Sermons on The God Of Circumstances:

Is There No God? Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God wants us to turn to him in everything.

- I love the true story of a small town in Kentucky which had two churches and a bar owned by a devout and well known atheist. It seems that one night the people from the two churches called a special prayer meeting and spent the whole night praying that the bar would close down. Well, lo and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conspiracy Against Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021

Two lessons we can learn. Believe the word of God, the promises of God against the threat of men and the circumstances. God would honour his servants.

Acts 23:12-35 Conspiracy against Paul 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul 22:23-35 Safe Passage of Paul Acts 23:12-22 Men designed to avenge Paul Verses 11 and 12 reveal the plan of God and the plan of evil men. God has purposed to take Paul to Rome, but bad people had gone for fasting prayer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Will Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2013

Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.

On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

How To Honest Amidst Pressured Situations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How to keep your integrity despite the difficulty of your circumstances

Unit 6 – Integrity (Being Honest and Just in Everything I think about, believe and do) Lesson 13 – Joshua’s Choice – Numb. 13:1-14:38; Joshua 1:1-8; Josh. 24:15 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to an awareness of how they can make honest, right and God pleasing decisions ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sun (Son) Of Righteousness

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 2, 2000

A look at our circumstances and their impact on our relationship with our Lord.

The Sun (Son) of Righteousness Malachi 3:13-4:6 Two men are standing on the front lawn of a church. One man is leaning on the church’s sign and the other is looking at it from the front. The sign reads: Oak Road Bible Believing, Hand Clapping, Foot Stomping, Hemlines Below The Knee, Tie Wearing, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas In The Psalms Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 28, 2008

No matter what circumstances you are going through in life, there is hope.

This morning we looked at the hope of Christmas. Living on this side of the cross, we have the benefit of the New Testament to give us the details of the hope we have in Christ. But I want to take a step back tonight and see our hope displayed in the prophetic pages of the Old Testament. Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Should We Praise And Give Thanks? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2017

How about the business of giving thanks and praise in all circumstances?

Sunday after Ascension 2017 Extraordinary FormFrom the First Epistle of St. Peter: Beloved: The end of all things is at hand; therefore keep sane and sober for your prayers. 8 Above all hold unfailing your charity for one another, since charity covers a multitude of sins. 9 Practice hospitality ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Training Ground Of A Greater Purpose. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about your current circumstances?

Do you wonder if this is all there is to life? Take heart, dear believer, for where you are right now is only the training ground of a greater purpose in God! In 1 Peter 1:6–7, we read, “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, 1 Peter 1:7

Passing The Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2018

Finding grace in adverse circumstances to pass the torch of the gospel on to others.

PASSING THE LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Paul had been concerned by some self-made ‘ministers’ who were nothing better than peddlers ‘making gain by corrupting the word of God’ (2 Corinthians 2:17). Paul and his fellow-ministers, by contrast, were neither dishonest nor manipulative. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 25, 2020

Contentment is found in Christ not in our circumstances or our own strength

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Contentment

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see how we can be content no matter what the circumstances

SBC Philippi 5/15/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Contentment Phil 4:10-13 Primary Purpose: To discuss the secret of being content no matter the circumstances. There is a story about millionaire William Randolph Hearst who invested a fortune in collecting art treasures from around the world. One day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Great - Great Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on May 18, 2005

A message of encouragement to find hope in what appear to be hopeless circumstances.

GOOD TO GREAT TEACHING SERIES Great Hope – Esther Esther 4:16 Canyon Rim Community Church; May 8, 2005 Mark Scott; Senior Pastor This morning we turn our attention to the fifth, of six Biblical characters, that made conscience and deliberate decisions which transformed their lives into greatness ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-14

Denomination: *other

I Will Praise The Lord

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 4, 2002

: True Disciples Praise the Lord regardless of the immediate circumstances of life!

I WILL PRAISE THE LORD ACTS 16: 16-34 MAY 5, 2002 INTRODUCTION: I AM BLESSED – MARTINA MCBRIDE Blessed (Hillary Lindsey/Troy Verges/Brett James) I get kissed by the sun each morning Put my feet on a hardwood floor I get to hear my children laughing Down the hall through the bedroom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Twists & Turns Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 10, 2023

Twists and turns have been defined as complicated dealings or circumstances.

Mandy Ingber, an American yoga instructor and former actress once remarked: “No matter what twists and turns your life offers you, your ability to be adaptable and flexible will help you to stay open to all of the hidden gifts that difficulty may offer.” Matthew 6:34 confirms: “Therefore do not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 138:3, Romans 8:31, Psalm 23:4

Calming The Storm Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus gives us courage in the storm before the circumstances are changed.

“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Baptist