Sermons on Overcoming Sadness:

Are We Playing The Role Of The Victim?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014

Many comed to the table crushed and broken... They play this hand of being a victim until the victim spirit in turn crushes the individual. Get up and press on...

ARE WE PLAYING THE ROLE OF VICTIM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. IT IS EASY TO DEVELOP AND FEED A VICTIM SPIRIT... ONCE WE ACCEPT THE WORDS, ATTITUDES, AND DEVELOP A THOIUGHT PATTERN... WE CAN FALL INTO THE TRAP... I AM A VICTIM... THE WORLD OWES ME... A. There was a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Lessons From The Lord's Temptation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 5, 2014

The temptation of Jesus teaches us about: 1. The leadership of God's Spirit (vs. 1). 2. The righteousness of our Savior (vs. 1-4). 3. The power of Scripture (vs. 3-10). 4. The provision of new strength (vs. 11).

Spiritual Lessons from the Lord's Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 23, 2013 *How long has it been since you were tempted to sin? If it's been more than 24 hours, then maybe you haven't been paying attention. Or you are a very rare person, indeed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Iii: Praising God For All Things New Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Mature adults wrestling with past failures, mistakes, disappointments: A Life Review of the good with which God blessed you through the years will motivate you to spend the rest of your days praising God for new life in Christ.

PRAISING GOD FOR ALL THINGS NEW “Behold, I make all things new”! This resounding promise emanating from the throne in John’s vision of heaven has stuck in my mind from the beginning of my “walk with the Lord in the light of His Word. ...read more

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon V: Praising God For Victory In Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Elementary to our Christian Faith is our awareness that God Is For Us and that the Spirit of God is with us, working in and through our situations to bring about that which is best for we who love Him.

ELEMENTARY TO OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH: VICTORY IN JESUS! “Elementary, Mr. Watson!” Most of us go back far enough to remember to whom that phrase was ascribed – Of course, Sherlock Holmes the inspector whose keen insight into otherwise mysterious situations ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Disciplined Living Sermon Vi: Mature Believers Have Nothing To Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians are rightly disturbed by all the trouble caused by evil doers but nonetheless our strong faith in God our Deliverer sees us through every trial.

PLEASING THE FATHER BY FAITH IN HIM AND HIS SON JESUS CHRIST “We aim to please” is an axiom we hear in advertising and sales, and as a response someone makes to us when we express our appreciation for products and services rendered. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:28-39

Jesus Wants Us To Be Clean

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 7, 2019

Leprosy is used in the Bible to depict sin; this disease begins as a little bright spot on one’s body.

Jesus wants us to be Clean (Matthew 8:1-4) Introduction: Leprosy is used in the Bible to depict sin; this disease begins as a little bright spot on one’s body. Theses spots become open sores, which spread all over the body Its victims eventually die from this disease and its complications. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

From Surviving To Thriving In The Wilderness Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on May 29, 2019

No one wants to be in the wilderness. Where no one sees you, your weaknesses are exposed, and the motivations of your heart are brought to light. But without this season you'll never walk out your calling

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com No one wants to be in the wilderness season of their life or calling in ministry. It’s a place where the crowds don’t see you, it’s a place where your weaknesses are exposed, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Sometimes It's Like A Jungle [*]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2020

Studying the response of Jesus to the devil's temptation lays a foundation for the child of God to withstand temptation.

“Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, “Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing For Christ In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

There is a sense we are all like the Church at Pergamum living where Satan has his throne. We are all in this fallen world where Satan has his throne. You must Stand for Christ in this fallen world.

Message to the Church in Pergamum, Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamum is the third church of the seven churches in Christ’s messages to the churches that John saw in his revelation while on the Island of Patmos. We find that Jesus Christ walks among the churches. He observes and evaluates the churches. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Us Our Debts: "A River Runs Through It" And The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Nov 3, 2015

Debt traps us in a life of despair. And it goes much deeper than financial debt. Jesus provides the only escape from a deeper, darker debt that is propelling us forward to a day of reckoning.

Good morning. My name is Bobby Gilles; I’m on staff here. For the past few weeks we’ve been preaching through the Lord’s Prayer, a prayer Jesus taught us to pray. Today we arrive at the final two verses: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. and lead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Therefore Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2016

Let's explore the "therefore" of Philippians 4:1 (Material adapted from Jerry Starling at: https://committedtotruth.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/sermon-how-to-stand-firm/)

HoHum: Especially for children (Pass out pictures of cement trucks to children)- I like concrete trucks and mixers from Patrick in Thomas and Dizzy in Bob the builder. They are so big and noisy and they have that large container in the back that turns and churns as it mixes the concrete. Exciting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Offspring Defeated The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD provided redemption even at the beginning of fall of men, that all will be saved through His Mighty Power that has no limit.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you defeated? No. I'm more than a conqueror. Romans 8:37 (New International Version) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD provided redemption even at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Rummage Sale

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 9, 2016

Modern day fable of Satan's entrapment's. This is also available on amazon with a few color illustrations.

Satan's Rummage Sale Once upon a time, in the nearby land of temptation, Satan was having a rummage sale. Even before leaving home, my mom had warned me by saying, “Don't be mess in' with the Devil stuff. The Devil's ways lead to no good.” Well, you know me, I went looking anyway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Thing - Ii Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 29, 2016

God provided the complete, unexpected victory over Goliath.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING - II I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 20, 2016 David had gone to the battle line; heard Goliath’s roaring challenge to Israel; volunteered to engage him; been outfitted in Saul’s gear and found them wanting; dressed in his homespun and went to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prioritizing Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016

Regardless of how difficult opposition may rise, remember that Almighty God has a purpose and plan to far exceed anything of the world and its leverages. When you stand firm in the relationship with God, he gives you power to overcome, excel and exceed

“Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:6-8

Denomination: United Methodist