Sermons on Tough Questions:

Dating: God Do Not Want Us To Be Unequal Yoke

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013

There are three diametrically opposing forces that you can identify on your date that will operates in a wide range of unequal yoke from light and darkness, to Christ and Satan, and God and idols.

Dating: God Do Not Want Us to be Unequal Yoke 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Clarence E. Weaver Sr Introduction 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Designed You Wants To Know You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."

"I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread." The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:11-15, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 12:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Must Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Jesus must make a difference in the life or we must question if He lives in the heart.

Jesus Must Make a Difference Matthew 7:21-23 Forgive me if I don’t use a cutesy illustration to break the ice of today’s topic. I don’t believe this is a topic in which a cutesy illustration is appropriate. It saddens me that too many times professing Christians act like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rising From Life's Difficulties

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012

Everyone faces tough times and trials. Too many times the answers we here are trite or condescending. But in the story of Lazarus we can find the meaningful truths that will allow us to rise from the difficulties of life.

Rising From Life’s Difficulties Text: John 11:1-46 I. Introduction Illustration: Walking Dead – Hershel Greene -I can't profess to understand God's plan, Christ promised the resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind. Are things not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2008

The joy of knowing Christ is relational, not living by a code of conduct and set of rules.

3/30/08 KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 INTRO- GOOD ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Nazarene

True Biblical Prosperity

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

Prosperity is not based on what we possess but on who we are inside, or who we are spiritually. Prosperity is not determined by a lack of hard times, but by how we handle tough situations; by whether or not we maintain our joy.

I have entitled our message this evening “True Biblical Prosperity.” If there is “true” biblical teaching on prosperity, then there must also be “false” teaching. Therefore, I am going to briefly address the false teaching that’s out there, and then point out what the Bible defines as true ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Passion For Jesus

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 2, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches the passion we should have to know Jesus, to follow Him, to love Him.

"Passion for Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: John 10:19-31, KJV Purpose: It is an eternal surprise to me. Jesus wants to know me. And the Son of God allows me to know Him. Jesus gives me eternal life, never perishing, never separated from Him. My passion is to know Him, to follow Him, to love ...read more

Scripture: John 10:19-31

Denomination: Holiness

Two Things We Need To Know In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

Everyone goes through tough times. Although we may never know the answers or the "why’s" to our problems there are some things we can know which will bring us great strength in times of trouble.

TWO THINGS WE NEED TO KNOW IN TIMES OF TROUBLE Job 19:25-27 From the day sin entered the world man has faced hard times as sin has corrupted not only the hearts and minds of man, but also corrupted creation itself. Admittedly, some have faced tougher times than others, and the reasons ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2019

10 Questions from Proverbs to Help us Make Wise Decisions

Making Wise Decisions Proverbs 3:5-6 Rev. Brian Bill January 26-27, 2019 An HR manager advertised a job opening and a large group of applicants showed up in the waiting room. The first man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him: “We need someone who can make fast ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 19:2, Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 22:1, Proverbs 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Picking Up The Pieces

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2001

Now that tragedy has hit the country, what will we do now? That is the question.

INTRODUCTION  On 911, 2001 our country was struck by something that changed the lives of many people. Our nation was struck by something that destroyed the lives of many people. The act of terrorism that struck our country will forever change the lives of many if not all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity - Remove Your Price Tags Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 14, 2006

Sixth and final in the series Integrity. Asks the question, "What’s your price?

7-16-2006 Integrity - Remove Your Price Tags Daniel 6:1-28 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We are coming to the end of our series in Daniel. We have explored a great deal concerning integrity in Daniel’s life. Integrity involves many aspects of life. It has to do with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Fall Away

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2023

It's too easy to fall away, learn from the early church.

Don’t Fall Away! Be devoted! Acts 2:42-46 April 16, 2023 Have you ever fallen away from something? Maybe it was that diet . . . you started and never finished. Maybe it was a workout regimen that sounded really good, but didn’t last. Or you hoped to read the Bible more or pray more and with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Mark 12:30-31, Hebrews 10:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me (Love Does)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 1, 2019

Following Jesus can be tough in a sinful world. This sermon looks through the Bible to examine those who followed well and those who didn't and ends with 3 ways that we can follow better.

OPENING AND INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks, we’ve spent some time looking at what love does. Tonight, we’re going to finish up our sermon series with the final sermon on Following Jesus. As Christians, we may think of ourselves as following Jesus. But let’s be honest. We don’t always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 2:13-14, Luke 18:22-23, Luke 9:59-60, Luke 11:53-54, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 5:8, Colossians 3:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

For What Should We Pray? Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

The natural response when we see someone who is sick, or going through tough times, or marital difficulty, or financial reversals, is to say, "We’re praying for you." But for what should we pray?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In Tony Campolo’s book, "The Kingdom of God Is a Party," he tells of an event that took place when he visited Hawaii on a speaking tour. If you’ve ever flown to the Hawaiian Islands you know that the first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Luke 22:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth: The Story Of King David's Great Grandmother Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2012

Good mothers may be tough because they have to be, but their outstanding quality is kindness. Because they are kind, sometime kindness comes back to them. Moms, see how many of her experiences you can relate to.

Ruth: The Story of King David’s Great Grandmother (Ruth 1-4) 1. Davon Huss tells this story about kindness: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver's license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native's ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible