Sermons on We Are Afraid:

If You Want Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2010

Genuine joy comes after we do what Christ bids us do, and is grounded in our relationship to Him. In fact, the real issue is not our joy but His.

If you want joy! What a ridiculous premise! Of course you want joy. Of course we want to be happy. Of course all of us want to feel deep satisfaction with life. We want joy. That's just self-evident. The trouble is, we don't know how to get that joy. We don't understand where joy comes from, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is Against Us... Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2002

In Nahum, God says, "I am against you." We like to emphasize one of the verses of Nahum: "God is slow to anger..." but there is a limit to God’s patience. What happens when we continually turn our backs on God?

IF GOD IS AGAINST US By Maynard Pittendreigh Nahum 1:1-15 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Beating Around The Bush"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

We fast forward now and Moses enters on the scene again at the age of 40. He was perhaps one of the most unlikely candidates for leadership that we find in the OT.

“Beating Around the Bush” Exodus 3:1-14 I remember clearly a time in my life when I had gotten to a point where God was speaking to me about making some major changes in my life and ministry. God was about to do something new in my life and the details were not very clear for me. Can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Working Toward A Great Marriage, Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 24, 2010

First in a two-part series on marriage.

Working Toward a Great Marriage Part 1 – Six Principles We Can All Apply Various Scriptures May 16, 2010 Me: In our year-long emphasis called, “The Year of the Family,” we’re focusing on how we can become a stronger family within the family of God, and also looking at ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Do We Ask Less From God Than He’s Willing To Give?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2013

This message looks at the healing of the paralytic and asks why we settle for less than God's best when we ask from God. It then looks at four examples of how we do similar things today.

- We want to begin with something that stands out early in the story: the fact that they obviously come for physical healing, but Jesus responds to the man by saying that his sins are forgiven. - Why would Jesus do that? Was He unaware of what they’d come for? (Obviously not.) Was He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Tick Tock, Tick Tock, God's Prophetic Clock - Know Exacltly Where're We At!

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2015

The Lord is looking down the corridors of time, He accurately and precisely revealed the future to us. He even pointed to a certain point in time when He would come. No one knows the Hour, but we can know the time right up to it. There is detail in this!

Writing History in advance The Bible has a lot to say when predicting future. Ok, I will paint a large picture here, we will go over the lay of the Land. If you want the detail, look at my links and go and study it. Nevertheless, I will give you a lot of information -but only an outline In Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 18:8, Matthew 24:27, Matthew 24:14, Matthew 24:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“i Wish We’d All Been Ready” Pt. 1 Of 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

Most people, church folk included, are clueless to the 3,000 year-old mystery surrounding the word shemitah, but their lives have been critically impacted or altered by its manifestation.

“I Wish We’d All Been Ready” Pt. 1 of 2 8/23/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Earlier in the year I did a mini-series on a prophetic hot topic called “Shemitah.” 1 Most people, church folk included, are clueless to the 3,000 year-old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Money Worries: When We’re Freaked Out At How Much Is Beyond Our Control Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2014

A look at the ravens and the lilies: we have to acknowledge that we dependent on God if we are going to conquer our money worries.

ONE REASON PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MONEY: We like to be in control and with our money so much is beyond our control. - “Somebody’s got to be thinking about this stuff.” - We feel like worrying is doing something. - We like to be running things. We like to be in control. - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

If We Give God Thanks And Sing His Praises – He Can Defeat Our Enemies.

Contributed by David Leach on Feb 28, 2014

An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and should– his safety may depend on it.

If we give God thanks and sing His praises – He can defeat our enemies If we complain (always indirectly against God) – our enemies savage us An unbeliever doesn’t know what he has to give God thanks for. But a born again Christian has everything to give God thanks for, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Rich Are We, In Christ, Right Now? (1 Corinthians 4:1-21, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Are we kings, already? The answer is "yes" and "no." But our riches are for service, to be used in humility. Not to lift ourselves up.

Last week, we worked through 1 Corinthians 4. Admittedly, I didn't really explain the last half of the chapter at all. I think I had three reasons for this. None of which are very important, but here they are: (1) Chapter 4 hangs together as a single argument, and I wanted to catch the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

How Do I Live As A Christian In This World: 10 Areas We Might Not Normally Think About

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024

The desire of my heart is to live as a true Christian, in a world that is broken. How do I do that? How do I live it out during my daily life? Let's look briefly at ten areas of our lives that we might not have thought about before.

The desire of my heart is to live as a true Christian, in a world that is broken. How do I do that? How do I live it out during my daily life? Let's look briefly at ten areas of our lives that we might not have thought about before. Group Dynamics / Social Climbing - In our friend group, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

2025 King Day Celebration Sermon: "we Can Complete The Mission No Matter What!"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 20, 2025

In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we reflect on his vision for justice, freedom, and equality, we must ask ourselves: can we complete the mission

2025 King Day Celebration Sermon: "We Can Complete the Mission No Matter What!" Theme: Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365 Greetings, brothers and sisters in the spirit of justice, peace, and freedom, Greetings to My NAACP Branch ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Whose Report Shall We Believe? Scripture's Truth Or Man's Opinions? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025

As Christians, we are constantly faced with the challenge of discerning truth from error.

As Christians, we are constantly faced with the challenge of discerning truth from error. In a world where opinions and perspectives abound, it can be difficult to know whose report to believe. The Bible provides clear guidance on this matter, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Romans 3:23

The Retribution Of God And Combatting Injustice – The Christian Position On Retribution: What Do We Do? - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 13, 2023

Where do we cross the line from the legitimate to the revengeful? This is one of the most difficult areas of our Christian lives personally to evaluate. Does any form of vengeance or retribution lie with us? Let us consider the Lord, Stephen and Paul. I have been there.

THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD AND COMBATTING INJUSTICE – THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON RETRIBUTION: WHAT DO WE DO? - PART 5 [A]. THE CHRISTIAN POSITION ON VENGEANCE AND INJUSTICE Having looked at various examples from the Old Testament and drawing certain conclusions from them, we now turn the spotlight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-43, 1 Peter 2:22-24, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:59-60, Leviticus 19:18, 2 Timothy 4:14, Psalm 22:24, 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:12, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The God Of Justice?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2010

For Martin Luther King Day 1988: It is irresponsible to continue to whine about God's absence in the face of injustice. He is refining His church to address justice, and will bless us when we give ourselves without reserve to His purposes.

Some twenty-four centuries ago, when the prophet Malachi's ears were assaulted by an impertinent question, he heard it as a confession of irresponsibility. When the men and women of Judah shouted at this prophet, who had accused them of wearying God, who had charged that their blabbering talk was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist