Sermons on Theodicy Problem:

If You Can Survive The Process, Progress Is Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 8, 2007

Today, the first thing that we must understand is that there are stages to success. The problem with most of us, young and old alike, is that we go through these stages voluntarily blind-folded. We take on this attitude of know-it-all when in actuality, w

If You Can Survive the Process, The Progress is Guaranteed! - Sermon 2 of 4 Deuteronomy 8:18 - But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Sermon: Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Lord's Will

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God for his life in all that he does. But the problem today is most Christians don’t know how to make certain the will of God in their life.

Finding The Lord’s Will... 1) Intro... a) Read: Heb 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. b) Pray c)Jesus the blue print... A wise man once said " The Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

It Adds Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2017

One of the problems in too many churches is the issue of "Whose church is this?" The answer to that question is summed up in this simple phrase: "The Lord Adds to His Church." What can that mean to us and how can it change how the church functions?

OPEN: How many people were baptized into Christ at Pentecost? (about 3000 souls) That story in Acts has inspired many churches, evangelists, missionaries and 1000s of others to attempt to reach as many as they can to bring more and more people to Christ. One such church was one from New Jersey ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's With Job's Wife

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Feb 4, 2015

This message is on restoration. Job's wife is left alone as the bad person. She was hurting and Job did not have sympathy for her problem " You have spoken like a foolish woman" At the end the three names of Job's daughters show God's restoration.

There is something called Survivor's Syndrome. It is when tragedy comes to many and one person seemed to escape harm. These people feel guilt, depression and their mind continually takes them back to the tragedy. On one hand nothing happened to them; but on the other hand everything seemed ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Broken & Hurting

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2015

Even though all bad things originate from Satan, many of our problems come from us because of the choices we make in life. We are more focused on what WE want than on what GOD wants for us.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) More than anything else, God wants His creation of mankind to be all it can be! That includes our being joyful, blessed, knowledgeable and in love; in love with Him. The last thing He wants is for us to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: *other

"Little" Israel Vs "Monster" Global Terrorism???

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 28, 2015

Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land, this message dwells on the theme of it being a "source" (John 4:22) of a greater victory over a far more dangerous problem...SIN!!!

"Little" Israel vs "Monster" Global Terrorism??? Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land (action replay of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

The Good News Is, The Bad News Is Wrong!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2016

The devil is a master at making things look worse than they actually are. The world has its problems, and if we focus on the negative, we will lose our peace and our victory. Look to a different source of news: God's awesome future for you!

THE GOOD NEWS IS THE BAD NEWS IS WRONG Num. 13:26-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The expert insurance agent 1. Gary has had a tremendous year selling life insurance policies and is asked by one of his colleagues for the secret to his success. 2. Gary replies, "After I outline the benefits of life ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crucify Your 'self' In Your Marriage!

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 6, 2018

Do you know one of the most important reasons for a marriage to become miserable? Find out what makes a marriage miserable and learn how to deal with that problem. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Marriage is a wonderful thing. Proverbs 18:22 says that: He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord. It is said that marriages are made in heaven. But so is thunder and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Overcome In A Crisis Situation Through Trusting In The Lord.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 23, 2020

When a crisis struck, what do we do? Do we look at the problems as a giant and ourselves as grasshoppers? Or do we look unto our God as the great and mighty one able to do above what we know and believe?

All over the world the story is the same as people are facing hard times. The coronavirus outbreak has caused untold pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost but economic difficulties as well. In that situation you might ask what to do to beat the odds? Or how do I cope with the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 10:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Should Consider Leading? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Presumption says God’s timing or His knowledge is insufficient and I’ve got to do something to fix the problem. But there is another form of pride… DESPAIR. Despair says waiting on God is a fool’s wait. God will not fulfill His promises.

“Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #18 [id3a] The Rebuke For Immaturity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2020

The writer is about to begin his explanation of the heavenly priesthood of Christ, but he is not sure that his readers are ready for what he must teach. The problem is not that he is a dull teacher, but they are dull listeners! The word translated “dull” in Hebrews is also translated “slothful.”

1/24/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #18 [ID3a] The Rebuke for Immaturity (Hebrews 5:11-14) Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14 (NIV) 11. We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Success Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 26, 2013

We would like to think that after killing Goliath, David would be well-liked and admired by everyone in Israel. But the problem with success is it brings its own set of difficulties. How we handle these difficulties shows our character vefore God.

The Trouble With Success 1 Samuel 18:1-16 How many like to think that when good things are happening that everyone will like us and want to rejoice with us? Most people will. But there will be people, even in the church, who will be jealous of our victories, and how we handle this jealousy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death - The Last Enemy Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Apr 30, 2011

Most people want to get to heaven. The problem is that there are many different religious organizations in the world today and they all tell us a different story on what we must do to be saved. And they will all have some scriptures to back up what they c

1 Corinthians 15:26 - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is the last enemy for a number of reasons 1. It is the final thing we will all have to face when we get to the end of our lives 2. It's the last step of our journey on Earth 3. It's our graduation day for the Heavenly life 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

Too Fat To Serve?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 11, 2016

Thin may be in, but fat is where it's at! ;-) We make too many judgment calls on girth when it appears God has no problem using a POG (Person Of Girth) We have a wrong definition of gluttony.

We were discussing on FaceBook an article by Kirk Cameron, “Is It A Sin To Be Fat?” I have provided the link below for your edification. D. L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon were both 5' 9" tall and weighed 350 lbs. Both won over a million people to Christ. If it is a sin, it would appear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Better Plan Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 13, 2016

We have great potential to do greater things for God but many times, our eyesight are limited and we only see the problem not the solution. In this message, we will study the life of Gideon and how God's plan unfolded before his eyes.

INTRODUCTION: There was a story of a man who had an experiment with the fleas. Fleas are wingless insects with mouth parts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood living in mammals and birds or dogs. He put some fleas in a jar with a covered top on it. Obviously, the fleas jump and hit the top ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene