Sermons on Turmoil:

What We Shall Be

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 21, 2019

The more we feel battered on this earth or are tempted to look away from others who are broken, the more we need to remember what God can make us when we see him face to face in heaven.

This morning we are celebrating All Saints’ Sunday. You may know that the observance began many centuries ago to honor Christians who experienced the fierce persecutions of the Roman Empire, who were executed for their faith, and maintained their testimony of Christ through it all. Folks like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

God's Love For Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Jesus loves me this I know is just a song we sing until it becomes a truth in our hearts.

God’s Love for us Psalm 139:1-3;13-16 Psalm 27:1-27:8 Prayer- Introduction- This morning, we will look in a moment at the broken hearted words of David as he sought the Lord in his hard times. Most people relate to Peter because he was the outspoken one and one who usually talked first and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Daniel: The Wise Will Be All Right Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

God knows the future. Even if we don't know the future, we can be wise about how we live. At the end of God's future, we will be all right--ALL right--righteous in glory.

THE WISE WILL BE ALL RIGHT—Daniel 10-12 ***The 2010 movie, “The Kids Are All Right,” was about two women who married, with each having children by the same sperm donor. They raised their kids together. The plot takes crazy twists and turns, as one of the women has an affair with the sperm donor, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-16, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Light In The Darkness

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2020

Our country/world is experiencing a time of darkness. I want to give you 3 causes for HOPE: a. It’s NOT as dark as you think; b. the Light of the world has come; and c. the Light will triumph in the end!

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaiah 42:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: APPRECIATE YOUR LOYALTY 1. A little old lady got into an argument with her pastor. It got rather abrasive. The pastor thought he would never see her again, however she showed up for the next service. 2. “I thought you’d be gone for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:16, Isaiah 5:20, John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up Your Faith Series

Contributed by Thang Le on Jan 14, 2019

Christian faith is a religious faith that has its unique characteristics. It needs not an audible or visiual proof and once you have it you need to grow it up!

GROW UP YOUR CHRISTIAN FAITH! Heb 11:1-6 Today, I will tell you stories about faith, more exactly “growing faith” that helps us to follow Jesus. We all have faith in Jesus and in God (John 14:1). However, we need to grow up our faith to make sure that we will follow Him faithfully to the end. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, James 2:14-17

"the Saddest Moment In History"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2019

A sermon about God's love for God's lost children. Written for a worship service with a lot of Youth in it.

“The Saddest Moment in History” Genesis 3:1-13 How many of you think this world is messed up? How many of you think there is something terribly wrong with the way things are? One of the most amazing things to me is, that, as far as I know this world is all I have ever known. I mean, I was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Doesn't Rescue- He's Always Up To Something.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2020

You cry, “Why doesn’t God rescue me?” you cry, and the question echoes back. “Why?” I believe there are at least nine reasons why God sometimes chooses not to rescue us.

When God Doesn’t Rescue—He’s Always Up To Something. 2 Corinthians 7:5TPT I’m going to begin by telling you what’s behind the scenes of this one verse that sums-up the apostle Paul’s fears and troubles. Here we read about the uncertainty of the Apostle Paul, his mind was filled with the deepest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:13, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Powerful Prayers That Produce Peace Amidst Pandemic Fear.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2020

It seems like every morning wake up to a new peril: virus pandemics, new flu strains, Ebola, recessions, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, fires...even the threat of other countries attacking us. Remember this, In unsettling times, we find our peace in the presence of the Lord.

Six Powerful Prayers That Produce Peace Amidst Pandemic Fear. Philippians 4:5-7TPT We live in a fallen world that keeps us fearfully treading from one crisis to the next. It seems like every morning we wake up to a new peril: virus pandemics, new flu strains, Ebola, recessions, earthquakes, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Philippians 4:5-7, Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything Needs Jesus

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Mar 26, 2020

Strong faith can give us victory over fear. Although, Jesus rebuked the disciples for not having enough faith to deal with the storm, yet He calmed the storm. God is calling us into security and safety today and He wants us to acknowledge Him as our everything and the Lord that heals our diseases.

It is not unusual for some Christian to divide their life into compartments, allocating one area to themselves and the other to Jesus. Some people may allocate their family, marriage, health, finances, children, career, academic and other areas to themselves and leave their religious aspect to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, Philippians 4:19, Exodus 15:26, Colossians 3:11, Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 91:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians And Stress 3: Eliminating Istress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Some stress is an "I problem"--especially stress in the church. Jesus helps us get over our focus on our own needs.

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: DITCHING iStress—Philippians 1:27-2:18 Have you ever thought about how much stress comes from our own self-centeredness? At work, people are always asking: Am I successful, valued, getting ahead? In marriage: Am I getting my way? Am I finding fulfillment? Am I getting ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"See The Pandemic In The Light Of Christ’s Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 11, 2020

How to preach the great joy of Christ's resurrection in the midst of a pandemic?

It was not easy to prepare the message today. Why? Because, first this is my 30th year preparing a sermon on the topic of Easter. If you were a preacher, you would understand the struggle of preparing a new message (not a recycled one 😊) that is both biblical and relevant. The second ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tune In - Pt. 1 - Dead Air Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

Tune In Pt. 1 - Dead Air I. Introduction ?Silence. It is the most dreaded moment for television and radio stations. It is avoided at all costs. Dead air. Dead air isn’t the result of being tuned in to the wrong station. There is no issue with the reception. It doesn’t signify faulty equipment on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

"To Be A Friend Of God”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018

The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

It Starts With Prayer Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 8, 2020

First sermon in series from book of Nehemiah. Focuses on Nehemiah's prayer in chapter 1.

“IT STARTS WITH PRAYER” Neh. 1:1-11 6/7/20 – FJCF Jon Daniels INTRO – I don’t think there’s any disagreement or doubt that America is in desperate need of a sweeping revival! Like the one that happened in 1857. - Jeremiah Lanphier, young businessman in NYC, who believed in the power of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians Chapter 3 Amen?

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 7, 2020

A message about renewing our relationships with the Lord and putting Him first in our daily lives

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational