Sermons on Troubling Individuals:

Live In The Difference Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 26, 2004

We use our individual gifts for the benefit of all.

LIVE IN THE DIFFERENCE I Corinthians 12:27-31 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Spiritual gifts are to be used. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE USE OUR INDIVIDUAL GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. ?: What? What do we need to know to do it correctly? KW: Factors TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Built Up A Spiritual House

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

The church is compared to a house, and we are the individual building blocks.

Introduction: This morning, I want to talk about a church building. Not the physical building that surrounds us here which is composed of wood and stone, but the building of God, the church of our Lord that is composed of living stones. The New Testament uses a number of different descriptive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, 1 Peter 2:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apostate Described

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

To understand Jude?s heated description of these individuals

I. Jude 8 ?Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.? II Peter 2:10 ?But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Despite Diversity

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on May 21, 2004

Am individual Congregationalists view of Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1 The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians Salutation 1. Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2. To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Given To Generosity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

The power of true generosity challenges individualism of consumerism.

Given to Generosity Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 6, 2011 Intro We’ve entered November…. heading into the holiday season. Which brings us into one of the great conflicts in our nature. In just a few weeks we will have a special day in which we stop and give thanks… ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crisis In Corinth

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2016

With mixed groups of individuals in Corinth, a crisis was rising.

It was October of 1962. I was a strapping youth of 12 years old, with my entire life before me, living in constant fear of a nuclear bomb blowing us all away. An Air Force reconnaissance plane had taken pictures of Russian built missile silos sitting inside the island of Cuba just off the coast of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Foursquare

In Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2013

as individuals and as a church, we must always be IN Christ

Last week we noted how effective the Missionaries Paul, Silas, and Timothy were to the Thessalonians. What can we note about this church in Thessalonica? Open your Bibles to the First Letter to the Thessalonians…. Look at Chapter 1 of 1 Thessalonians v7-8: Through the apostle Paul, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering Christ - Calling Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 28, 2023

This is from a series on individuals and groups meeting Christ.

Title: “Encounters with Christ – The Disciples Are Called” Script: Mt. 4:18-25 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-29-23 Intro: Today examine passage calling of first disciples. “Call” is an important concept for Christians. Christians are people called by God. The church is technically “The called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Grace Of Giving: Understanding God Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2007

Just as a lot can be told about an individual’s priorities by what and how they give, so a lot can be told about God but what and how He gives.

Understanding God: Motivations and Money 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Part 1 of the series: The Grace of Giving: God-Given Principles for Understanding Your Money (2 Corinthians 8-9) 1And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2Out of the most severe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

God Bless Us With Victory

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 1, 2005

We need victory over the troubles of this life.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, "Life is unfair. I lost my car keys at a ball game and never found them. I lost my sunglasses at the beach and never found them. I lost my socks in the washing machine and never found them. I lost three pounds on a diet -- I found them and five more." Life does ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Things To Expect

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

NEW YEARS MESSAGE, RAPTURE, TROUBLE, HARVEST

THREE THINGS TO EXPECT IN 2010 NBCOG 01/03/2010 AM TEXT MATTHEW 16:1-3 INTRODUCTION *DISCERNING THE TIMES HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CRUCIAL PART OF CHRISTIANITY. *MANY HAVE WENT TO THE EXTREME AND IN ERROR HAVE SET DATES AND EVEN TIMES FOR THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO TAKE THE CHURCH HOME. *THAT EVENT IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Good Soldier-1(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 27, 2025

1 of 2. Paul encouraged Timothy as a 'good soldier' of Christ Jesus. The level of commitment needed, for a believer to fulfill their calling in Christ, is comparable to that of a good soldier. BUT...What rules does a ‘good soldier’ live by?

The GOOD SOLDIER-I—2Timothy 2:1-3(:1-4) Attention: Twila Paris’—‘What Did He Die For’... *Read 1st part regarding soldier.* What Did He Die For Twila Paris He was twenty-one in 1944 He was hope & he was courage on a lonely shore Sent there by a mother with love beyond her tears Just a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Virtue Supports The Law Written In Our Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance are for building up the individual and the Church

Tuesday of 3rd week in Easter “You call yourselves Catholics, baptized in warmed-over lemon juice, not by the Holy Spirit. You are just like your faithless ancestors. They didn’t listen to their preachers and neither do you. You reject and murder everyone God sends you, and even reject Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

A Life Of Harmony Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 9, 2012

How we are as a Christian community and as individuals to live in a hostile world.

Introduction The topic of Peter’s epistle since 2:11 has been “How to Live in a NonChristian World.” We’ve treaded through the minefield of authority in civil life, the workplace and campus, and in marriage. The directive was the same in each category – submit to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Worry, Be Prayerful

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 7, 2007

Trouble will come in life - that’s a promise from God. But you don’t have to let trouble overcome you. Here are four truths you need to learn to make it through in the day of trouble.

DON’T WORRY, BE PRAYERFUL KEY TEXT: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other