Sermons on The Way Of Suffering:

Slipping Into Darkness

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

At times we find ourselves forgetting or disregarding the way and word of God. When we do this we find that we let the characteristics of our salvation slip into darkness.

I. Introduction A. Hebrews 2:1-4 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 2:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Patient And Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 17, 2016

The exhortation, the example, and the encouragement from James 5:7-8 (Outline from C. Jerdan at Bible Hub: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/jerdan/long-suffering_in_view_of_christ's_coming.htm; material from David Jeremiah's book, Living With Confidence)

HoHum: At times we become so excited about an upcoming event that we have trouble waiting. It may be a holiday we are looking forward to, a vacation, or a party, and we wonder every day – "how many more days?" We have this with our boys with going to DC in a few weeks! Sometimes, while on ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Me God, I'm Sad Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 17, 2022

Sadness almost always accompanies loss. We all feel sad sometimes. The scripture that deals with sadness the most, and in the most agonizing way, is the book of Lamentations written by the prophet Jeremiah.

8-25-13 (Revised 10-16-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M SAD! Lamentations 3:19-58 This morning, we are going to be taking a look at the book of Lamentations which has the sad lamentings of the prophet Jeremiah. Have you ever had to pray, “Help me God, I'm sad”? The actress, Brooke Shields, has ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Response To Crisis

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 18, 2004

The Garden of Gethsemane was in many ways the deepst crisis of the Passion of Jesus Christ. What can we learn from observation our great High Priest at this moment of tremendous decision?

Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 Intro: It’s fitting that we should look this morning at the greatest example of the application of Philippians 4:6-7 that anyone will ever see. PP Phil 4:6-7 1. if anyone ever had a reason to be anxious, troubled, worried, it was Jesus Christ just minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Naturally Supernatural: Listen & Obey Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 27, 2006

#5 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061001. Gary Best: "We are natural people who have been invited and called to an amazing supernatural task. We have been given the Keys to the Kingdom. We get to unlock doors ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me / Another Prospective

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 27, 2014

What if this text is about not being afraid; not being afraid of death. About not fearing the suffering places in our lives that can often feel so much like death. For the moment we start to fear death, it will not long before we start to fear life. Updated August 2020.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 105; Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 16:21-28 The story is told ... that a man living out on the edge of town ... heard a commotion in his back yard. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 7:9-11, Matthew 16:17, 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Thessalonians # 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

A train was full of people on its way to Nashville, TN. Most of the passengers in the train were newspaper reporters as it had been chartered by a large newspaper company in Nashville.

The conductor asked one of the passengers for his ticket. The man did not have his ticket, so he immediately told the conductor he was with the newspaper company. The conductor told him he would have to check with the editor who was riding in the rear of the train. If the editor would verify ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wilderness Journey Of Life Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 5, 2016

Sermon 16 is an introduction to the wilderness years comparing them to our life for God as we face the enticements of sin and the infliction of sorrows on our way to the heavenly Canaan

The Life of Moses Sermon 15 Num. 1:1; Ex. 13:17-18; I Cor. 10:5-6 Bob Marcaurelle THE CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS Numbers 1:1, 1 Corinthians 10:5-6 The land of Canaan was a two weeks’ journey from Egypt, 150 miles up the coastal King’s Highway, where armies and merchant traders had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Up Short

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 1, 2002

This is the second of a series on the book of Romans. It focuses on our inability in any way to achieve grace, which of course is a gift freely given through Jesus Christ.

Last Sunday Mike and I provided the snack supper for the children and youth. I went to pick up the 10 pizzas I had ordered which Little Ceasars had given me a great deal on of $5 a pizza because I was buying them for a church function with $53 dollars in cash in my hand. The bill was $53.69. I, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-23

Denomination: Methodist

God You Are Confusing Me Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:1-21 concerning being faithful to God when His ways make no sense. Genesis Series #43

Genesis Lesson 43 April 7, 2002 Read Genesis 21:1-21 Illustration: Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, Jim Elliot, was one of the five missionaries killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, and whose second husband died of cancer, tells of visiting a shepherd in the mountains of North ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Person Of Victory (5 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

If we are to live victoriously, a time and place will come when we will meet the man with the sword in His hand and we will learn to know Him in a personal way.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION As a minister waited in an airport to board his flight, he watched a soldier in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Digging Out Of Depression Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2015

Is depression a mark of a lack of faith? Is it always a sinful attitude? Consider the story of a great man of God who struggled with this terrible emotion, and the ways in which God healed him.

OPEN: Over the past few weeks we’ve been dealing with emotions that can cripple Christians. Two weeks ago, our family minister dealt with the issue of Fear. Last week we dealt with Guilt. And this week we’re going to focus on a very real emotion that has crippled thousands: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why It Had To Be Calvary

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 31, 2021

The atonement for all mankind had to happen on that hill, among those specific people, by the specific method of crucifixion, to only that specific Person, for the specific purposes that God outlined. There was no other way.

WHY IT HAD TO BE CALVARY Luke 23:33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. SUPPORT A FAMILY : THE PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW ASKED, "YOUNG MAN, CAN YOU SUPPORT A FAMILY?" THE SURPRISED GROOM-TO-BE REPLIED, "WELL, NO. I WAS JUST PLANNING TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER. THE REST OF YOU WILL HAVE TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Richard Gaston on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon explains why only Jesus could have paid the price for us and why He just could’nt have died any old way or time.

Why did Jesus have to die? John 3:16 - 17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning

Contributed by Larry Meador on Jul 7, 2001

The way we start out will determin how we finish. We need not fear the unfamiliar territory that God is leading us in

A NEW BEGINNING JOSHUA CHAPTER 1 Webster defines "Beginning " as a starting, or a commencement. To set forth on a particular path, or course. When you get married, you begin a new course, you begin afresh. nd I believe we as a church body are at a place of new beginnings. Isaiah 43:19 says, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal