Sermons on Righteous Struggle:

What Every Spouse Needs Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2006

Based on ’His Needs Her Needs’ by Dr. Willard Harley. The top 5 needs of men & women are investigated in an eye-opening way. We compliment one another perfectly when we follow this formula. Link included to formatted text, handouts, & Powerpoint Template

What Every Spouse Needs, Pt. 2 [Desperate Households] Matthew 7:12 This message is for presentation to adults, due to subject matter. Why learn to understand, appreciate, and fulfill one another’s needs? • First, because you have an obligation to do so. Your spouse has made a vow to meet these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 20, 2009

Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. We need to stop and consider. It is far better to travel with the current than against it.

Be Still and Know Griffith Baptist Church – 2/22/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 46 Key verse: Psalms 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Premise: Even as Christians, we can find ourselves struggling against God at times. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Marked

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 13, 2009

We have been marked by destiny, purpose, favor, but is that the whole picture? What if we are marked by pain? What if we limp?

Marked Introduction: Riding on a plane to a conference called “Marked”. I already knew in my mind some of the things that would be declared over the young people that would attend. You will be marked by power, by destiny, by purpose, by anointing, etc. All true. All good words. All real. But ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009

Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rocky Revelations - Part 1 - The Pain Threshold Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2009

The "Italian Stallion" faced some serious opponents. He squared off with the "Master of Disaster", "The Southside Slugger", and "The Siberian Express" just to name a few. Each time Rocky shocked the world! He won our hearts. He can also teach a thing o

Rocky Revelations Part 1 - The Pain Threshold I. Introduction I don’t have to set the background much for Rocky. Everyone knows the gist of the movie. A local, hard hitting, undisciplined brawler gets the shot of a life time due to his marketable nickname “The Italian Stallion”. He enters the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

30 Reasons Why People Marry Wrongly 3

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Dec 14, 2011

The concluding part of reasons why many marry wrongly.

21 LIVING IN DISOBEDIENCE: 1Sam. 15:22b “behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams”. If you are living in perpetual disobedience God will not be compelled to guide you. Until you obey the last instruction from heaven, you should not expect to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Gets Our Attention Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 15, 2012

A sense of dissatisfaction should lead us to find satisfaction in God alone.

When God Gets Our Attention Malachi 1:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 1/15/12 On Monday I went out to PCS to pick up our daughter Megan after school. I arrived a bit early and was chatting with some other parents when all of a sudden I heard a mom scream and point to the floor. I looked and saw a huge ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Getting Through? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2012

It is worth great effort to communicate better!

Am I Getting Through? (topical) 1. A man with a wife and daughter picked up the phone and dialed his home. There was a phone in the kitchen and an extension upstairs. Two female voices answered simultaneously, “I’ve got it,” followed by two clicks as both hung up. Bits and Pieces, Dec, 1991, p. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deserted In The Desert Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013

We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.

1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Request For Prayer Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013

Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing A Healthy Home Or Relationship Through Submission

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jun 3, 2012

The sermon teaches us how we can experience a healthy home or relationship through submission to one another

Introduction: Ephesians 5: 21 say: “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” and the entire passage where this is taken from talk principally of our relation with one another – what we are expected to do to one another in the home/marital relationship. In our homes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Can Use A Rib

Contributed by Bill Andrews on Aug 17, 2012

Take the extra mile.

In the book of Genesis, starting at Genesis 2 and 22, we become witnesses of an awesome event, which shape the destiny of relationship. Read along with me: “And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.”- Genesis 2:22 God had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For The Broken Road

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

A mistake is only a mistake if we don’t learn from it. We need to start allowing stumbling blocks to become stepping stones.• We should never fall backwards We should instead fall forward. We grow in our wisdom when we allow mistakes to become lessons.

Thank you God for the Broken Road Psalms 73:1-73:28 Last week as we were worshipping • a man entered a Baptist church in Maryville Il • And shot the senior pastor in mid-sermon and then stabbing two churchgoers. • The pastor had stood on an elevated platform delivering his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Tween Age Jesus"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 14, 2016

Being a teenager is not easy. Parents and family are important. Lord help us to grow in your timing.

“The Tween Age Jesus” “Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attend the festival as usual.” Luke 2:41-42 NLT Intro: Being a teenager is not easy. The struggle starts way too early in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The “up’s” And “down’s” Of Living For God

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010

staying consistant

THE “UP’S” AND “DOWN’S” OF LIVING FOR GOD 2/11/2010 Intro. Too many “up’s” and “down’s” in the church. Too many roller coaster ride Christians! In the medical field they have a name for that! And they realize the danger of it ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational