Sermons on Rough:

The Battle Cry Of The Persecuted Believer Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS

BIG IDEA: ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS I. (:1-4) THEY CAN BEAT ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER DEFEAT ME (THEY CAN WHIP ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER TOTALLY WHIP ME) A. Numerous Persecutions But Divine Perseverance 1. Numerous Persecutions “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Not In Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

Sometimes we look at a certain situation and wonder if God can really take care of it. Let me assure you that God is not in trouble.

Tell story of text: 2 Kings 6:8-18 Syrian king against Elisha God is not in trouble! Daniel in a den of lions Daniel 6:1-10 Vs. 10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed God is not in trouble! 3 Hebrews in the fiery furnace Daniel 3:1-30 Vs. 16-18 we are not careful to answer you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Life's Most Difficult Blow"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their own death but the death of those we are closest to.

“LIFE’S MOST DIFFICULT BLOW” (The Leader’s Pains) II SAMUEL 1:1-27 How many times has the notice of the death of someone dearly loved by a leader been the breaking point of their life? I believe that life’s most difficult blow for the Christian is not their on death but the death of those we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27

He Hasn't Been There, He Is "There"

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 27, 2010

A revolutionairy and insightful look into where God is in your situation by a wise young man

One of the Hebrew names used for God in the Old Testament is Ha-Makom it’s defined as “The Place.” This idea of God sometimes can seem to limit the omnipresence of God since our view of a place is one-sided; an example of this is that if God is this place he must not be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 30, 2008

Part II of a Sermon Series on the Lord’s Prayer.

Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. GOOD NEWS - God’s kingdom is coming - every thing’s gonna be alright - heaven on earth - all of life’s burdens are coming to an end: handling workload, keeping the house clean, making ends meet at the end of the month, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Congregational

Blessed Are Those

Contributed by Jerrin Mathew on May 15, 2015

it is all about beatitudes

The beatitudes come from the opening verses of the famous Sermon on the Mount delivered by Jesus and recorded in Matthew 5:3-12. Here Jesus states several blessings, each beginning with the phrase, "Blessed are ..." Each saying speaks of a blessing or "divine favor" bestowed upon a person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic

Employment Conditions

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 19, 2014

A drama for children: Employment Conditions

Employment Conditions (Based on Matthew 10) Materials: a hard hat, a high visibility vest, a clip board with the following employment conditions. Setting: Building site, a new city hospital You are a Recruitment officer from the building site. You are speaking to the congregation to enlist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Interview Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2015

What makes a marriage work? How do families in your congregation keep it together and avoid divorce? In this presentation, I interviewed 6 different couples in our church and exposed the strengths and weaknesses we all have in keeping a marriage together?

For the Valentine’s Day Weekend, in place of a sermon we held an interview on stage with 3 of our solid couples from the congregation (3 in each of our two services). Since the Apostle Paul told Timothy and Titus that Elders must be good husbands and fathers we believe there’s a high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemies Of Christian Life

Contributed by John Ong on Oct 10, 2017

As Christians, we live in this world with our fair share of trials and tribulations. Nothing is given to us in a silver platter and we have to work for what we want to achieve.

As Christians, we live in this world with our fair share of trials and tribulations. Nothing is given to us in a silver platter and we have to work for what we want to achieve. God has promised us abundance, protection and a happy life but as His children, we need to prove that we can overcome ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meek And Mild (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 21, 2013

What being meek means, and how do we apply it in the world we live in,

Matthew 5:5-Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. Blessed-True happiness is within. Not in pleasure, wealth, etc. A missionary in Jamaica was once questioning some boys on the meaning of this text, and asked, "Who are the meek?" A boy answered, "Those who give soft answers to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Innocent Blood

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021

Countries and people who shed innocent blood will not be held guiltless.

Deuteronomy 21:1 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him: 2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: 3 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:1-9, Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning About Dangerous Criminals, Psychopaths, Scammers And False Prophets On Social Media. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 27, 2024

Let us explore how social media can be exploited by individuals who present themselves as godly or spiritual leaders but have harmful intentions.

As we navigate the world of social media, we must remember that not everyone who claims to be a godly leader is truly following Christ. As we navigate the digital world of social media, it's essential to be aware of the potential presence of psychopaths, scammers and criminals lurking online. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:29-30, Jeremiah 17:9

Your Crazy Happy Choice Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Choosing to walk in the Spirit leads to a crazy happy life filled with love, joy, peace, and more.

Have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" You know, where you have to choose between two crazy options? Like, would you rather have a pet dinosaur or be able to fly? It's all about choices. And life, well, it's kind of like that game. Except the choices we make are way more important. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Guidance, Faith Walk, Spiritual Discernment

Testing & Persevering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.

Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Growth, Overcoming Obstacles, Resilience

Hope For The Doubter Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus is not afraid of our doubts and meets us where we are. He invites us to seek evidence and find hope in Him.

Today, we're going to be talking about how even if you're tired, broken, feeling like an underdog, or even if you're doubting, there's hope for you. You know, doubt is like this balloon I have here. It starts small, but as we feed it with our fears and uncertainties, it gets bigger and bigger until ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Belief Systems, Spiritual Journey, Trust Issues, Divine Doubt