Sermons on Rejoice In Adversity:

Learning From God's People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003

We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Spirit Change Your Outlook

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 16, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

How to Let the Spirit Change One’s Outlook For it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to do of His good pleausure." (Phil. 2:13,14) Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message in response to the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania

God is Bigger Than the Boogie Man Psalm 10 (September 16, 2001) Introduction I had an idea of what I wanted to talk about today, but all that changed Tuesday. I, like you, began that day like I begin most days. Getting showered and dressed, and driving to work, when I heard the news. I pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

No More Eyore

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 7, 2004

You can, like Eyore, think of many negatives, but God wants you to look on the positive side. The use of the video clips is important to this message.

Eyore, Who Me? Video Clip: I have to tell about the new hive Video Clip: Saving someone Eyore had a chance to use his talent to spread the word He had a chance to save Roo Acts 16:19-24 reads: "And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Good Work In You

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008

As growing children of God let us be aware that He is molding us day by day to be more like Him.

God’s Good Work in You 8-5-06 Philippians 1:6 6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Here in Philip.1:6 is a wonderful truth that God has revealed that every Christian needs to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 26, 2005

A sermon for Memorial Day or on the subject of important things to remember !

Remembering John 15:13 ILL. Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly do.” “Well, it’s not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005

God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Called To Conquer Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 26, 2005

Learning to walk in the authority Jesus gave us.

In the first study we started with the words of the Apostle Paul, and defining what a conqueror is. I would like to start off with this again. Romans 8:37-39. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership Essentials Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 5, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 2:9-20 about Nehemiah’s journey to Jerusalem and the first part of gathering the troops and casting the vision

Text: Nehemiah 2:9-20, Title: Leadership Essentials, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Read the quotes about leadership on p. 27-28 of Sanders’ Spiritual Leadership down through Truman’s quote. B. Background to passage: Four months after this intense burden for the kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012

Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Despised For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 1, 2018

Jesus revealed that those who were committed to Him should expect difficulty and persecution for their faith. We tend to think He referred to others, but it is applicable to believers everywhere.

Despised for the Gospel Mark 13: 9-13 As we continue to discuss the Olivet Discourse, we are reminded that Jesus had warned of calamities the world would face as the end drew near. There would be many false prophets seeking to deceive, much fighting and war among nations, earthquakes, famine, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Greeting To The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 16, 2018

At times the church faces challenges from without, but often the greatest danger may come from within. If we are to combat the struggles associated with false doctrine, we must be settled in the Word.

A Greeting to the Saints 2 Peter 1: 1-2 This second epistle of Peter is very similar in tone and intent to the second epistles of Paul. In large part, the second epistles were written to follow up on the first, and particularly to combat apostasy and false doctrine. Having written the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

James teaches about patience in problems, with people, and in persecution, as he points us and his audience to Christ's Second Coming

I have a little quiz for you today that I would like you to participate in. I have the little quiz in the bulletin, or you can participate by listening to me. How would you fill in the blanks for the following statements? Statement 1: “I want it .” What did you put there? It’s probably the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving...all The Way!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 9, 2018

A message on the subject of "Thanksgiving" with the annual Thanksgiving day on the anvil!!!

Thanksgiving…all the way!!! Of atheists it is said…a bad moment for an atheist is when he feels grateful, and has no one to thank. Here is a tragi-comic “atheistic” story echoing the same sentiments even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Strengthened Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 4, 2017

Following an exciting day of ministry that included feeding the 5,000, the disciples had a long night ahead. This would be a night filled with fear and doubt, but one that would end in wonder and amazement of faith.

Strengthened through the Storm Mark 6: 45-52 Our text follows another very busy day of ministry for Jesus and the disciples. He had just multiplied the bread and fish of a little boy’s lunch, and the disciples distributed the meal to several thousand people. The day is coming to an end, but there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist