage: Matthew 8:23-27 Intro: It seems like everybody is screaming at somebody these days. PP Health Care Reform debate 1. there is a lot of fear, economic, disease, political, terrorism. 2. and when we are afraid, our peace is gone, and our testimony. 3. this passage we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Constant Revelation Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

God is constantly revealing His grace to us, but we don't always see it. Here is a story of God's grace, and man's resistance to it.

Passage: Matthew 9:1-8 Intro: We live in a world of constants. 1. a constant is something that is unchanging and invariable. 2. these are laws of the universe that do not change. 3. probably the most well-known and commonly experienced is the law of gravity. PP Gravity formula. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cry Out To Jesus

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008

Remember to cry out to Jesus any time you need Him.

CRY OUT TO JESUS Text: Psalm 70 Introduction: • Have you ever been in a situation where you needed help and you needed it right now? • Matthew 14 – Jesus walks across Sea of Galilee in midst of storm • Fear; “It is I; be not afraid” • Peter steps out on water, starts to sink; one of shortest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Adversity

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

This message discusses principles that help us keep problems in perspective.

Understanding Adversity Proverbs 24:10-12 Adversity: Tightness, affliction, tribulation or trouble Adversity can be our greatest motivation for growth, or our deadliest means of discouragement. The difference depends on our understanding of God’s purposes. It is inevitable that each of us ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10-12

Denomination: Baptist