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God Will Fix It For You

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017

Using Psalm 107, this sermon explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles in life; then, how worship is birthed in our hearts out of these experiences.

Ps 107 10-26-14 This morning we draw our message from Psalm 107. This psalm or song is a call to worship. It is a reminder of God’s faithfulness in the nation’s history and in individual’s experience as well. Within this text are two key revelations that we want to embrace. First, how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43, Psalm 119:67-71, Hebrews 12:11, Psalm 121:1-2, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Why Do Good People Suffer?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 20, 2015

We must remember that when bad things happen, God is in control. He loves us and wants us to be saved. He allows events for his good purpose.

An old church building needed remodeling, so during his sermon the minister made an impassioned plea and looked directly at the richest man in town. At the end of the sermon, the rich man stood up and said, “Pastor, I will contribute $1,000.00” Just then plaster fell from the ceiling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Anglican

Get Back On Your Feet...the Fight Is Not Over Yet

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Dec 26, 2015

We are never defeated because Jesus is in our corner.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4: 8 – 9 : ” We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Theme: Get back on your feet…the fight is not over yet! Introduction: - On the night of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Plot And Prophecy Of A Pompous Priest Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 22, 2016

The Promise and plot of Caiaphas shows his pompous character, and yet his words and actions are not outside of God's perfect providential plan of salvation.

The Plot and Prophecy of a Pompous Priest John 11:45-57 The Raising of Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the grave for days demonstrated Jesus’ power over satan and over the curse of sin, which is death. The miracle also was a prelude of Jesus’ own death and resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-57

Denomination: Baptist

Boxed In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 5, 2016

A study of the book of Job 7: 1 - 21

Job 7: 1 - 21 Boxed In 1 “Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? 2 Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, and like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages, 3 So I have been allotted months of futility, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Quit Thinking About Quitting (Persistence)

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

Quitting is often the easiest course of action when you encounter hardships in your life, but Quitting should never be an option for the Christian when doing the Lord’s Will. Persistence must always be our course of action.

QUIT THINKING ABOUT QUITTING TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58; Hebrews 12:1-2 TITLE: PERSISTENCE INTRODUCTION: Anyone and everyone that has ever attempted to faithfully serve the Lord and to live a life that honors Christ has met continual opposition, disappointments, and discouragements. These often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Suffer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011

If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 4, 2011

Paul challenged the believers in Philippi to WALK the TALK, and live their faith out loud in a world where they would suffer because of that faith. We are called to WALK the TALK and live our faith out loud...

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 30, 2011 Date Preached: July 31, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Walking the Talk – Living the Life Sermon Text: Philippians 2:1-4 [ESV] Introduction: “Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Tragedy And Suffering?

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 23, 2012

Lee Strobel presents a message to a Colorado church shortly after the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colorado.

It was the worst mass shooting in American history – 70 people shot by a gunman, 12 of them killed, while they were watching the midnight showing of a new movie just 21 miles from where we’re sitting. There are no words to describe the anguish being felt by those who are suffering today; our heart ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

What We Can Learn From The London Olympics 2012

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 14, 2012

What principals can we learn from the olympic athletes that show us how God desires His people to run and win the race of life.

What we can learn from the London Olympics 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 2 Timothy 4:7 Introduction- We have been in the series “Nuts and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Nazarene

To Claim The Name Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 5, 2012

In using the "I am" phrase/name, Jesus declared his deity. As a result, he dealt with many issues and conflicts from his contemporaries. WE may not be THE Son of God, but we are children of God and as a result must deal with the conflicts and issues of ou

1. Alexandra Flynn of Fremont, Nebraska, was looking forward to homecoming 2002. She left home in high spirits, but she did not have her high school ID with her. When the man at the door refused her admission without her ID, she went home to get it. Unable to find it, her mother went with her to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:56-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Are You There? Job 23:1-10

Contributed by Toby Powers on Oct 9, 2014

Job, in his troubles sought the Lord, but it seemed quite difficult to reach him. There are times we all face this same trouble. What do we do about it? Can we be assured that he is with us, even when we cannot seem to touch him?

From The Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor Of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org LORD, ARE YOU THERE? Job 23:1-10 Intro: Bildad, Eliphaz, and Zophar had come to grieve with Job and had accused him of gross iniquity bringing about this intense suffering he was enduring, but job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal