Sermons on When The Bible Was Written:

When Crying Isn't Enough Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001

Instead of being satisfied to feel "sorry" when we miss God’s mark, we should press on to produce change in life to please Him.

Introduction Israel lamented that God’s help was missing (7:1-2). They cried about it for 20 years (7:2). Yet, they never felt the need to do anything about it other than cry and be sad for their lack of spiritual happiness during all this time. After all, no one else was any closer to God. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001

A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Is Too Much To Handle

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

Is life getting too much to handle? Read this.

When Things are Too Much to Handle Mark 5 Jeff Russell Friendship Baptist Church, Langenselbold, Germany In my mind this morning is the picture of my six year old daughter trying to help us with the laundry. She picked up a clothes basket of wet clothes and tried to make her way up the stairs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When God Got Your Back

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Nov 28, 2000

A sermon for when the devil and his imps are waging war in your life.

We as Christians face many attacks by satan, we are attacked through temptations, accusation, and deception. But during the storm we must believe that God got our back. There are three movements in this scripture: 1. Devil's instruments-He attacks with 3 weapons. A. Weapons of words-slander, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God When Life Hurts?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

A Biblical look at the question of pain

Where is God when life hurts? Mark 5:21-43 November 6, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. You know it’s going to be a tough day when….  You wake up face down on the pavement  You look to see the birds outside your window and see nothing but buzzards  Your B-day cake ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

How To React When Tragedy Strikes Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000

TRAGEDY STRIKES ALL OF US AT SOME POINT. NEHEMIAH SHOWS US HOW TO REACT CONSTRUCTIVELY TO IT.

Intro: When tragedy strikes, some react by getting bitter, blaming God, withdrawing, and never working through a constructive reaction. Nehemiah shows us how to react positively and constructively to tragedy. His tragedy was that his homeland had been devistated, the wall of Jerusalem had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Chest Of Joash, Part Three: When

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2001

A conclusion to the "why" and "how" of stewardship, emphasizing an urgent appeal to make a commitment to sacrificial giving.

Joash grew up on the throne. He was a boy-king. His regent, Jehoiada was a godly priest, and carefully guided Joash to become a God-minded man, and a good king. It was Jehoiada’s influence that got Joash to repair the temple. 1Joash was seven years old when he began to reign, and he reigned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

What Happens When We Run Series

Contributed by Scott Gleason on Jan 4, 2001

As believers we need to realize the dangerous position in which we put ourselves when we decide to reject God’s will and run from His plan.

What Happens When We Run – Rejecting God’s Will Text: Jonah 1 (Sunday AM) Date: January 9, 2000 I. Introduction Attention: I had neatly folded my clothes, at least as neatly as an eight year old could have, and I had placed them in a little bag. I headed to the kitchen to get some food and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Dreams Seem Like Nightmares

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 8, 2001

A first person narrative sermon on the life of Joseph from slavery to Prime Minister of Egypt.

"When Dreams Seem Like Nightmares" Subject: How should we respond when our life gets turned upside down? Compliment: We respond by leaning upon God, because he has a master plan for our lives! Text: Genesis 37ff. Preaching idea: " When your life gets turned upside down, hold on to God and hold ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survivor: When Life Is Full Of Rats Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

Sometimes the world is full of rats. Full of people that want what you have and will hurt and climb all over you to get it.

Have you ever felt like it was a really bad day? You know it’s a bad day when you turn on the morning news and they’re displaying emergency routes out of your city. You know it’s a bad day when the sun comes up in the west. You know it’s a bad day when your boss tells you not to bother to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor: When The Resources Run Out Series

Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001

When The Resources Run Out Principles for Handling Resources

Background of Joseph, rising to power, controlling the nations resources, supply in time of need, used to save many including family. Principles for Handling Resources 1. Honor God Prov 3:9-10 9 Honor the LORD with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Hits You In The Face Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Fault Is Found—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2001

Part 2 of a 5 part sermon exploring those things forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-II Luke 4:16-30 The professors of mathematics & physics were staring away at the flag pole in front of the front of the college building. The professor of English walking by asked, "What seems to be the problem?" "We," said the professor of mathematics, "were wondering how to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

When Fault Is Found—part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2001

Part 3 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

WHEN FAULT IS FOUND Luke 4:16-30 Friday at quitting time, Jim said, ‘Boss, have you got any extra work I can do tonight?’ Sure do but I can’t pay you overtime. That’s okay, I just don’t want to go home. Why not? Well, I’ve been in the doghouse since last night. I see...Why? What did you do to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002

The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist