Sermons on When It Is Pitch Dark:

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

When in Drought, don’t Doubt.

In the previous chapter, we learn that Ahab is now the king of Israel. Unfortunately, he was worse than all the other kings before him. Each king prior to Ahab became worse than the one before. Ahab married Jezebel who led him into worshiping Baal. People that worshiped Baal thought that Baal made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Have Questions Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Oct 27, 2022

WHEN YOU NEED ANSWERS, GO TO GOD WITH YOUR QUESTIONS

LUKE 7 19-20 19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? I WANNA ...read more

Fear When Fear Deceives

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2022

Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song that identifies the lies that we believe about ourselves.

Faith When Fear Deceives    Isaiah 36, 37 Introduction 1. Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song that identifies the lies that we believe about ourselves. Beginning Lyrics: When he told you you're not good enough,  When ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Fail Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 27, 2022

A look at Peter's betrayal and what we can learn from it concerning the times we fail Jesus.

OVERCONFIDENT FAITH: Peter fails Jesus three times. - John 18:15-18, 25-27. - Sometimes we have false confidence. - We think too highly of ourselves or too lightly of sin or Satan. - What was at the heart of Peter’s denials? a. Fear of death? b. There was a convenient way out (just lie)? c. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Care Enough…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

During the 1988 Vice Presidential debate, Senator Lloyd Benson from the Democratic Party debated nominee Vice President Dan Quayle from the Republican Party.

It was at that debate that Vice President nominee Dan Quayle made reference to something that President John F. Kennedy said, to support what he believed. Senator Benson's response afterwards was, "Mr. Vice President, I knew President Kennedy, and you are no John Kennedy!" Ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022

There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Really Blow It Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 7, 2022

The actions of Moses brought serious consequences. He led the people of Israel for almost forty years. Now it was time to cross into the promise land. Moses would not lead them in. He would not even be able to enter. Moses really blew it. But this is a message of God's grace.

Have you ever really blown it? Maybe there was a time when you lost your temper at a meeting and slammed your fist down on the table? Suddenly you realize this is not how I wanted things to go. Maybe you did something far worse. You realize that nothing is going to be the same from this time ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Stood Alone

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 7, 2022

All in the same night, Jesus ate with His disciples and was betrayed by one of that number---Judas. All in the same night, Jesus was revered and abandoned by His own disciples, until at last, He stood alone.

WHEN JESUS STOOD ALONE Text: Luke 22:14-23, 33-34 In his book, You Are Never Alone, Charles Allen makes the point that the pain of rejection is the greatest pain to bear. He said that people can handle the pain of sorrow, frustration and even failure. But, to be left alone is hard to bear. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23, Luke 22:33-34

Denomination: United Methodist

When Grief Meets Hope

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 23, 2022

Jesus brings more than salvation from sin. He brings salvation from grief as He gives hope.

We know that the ancient pagan civilizations had many gods. The pagans worshiped the gods of earth, wind, fire, rain, fertility, war, the sea, and so on. They never worshiped a god called the “god of hope.” Hope was a disappointing mirage in that ancient world, long before our Lord was born in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Offends You Series

Contributed by Carl George on Mar 5, 2022

Many people believe the worst thing you can ever do is offend someone.

Today I want to start with a simple question. Have you ever been offended by God? It sounds like a stupid question. Everyone knows that you should not offend people. Some people believe offending people is the ultimate failure. Many of you know my son. He attended a college close to Pittsburg for a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Mark 9:14-27, Matthew 11:2-6, Matthew 15:21-28

When God Says "No”!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

One of the many things we take for granted each day is our God-given ability to be able to communicate with each other. But sometimes the words we use get us in a lot of trouble.

Illus: This reminds us of the young male clerk who was working at a department store's fabric counter. A very pretty girl said to the young male clerk, "I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much will this fabric cost?" He smilingly said, "Only a kiss a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Somehow we have the mistaken idea that the Christian life is like a fairy tale.

That is, you accept the Lord as your Savior, and then you can live happily ever after, and never have another crisis in your life! But there is no such life for any of us while we are here on earth. It does not matter: • If a person is rich or poor • What country a person lives in • What family a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Becomes Overwhelming

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 5, 2023

When you cast all our cares upon Him, He will mend your broken heart, He will lift the heavy burden, He will restore the joy, He will give rest and peace that passeth all understanding. He will give us strength and the armor of God to fight another day

“When Life Becomes Overwhelming” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life can be wonderful, full of excitement, joy, and happiness when things are going well. But when circumstances change in an instant life can make you feel overwhelmed. When everyday life happens, we experience some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:43

Denomination: Apostolic

Son Of God In Power, But When?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 6, 2023

Jesus Christ is Son of Mary. Jesus Christ is Son of God and our Savior.

Second Sunday of Advent 2023 We hear today the first words of the Gospel of St. Mark, which is really, using the title of a recent popular book, The Memoirs of St. Peter. St. Peter was Mark’s mentor after St. Paul sent the young disciple home. They just didn’t get along. Those of you who have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:39, Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-14, Mark 1:1-8, Psalm 85:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

When God Works In The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 25, 2023

We learn lessons when he had His Holy Moment with God at the burning bush.

Introduction A “Holy Moment” is when God meets with you or me, and that particular moment He has gotten my full attention, the whole world is tuned out and it is just God and me in a conversation. We first saw that with Jonah on a ship heading to Tarshish. Although there was a ship full of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist