Sermons on Plight:

Can A Man Be Justified Before God? - Job Chapter Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 22, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter nine.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #9 Job now speaks again. Remember Bildad has just spoken. He is the second of Job’s friends to speak. His entire first argument is found in Job chapter 8. Bildad’s argument is that people suffer because they have sinned – God is just and He does not allow the ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Wonderful Life In The Face Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

Life is difficult. Christmas can bring crisis for many. But it can still be wonderful because God came in Jesus to be with me.

Intro: Have you ever felt you might be better off dead than alive? The struggles of life seem to surmount the beauties of life and you begin to wonder “what’s the point?” That’s what happened to Geoge Bailey in the classic film It’s a wonderful Life. In this scene your about to see, George, who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Weeping Jesus?

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 27, 2006

The prupose of this message is to draw the wondering Christian back to the Lord and to present the gospel to the lost, that they might have eternal life.

WHY ARE YOU WEEPING JESUS? Luke 19:41-42 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning you heard the children from Wacky Wednesday sing a song proclaiming “Hosanna.” 1. The idea for the song is taken from the account of what has been called “Christ’s Triumphal Entry” and is usually preached on Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Plumb Line

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 11, 2009

Amos uses the Plumb Line as a metaphor to explain that both nation and the religious establishment are under judgment for being "out of line"; unrighteous.

The Plumb Line by Charles Scott, Church of the Good Shepherd, Indianapolis Trinity 5 —Proper 10B July 12 2009 The Plumb Line Old Testament Reading Amos 7:7 THIS IS WHAT the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 13, 2009

While judgment, salvation, discipleship, and the kingdom are elements of this story, this parable is about wealth. Jesus is concerned with the neglect of the poor because people are selfish with their wealth.

The Parables of Jesus The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 July 12, 2009 Now we turn to the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is true that this is parable about discipleship as well as the future kingdom. But it is a parable specifically about money. How discipleship impacts our use of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Thankful?

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 19, 2008

We have so much to thank the Lord for, but do we show it?

Are You Thankful? – 19th October 2008 What do we have to be thankful for today? Some may say “nothing” others may say “everything” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 says, In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Did you know that there are various ways that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God And The Lost

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Turn The Page"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2009

A sermon for Father’s Day.

Jeremiah 29:11-13 “Turn the Page” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I am told that when I was just a “wee little boy” maybe around Mary Ellen’s age I made a big decision. I crossed my arms and took my stand, “I’ve made up my mind. I’m not going to Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Lifting Up Tired Hands

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

LIFTING UP TIRED HANDS Exodus 17:8-13 Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we are told: "And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"No Boundaries"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2006

Are we heeding the call of God on our lives?

“No Boundaries” Jonah 1:1-7, 15-17, 2:10, 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org According to a famous parable: There once was a fishing village on the shore of a great lake stocked full of fish. The ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Steadfast Determination

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2007

At first glance it would appear that Paul is restricting himself as to what he would preach to the church in Corinth, but a closer look shows otherwise.

STEADFAST DETERMINATION “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV At first glance it would appear that Paul is restricting himself as to what he would preach to the church in Corinth, but a closer look shows otherwise. Every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

"Breaking News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2005

A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent.

Mark 1:1-8 “Breaking News” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to bring you this ‘Breaking News.’” These are the kinds of words that cause us to sit up, call our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Catch & Release God's Way Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 29, 2004

We should pray that our lost family and friends be released to believe. Part 4 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

Catch & Release God’s Way Praying Your Family & Friends To Christ Series (4 of 5) Colossians 1.13 October 31, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: 1 Probably one of the most famous "curses" in modern history revolves around baseball great Babe Ruth. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Poor

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 28, 2004

Caring for the poor is a basic tenant of the Christian faith. Here’s how to do it the Biblical way.

Remember The Poor Boxing Day 2004 Galatians 2:10 Nowadays when we think of "Boxing Day," the word "sale" almost immediately follows. But in it’s tradition Boxing Day is not about getting more stuff at reduced prices. The Boxing Day tradition began in Britain possibly as early as in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:10

Denomination: *other