Sermons on Sad Stories:

Courage In The Midst Of Crisis

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Mar 31, 2020

You can count on God and Have Courage in the Midst of Crisis!

COURAGE IN THE MIDST OF CRISIS Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV) 6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. INTRODUCTION: There is a story of a family whose house caught fire. As each ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome The King!

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Apr 2, 2020

Do we offer our worship because we expect Jesus to return the favor and make us healthy, happy, and prosperous? Or do we worship Him simply because He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, who alone is worthy of our praise?

INTRODUCTION Today, Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday… also known as the “Triumphal Entry”. This is a special day where we remember the events that happened almost 2,000 years ago… A special day when Jesus rides into Jerusalem… A special day to begin a week of celebration ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:25-26, John 12:9, Psalm 118:22-25, John 11:21-27, John 12:3, Luke 19:39-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God No Matter What

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 6, 2020

Prayers of lament can lead us to praise the Lord.

• Why does God seem so far away? • When will this shelter-in-place end? • Why did I lose my job? • Why did He take away my loved one? • Why doesn’t God stop this virus? • Why do I worry so much when I know I should be worshipping? Please turn to the Book of Habakkuk. The best way to find this ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Closed But The Grave Is Still Open!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 14, 2020

I delivered this sermon Easter Sunday 2020 at the height of the pandemic.

Title: “It’s Easter the Church building is Empty” Scripture: John 20 and various Type: Thematic Where: GNBC Easter 2020 Intro: Today is Easter Sunday 2020, and as such, it is in my opinion the most important day of the Christian calendar. This is the day we celebrate Christ’s triumph over ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In God We Trust

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Apr 17, 2020

More than just a motto on our currency, In God We Trust is a motto for life. No matter who you are, where you are, or what circumstance you find yourself in, He is available, and His arms are open wide to deliver hope, help, stability and peace. He receives everyone who runs to him.

In God We Trust Psalm 91 On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law a bill declaring “In God We Trust” to become the nation's official motto. Under the legislation, Congress further mandated that the phrase be printed, in capital letters, on every domination of U.S. paper ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Did Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2020

A sermon on the resurrection, including some apologetic proofs of the resurrection.

What if Jesus DID Rise from the Dead An Easter Sermon Chuck Sligh April 19, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Baptist

How Are We Going To Look When We Come Back In

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 20, 2020

Our nation is into a month where the local church building has gone somewhat dark and we find ourselves preaching to empty pews every Sunday because of this CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. I am convinced this coronavirus outbreak is possibly the greatest outreach opportunity for the church worldwide.

TITLE: HOW ARE WE GOING TO LOOK WHEN WE COME BACK IN SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 2:13-17 Our nation is now into almost a month and some places longer where the local church building has gone somewhat dark and we find ourselves as Pastors, preaching to empty pews every Sunday because of this CORONAVIRUS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ham And Canaan’s Sins Lead To Some Of The Law Coming About

Contributed by Earl Arnold Jr on Apr 20, 2020

God uses some people to make an example of.

Ham and Canaan’s sins lead to some of the law coming about Scripture Genesis 9:20-27 Summary God uses some people to make an example of. Genesis 9:20-27 English Standard Version (ESV) 20 Noah began to be a man of the soil, and he planted a vineyard.[a] 21 He drank of the wine and became drunk and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-27, Leviticus 18:1-30, Leviticus 19:29

David And God's Protection

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 13, 2019

1 Samuel 19:1-24 shows us how God providentially saved David from Saul’s attacks.

Scripture Because of Saul’s disobedience to the Lord, God rejected him as king over Israel. God chose David instead, and the Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king over Israel. Some time after this, David killed Goliath, and the armies of Israel routed the armies of the Philistines. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 21, 2019

This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. People who have bondages and especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine.

Pulling Down Strongholds This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. Especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine. In general I think about negative ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Jeremiah 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Arms

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jun 29, 2019

How are we Christians to respond to the ungodly laws and actions that are happening in the world?

A Call to Arms 2 Chronicles 32:6-8 And he set captains of war over the people, and gathered them together to him in the street of the gate of the city, and spake comfortably to them, saying, Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Hear The Roar - You Will Roar! Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 15, 2019

Message Intro: A Lion roars for several reason, the three we are going to look at today are: 1. To say to its’ enemies this is my territory get out. 2. To strike fear and confusion in its prey. 3. To be a homing beacon for other lions in its pride to return home.

When You Hear the Roar - You Will Roar! Message Intro: A Lion roars for several reason, the three we are going to look at today are: 1. To say to its’ enemies this is my territory get out. 2. To strike fear and confusion in its prey. 3. To be a homing beacon for other lions in its pride to return ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Storms Of Life- Sudden Darkness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

What to do when everything in your life comes crashing down at once

The Storms of Life Sudden Darkness CCCAG June 23rd 2019 Scripture- Ephesians 6 Intro: We are going to begin this morning talking about a man who went from hero to 0 in the eyes of the people in less than a week. At the beginning of the week he was the most popular and most sought out person in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On The Road With Jesus: Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

This first person narrative is told by one of the disciples who was to get the colt for Jesus to ride on. His views of being a disciple and what transpired on Palm Sunday.

On the Road with Jesus: Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday For the past several weeks we have been on the road with Jesus. It all started when Lazarus became so very ill and Jesus was sent for. We know that Lazarus died and was in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19

Denomination: Friends

Principles Of Prayer At Cana Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 5, 2019

The 7th sermon in our series from John's Gospel. In this sermon we look at principles of prayer, and we discuss aligning ourselves with God's will so that we pray correctly and according to God's will

Principles of Prayer at Cana (Gospel of John Part Seven) Text: John 2:1 – 11 Imagine for a minute that you picked up the Woodward Newspaper and on the front page they had a story about a wedding that took place. And let’s say that the paper tells you where the wedding was, and about some of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible