Sermons on Unhappiness:

Conditions For Real Revival

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 12, 2003

Revival Sermon

Sun. a.m. Conditions For Real Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 I. “If” indicates a condition. Story: Mike.....if you don’t come in this house....... There is a “if” to revival. Revival is something that is definitely needed. It is something that I believe God desires to give to us......yet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

The just penalty of our sin is death and separation from God.Our sin demands that we be forsaken by God. Christ,took our place; When we, by faith, repent of our sin and receive the gift of salvation, Christ’s death is appropriated to cover our sin

INTRODUCTION At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her.He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors For The Soul

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002

My life is not futile. My failures are not fatal. And my death is not final.

ANCHORS FOR THE SOUL I Cor. 15:1-8 INTRO.- Anchors and fishing. ILL.- Two men were out fishing on Sunday morning and were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren’t biting. One said to the other, "I guess I should have stayed home and gone to church this morning." The other man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man Without God

Contributed by Derek Adamsbaum on Oct 18, 2000

17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Peace--I Need It

Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 12, 2001

The whole world, it seems, is in turmoil. Well, let it be so; but, I need peace. Jesus is the only One who has ever brought peace to my life, and so He is the One whom I shall follow, adore, and worship.

"Peace--I Need It, I Want It, God Desires Me to Have It" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Luke 1:67-80, KJV Purpose: The whole world, it seems, is in turmoil. Well, let it be so; but, I need peace. Jesus is the only One who has ever brought peace to my life, and so He is the One whom I shall follow, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Holiness

The Spiritual Saga Of Ishmael And Isaac

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 21, 2001

Paul uses the story of Ishmael and Isaac and their mothers to demonstrate that the Galatian believers were in danger of abandoning the Gospel of grace in Jesus, with fascinating contrasts historically and allegorically, ever relevant for today.

THE SPIRITUAL SAGA OF ISHMAEL AND ISAAC The most casual reader of the Bible will notice that the Scriptures consist of 2 sections - the Old and New Testaments. But have you ever thought how are they related to each other? Someone made the interesting comment about the 2 Testaments that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Sighing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

Wait on God when you do not understand Him.

A SIGHING FAITH Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 S: Waiting on God Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WAIT ON GOD WHEN YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HIM. ?: [Inductive] KW: Complaints TS: We will find three complaints that Habakkuk has about God. The ____ complaint is God is… I. INDIFFERENT (2) II. INACTIVE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Alone, But Not Forgotten

Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002

Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is good. He always does what is right, and always acts for the good of those who follow Christ.

How many of you say grace at meals? At our house, we divide it up by days. So on Monday, I give thanks, on Tuesday, it’s my wife, and so on. That arrangement at least eliminates arguments over whose turn it is to pray, although enthusiasm for the task varies considerably. We don’t have a set ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:10-12, Psalm 100:5

Denomination: Baptist

Catalytic Converters

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 24, 2001

We are to act as catalysts in the perfection process of fellow believers.

"Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins" (James 5:19, 20). "And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Other Name Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus is the only way of salvation

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “THERE IS NO OTHER NAME!” Acts 4:1-12 The story began at Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the apostles. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter and John, were on their way to the temple to pray, at 3: 00 in the afternoon. As they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Peace Begins Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2000

Peace begins in the heart, and is not imposed from outside, for discord also begins within; but in a committed relationship there is a matrix for genuine peace.

It had been a long, tiring day. A day full of frustrations. Plans so carefully laid in the morning had been forcefully set aside by evening. Good intentions for a day of accomplishment had been ruthlessly destroyed by many intrusions. Now it was night, and cold, and lonely. No one around. No ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption For Christmas?

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Dec 19, 2000

No one thinks of getting redemption for Christmas.

Luke 21:25-28 Today is the second Sunday in Advent, which is the time when we celebrate and anticipate the arrival of someone very special. We’ve all experienced a mild form of anticipation lately. My husband and I anticipated our move up here. My former church anticipated having to tell me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: *other

"God Is Ever-Watchful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 6, 2001

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 LUKE 15:1-10

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 LUKE 15:1-10 Thank you Heavenly Father for being ever-watchful even when we are not and for seeking us out when we are lost and pointing us in the right direction when we lose something valuable. Amen. Title: “God is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Friends Or Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001

One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist