Sermons on Why Is The Nation In Famine:

A Righteous Man - Job Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 5, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter one.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #1 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Job 1:1-2 (NKJV) FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN Four ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise And Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part two focuses on why we sing and spend time in Praise & Worship.

[NORTHPOINT CHURCH VIDEO] -for the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at what we do here at Fire & Water, and in the broader picture what we do at church in general. -because church can be weird. If you’ve never been to church, if you’re not from that church, sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Methodist

Teaching And Discussion Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part three focuses on why we have a time of teaching and small group discussion.

[MR. BEAN CHURCH VIDEO] -I love that episode. It just makes me laugh way too much. -but what we’ve been doing the last few weeks is taking a look at church. It can apply to other services but we’ve been looking at Fire & Water, lately it’s been Drink Deep, right here, what we do on Sunday nights. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Bible Study Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A five week series looking at why we do the things we do at church. Part five focuses on why we should be a part of a Bible Study.

[KING OF THE HILL VIDEO] -this is it! I know it seems like we’ve been talking about this series for a long time, but this is the last week of it. Hopefully, by the end of tonight you will understand why we do what we do here at Fire & Water. If someone were to come up to you and ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:28

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven "Why The Pain" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 23, 2011

This series on heaven will show how we can have true joy on this earth when we know where we are really going.

As we start this lesson on what heaven is like I always like to talk about the Apostle Paul and His vision of heaven. It is because of this vision that he was given a thorn in the flesh. I have had a migraine for 3 days and tried to get up earlier this morning but just could not. Most of you know I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Making Sense Out Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014

WE often make mistakes about suffering simply because we do not understand suffering. This messge gives 5 reasons for suffering

MAKING SENSE OUT OF SUFFERING Acts 28:1-16 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2  The natives showed us extraordinary kindness; for because of the rain that had set in and because of the cold, they kindled a fire and received us all. 3  But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Will All Havetroubles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 29, 2013

We will all face troubles in this world; we must know why to deal with them or praise God for them!

One of the reasons I am here as a Pastor is because of a mature Christian woman who first encouraged Elsa and me to minister. But for over 2 years, I witnessed the suffering of this godly woman as she fought ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease); she lost her ability to walk but she always gave me an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 22, 2019

A Great Quest was recorded in Luke 11:1 that one of the unnamed Disciples of Jesus said to him “Master teach us to pray”. John the Baptist taught his disciples on prayer, Master now you teach us to Pray?

Theme: Prayer Life of Jesus Text: Heb.5:7-10 Joke: One believer skipped a Sunday service and went for hunting. As he met with a Lion he lost his balance and fallen and caught in a branch of a tree. The ferocious Lion charging at him from a distance, and he couldn't move. He prayed "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-10

Denomination: Methodist

Reasons Why We Ought To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Getting God's Attention

REASONS WHY WE OUGHT TO PRAY 1 THESS. 5:17 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE REASONS TO DO WHATEVER WE DO. THE REASONS WE GO TO WORK IS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE INCOME TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER, TO PAY BILLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE FOR OUR OTHER NEEDS. THE REASONS WE GO TO THE DOCTOR IS SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Happened.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 1, 2021

Uses Scriptures to walk through what Good Friday is to us. This is a text I sent out to all of my Congregations to arrive in their text boxes at 3pm Friday.

Why do we call it Good Friday? Etymology. "Good Friday" comes from the obsolete sense "pious, holy" of the word "good". Good Friday This is Good Friday and you should be receiving this at 3 p.m.. This is a reminder of what Jesus did for us: Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Work Is Teamwork Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Mar 19, 2020

God is the eternal team. We are not a perfect team but we still have to work with a team. Some think better not work with a team, I am the boss and they all work to my vision.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured How many of you truly desire for the Kingdom of God to grow in a powerful way? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9, Matthew 18:6-7, Matthew 12:49-50, Ephesians 2:19-20, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Miss The Point

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Why do we even bother coming to church? It's a common question! Now after COVID we have more church available online than every before. This sermon will journey through the Bible to answer the question of WHY we gather together for service.

DON’T MISS THE POINT Interesting time we are living in! Meme – Congrats you have defeated Jumanji, Welcome to the Oregon Trail! Laughed! 2020 – Covid-19 – quarantine – Churches embracing technology, LIVE Streaming Church service – more people than ever before have access to local church service ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 10:24-25, John 3:14-17, Romans 5:8, Matthew 27:51, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Dear God, Why Don't You Do Something?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2022

Habakkuk was frustrated with the lack of faith and the immorality in the Israelites. God had an answer for him and for us.

11.20.22 Habakkuk 1:1–3, 2:1-4 1 The threatening oracle which the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 How long, LORD, must I cry for help, but you do not listen? I call out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save! 3 Why do you cause me to see injustice? Why do you overlook misery? Devastation and violence ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-3, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

How Could A Good God Allow Suffering (2025)

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2025

The presence of pain and suffering in the world do not take away from God's goodness or power. God's answer to suffering is the cross and the resurrection.

Introduction: A. There is a movie scene in which a young brother and sister experienced the death of a beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had happened, so they decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 12:5-6, 1 Peter 1:6-7, James 1:2-4, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Job 1:20, Job 2:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 24, 2023

I was wondering.. How often do we pray for others? How often do we ask beyond our ability to help for others? When was the last time, you were burdened to pray and you just stopped what you were doing and prayed for someone?

“Intercessory Prayer” 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 I was wondering.. How often do we pray for others? How often do we ask beyond our ability to help for others? When was the last time, you were burdened to pray and you just stopped what you were doing and prayed for someone? I believe we are missing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist