Sermons on Paul On Trial:

Why Is God Shaking Up Our World?

Contributed by Steve Mays on Aug 20, 2014

Has God been shaking you? Are you afraid of what you see? Do you have an answer?

"See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, 'Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods Provision And The Future For His. (Sermon Oct 2014)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 19, 2014

I love our country as much as anyone but, I’m afraid we are heading in the direction of Gods judgment upon us real quick. The majority of the people are looking to our government for protection and the most are putting their trust in it instead of God

1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods protection, help through persecution and the future for His own (Sermon) Oct 2014 Illus:A young boy went to a grocery store and asked the grocer for a box of Duz detergent. The grocer was puzzled and asked why he wanted a box of Duz. The boy said that he was going to wash his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The first in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the dreaming of Joseph, the despising of Joseph, and the deliverance of Joseph.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/18/2014 ILL. A man came home after a rough day at work. It was one of those days where it seemed like everything that can go wrong, did go wrong. As he walks through the door, he says to his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The third in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon reveals that Joseph tended, toiled, and trusted while waiting in prison for God to act.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/1/2014 ILL. Before James Garfield became President of the United States, he was the principle of Hiram College in Ohio. One day, an affluent father once asked him if a particular course of study could be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

21 Reasons God May Allow Pressure

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

21 Reasons God May Allow Pressure...

Pressure 1 Corinthians 10:6-14 (KJV) 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Where To Look When It Hurts The Most?

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 21, 2015

In our darkness moment when earth has no answer; we must always look up to Christ who is seated at the right hand of God.

I. Look with Focus into Heaven.( Stephen looked steadfastly to heaven). II . Look at an Opened Heaven. (He saw the heaven opened) III.. Look at the Glory or Presence of God.(He saw the Glory of God) IV. Look at Jesus Standing at Attention. (He saw Jesus Standing on the right side of God) V. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

A short sermon outline on a message encouraging those in a valley and rejoicing with those on a mountaintop.

Mountaintops and Valleys Matthew 14 We all experience mountaintops and valleys For a preacher- Monday always follows Sunday There are times in our life when everything is wonderful and God seems to be blessing us so richly. There are times in our life when we feel alone, not sure where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

This message looks at God's toolbox to find the tools that God uses to craft us into a more mature believer.

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What Doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometime prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Hath Heard The Voice Of My Weeping

Contributed by Mark Roper on Aug 2, 2013

Growth & maturity come through stress & strain & struggle as we endeavor to live the Christian life.

THE LORD HATH HEARD THE VOICE OF MY WEEPING. 8/4/2013 PAIN PASSES, BUT BEAUTY REMAINS Pierre Auguste Renoir is a famous French artist who lived in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. He was known for his paintings, mostly depicting family life. But there was one disease that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 19, 2013

In this sermon, we explore the way that God is able to break down any wall, and that He alone can handle the tool of vengeance.

Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions. 1. What have been the greatest challenges you have faced in your life? 2. What have been the biggest obstacles you have had to overcome? 3. What have been the hardest walls you have run into? 4. How many of them are you still ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Do When Your Graph Plummets? Series

Contributed by John Gullick on May 27, 2014

A sermon that takes - the passage even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death and attempts to give guidance.

What do you do when the graph plummets Yeah though I walk through the shadow of the valley of death thy rod and thy staff they comfort me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruitful Even In Misery

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015

To show that GOD blessed us with double portion of everything He has for us even in the midst of a miserable world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Matthew 5:10 Even in the midst of a miserable world, I am blessed. Matthew 5:10 (Amplified Bible) Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:52

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s People Are A Persecuted People

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People

Daniel 3:8-30 1: God’s People Are A PERSECUTED People from discrimination in the workplace ……….to government mandates against our beliefs….. to imprisonment, physical torture and even execution. 1. The Reason For It. (a) They were persecuted for their STANDARDS. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Holiness

The Winds Of Change

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

The natural winds of the Earth are a type and shadow of the various facets of God moving in the supernatural realm. The direction of the natural winds represents spiritual seasons and movements of the Holy Spirit on earth, including the storms of life.

“He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.” (Psalm 135:7 NIV) The natural wind is the motion or flow of air or other gases that compose the atmosphere of the Earth. God created the atmosphere around the Earth to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:7, Song of Songs 4:16, Luke 12:54-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Could Expect From God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 17, 2018

Even if terrifying trial would happen to us, as Christians, there are good things that we could expect from our Good God!

“Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist