Sermons on Setback:

Going From Fame To Defeat To Celebrating The Victory

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 5, 2023

This message is centered upon what to do when running the Christian race emphasizing the need to focus on overcoming obstacles by seeking guidance from God rather than allowing our problems to cloud our perception of Him.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 19: 1-8) "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword." (2) "Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8, James 5:17-18, Job 11:13-18, Psalm 121:1-2, 1 Kings 19:11-12, 1 Kings 19:8-10, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is sovereign over all things, from the fates of nations to the details of our own lives. Therefore, He is worthy of our trust and confidence.

For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the attributes of God; trying to better understand what God is like. So far, we’ve considered God’s goodness and His wisdom. This morning we’re going to look at what the Bible has to say about His power. After all, what good would it do us ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Signing Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2001

A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signing Us!!"   "A young couple, who were new Christians, suffered a terrible financial setback due to a disabling illness of the husband. The wife found work, but her income barely made a dent in the mountain of bills. They lived in constant prayer, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Beginning... God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001

What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001

A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002

We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Puah & Shiphrah

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 6, 2002

A strong lesson from two relatively unknown Old Testament characters. What can we learn from these two women? Much!

If you are a student of the Old Testament, you are well aware of the strong women characters featured in the book of Genesis. The stories of many of these women, such as Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel are given to us in much detail. Through the Genesis text we gain a rich insight into their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 18, 2002

Who do you call on for help? Ghostbusters? The cavalry? Call on the one who can really help. God!

Who Ya Gonna Call? I know many of you like to travel and many of you travel by car. A trip by car takes longer than a trip by airplane so you have a lot more time to think, visit, sightsee, imagine, and sing. When you travel with children, you have to keep them from getting bored. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 121:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Into Thin Air Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Feb 28, 2002

Those who risk nothing, instead risk everything.

Into Thin Air Lessons from Mt. Everest May 10, 1996, a severe and sudden storm trapped several climbers high on Mt. Everest as they were descending from the summit. In what has become the deadliest single tragedy in the mountain’s climbing history, a total of eight people perished. A NYTimes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Person

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

You can be a wise person in Jesus Christ

Matthew 7:24-27 Topic: How to become a wise person When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of a person who has been to college and has earned many educational degrees. When we think of someone being wise, we usually think of someone who has a whole lot of knowledge in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be God's Hero

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

This sermon gives encouragement and advice to graduates.

INTRODUCTION A. Forest Gump was a popular movie some years back. 1. Forest was a mentally challenged child born in rural Alabama. 2. When it came time to go to school, his mom was told that he would have to go to a special school. 3. She convinced the principal of the public school to let him ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Bless Me? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002

A message on how God can bless his people despite the situation, their sins, or opposition.

Genesis Series #50 June 16, 2002 Title: Can God Bless Me? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #50 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of Genesis. Read Genesis 26:1-33 Opening Prayer Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

Responsibility comes with the gifts God gives us. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece of Successful Living (3 of 4) "If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?" January 19, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Introduction: A We continue our theme of Stewardship we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

"If, Then, But, Therefore"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Sep 4, 2003

An exposition of Psalm 124 focusing on God’s covenantal goodness.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, TX www.st-andrew.com “If, Then, But, Therefore” The Text: Psalm 124 The Text Summary: Because God has been His people’s provider, helper, and deliverer from all their woes, they should respond to Him by a confident trust and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican