Sermons on Troubling Individuals:

The Night Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004

1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

(Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Ask God For Help

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 7, 2002

When we need God, don’t be afraid to ask!

I. Introduction - the Benefits of Reading Psalms One of the benefits of reading the Psalms is that they present us with pictures of what godly people in the past have experienced and how they got through them. And when we read those stories it gives us encouragement to keep on living for God even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Road Side Warning Signs

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 12, 2015

Signs of the times are all around us are we looking.

Road side warning signs As we travel through this word we have many signs on the road that warns us of danger The Lord warns us in many ways of his coming he tells us watch and pray. Luke 21: 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Invisible Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2020

How do we live in this world when people are so afraid of dying? Fearful of dying? What are we all in this together for?

5.24.20 2 Corinthians 4:13–18 13 Since we have that same spirit of faith, which corresponds to what is written: “I believed; therefore, I have spoken,” we also believe, and therefore we speak. 14 For we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and bring us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do During Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 25, 2021

Trials teach us spiritual toughness in order to hang in there when there are no answers.

Ravi was born in 1953 in India into a family of wealth as they were in the second-highest caste, lower only than the priests. Destined for comfort and great opportunities, he was a devout Hindu. The village rejoiced with the family at his birth, especially since male children were seen as a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

10 People Most Pastors Will Encounter In Ministry

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Apr 11, 2021

Leadership will always experience highs and lows knowing your inner circle can make the difference between success and setback

10 People most Pastors will encounter in thier Ministry Leadership (This is intended to be useful as an outline) If a Pastor is in ministry long enough he will inevitably encounter these relationships in his life: JOHN - this person always listens to your heartbeat and thus knows your heart. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seed Pearls

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Every act that you perform is a seed of one kind or another. Something will grow from it. What will your seeds produce?

Wars have been fought over differences seemingly smaller than the contrasts we see between the five parables in this passage from Matthew’s gospel. There were riots in the streets of Constantinople during the 4th century over whether Jesus was of “like” substance with the father or “the same” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don’t Grieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025

The Holy Spirit is our daily Companion on the journey of faith. He is gentle, loving, and deeply committed to our growth. But He can be grieved when we walk in the flesh, speak carelessly, or persist in sin.

DON’T GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26, Acts 5:3–5, Galatians 5:16–25 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is not just a power or a force; He is a divine Person — the third Person of the Trinity. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, Isaiah 63:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, John 14:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Chaos Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 10, 2021

We will work our way through the OT and see God at work in the lives of people of faith who overcome the troubles in their lives.

Overcoming The Chaos Genesis 1:1-2:4 Introduction Today we begin a new series of messages under the theme “This Is How We Overcome”. Theme verse: 1 John 5:4 “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” We will work our way ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride's Frightening Consequence

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 26, 2003

Nebuchadnezzar had a very troubling dream which could not be explained by the wise men, astrologers and soothsayers of Babylon.

PRIDE’S FRIGHTENING CONSEQUENCE "Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise, exalt, and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His ways just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride." Daniel 4:37 Nebuchadnezzar had a very troubling dream which could not be explained by the wise men, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:37, Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Punished For Doing Right

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Although Joseph was doing what God had told him, he still seem to get in trouble

Punished For Doing Right (Gen. 39:1-20) To refresh your memory about Joseph, Joseph was a young man dedicated to God. God had given Joseph two dreams, indicating that one day Joseph would rule over his eleven brothers, as well as his father and mother. His brothers hated him, because he was their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From Our Merciful God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 26, 2004

In His mercy, God has given us the gifts of a new birth, and inheritance, and a shield in times of trouble.

Gifts from Our Merciful God I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: What is the greatest gift you have ever received from a loved one? We all love to receive a gift and we love to give them. We always want to give something unique and unexpected. We always want to give the very best we can to those we love. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stay Encouraged In These Day:s

Contributed by Phil Dyar on May 5, 2004

WE CAN SOMETIMES GET DOWN AND LOW IN SPIRIT,HOW TO STAY ENCOURAGED IN THESE TROUBLING DAY’S.

TITLE: (HOW TO SYAY ENCOURAGED IN THESE DAY’S INTRO: (THE KIND OF DAY’S WE ARE LIVING IN) (THE POWER OF GOD IS NOT PRAISED) (THE GLORY OF GOD IS NOT HONORED) (THE GREATNESS OF GOD IS NOT ADMIRED) (THE TRUTH OF GOD IS NOT SOUGHT) (THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE NOT RELIED UPON) (THE WORD OF GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Nobody's Perfect"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2004

We’re in big trouble if perfection is how we make it to Heaven, but God has another Way.

“Nobody’s Perfect” Heb 10:11-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci achieved perfection at the age of 14, at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympic games. She started training at the age of six with famed coach Bela Karolyi, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-17

Denomination: Congregational

Don't Believe In The Evil Report

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 1, 2005

Don’t pay attention or listen to the evil report because it will bring nothing but trouble in your life.

Numbers 13:1-3, 17-20, 25-33: 14:2 Topic- Do not believe in the evil report In these passage of scriptures, we read about how Moses had sent 12 men to search out the land of Caanan. God had promised to give the land of Caanan to the children of Israel, and God had commanded Moses to send 12 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist