Sermons on Trying To Learn:

Coping With Change

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 2, 2007

We can learn how to cope with change in a positive manner by the example of a young teenage boy named Daniel.

Introduction SHARP – The word “change” is a powerful word. At the very thought of “change” varying emotions of fear, anxiety, excitement, anticipation, caution, can be felt depending on the circumstances and context in which the thought of “change” occurs. Illustration We all experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Does Not Disappoint

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2009

Suffering, endurance, character, hope: the formula is not automatic. All depends on whether we learn to live in the resurrected Christ.

One of my friends begins nearly every conversation with the phrase, "You just can’t win.” "You just can’t win." One day recently he was wearing a long, long face. He had just gotten his car repaired, but some inebriated partygoer had slammed into it. He had just worked off his debts, but suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2015

In the Narrative of the encounter of Hagar with god we learn of a new name for God and how it can apply to our lives.

What’s In A Name Genesis 16: 1-16 (NLT) Intro:The 1960’s were a wild time. In California the hippies were abundant and carefree. As these hippies got older and married and had children, they produced children with some unusual names. One of the more well known was the rocker Frank ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For Your Next Level. Sub Topic: Take It Off

Contributed by Rev Grant on Nov 1, 2022

If you are going to get to your next level, you have got to learn to take some stuff off

Ephesians? ?4:26-32? ?NLT?? ??26. And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, KJV🔹26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: ??27. for anger gives a foothold to the devil. KJV🔹27 Neither give place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Psalm 6:1, Ephesians 4:31

Break The Mold? Break The Form?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2006

We may be facing many problems and disappointments, but this problem is but an opportunity to release faith and see God’s purpose grow before our hearts. Quit reacting and start acting by faith. Break the mold and try again!

Break the mold? Break the form? IT IS TOO BIG --- WE ARE TOO LITTLE NO WAY HOSEA, WE DON’T HAVE A CHANCE! YOU CAN IF YOU WANT TO --- DO YOU WANT TO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thermometer Or Thermostat: Which Are You?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 9, 2022

A thermometer tells how hot or cold something or someone is. It doesn’t try to change its environment. A thermostat, on the other hand, alters the temperature. Christians should be thermostats, changing their neighborhoods, families, work, etc.

THERMOMETER OR THERMOSTAT: WHICH ARE YOU? Mt. 5:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Pastor told one of his faithful church members, “Mrs. Smith, I appreciate your devotion. You are present at all the services!” 2. Mrs. Smith: “Yes, it’s such a relief, at the end of a long, hard week, to come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing God's Purpose And Destiny Series

Contributed by Ade Odusote on Dec 1, 2002

The more you read the Word of God, the more you learn about God; the more you learn about God, the more God reveals Himself to you; the more God reveals Himself to you the more you will realize what His purpose and destiny for you

7 Steps to Achieving God’s Purpose and Destiny For Your Life Part 1: Knowing God’s Purpose and Destiny The brain functions similar to electricity. The brain is a physical mass. Scientists tell us that the brain is made up of neutrons and electrons; neutrons have a positive charge, while electrons ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Luke 19:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Strongest And Weakest Man In The Bible

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 27, 2002

Is it possible to live such a contradictory life, to appear to have great strength and yet be weak and unstable ? (Learn the cause and the cure).

Jud 13:1-5, 13:24-14:1-3 16:6-7 13-21 16:30 (1) His birth was of a miraculous nature, -------- So is ours (2) He was a Nazarene, in covenant with God --------- So are we (3) He had godly parents --------- This also means spiritually (4) He had a special call of God upon ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pictures Of Process

Contributed by Randy Wood on Sep 6, 2002

Life is a school. A school that offers us a chance to learn from day to day what "true" success is.

PICTURES OF PROCESS TEXT: JOB 17:9 INTRODUCTION: Life. Life is full of turns and twists. Life is full of some great times. Life is full of some bad times. We rejoice over the birth of a baby. We mourn over the death of a loved one. We laugh at a good joke or funny story. We cry at the sight ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yahweh And The Eagles Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2013

If you learn to wait upon the Lord, you will find him a source of strength that can transform you into an eagle.

Yahweh and the Eagles (Isaiah 40:27-31) 1.Do you know any Eagle Scouts? 2. I have been privileged to participate in a number of Eagle Scout ceremonies; it is something to be proud of. I respect young men who achieve such an honor. 3. The idea of describing an honored scout as an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fast Forward

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 10, 2010

Learning to fast forward our thinking about the consequences of our actions will lead to a more godly life.

Have you ever been distracted? Accused of not paying attention? Look at some of these fine examples... It seems an epidemic has encompassed our culture. Distracted drivers. Have you ever passed someone shaving, putting on make-up, texting, eating, etc. while driving? Listen to these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Breaking Out - Unconventionally"

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010

The sermon seeks to challenge believers to break out of their shells by becoming more Christ-centred and focus on the Kingdom. It is an attempt to try to correct the imbalance in seeking God's kingdom benefits only without wanting to do the right things.

When there is a need for expansion (enlargement, explosion, increment, prosperity, moving to the next level, promotion, advancement, progress, uplifting, success, magnification, addition, augmentation, amplification, elevation and excellence) but constriction is a challenge, then its time to break ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Personal Revival Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 5, 2001

In order for revival to come, we must be prepared first. Learn what we must do to have a personal revival.

Hosea 6:1-2 “Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.” I believe that we are living in a critical time for the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Through The Problems Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013

Everyone deals with the reality of problems. Paul teaches us some vital lessons we should learn from problems

Living through the Problems of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 When life hits you with problems, you have a choice to make; you can either become bitter or you can become better. The Bible is filled with people who endured the tough stuff of life. Joseph was sold into slavery by his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Lion On The Loose

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 28, 2001

There is a lion loose today, and he trying to defeat you, to bind you, to keep you from becoming what God would have you to be.Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst

’A LION ON THE LOOSE’ 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Several years ago, one of our state paper had an article in it which said, "there’s a mountain lion loose in the NW part of our county. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist