Sermons on Trials Of The Saints:

Habakkuk, Complaining To God Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 29, 2002

Continuing a series on the minor prophets

What do we know about the prophet Habakkuk? Evidence seems to suggest that he wrote in the 7th century BC, just as the Babylonians were emerging as a world power. The Assyrians who had threatened Judah for so long were but a memory. And in Judah itself, a religious revival had begun, but in many ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philip Fishing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003

Fourth in a series about Fishing for Men. It talks about the case study of Philip and the Ethopian Eunuch.

Sermon for 4/26/98 Philip Fishing Acts 8:26-39 Introduction: ** My conversion and baptism. Emphasis that I know a lot. WBTU: A. Most people in USA have some knowledge about Scripture. B. Almost everyone owns a Bible. In my high school we could take as an elective, Biblical literature. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Refuge In God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 5, 2000

An exposition of Psalm 16

Islington Baptist Church December 3, 2000 Psalm 16 Scriptures: Acts 2, Psalm 73 READ PSALM 16 I. THERE IS ONE TO WHOM WE CAN CALL FOR HELP v.1 It is with great joy that I say to you that there is one to whom we can go to for help, strength, comfort, courage, wisdom, and guidance. No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Sep 5, 2003

Learn how to overcome in any situation and turn your test into a testimony of victory!

Turning Tests into Testimonies How to Overcome in Any Situation 9/03/03 I. Introduction One year there was a terrible flood that deluged a small midwestern town located in a valley between two rivers. Both rivers had overflowed their banks and the rains continued to fall day and night. There was ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, John 16:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 29, 2003

People of great courage.

Courage Daniel 6:1-28 (Begin with “Daddy’s Day At School”) Although our lectionary readings for today focus on the theme of marriage and family, I’ve decided to respond to a request I received last Sunday from the “Wish List” cards to prepare and deliver a sermon about courage. When I reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: *other

A Mind Blowing Experience!

Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon deals with the results of our faith and trust in God.

A MIND BLOWING EXPERIENCE! Acts 12:5-11 Acts 12 5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. 7Suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Importance Of Being Generous

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Temptation comes in all of life

HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Resurrection Of Women Of Destiny

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

God wants to manifest Himself beyond your situation today because he wants you to awake to your destiny!

I thank God today is Mother’s Day. This is a day in this country where we honor Mother’s. God gave women the greatest gift is to become a mother. You may not be a mother in the physical sense, but you are a mother because you have the potential and carry the anointing of a MOTHER. Eve was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Few Tips For Spiritual Trips

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2007

We are all on the wonderful trip of life. Here are a few tips that will make the trips a little more pleasent.

“A Few Tips for Spiritual Trips” 3/4/2007 This time next week Julie will be in Italy. It’s gong to be a trip of a lifetime! She and her two friends are excited to be going. They are anticipating an exciting adventure. They have been preparing and planning for weeks now. They have worked hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

Blinded By Hate Blinded By Love

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 14, 2008

Hatred is a dark, violent, selfish emotion that can destroy the human heart even the best of them. Hatred has a way of taking root within us like no other emotion can. It twists our thinking and speaking until all that spews out of us are dark sentences

Blinded by Hatred, Blinded by Love Hatred is a dark, violent, selfish emotion that can destroy the human heart even the best of them. Hatred has a way of taking root within us like no other emotion can. It twists our thinking and speaking until all that spews out of us are dark sentences. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Connect With The Christ Of The Church Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 16, 2006

Our strength for continued obedience begins in being connected to Christ.

Grow a Disciple Building Church Part Two: Connect to the Christ of the Church Introduction: Jesus is the Christ, the Sovereign Lord of His Church. He reigns among Her with absolute power and control. He is the Chief Shepherd of His flock, the church. (1 Peter 5:4) He is the only Master and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 26, 2007

Painting a picture of what it looks like to be full of faith (faithful) with the acrostic "CHRISTIAN" based upon the text.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Full of Faith” 1 John 5:1-21 This past week I heard a pastor describe an experience that I think many pastors have experienced. The pastor had a 90 year old church member who was a godly man, lying in a hospital bed dying. This old saint had lived a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons Learned In Battle Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 13, 2010

We can gain wisdom and gain faith from the lessons Israel learned in their journey through life’s battles.

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Lessons Learned in Battle” Exodus 15:22-27 In 1997 the Detroit Red Wings, along with the State of Michigan, were in ecstatic euphoria following the Red Wing’s capture of the coveted Stanley Cup championship trophy. Celebrations were ongoing and the sweet taste of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed