Sermons on When God Says No:

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 8 (Rest, Peace, & Comfort) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 6, 2013

By placing His spirit into God's hands, Jesus demonstrated that we have promise of rest, peace, and comfort when our time on earth is done.

1. Introduction a. This morning we finish our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross by focusing on Christ’s seventh and final statement made from the cross. 2. A place of rest, peace, and comfort. a. Read Luke 23:46—Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Stopped: For Zacchaeus

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 3, 2017

We need to overcome what obstacles in our lives that might hinder us from seeking and seeing Jesus.

WHEN JESUS STOPPED: FOR ZACCHAEUS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: Leonard Ravenhill: “There was a time when people came to church to meet with God. Now they come to church to sing songs and hear stories about Him.” Do we believe that Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever? (Hebrews 13:8). “1 A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

When Death Intrudes Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 18, 2002

Like it or not, death intrudes on our lives all the time -- our friends die, our loved ones, and eventually death comes to claim our lives. Jesus says he is the resurrection -- that if we believe in him, even if we die, we will live. But do we really be

When Death Intrudes by Maynard Pittendreigh John 11:1-57 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"When Anxiety Attacks" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 21, 2017

Our joy is snatched away when the wrong thing happens, when the wrong person says something; it’s snatched away when we can’t get what we wanted it is certainly snatched away when we worry. When we deal with anxiety.

“When Anxiety Attacks” Philippians 4:2-9 Throughout this letter we have heard Paul referred to numerous thieves that try to step in and steal our happiness. Our contentment. These thieves are used by Satan on a daily basis. He is identified in John 10 as the thief who comes to steal, kill and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Make Me Laugh

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 12, 2006

Psalm 2 says that God laughs. What does it mean to say that God laughs? Does he laugh at us? When and why?

Everybody enjoys a good laugh. A person who does not like to laugh is indeed in the pit of depression. Laughter is an universal language. Everyone understands a laugh. It is universal because it knows no international boundaries. From the burning desert of the Sahara to the frigid wastes of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only One Came Back To Say Thanks

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Spiritual Amnesia (Alzheimer, dementia) is a sickness that makes us forget to say “thanks” to God: We Forget God’s Past Mercies; We Allow Present Troubles To Block Out God’s Love; We Forget The Promises Made; Forget Our Calling As Ambassadors, etc.

“ONLY ONE CAME BACK TO SAY THANKS” LUKE 17:11-19 11 And it came to pass, as Jesus went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Charismatic

When Does Life Begin?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 18, 2015

God has worked in the life of His people since before the foundations of the world--preparing and appointing them for service.

“Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’” [1] It is most humbling to realise that we cannot boast of anything we possess or of who we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Wild, God Is Good

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon is a review of the lessons taught during our week of V.B.S. These lessons are good for children and adults alike! No matter what is happening in our lives, God is good!

“Life is Wild, but God is Good” (V.B.S. Sermon) David Owens Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:9 8.11.19 A. How many of you enjoyed a great week at V.B.S.? 1. I want to thank all the children for coming and the parents for bringing them. 2. I also want to thank all the workers and teachers. 3. My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Exodus 14:13-14, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Suffer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2009

This is our fourth and final look at suffering in the book of Job—and today we’re going to get personal. We’re going to talk about how to deal with it when we are the ones who are suffering. How can we suffer well?

Horatio Spafford was a very wealthy man. He was a very well-known lawyer in Chicago. He had a beautiful Scandinavian wife named Anna and they had a son and four daughters. Even though Horatio was a lawyer, he made most of his money as a real estate investor. By the late 1800s, he owned much of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Dagon Fell On His Face

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2015

God is the Living God; He is able to uphold his own Name & honor. He’s not a fabrication of human ingenuity; He’s independent of us. What a miracle when he enters a human life.

WHEN DAGON FELL ON HIS FACE 1 Sam. 4,5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. My son John Wesley got married yesterday. During the reception they had 2 couples who’d been married over 50 years tell how they’d stayed married. The women said, “Have lots of patience.” The men said, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Nations Are Shaken

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2016

When threatened by hostile states, how shall a nation respond? And who shall lead the nation to deliverance?

“The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The LORD looks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Chips Are Down"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that the Lord gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him.

8 February 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers sometimes feel like God doesn’t care, and He has forgotten and neglected them. But God gives RENEWED STRENGTH to believers who WAIT on Him. REFERENCES: Fifth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

When King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on May 3, 2007

The death of King Uzziah caused Isaiah to see the Lord

When King Uzziah Died Isaiah. 6:1-8 Introduction: I had been praying to the Lord for more than a week as I prepared my sermon for this worship service. The Lord had impressed in my heart to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When The Crowd Turns

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 6, 2009

Life is good when the masses are behind us but what about when we find our message has fallen out of vogue? What are we to do when the cries turn from “Hosanna!” to “Crucify”?

Dakota Community Church April 5, 2009 When the Crowd Turns John 12:12-16 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Mennonite