Sermons on Paul On Trial:

You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Our "Why's" Into "How's"

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 11, 2008

Much of our time and energy is spent on trying to figure out "why" things happen, when we need to focus on "how" to make it through it.

2 Chronicles 20:1 (NKJV) 1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

From Prisoner To Prince Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009

Joseph went thru trials he didn’t understand so God could prepare him for something bigger. Sometimes trials we face are a result of God making us more like Him.

Intro. For the sake of time, I will not read the entire text. Remember, Joseph has been sold and scandalized. He was in the middle of a storm that was God’s plan for him. I. The Dedication - vs. 4 There are two imprisoned with Joseph. There may have been a conspiracy to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Your World Seems To Crumble

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2009

When the hardship of life comes your way, tell it to Jesus. He is our Rock.

Intro. This has been a year of great grace. God has been good. This has been a year of turmoil, people concerned over the economy, even though we know God is in control. This year has been a year of defeat in some sense, because we have seen wicked people be elected to our high offices across ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Life For The Lord

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 10, 2010

Looks at Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the difficulties she faced and the ways God provided to strengthen her through it.

Living Life for the Lord – A Mother’s Story Mother’s day video – “I’m a Mom” from Centerline New Media Slide after video I love that video. Because I think that being a mom is one of the most important jobs there are in the world along with being a dad. I believe that God has made this one of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You Don't Get It Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Sep 27, 2008

When we see our trials as God sees them we can rejoice and grow because that is what God wants for us

WHAT DO DO WHEN YOU DON’T GET IT James 1:1-8 I know you will find this hard to believe, but we are finished with John’s gospel. Today we will start Jim’s epistle. And Jim isn’t even here today. Let’s remember to pray for him as he often has to travel. Do you ever wonder why some Christians seem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Getting Through The Struggle

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2008

From the model of Job, we discover some principles about "getting through" the difficulties of life. (Warren Wiersbe contributes much to this message)

GETTING THROUGH THE STRUGGLE Job 1:20-22 * These past couple of weeks have been weeks of fiscal struggle in our nation and arguably in the world. It would seem that every fiscal pillar of this world has now been threatened. Like it or not savings, investments, retirements, real estate, and much ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement In Troubled Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 9, 2008

Not many would question that we are living in troubled times.

ENCOURAGEMENT IN TROUBLED TIMES "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks From The Storm: We Will Forget Why We Are Here? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 10, 2008

Many people today are wondering what is going on and why God allows trouble. The answer to our questions is not found in politics or protest, but in preaching the Gospel.

God Speaks From The Storm: Will we forget why we are here? 110908 A man was looking for his wallet in the wrong place. Has the Church looked for the answer in the wrong place? • The world is in turmoil, or nation is in crisis. • We are facing a storm: What will our response be? • Will we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Over The Serpent Series

Contributed by Babatope Babalobi on Nov 11, 2008

How Christians can overcome all forms of satanic afflictions and live a victorious life

POWER OVER THE SERPENT Genesis 3:15: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel” Luke 10:19: “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Hope Of The Believer”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Garments Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 14, 2008

You are protected with the Various garments, until Devil strips those away from you, he can not harm you.

Garments – Luke 10:30 A certain man was going from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him of his clothes and belongings and beat him and went their way, [ unconcernedly] leaving him half dead, as it happened. Devil cannot touch you until he strip you from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008

A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Keys To Overcome In The Valley Series

Contributed by John Davis on Nov 25, 2008

How to turn your Valley of struggle into a Valley of Blessing

As we read in vs. 26 they renamed the "Valley of Tekoa" the "Valley of Beracah which means Praise or Blessing." How many of you would like to know how to turn your valleys of struggle into valleys of Praises and Blessings? Well, where do we get the Valley of Jehoshaphat? in Joel 3:2,12& 14 Joel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:26-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In The Storm

Contributed by Jamel Salter on Oct 11, 2010

Difficult times or "Storms" are a normal part of life. We all go through problems from time to time. During those times we will respond in one of two ways. Either we respond in fear, or we respond in Faith.

Mark 4:35-41 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other