Sermons on Punishment From God:

Recovery From Setbacks Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 23, 2006

Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life?

Victory side of life # 10 Recovery from setbacks by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 8:32-35 Text Joshua 8:30 Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life? Many Christians live an up and down experience. They’re up one day and down the next. God did not intend for His people to always be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:32-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life From The Son

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Worship is the soul turning toward Christ’s light—adoration that becomes transformation, joy that becomes service, life aligned with divine love.

The Flower and the Smile: What Worship Really Is There are moments when a question feels too obvious to ask and yet too heavy to ignore. One of those questions has followed me for years: Why does God want our worship? If He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-sufficient, why would He want—much ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25, John 4:23-24, Isaiah 1:15-17, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Psalm 100:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Profiting From Trials Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007

And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Strangers From Heaven.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 29, 2004

Jesus pays a visit to Abraham.

Strangers from heaven. Genesis 18. 01/05/05 Heavenly guests come to visit Abraham. They were three in number and appeared as traveling strangers when they came to Abraham. Of the three Angels two were ordinary angels the other angel was Jesus Christ. The identification of Jesus is verified in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Worry

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 20, 2024

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. That's called mental anguish. Worry cannot change the past. But it can ruin the present. Worry will get you only one place ahead of schedule. And that one place is the cemetery.

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. A teenage son, who was away at college, sent his dad a telegram. The telegram said, "Dear dad, I've been in a serious car crash. I've broken both legs and both arms, and I'm in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 8, 2015

A message about letting the Lord show on the outside of us. Through His power and work.

Title: From the Inside Out Theme: To show how we need to let God show out of our lives. Text: 1 Samuel 17, 1 John 4:4 Prayer Time: Corporate Prayer Matthew 18:18-20 Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Life From Death? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2010

Modern day Sadducees still teach that a bodily resurrection is unbelievable. For what 3 reasons do they reject a teaching that is so obviously Biblical?

(This was the last in our series "The Upside Down Teachings of Jesus" and to emphasize that theme, we played the video "Blindness" found through sermoncentral. If you’ve not seen it it is worth the time to prevue it’s powerful message). OPEN: His name was Roger Williams and he was a famous 17th ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Manger To The Cross

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS

"FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS" LUKE 2:7 INTRODUCTION: WHILE IT IS NOT ALWAYS TURE, THERE ARE INSTANCES WHERE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF YOUR CHILDHOOD SHAPES YOUR DIRECTION. AND THERE ARE INSTANCES WHEN THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO OTHERS SEEEM TO DICTATE FAILURE OR SUCCESS. WE HAVE HEARD SO MANY TIMES ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Rescued From Darkness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 22, 2014

Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14).

Of all the recent stories of people held captive, the one of U.S. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, has been the most controversial. He told military doctors that his Taliban captors tortured him and kept him locked in a metal cage in total darkness for weeks at a time after he tried to escape. Bergdahl, now 28, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Other

From A Stone To The Pieta

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012

Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: *other

From Desperation To Deliverance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 28, 2025

This is the 29th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#29] FROM DESPERATION TO DELIVERANCE Luke 8:40-56 Introduction: Today, we come together to look at a powerful story of hope and change. This story shows us 2 women who are going through very hard times- 1 is sick and very weak, and the other is grieving because her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Matthew 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

From Overwhelmed To Overflowing Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 20, 2019

A Sermon to help lead your church to commit to generous living

Good morning! Please turn in your copy of God’s Word to 2 Kings. We are starting a new message series this morning called “Overflow: Living the Generous Life.” And I want to be really transparent with you and tell you the reason for this particular sermon series. In a couple of weeks, we are going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10, 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Baptist

From The Pits To Praise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2003

Trust the Lord to help your entire life, ministry and relationships be a testimony to a journey from the pits to higher levels of praise. May you learn how to more effectively please the Lord in all respects and help you bear fruit in every good work as y

From the Pits to Praise Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us when we find ourselves in the pits of helpless feelings. When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17, Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Thanksgiving To Thanksliving

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 23, 2008

We can control our complaining to the extent we are actively involved in thanksliving.

From Thanksgiving to Thanksliving 1 Chronicles 16 Rev. Brian Bill 11/23/08 There’s something within us that resists giving thanks, isn’t there? It’s far easier to complain and be in conflict than it is to live a life of thanks. I’d like to propose that we can control our complaining to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Denomination: Baptist