Sermons on Rejoice In Adversity:

Prayer, Accountability & Perseverance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores how prayer, perseverance, and accountability can help us rebuild the broken walls in our lives, drawing lessons from Nehemiah's example.

Good morning, dear friends. There's a certain comfort in the familiar, isn't there? The feel of your favorite worn-out Bible in your hands, the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, the sound of our beloved hymns echoing through the sanctuary. The familiarity of our shared faith is a balm ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Topics: Rebuild

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart

Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42

Topics: Hardness, Heart

It Ain't Over 'til It's Over

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Learn how to triumph over life's difficulties instead of just 'coping' with them!

I. Problems Plague Us All! A. Bad Things Happen to Good People! B. Have you ever wanted a lot out of life, only to find out that life has a lot to take out of you!? (I used to want to be Filthy, Stinking, Rich – Well, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad) C. Would You Agree With Matthew 5:45? “…He makes His sun ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000

Suggestions on overcoming fear with faith

OVERCOMING FEAR There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18) Introduction: Fear: Is it good or bad? ·(Psa 56:3) When I am afraid, I will trust in you. ·(Prov 29:25) Fear of man ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

God Sees All Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS NOT HIDDEN FROM THE EYES OF THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS NOT HIDDEN FROM THE EYES OF THE LORD KEY VERSES: 1) :11 The wicked deny that God sees 2) :14 The righteous testify that God sees I. (:1-2) THE RIGHTEOUS WRESTLE WITH THE DELAY IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE AND JUDGMENT A. (:1) The Why Question “Why dost Thou stand afar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity Of Christians

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Oct 18, 2000

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity.

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity. Transitional sentence- By looking in the psalm we see that Christians should dwell together in unity in the Local Church. Intro: Approach Sentence- Imagine that you are part of a United Nations peace keeping force sent into a war torn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Romans 8:19

Praising God Energizes And Precludes Disobedience

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Ask the Lord to use your personal and group praise to refresh memories of the fullness of Christ’s attributes, His empowering and His promise to guide us through the dark valleys of life.

1. To praise God means to worship the Lord out of reverence, honor and the glory due to Him as our Creator. Praise should be prompted by love, gratitude and recognition of God’s holy attributes. We praise the Lord with our thoughts, feelings and actions. Jesus said, "Those who worship Him should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Have All The Elements Of Success If We Will Only Use Them 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Too few people realize that God has given us everything we need for successful living in Christ Jesus. Most people assume that success is found through special connections, special methods or clever skills. Success is a favorable or satisfactory outcome o

1. Too few people realize that God has given us everything we need for successful living in Christ Jesus. Most people assume that success is found through special connections, special methods or clever skills. Success is a favorable or satisfactory outcome or result it is the fulfillment of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Shepherd And The Valley"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Congregational

Keeping The Faith #1 Series

Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Apr 17, 2002

This is a study of faith from the book of Hebrews chapter 11.

Keeping the Faith#1 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Introduction. There is a close relationship between faith and hope. Faith is something you believe in. Hope is something you expect. And so our faith, or belief, is the substance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Two Christmas Presents For You

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 18, 2001

Contentment and Confidence. God`s Christmas Presents.

I was absolutely amazed when I heard it! It was ten years ago, and I was watching a program on Television in the build up to Christmas. A toy-maker was being interviewed and he was saying: "The British public aren`t spending as much as usual this year. They`re going for toys that cost £10 or £20, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

A message taken from the story of David and Goliath on the purpose of Mountaintops and Valleys in the life of the believer.

Mountaintops And Valleys I Samuel 17 Introduction I remember talking to someone a few years ago and they ask me this question. “Why does God allow bad things to happen to people?” Why are people unhappy in a miserable marriage was the issue at stake. This individual went on to mention other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Will To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message based on the Olympic Games. This message deals with life situations.

THE WILL TO WIN Psalm 37:3-9 INTRO: How exciting it was to see Olympians who succeeded in Seoul return four years later at Barcelona and do it all over again—swimmers like Matt Biondi and Janet Evans, athletes like Jackie Joyner-Kersy, and runners like Carl Lewis. Then there was Pablo Morales, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus In Your Boat?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

Through the storms and adveristiy in life how do you handle these things? How do others see you?

IS JESUS IN YOUR BOAT? Mark 4:35-39 On that day, when evening came, He said to them, "Let us go over to the other side." Leaving the crowd, they took Him along with them in the boat, just as He was; and other boats were with Him. And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-39

Denomination: Pentecostal