Sermons on Under Trial:

Children’s Address

Contributed by None None on Aug 22, 2013

I have had a bad week! Everything I did went wrong. My car got a flat tyre… in the rain! My telephone got disconnected because I forgot to pay the bill. I was running late for everything. All of this made me really grumpy and to top it all off...

Materials: A few balloons, some filled with air, some with water Candle Match I have had a bad week! Everything I did went wrong. My car got a flat tyre… in the rain! My telephone got disconnected because I forgot to pay the bill. I was running late for everything. All of this made me really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-16

Denomination: *other

Helmet Of Salvastion Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 5, 2012

The soldier's helmet is one of the last pieces of armor to put on, but it is vital in keeping him safe.

Helmet of Salvation Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:18 Introduction- We are winding down the series putting on the full armor of God. We have looked at several of the body ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Running In The Valley

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2012

Jesus comes off the mountain and finds a heap of problems in the valley. It is like that for us many times as we look at seeming defeat in the face and cannot understand why.

Down from the Mountain and Roaming the Valley Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Jer 42:6 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pain And Pleasure Of The Pastor

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 12, 2012

A person in ministry experiences both, pain and pleasure. From 2 Timothy 4 we can see that Pastor Paul experienced: Pain from Opposition, Pain from Disappointment, Pain from Abandonment and Pleasure of Partnership, The Pleasure of Restoration and The Plea

We had a recital yesterday from our music school. I was looking around at our community, enjoying Sam’s performance. For those of you who do not know him, Sam is a student of the Bangalore Conservatory. He has autism, somewhat rare condition, in which his brain does not function like everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: *other

A Pit,a Prison,a Palace Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014

Many people are viewing the palace of life, forgetting the route. Anyone who wants to be great may see part of Joseph's experience. But at the end, the word of God must surely come to pass.

We see the journey of life by the experience of a young man, Joseph. He was a dreamer who re- write his family history and the whole covenant nation of Israel. Many people are viewing the palace of life, forgetting the route. Anyone who wants to be great may see part of Joseph's experience. But at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

A Pit, A Prison, A Palace Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014

Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you.

We are still in the story of Joseph and his journey of life. His ways showed that greatness is born of sorrow. Every vision and good dream must be tested. Prison experience is a challenge of destiny. The way you pass it may make or mar you. What is a prison experience? a. It is a place where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

When Everything Falls Apart

Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014

What do you do when everything in your world falls apart?

Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014

It is inevitable in life that tragedies and pain will occur. However, if God is good why does He allow these bad things to happen to good people?

Introduction: Many years ago, two prominent movie stars died in separate alcohol-related accidents. William Holden died in a drunken fall, hitting his head on a table; Natalie Wood drowned when she fell into the ocean from her yacht. A friend who was close to both of them, actress Stephanie ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 7: Tested With Provision Of Money

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013

It is easy to trust God when there is money, but can you do it in a famine?

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 7: Tested With Provision of Money March 17, 2013 A. THE INEVITABILITY OF TESTS 1. We are tempted by satan to failure. 2. We are tested by God to demonstrate strength. Abraham tested by God: 11:26-12:3 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 6: Tested By Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 18, 2013

Abram asked God for fruit.

Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 6: Tested Concerning Fruit March 10, 2013 A. THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER TEST: GEN. 15:1-22 1. Scared. Abram had just defeated an army of four kingdoms. He might be afraid of a counterattack. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Asleep At The Wheel Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As we look at the disicples this mornig, we see Jesus has a word for us as He tells us to spiritually be awake.

Asleep at the wheel Matthew 26:36-46 Introduction- We started last week a mini -series for Easter called “journey to the cross.” Last week we saw Jesus telling His disciples that if they (we) were truly going to follow Jesus; we would have to do three things. (1) Deny yourself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Praise The Lord Anyway

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

Life is messy. PRAISE THE LORD!

I want to spend a little bit of time talking about just a small piece of Habakkuk 3 this morning. Let me reread verses 16-18 before we go any further: 16 I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: *other

Jesus Gives Us Hope Series

Contributed by Jesse Alexander on Mar 30, 2013

Encouragement to a congregation of reluctant inviters to take invite cards and invite friends and neighbors to worship.

We’re continuing with the E100 series, and we have two weeks left. We’re actually extending the series one week due to Ash Wednesday and the 25th anniversary. But I’ll be preaching three sermons from the last two weeks of the E100 series. You can still grab a book mark it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stop It!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 11, 2013

Are you struggling with worry, fear, anger, temptation? Then Stop It. This sermon tells us how.

We just watched a video from U Tube called “Stop It!” Bob Newhart played a psychiatrist with an unusual approach. Today I am going to take that same approach as we ponder some of the greatest challenges that Christians face. Imagine if you will that you are approaching God. He looks at you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, James 4:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Qualify For The Prize

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle i

I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal