Sermons on Toil And Hardship:

What Does The Christ Follower Do In A Recession?

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2008

What does the Christ Follower do in a recession? What does the Christ follower do when things go south? What does the Christ follower do when things don’t look so good?

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. What does the Christ Follower do in a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hannah's Prayer-The Sequel

Contributed by Aaron Jefferson Jr on Feb 7, 2008

Unless we over God thanks we will become complainers.

“Hannah’s Prayer - The Sequel” I Samuel 1:8-10 In its first day of release, the new Star Wars grossed over 28 million dollars. We have become enamored with sequels; we want to believe there is another story. These sequels or as in the case of Star Wars, prequels seem to speak to a desire in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Down But Not Out (Part1) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 9, 2008

Reasons to Praise the Lord in the midst of suffering

“DOWN BUT NOT OUT” (PART 1) 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/3/08 INTRO: SUFFERING IS ONE OF THE MYSTERY’S OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHY DOES GOD ALLOW SUFFERING TO TAKE ITS TERRIBLE TOLL ON HIS PEOPLE? WHEN WE THINK OF SUFFERING WE MOST OFTEN THINK OF IT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Exiled To Patmos

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008

Learning From Our Isle Patmos Experiences

This morning we are going to study the time and circumstances when John got his big revelation. There is plenty to be learned and come away with by studying this text together today. Let’s read Revelation 1:9-10 I. Do You Believe That Anything Happens By Accident So here John is exiled to the Isle ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping People Get Through A Crisis Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 12, 2008

Let us study Micah’s therapeutic suggestions for times of crisis in 4:9-5:1. They can help us get through any type of crisis in our lives. Notice three “now’s” (4:9, 11, 5:1). There represent Micah’s three suggestions.

Helping People Get through a Crisis Micah 4:9-5:1 Intro Many churches today finance and staff a telephone counseling service. Trained counselors answer calls of people caught in crisis and try to help them survive. Micah was such a servant for the people of his day. They were in crisis too. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Days

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2008

Life has come to a stand still, your dreams have died, nothing has turned out as planned, and God seems a million miles away. You are stuck with no hope in sight. These are desperate days.

Dakota Community Church February 24, 2008 Desperate Days We all have days when we can’t seem to get anything done. We run into the grocery store to grab a few quick items, and every open till is lined up four people deep, or head out to that appointment with just enough time to make it on time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Surviving And Overcoming Worry And Anxiety Series

Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008

Jesus holds the answer to conquering our worry and anxiety.

Surviving and Overcoming Worry and Anxiety Matthew 6, Psalm 37 Introduction: I. We must remember that we are valuable to God. (Matt. 6:26) A. We are more valuable than the birds of the air B. We are more beautiful than the lilies of the field C. We are more splendid than Solomon’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Victory

Contributed by Nathan Cooper on Feb 26, 2008

Have you ever done something you knew was right and felt that it was what God wanted you to do, only to have it come back and bite you?

2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Keys to Victory Intro: Have you ever done something you knew was right, according to His Word and will, only to find yourself in a mess? Or doing His will always seems to come back to bite you in the butt… This was the case with the people of Judah and Jehoshaphat. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Solving Problems God's Way Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Feb 29, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 3: Digging Deeper Into Root Causes

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 3: Digging Deeper Into Root Causes Matthew 5:21-28 Introduction: Mr. Smith has a very serious problem. I want you to think along with me this morning and help me help Mr. Smith find his root problem. Illustration PPT- Brown Spots In The Lawn * Of course the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

We become very anxious and get frustrated with very small and big decisions of our life. We may go to the extent of adopting worldly methods to take those decisions.We may - Ask God to give us immediate sign - Fast - Flip a coin - Go by Feelings - Dream -

How can I Know what God wants me to do? Romans 11: 33 – 36 Introduction: Most often we are in a dilemma while making small or big decisions in our lives. We may ask the following questions- 1. Will God send me a clear signal? 2. Will I get some sort of special feeling? 3. What if there is no ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Questions Job About Animal Behavior - Job Chapter Thrity Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 19, 2008

A study into Job chapter thrity nine.

Job 39 could be outlined - God Questions Job About Several Animals The Wild Goats and Deer (Job 39:1-4) The Wild Donkey (Job 39:5-8) The Wild Ox (Unicorn) (Job 39:9-12) The Ostrich (Job 39:13-18) The Horse (Job 39:19-25) The Hawk (Job 39:26) The Eagle (Job 39:27-30) In ...read more

Scripture: Job 39:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Humbles Himself Before God - Job Chapter Fourty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 22, 2008

A study into Job chapter fourty.

Job 40 could be outlined: Job Humbles Himself Before God (Job 40:1-5) The Lord Reasons With Job (Job 40:6-14) God’s Creative Wisdom Shown In The Behemoth (Job 40:15-24) God continues to speak to Job. He asks Job one more question at this point – Job will respond with a short answer at this ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is More Mighty Than The Leviathan - Job Chapter Fourty One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 24, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter fourty one.

This entire chapter is about the Leviathan. Job 41 could be outlined: God Questions Job Concerning Leviathan (Job 41:1-9) God Compares Himself to the Leviathan (Job 41:10-12) The Might Of The Leviathan (Job 41:13-34) 1 "Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, Or snare his tongue with a line ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Is Restored - Job Chapter Fourty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter fourty two.

Job 42 could be outlined: Job Humbly Submits To God (Job 42:1-6) The Lord Speaks To Job’s Friends (Job 42:7-9) Job Is Restored (Job 42:10-17) We have reached the final chapter of Job. In chapter one Job is put to the test. Satan has asked God to test Job. The testing becomes more ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17, Job 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church