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God Is In Control

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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A correction of a much misquoted verse: our hope is built on God, not fatalism.

GOD IS IN CONTROL ROMANS 8:28 A man’s wife dies, leaving him with three little children to care for. Although he is nor bitter, he is lonely and confused. Perhaps some of his friends try to comfort him by saying, "You know, it all works out for the best." Try as he might, he cannot bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Spread Out!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 10,638 views

This is a message to the hopeless,the outcast,the ’feeling inferior’,the barren,those who thinks life is meaningless because of situations.

“Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you who were never in labor; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband," says the LORD. "Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Grip On Suffering

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

based on 97 ratings

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Message to help hurting people deal with suffering

A Grip On Suffering (Job 23:1-11 (OT)) (Hope, Memorial Day, Suffering) (Deductive) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever asked God the question: Why God are you allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this? If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

based on 156 ratings

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The first in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

Today we are going to start a new series, a series that I have entitled Hope for the Hurting. Maybe you are thinking this morning, “Pastor James, that sounds wonderful, but right now, I’m not hurting, and I have plenty of hope.” Well, that’s great, because this message is for you, too. You see, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Your World Collapses

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Sep 18, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 8,387 views

In response to the terrorist attacks on NY and WA, this sermon attempts to help people learn to lean on God in times of trouble.

WHEN YOUR WORLD COLLAPSES---PSALMS 34:15-19 JOKE---In memory of those who’s lives were stolen in a murderous act of war, at the WTC, the Pentagon, and in the hills of New Jersey, there will be no joke this week. Instead, I simply ask you to observe with me a moment of silence. INTRO--- There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-21, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

In Spite Of Terrible Endings

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

based on 33 ratings

| 2,749 views

In outlining the future God is lovingly conveying to Daniel (and us) the sense that he is in control so that even though there are rocky times ahead, we can have tangible and real hope.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. An outline from the Message Guide printed in the bulletin is included at the end of the textual portion of this sermon. - - - - - - - - - - I need to tell you up front thatthat I am NOT ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21-27

Denomination: *other

The Burden Of The Bondwoman

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

based on 55 ratings

| 28,725 views

Our burdens often give birth to our blessings.

THE BURDEN OF THE BONDWOMAN Genesis 21:8-21 By Cleavon Matthews January 25, 2007 INTRODUCTION It was a celebratory occasion. It was a time of laughter, delight, and merriment. Abraham made a great feast. Isaac was weaned. He escaped the danger of infantile fatality. There was undoubtedly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#7divine Possibilities: Scars Are Testimonies Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 10,787 views

God could heal all wounds and leave no scars, but scars are a testimony of survival and a witness tool!

SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #7: SCARS ARE A TESTIMONY AND OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Really Survive An Earthquake

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Aug 28, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,435 views

God is our protector and refuge and if we are trusting in Him we can get through anything

This past week I went to Dallas, Texas to see a doctor. And it was hot there. 40 degrees. So the hot weather is nothing new to me; it’s just that I don’t like it. And I’m always glad when the cooler weather comes. Last week we had a major earthquake in Japan. While the earthquake was not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Calming The Storm

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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The storms of life somtimes cause us to fear. But, like His disciples on the sea of Galilee, we can find peace in Jesus’ purpose, presence, and proclamation!

Calming the Storm by Scott R. Bayles #122 Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:7 Invitation Song: "Master the Tempest is Raging" Helen Steiner Rice, in A Book of Courage, speaks through the poem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. She writes: Whenever I am troubled and lost in despair; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

He Can Conquer All

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 8, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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A SERMON THAT SHOWS THE AFFLICTION OF JOB AND REVEALS THAT AFFLICTION IS NOT ATTRIBUTED BY CHANCE;MOREOVER,TELLS US WHO IS ABLE TO CONQUER YOUR AFFLICTIONS,TRIALS,TRIBULATIONS,PAINS AND HURTS IN THIS WORLD TODAY.

HE CAN CONQUER ALL JOB 5:6 - 9 6)FOR AFFLICTION DOES NOT COME FORTH FROM THE DUST 7) YET MAN IS BORN TO TROUBLE, AS THE SPARKS FLY UPWARD. 8) BUT AS FOR ME, I WOULD SEEK GOD AND TO GOD I WOULD COMMIT MY CAUSE 9) WHO DOES GREAT THINGS AND UNSEARCHABLE MARVELOUS THINGS WITHOUT NUMBER. ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting A Faith Lift

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 14, 2007

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No matter what you face if you allow God’s Spirit to work within you, it will ultimately come out all right--God wants to share his divine grace with everyone

One thing I have learned and still am learning is this: An uplifting faith in God will take care of you no matter what you face or what a loved one faces. When you don’t think you have any strength left, if you put your prayers to work for you, if you allow God’s Spirit to work within you, it will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

God... Where Were You?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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In the aftermath of the events of September 11, many are asking that same question of God. God where were you?

INTRODUCTION: Lazarus had become terminally ill. Upon being informed of his condition by Christ’s disciples, Jesus delayed going to the home of Lazarus until he had been dead for four days. Upon His arrival Christ is met by Martha who cries out to Christ, "Lord, if you would have been here, my ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21, John 11:32-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Issue

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 27, 2005

based on 49 ratings

| 40,940 views

We should all realize that we all have issues

What Is Your Issue Scripture Reference: Mark 5:25-34 (KJV) Mark 5:25-34 25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did They Do To Deserve That?

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,569 views

When disaster strikes, the question is not ’what did they do to deserve that?’. The question is - ’What am I going to do about it?’

Luke 13: 1-9 What did they do to deserve that? We have had another week of disaster. Once again we’ve seen large numbers of people killed and maimed, most particularly in the awful disaster at Madrid. At once again we might ask the question ’what on earth have they done to deserve that?’. And it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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