Sermons on Toil And Hardship:

In Spite Of Terrible Endings

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

In outlining the future God is lovingly conveying to Daniel (and us) the sense that he is in control so that even though there are rocky times ahead, we can have tangible and real hope.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. An outline from the Message Guide printed in the bulletin is included at the end of the textual portion of this sermon. - - - - - - - - - - I need to tell you up front thatthat I am NOT ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21-27

Denomination: *other

Divine Deliverance

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

The Lord is faithful to pull you out of any pit you may be in. Just call on Him and wait patiently, he will deliver you.

Divine Deliverance Psalm 40:1- 3 Pastor Greg Mc Donald There are many things in our churches today, but there is one thing that we are sadly lacking. That is the old time testimony that not only was life changing to the person giving it, but also to the people around him or her. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

A Strange Ordeal? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2002

This sermon explains why we encounter fiery trials and encourages us to seek to deepen our faith through them rather than simply ask God to get us through them.

A Strange Ordeal? Daniel 3 October 20, 2002 Intro: A. [Charles H. Spurgeon] “I dare say that the greatest earthly blessing that God can give to any of us is health, with the exception of sickness.” B. Today in the third chapter of Daniel and the story of the three Hebrew boys in the fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002

This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Salvation Through Tribulation

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

This is a narrative style sermon of finding hope in life’s troubles.

"Finding Salvation through Tribulation." Comfort: Good Choices in Troubled Times Ruth 1:1,2,11-13, 16-18, 20,21; 2:8-12; 4:8-10, 14-17 Introduction Today I want to share with you a story about three women and the choices they make. (Read Ruth 1:1,2) Forced to leave their home in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 1: When Pain Comes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2006

Two kinds of pain. Physical pain. “Her pains came upon her” (I Sam. 4:19). Mental pain. “It was painful to realize the wicked purpose” (Ps. 73:16, ELT).

1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Baptist

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

In Broken Places

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 17, 2006

The marriage is over, the job is lost, the investments are spent, the pregnancy has been terminated; we know that this is not what God wants for us; but, what has happened cannot be undone. - Now what?

19, February 2006 Dakota Community Church In Broken Places Introduction: Life does not always turn out as we plan it. Many things can go wrong and we can find ourselves in a place that is far from what we originally felt was the will of God for us. - The plan that Jake and Chris and I had for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006

“If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Storms Come

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 5, 2006

"When it rains it pours", describes how quickly storms can come and how often in the Spiritual life.

When The Storms Come Text: Mark 4:35-41 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: This story takes place on the Sea of Galilee, which is known for its sudden storms. On the Sea of Galilee, it may be said that storms will come suddenly, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Has A Purpose

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006

We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Storms Of Life

Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 15, 2006

We all will face storms, but God is putting us "through" the storm; he will not leave us "in" the storm.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Storms of Life Matthew 14:22-34 Intro: Life is filled with storms. It is inevitable. They are stressful, but they are not altogether avoidable. Some storms we choose ourselves. Some we face are because of the choice of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Two Days Longer

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 20, 2006

Why God moves slowely sometimes?

1stBBC Two days longer John 11:1-6 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) Therefore his sisters sent unto him, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Angeles

Contributed by José Soto on Mar 29, 2006

Los ángeles fueron creados para proteger y cuidar a los que confían en Dios. Y tal confianza será puesta a prueba por el sufrimiento y la tragedia, por los problemas. ¿Te has preguntado cuánto más doloroso sería este mundo sin la presencia de los áng

Ángeles Introducción El pecado de adorar ángeles puede haber forzado a muchos en el pasado a irse al otro extremo de rechazar el beneficio que podríamos recibir a través de ellos. La Biblia habla mucho de los ángeles, pero no hemos puesto atención al mensaje. La revelación que la Biblia ofrece ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist