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  • How Should We Respond To The Supreme Court Justices’ Decision Biblically?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,320 views

    Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue recently, especially since the SCOTUS decision to legalize same sex marriage. How should we respond biblically?

    Nine days ago on June 26, 2015 the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) legalized same sex marriage in all fifty states. How should we, as Christians who believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is the authority for our faith and life, respond to this decision biblically? According to ...read more

  • How To Grow In Christ!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020
     | 5,280 views

    Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

    Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

  • The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 481 views

    Encourages understanding and living out the Beatitudes, demonstrating faith through actions and standing firm in adversity.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts full of hope. We come with an eagerness to understand. To understand the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Words that have guided us. Words that have comforted us. Words that have challenged us. Today, we turn to the Book of Matthew, Chapter 5, ...read more

  • Stand Strong Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    To stand strong in the face of adversity, depend on one another, depend on the Lord, and demonstrate love for others.

    In her book God Uses Cracked Pots, Patsy Clairmont describes the day she sent her 7-year old son, Jason, to school. A little while later there was a knock on the door. Patsy opened the door and it was Jason. She said, “Jason, what are you doing here?” He replied, “I’ve quit school!” She asked, ...read more

  • "Paul's Prescription For The Blues”

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,497 views

    Paul gives some timely advice on finding joy in the midst of adverse circumstances.

    Remember that ever-present line in the classic Carpenter’s song, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down”? Why does it seem that life offers us more rainy days and Mondays than clear sunny days? Maybe the reason that they get us down is the fact that they often seem to take us by surprise. We ...read more

  • Alone, But Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 31,410 views

    Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

    ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

  • "Hate Mail"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 4, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,412 views

    Taking a look at how Hezekiah dealt with adversity and a threat from his "enemy."

    Hate Mail” II Kings 19:9-19 & 32-36 2KI 19:9 Now Sennacherib received a report that Tirhakah, the Cushite king of Egypt, was marching out to fight against him. So he again sent messengers to Hezekiah with this word: 10 "Say to Hezekiah king of Judah: Do not let the god you depend on deceive you ...read more

  • All For One And One For All Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,212 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.

    Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more

  • The Mystery Of Israel’s Survival Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014
     | 4,261 views

    What is their secret? Why have they outlasted EVERY one of their enemies? Overcame every adversity?

    Giant Mysteries Series “The Mystery of Israel’s Survival” (Based upon Ron Philip’s book, Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) June 1, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In 1896, Mark Twain moved to Austria and witnessed ...read more

  • Love Reaffirmed

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2013
     | 3,708 views

    Jesus desires our love above all else. Can we leave the past behind and reaffirm our love to Christ?

    I was reading in the book, “Streams in the Desert” which stated that one of life’s greatest paradoxes is knowing that the only person who is truly at rest is the one who had achieved it by working through the struggles of conflict, mistakes and regret. The book went on to note that: “The person ...read more

  • Confronting The Caves Of Your Life

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 22, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,555 views

    When we recognize God's greatness, our response will be to praise Him even in the face of the adversities of life.

    It is easy to appreciate God's greatness during the good times. It is easy to praise God for His greatness when you are prosperous, when you have enough money to buy the things you want. It is easy to appreciate God's greatness when your health is good, when there seems to be no limit to the ...read more

  • Quality Characteristics – Generosity Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,998 views

    This sermon gives five ways to build Generosity. 1. Respond to NEEDS. 2. Respond with COMPASSION. 3. Respond with PRACTICAL help. 4. Respond with FOLLOW UP help. 5. Model Your MAKER.

    Quality Characteristics – Generosity Let us begin this morning by reading our text. It is found in Luke chapter ten: "Who is my neighbor?" Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and ...read more

  • 3 Questions About Testing? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    We teach that the testing process is part of daily living.

    THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 1: 2 My brethren, COUNT IT ALL JOY when you fall into many tests and trials. 3. Knowing that the trying of your faith works PATIENCE. Proverbs 24:10 If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is ...read more

  • Joseph

    Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 25, 2021
     | 2,047 views

    A man out of this world, a man right on track with his GOD

    Joseph, the man whose story brings the Book of Genesis to an end. He dominates thirteen chapters of this book. A great man indeed by all accounts. Many things make him great. Let us address a few. i. Great in administration and management both of households, institutions and government. ...read more

  • Thank Him For The Bad Times

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 57 ratings
     | 43,178 views

    It’s easy to thank God when everything is going good. It’s not so easy to thank God when everything is going wrong. During these times it’s hard to be thankful. Yet the Bible clearly teaches that we are to be thankful for even the bad times.

    Thank Him for the Bad Times 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23 “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (5:18) We always find that is easy to thank God when everything is going good. It is not so easy to thank God when everything appears to be ...read more

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