Sermons on Struggles:

God Made Friends!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

This sermon is dedicated to Rick, Sharon and JP who have impacted many lives including mine and my family as we have gone through good and bad times together. Thank you for sticking by our side and believing in us. You guys will always be a part of us and

God made friends (Dedicated to real friends Rick, Sharon and JP) A friend is someone who thinks you’re a good egg, even though you’re a little cracked. One who multiplies joys, divides grief. -One who understands our silence. -A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world is gone ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out On The Ridge

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 29, 2006

A story of a Turkey and an Eagle There is so much more to experience folks! Every time I read the book of Acts I realise that.

GO OUT TO THE RIDGE IAN JOHNSON Jul 29, 2006 An eagle chick got thrown out of its nest as a very young eaglet. A farmer found the chick and decided to give it to a mother Turkey on his farm who raised it. As the young Eagle grew it behaved just like all the other Turkeys. It ate grain, it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Trust

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

Trust is key to living our lives in the power of Christ

Living Trust Matthew 17:14-20 One of the issues that we deal with on a daily basis is trust. Whether we admit it or not, we place our trust in a variety of things each day without thinking about it. We trust that the lights will come on when we flip a switch. We trust that the car will start when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

David wrote in Psalm 43 feelings of depression & discouragement, "Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my countenance, and my God."

How To Overcome Depression Or Discouragement by Paul Fritz Psalms 42:11-42:11 1. Depression (Feelings of dejection, sadness, apathy, inertia, difficulty in gaining energy or excitement, fatigue, pessimism, hopelessness, fear, attitudes of worthlessness, hopelessness, loss of interest, inability ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage As Christ Modeled

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006

To show that Christ’s relationship with us gives us a wonderful picture of what our marriages should be like.

INTRODUCTION Our society is full of many so called “Urban Myths” These are stories that are claimed to be facts and likewise widely distributed and believed, yet with no basis to them at all One such myth came into popularity in the 90’s when it was said that the uncooked rice thrown at couples ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Its Not About You

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

A short devotional for a wednesday night service.

1Co 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1Co 10:32 Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 1Co 10:33 Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Denomination: Holiness

Dedication Of God

Contributed by Sam Dilbeck on Nov 13, 2006

A loving Creator dedicated to our salvation is sometimes left with no choice but punishment.

Have you ever wondered what God "has done for you lately?" Many have. In fact a lot of people struggle to see the hand of God in their lives. Unfortunately, they only look for good things--things that make their lives easier. However, Paul reminds us that God’s impact on our lives comes as both ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carrying The Cross With Jesus

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 9, 2006

Jesus gave a new meaning to human suffering. Now a suffering person can look at the cross of Jesus and find comfort.

She was a Hindu; but all the same, an active member of the Students’ Christian Movement. Then the shocking news came that she was diagnosed with cancer. She was admitted in a hospital. When we went to see her, I expected her to be very bitter. At such a young age to get such a sickness! But ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians And Racial Issues

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 20, 2008

Jesus’ choice of a Samaritan as the hero of his parable was not accidental or incidental. Racial difference was the occasion for problems that were acute, divisive, and controversial in that day. And in America today racial issues still have great emoti

Christians and Racial Issues Luke 10:36-37 READ TEXT Intro Jesus’ choice of a Samaritan as the hero of his parable was not accidental or incidental. Racial difference was the occasion for problems that were acute, divisive, and controversial in that day. And in America today racial issues ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Really Want From Me?

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007

When we look at the world around us what is it that God wants from us? When we look at the blessings, the wonders, and the faithfulness that God has bestowed on us - what does God want from us as a people?

What Does God Really Want From Me? Micah 6:1-8 Ever go through a time in life that everything that could go wrong did go wrong? When every time you thought you were getting a little ahead something or someone came along and pushed you back a few steps. Have you ever wanted to throw your hands up ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other

Hope, Riches & Power

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

God has come to give us HOPE to walk in vibrant vision. RICHES to make us aware of our glorious inheritance and POWER to live the kind of live that brings life out of the stronghold of death.

Hope, Riches and Power – Ephesians 1:18-20 Intro.: The Ephesians were hopeless, impoverished and weak. No Christian escapes these struggles entirely. We often grow cold and apathetic. Paul knew they had lost sight of God’s promise. They knew it in their minds, but they had lost sight of it in their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Give It To God!!

Contributed by Robert Coats on Mar 4, 2008

Cast your worries and cares upon God

Give it to God!! 1 Peter 5:6-7 Introduction: Once there was a man laying down with his ear pressed against the sidewalk, he was there a long time and many people walked by him…they would stop for a moment and stare and then move on….then a crowd started to gather…wondering what he was doing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Encounters With A Living Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008

Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31-34

Denomination: Charismatic

The Testimony Of Creation

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Delivered at a camping resort chapel. Target audience was seekers and nominal Christians

Use your imagination. I want you to think about a time when you were in awe of creation. It can be different for everyone. It might be a waterfall, hiking in the mountains, a beach at sunset (FLA). For me, there is something incredibly special about early mornings when I go camping with my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist