Sermons on Turmoil:

When Faced With An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002

Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Problem Of Our Dark Side Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 1, 2002

We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light.

The problem of our dark side Text: 1 John 1:5-2:6 Topic: How to cope with our dark side Big idea: We grope around in darkness but God has a way out of the darkness into His light. Intro: A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fire And Brimstone

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 29, 2002

Hell is a place of truth, where the true nature of the human condition will be exposed. If God is holy, there must be a hell. Whereas heaven consists of "whosoever will", hell is a place of "whosoever won’t".

¡§Fire and Brimstone¡¨ -Rev. Dr. Robert G. Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Text: Mark 9:42-49 & Revelation 20:11-15 Outline: A. The Function of Hell B. The Symbolism of Hell C. The Way to Hell D. The Avoidance of Hell Introduction: This is my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-49, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

When Life Gets Tough . . . Turn To Jesus! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002

Where will you turn when life gets tough? When you come to the end or your rope will you tie an knot and hang on, or will you let go believing that God will catch you? Discover 6 steps to trusting God.

Perhaps you remember this news report from April 2001. Missionary Veronica “Roni” Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna plane they were riding in. The Peruvian Air-force had shot at the plane because it ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Isaiah 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Epiphany: His Grace Revealed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002

God’s grace is revealed in his Word. His Word leads us to worship him with our lives.

When was your last “epiphany”? “What’s an epiphany?” you might ask. Well, an epiphany is one of those moments in life when something profound is revealed to you. For example, when Albert Einstein conceived the mathematical equation, E=MC2, that was, to him, an epiphany. Something new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 148:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Courage

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 28, 2002

This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished.

This text is all about contrary winds - really opposition; those things that come into our lives and make us wonder if we will EVER get anything accomplished. What kinds of contrary winds did Jesus face? Mark’s gospel (v.1) tells us that Jesus had just been rejected in his home town, Nazareth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Remedy For Stress Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

By suffering the punishment of our sins, God has given us a lasting remedy for the stress caused by guilt.

Stress. Anxiety. Pressure. It comes in many forms. The cry of a baby at 3:00 in the morning. A huge presentation at work. A sound system that doesn’t want to work when you’re about to have your first services in Doral. The loss of a spouse. The news that your father has alzheimers. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Go The Distance

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about total commitment to Christ.

I am sure you have seen that wonderful bumper sticker that says something to the effect, “Whoever dies with the most toys wins.” It seems that is the way many people think about life. The chief goal in life for many people is comfort and luxury. Many of the “poor” in the United States have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fly With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 15, 2004

This is the first of 5 messages on flying; how to fly when your spiritual engine fails.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA 1st of a series of 5 on flying FLY WITH JESUS BACKGROUND: A. There is a great old favorite hymn of mine called "I’ll Fly Away." 1. I¡¦ll fly away O glory,I¡¦ll fly away, When I die hallelujah, fly away 2. Many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Find A Place To Land Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 19, 2004

This is the 2nd "F" in how to fly with spiritual engine failure; FIND a place to land means come to Jesus, He gives rest, take His yoke, learn from Him, and find rest.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church February 15, 2004 FIND A PLACE TO LAND BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: It was a long day in 1985, I had taken a night flight from Helsinki to Moscow. A colleague joked about hoping the old Russian jet make it all way. The flight was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004

God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Lift Up Your Head

Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004

A sermon of encouragement to believers and lost a like to find hope in times of discouragement and life’s struggles.

Lift Up Your Head Psalm 3 I. Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a point in life where you were so beaten and so discouraged that good news and encouragement were just no where to be found? Well if I have just described where you are today, then you are in luck because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith

Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004

Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2007

The message again deals with the obstacles Nehemiah faced and the methods he employed to overcome the opposition.

Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Nehemiah 4:10-23 Introduction Nehemiah was facing opposition and obstacles. He had heard the news of the destroyed wall of Jerusalem. He had immediately prayed seeking God’s will and strength. When Artexerxes asked what he could do, Nehemiah was faced with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In The Valley Of Weeping

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 7, 2007

Based upon Psalm 84:5-7 this message seeks to encourage all who are passing through a "valley of tears," i.e., a place of sorrow, discouragement, mental and emotional loss. It’s focus is upon HOPE and HELP.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY OF TEARS Psalm 84:5-7 Introduction: In 1838 and 1839, as part of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. They were driven from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God