Sermons on When:

When 2 Wrongs Make A Right

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003

God’s forgiveness and mercy

How many of you have ever been wrong? (show hands) How many of you have ever had to undo, redo, or make do because of your bad-do? You know what? Welcome to the human race. If you’ve never screwed up and been totally wrong -- you haven’t lived, breathed or existed !! Welcome to the Jonah club ! All ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

A sermon to encourage young people to answer when God calls.

When God Calls Your Name 1 Samuel 3:1–10 INTRODUCTION A Japanese legend says a man died and went to heaven. On a sightseeing tour of his new home, he was shown all kinds of mansions. It was all beautiful, exactly as he had pictured it, until they came to what looked like a merchant’s shop. On ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sitting When You Should Be Standing

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

There are many times we fail our Lord by sitting when he wants us standing, prepared for battle.

1)Peter sat down at the wrong time a)time of temptation b)when Jesus was being persecuted c)when he should have been praying 2)Peter sat down with the wrong crowd a)with unbelievers b)with those who were sinners c)with those who hated Jesus 3)Why did he sit down? a)because he was following along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Nothing Seems Possible, Pray

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2003

When frustration abounds, in prayer we can discover deepened relationships, new possibilities, and ultimately grace.

For you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a house for him; therefore your servant has found it possible to pray before you. Isn’t that an intriguing phrase? “Your servant has found it possible to pray.” My theme for today is “when nothing seems possible, pray.” “When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-27, Romans 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Speaks Your Name Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

Jesus singled out Mary Magdalene as the one to whom He would first appear after His resurrection, bringing her life new meaning.

John 20:10-18 - When Jesus Calls Your Name I’m sure most of us have seen at least some of the game show, The Price is Right, where Bob Barker announces the contestants one by one, each one by name, “___________, come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right!” What would you be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Trouble Comes

Contributed by S Henriques on Jun 24, 2003

When trouble comes, we sometimes wish we could run away. But Scripture offers us an alternative--and it works!

What To Do When Trouble Comes Psalm 46 S. M. Henriques Have you heard the story of "Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Alexander was a boy about 7 or 8 years old, and he had one of those days when everything went wrong, disasters one right after another. Nothing went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Being Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003

Too often we want to base our salvation on works when we should never lose sight of God’s grace.

WHEN BEING GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, what is one of the things you want from your students? You want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When We Get Angry With God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2003

It seems as though before you get out of one mess you find yourself in another. So what do you do when you get angry with God.

“When We Get ANGRY with God” Psalms 34 : 15 – 22 People say that you can’t do that, they say he is God and you can’t get angry with him, that’s taboo, sac religious, and dangerous; however, we do it anyhow. We get angry with God. For example: if someone, a love one, has been taken out of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-22

Denomination: Apostolic

When It Comes From The Inside Out

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we will learn what happens when Christ lives through us.

Text: Luke 5:12-16 ETS: Jesus heals a man with Leprosy. ESS: There are three signs that are exhibited in our lives when our Christianity comes from the “Inside Out. OSS: These signs will be exhibited in the lives of God’s people. PQ: What happens when our godliness comes from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Thread Gets Tangled...

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jul 6, 2003

Pentecost 3: Whom do you seek when you find yourself in trouble? We get sage advice from David in the words of Psalm 28.

If there is one thing that is highly valued today its self-reliance. Folks value the capacity in others to stand on their own two feet; to have the where-with-all to weather the storms; to adapt, overcome and conquer. It’s a trademark of our times. We strive to raise our children to be independent, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-2, Psalm 28:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fire Burns Brightest When Lit Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 17, 2003

A look at the power of the spirit in the life of the believer.

Text: Acts 2:41-47 Sean Smuts Subject: Holy Spirit Theme: Power of the Spirit "The Flame Burns Brightest When Lit" A story is told about a pastor driving around the block many times... Pastor: "Forgive us our transgressions" Policeman: "Lead us not into temptation" The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Mennonite

When God Removes Your Blindfold

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Aug 24, 2003

Blindfolds are covering that prevents one from seeing. The devil uses sin to blindfold the world today so that they can not see the truth.

Text Acts: 9:18-19 State Subject: When God Removes your blindfold A blindfold is a covering over the eyes that will prevent one from being able to see. Church you need to realize that the devil uses blindfolds today to keep the world from seeing the truth. He has the world blinded into thinking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Faith When The Storm Rolls In

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2005

Six ways we can apply this storm to the storms in our lives.

Storm Facts: 1. Storms come at inconvenient times. - v. 35 - “when evening had come” - This comes at the close of a long day of ministry. By the time they get out into the lake and the storm arises, it may have even been dark. In both cases, not the best time for this to happen. 2. Storms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Job 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

When The Journey Gets Too Much

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 26, 2005

This sermon is based on Elijah’s wilderness experience from 1 Kings 19 and is for those who are weary in their christian journey, It covers Circumstances or Christ, Christ in the Circumstances and Christ of the Circumstances.

When the Journey Gets too Much 1 Kings 19:1-18 What do we do when the journey gets too much? When we find our faith lacking our spirits weary, when we just can’t go on anymore and want to give up! Why does this happen? How do we return the victorious life? The answers are found in Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational