Sermons on Setback:

A Fresh Start (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 7, 2019

We can need a fresh start for many reasons- a bad relationship, financial debt, addiction, etc. So, we make a fresh start. We move away, we change jobs, we get involved with new people, etc. A fresh start feels good and can make all the difference in the world.

A FRESH START (part one) We can need a fresh start for many reasons- a bad relationship, financial debt, addiction, trouble with the law, job loss or problems at work; you name it. So, we decide to make a fresh start. We move away, we change jobs, we get involved with new people, we make changes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Romans 6:20-23, John 15:1-2, Isaiah 5:6, Hebrews 12:11, Luke 13:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Like A Child Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

Looking at ways a child may describe their relationship with Christ.

Faith Like a Child - 1 MY GOD IS FOR ME December 1, 2013 Today were starting a Christmas series called “Faith Like a Child.” I want to use a foundational verse which comes from a very important story in Mark 10. Jesus was talking to some children and there were a lot of parents who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Believers' Trials

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 12, 2021

Next in series on Genesis. 2nd on Abraham

Genesis 12 (2) Believers’ Trials - Read Genesis 12:1-20 Last week we saw that God made some great promises to Abram, to Abraham. God called Abram out of a land of pagans, and even though Abram himself was as lost as a ball in high weeds at the time, and not because of any good thing Abram had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8

Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Gifts For Christmas

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 16, 2002

A Christian’s Christmas wish for the lost of the world is that they may receive these 3 gifts; but they are not gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

THREE GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS Luke 1:68 INTRO. The text is taken from the prophecy of Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. [The story of John’s birth; the prophecy of the angel to Zacharias in the Temple (Luke 1:13-17).] So Zacharias knew that his new born son was to go before the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Ingredients For A Blessed New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

The Word of God has given us the ingredients for a blessed life.

There is an artistic picture that the artist gave a simple title to, “Hope”. It’s a simple drawing but the image is powerful. It is the picture of an old burned out mountain shack (cabin). It’s not a picture of a beautiful house in the suburbs, or a massive farm house in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

City Of Man - City Of God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 1, 2009

Ordinary Proper 13 - Just as Augustine writes about the perils of the journey on the way to the City of God - the Israelites also took their eyes off the prize. But God accompanied them and fed them - just as He does for us.

Augustine of Hippo – or simply, St. Augustine – is one of the great thinkers with which the Church has been blessed. His influence on Christian thought has been profound. Since Martin Luther was first an Augustinian monk – St. Augustine’s influence even touches us today as 21st century ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Escape From The Pit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Principles and actions to take when discouraged

I. Enemies In the Pit --------------------- - Horrible pit - Ps 40:2 - DOUBT Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Sam Harris was a little-known graduate student until he wrote the phenomenally successful “The End of Faith” and its follow-up, “Letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When There Is No Answer

Contributed by Jerry Burns on Jul 14, 2012

This sermon was delivered at the funeral of a young 17 year old boy who died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack.

When There Is No Answer by Jerry L. Burns Psalm 91:2 (KJV) “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” My temporary ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amazing Public Worship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 2, 2012

Everybody ought to go to the house of God on a regular basis. Public worship is part of the amazing plan of God. Don't miss out on what God has yet in store for you.

Amazing Public Worship Ps. 89:5 5 ¶ And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. (KJV) 5 Los cielos celebrarán tus maravillas, oh Jehová; tu fidelidad también en la congregación de los santos. (RVG04) Ps. 107:32 32 Let them exalt him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019

Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, 2 Samuel 5:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Destiny

Contributed by William Meakin on May 19, 2020

Destiny affects our quality of life

Sermon on Destiny. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. Destiny or fate as it is sometimes referred to determines the quality of our life. If it shines on us, we do well. We may succeed in business beyond our wildest dreams, become rich by winning the lottery or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, Proverbs 3:5-6

He Guides And Satisfies Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 24, 2017

This brief message focuses on the basic truths that the Lord will guide you ALWAYS, and that he will SATISFY your every need. Where God guides, He provides! Sermon #2 in the Series: Revive!

Sermon Lanier Christian Church and Lake Service January 22, 2017 David Simpson SERIES: REVIVE! - Sermon #2 He Guides & Satisfies Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Reconnecting With Life Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

 What if regularly reconnecting with God helps us reconnect to a better way of life.

Reconnecting with Life Isaiah 40:27-31 9/8/13 Introduction Video: Connecting with GOD  What if regularly reconnecting with God helps us reconnect to a better way of life. What is the benefit of reconnecting with God on a regular basis? What is it that we get out of a devotional life, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rebuilding The Temple

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2013

Past glories, present disappointments, and future glory.

REBUILDING THE TEMPLE. Haggai 2:9. BACKGROUND: King David wanted to build the LORD a house, but the time was not right (1 Chronicles 28:3): David's son would build the LORD's house (2 Samuel 7:12-13). Before his death, David appointed the masons, prepared iron and brass, received the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational