Sermons on Toil And Hardship:

How To Live Through A Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005

During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Job: With Friends Like These Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 9, 2005

Well meaning friends desire to help those who are hurting. In their sincerity, they may actually hinder rather than help.

With Friends like These Job 4-8 Four Different Friends: 1. Eliphaz – became proud as he spoke of his supposed insight to Job’s situation… 4:12-16 He made three incorrect assumptions of Job’s situation: a. Innocent people never suffer. b. Those who are suffering are being punished for their past ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

Good Grief -- Part 4 On the lighter side of life: Funny pictures from aha.com Testimony: Trevor Jorgenson Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. Summary of the series – What have we learned? Good Grief pt ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Son In Our Storms

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2006

(Evening Service) During our storms, we must keep focused on 1) God will not leave us 2) God’s timing is perfect and 3)we MUST remain faithful.

An old dog fell into a dry well. The farmer heard the dog yelping and went to look. He sympathized with his loyal dog, but decided that neither the dog nor the well were worth the trouble to save them. So, he hauled a large wagon of dirt to the well and, shovel by shovel, began to fill in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: *other

What Are You Looking At !

Contributed by Joann Ables on Jul 10, 2006

Don’t look back something may be gaining on you.

Don’t Look Back Did you ever hear the saying “don’t look back something may be gaining on you”? Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Looking back can only hinder our progress in God. Looking back can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Apostolic

Chase The Lion: Defying Odds

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

Over the next seven weeks we’ll look at II Samuel 23:20-23 from seven different angles. This week I want to look at it through the eyes of an odds maker.

Chase the Lion: Defying Odds November 7, 2006 Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled: Chase the Lion. Check out the series trailer @ chasethelion.com. Or watch the webcast @ theaterchurch.com. Over the next seven weeks, this series will explore seven lion chasing skills: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper.

“Tough Promises” 2 Samuel 9:1-7 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper. Introduction: I enjoy western movies. I grew up watching Roy and Gene ride across the silver screen on Saturday ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Facing Your Giants: Blind Intersections Series

Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006

These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life.

“Blind Intersections” 2 Sam. 2:1-4 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: You have all you need to face the giant – size questions of your life. Introduction: Max Lucado introduced the idea of direction for our lives by saying, “if geese ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Reconstruyendo Los Muros

Contributed by Neftali Nava on Nov 3, 2006

Tenemos que dejar que Dios reconstruya toda área de nuestra vida para tener paz y descanso.

INTRODUCCIÓN: -¿Para qué se usan los muros? a. Protección, defensa, seguridad de una ciudad. b. La meta de cualquier atacante era derribar el muro. -Existe un muro de protección en nuestras vidas (Salmo 122:7) a. De Paz b. De Descanso -Necesitamos inspeccionar el muro a nuestro alrededor. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Anchors That Will Hold

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 9, 2006

Facing shipwreck, Paul and all on board cast out 4 Anchors that saw them thru the storm safely. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Four Anchors That Will Hold Acts 27:29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4Anchors.html There will be a time in the life of most Christians that you will come upon a real storm. How you handle that storm will determine a great deal as to how you live the remainder of your Christian life. We are living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Should Not Lost Heart

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Aug 15, 2008

Message looks at five reasons why the Apostle Paul did not use heart and applies them to our lives

2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (NIV) Why we should not lost heart? The Apostle Paul had established the Corinthian church on his second missionary journey in AD 49. This church was very important to him. But the church struggled in their faith. Corinth was a sprawling seaport and stopover between Asia and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 26, 2008

It’s easy to rely upon methods, means, and men, rather than actually relying upon God. This message shows the results of such a misplaced reliance.

The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance Text: Jer.17: 5; 2 Chron.16: 7 Intro: If you should suddenly find yourself faced with a traumatic, and potentially devastating situation, beyond your control, where, or to whom would you instinctively turn for help? Obviously, there are some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God In All This?

Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008

Sermon for a suicide... a 49 year old man. Using Psalm 22: vs 1-5, 9-11, 27-31 and 1Corinthians 15: 35-38, 42-44, 50-58

Invocation Gently sustain us, O Lord, through this day of sorrow and loss. In our time together, may we honor (NAME) . May we sense your Spirit with us. May your Spirit bring to our hearts your merciful and compassionate comfort. Amen. Welcome On behalf of the (NAME) family, thank each of you for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Not My Will But Yours

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 16, 2008

When we come to the place of spiritual maturity that we can say... "Not my will but Yours be done" victory will be a lifestyle.

We are two Sundays away from celebrating Easter, the most important day in the history of mankind, past, present and future. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation on which we base everything that we believe concerning God. Without the resurrection we have nothing to stand on as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Journey Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Apr 29, 2008

Paul received the promise but the journey wash hard. God was with him, the Journey of life.

“Why won’t you die” Acts. 28:1-6 1 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3 But when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God