Sermons on Trauma:

The Weather Forecast.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 1, 2013

As I was watching the weather warnings run across the TV screen I began to think about how we go through life's storms without any warnings. Each one of the storms we go through are painted a different color of severity, Green, Yellow, Orange

The Weather Forecast. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Color Of Storms

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

As I was watching the weather warnings run across the TV screen I began to think about how we go through life's storms without any warnings. Each one of the storms we go through are painted a different color of severity, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red

Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Some People Struggle To Change For The better? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024

Some individuals may choose not to alter their existing habits and beliefs, opting to maintain the status quo and continue struggling with their conflicting commitments rather than embracing change.

People often struggle to change due to various reasons. Here are some possible reasons why people don't change: Fear of the unknown: Many individuals find comfort in familiarity and fear the uncertainty that comes with change. Laziness and complacency: Change often requires effort and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:15

Facing The Giants Of The New Year Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 31, 2024

Faith in God

**Title: "Facing the Giants of the New Year with Faith"** As we stand on the threshold of a new year, we often find ourselves reflecting on the past and looking ahead with a mix of hope and apprehension. Tonight, let us draw inspiration from the timeless story of David and Goliath, found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, John 3:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Something To Stand For...

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 1, 2004

This is a message to encourage God’s people to vote according to biblical values

The commercials come at us back to back. Vote for Bush. Vote for Kerry. Everybody wants your vote. Many of us are left thinking, “What should I do? I don’t like this about that party. I don’t like that about this party. I like that about this guy. I like this about that guy. Help. I’m ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

180 Degrees

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 2, 2001

God still can and does change people just like God changed Saul.

We learn in geometry that 360 degrees makes a full circle. That is, we start at one point and go all the way around and end up at the same point. 180 degrees is a half circle. We start at one point and end up at the opposite end. Well, Saul is heading down the road to Damascus from Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Scars

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Aug 16, 2003

We hide our scars thinking they are unsightly. We need to share those scars as a witness to Christ Jesus.

Scars Galatians 6:14-17 Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes socks, and shirt as he went. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-17, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

God's Cure For Stress Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on May 14, 2007

How do you handle the daily stresses of life? Here David has a cure for Us- When Stress comes,We need to find rest in God.

God’s cure for Stress Psalm 46 Introduction: Opening Ill.- A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches. He was told to stop smoking, which he did. The headaches persisted, he was told to stop using Alcohol. He did, but the headaches continued. The doctor told him to lose weight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2019

When trouble strikes, whether it be through natural calamity or human conflict, the psalmist reminds us to slow down, stay calm, and lean on God. He will get us through.

Psalm 46:1-11 When Trouble Comes Trouble comes to everyone at some point. No one escapes it. If you’re not having a bad day today, you will one day. And what will you do then? Will you fall apart? Will you give up on God? On the world? On yourself? The psalm writers, these sons of Korah, speak ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Feather Trigger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2018

What is the most fun of the 7 sins? We deal with people that have feather triggers (hair triggers) with short fuses. We must rise above the debate of desiring to be right, and realize personal relationships develop by love, love never fails.

FEATHER TRIGGER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2/5/2018 TEXT: Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"come To Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 29, 2020

A sermon about finding life, love and happiness through coming to Christ.

“Come to Me” Matthew 11:28-30 (The First Part of this Sermon was borrowed from Pastor Frey) In 1989, a musician named Bill Withers wrote and recorded a song entitled “Lean on Me.” I’d imagine most of us have heard it before; it’s been very popular for the past 31 years. And it’s popularity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Though My Father And Mother Forsake Me

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2016

A sermon that introduces attachment theory. So What question: How do we know that God cares? (Material adapted from Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Joshua Straub's book, God Attachment, chapters 4 through 6)

HoHum: The Native Americans had a particular way of training young boys to become Indian braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, after learning hunting, scouting, and fishing skills, he was put to one final test. He was placed in a thick forest to spend the entire night alone. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2021

A sermon of hope for those of us who have felt exiled during this pandemic.

“Do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?” Isaiah 40:21-31 For the past year and a half or so, how many times have you heard the phrase: “When will we get back to normal”? It seems that this pandemic just goes on and on and on. Lately I’ve been hearing this phrase “When will we get back to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: United Methodist

"Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Mar 26, 2007

Sermon discussing the power of reaching for your destiny...

Scripture: Phillipians 3:12-14 Title: “Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!” I. Introduction: The one thing that really keeps us from obtaining our destiny and from going to the next level in God and that holds us back is our past. Your destiny is well within your reach!! Talk about other things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-15, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Different Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 3, 2012

I. Creating the Difference II. Making a Difference a. v. 21 – Renounce b. v. 21 Receive c. v. 21 Recognize v. 21 & 26

- Some recent psychological research suggests that people’s personalities and character are like wet cement before age 8, - 8 to about age 25 is j change very much, even if they go through significant trauma. - Some people are shattered by life events still no change - Only a few grow and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist