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Avoiding Personal Burnout

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Witness Of Maria Goretti Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2012

The life and death of Maria Goretti teaches us something about resisting evil.

July 6, 2012 St. Maria Goretti Mt 5: 38-41 The commandment to not resist the evildoer is one of the most stark and, admittedly, controversial ones in the NT. A few Christian pacifists have interpreted it to mean that we can neither resist evil persons or evil actions in any way. But that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Catholic

The Sentence For The Sins Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2009

The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride & their action of all-consuming greed is clearly stated. Here we have God giving voice to all the victims of injustices in a taunt song against their oppressors.

Habakkuk 2:6-14 (-20) THE SENTENCE FOR THE SINS OF BABYLON The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride and their action of all-consuming greed (implicit in 2:4-5 and 1:5-7) is clearly and absolutely stated in verses six through 20. Here we have God giving voice to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Last Days: Haters. Series

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 30, 2015

A topical sermon about the end of days, revealing the state of a violent world that despises the good of God's people and the good of God himself.

Living in the last days: Haters Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:3 & Genesis 6:11 Introduction: From an article from Fox News: Rev. Faye Musa knew immediately why suspected Boko Haram militants burst into his home last year as his wife prepared dinner in the family's northeastern Nigeria home. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A World Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 2, 2020

"What I see happening in Atlanta is not Atlanta. This is not a protest. This is not in the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. This is chaos."- Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms 5/29/20

LIVING in a WORLD of CHAOS - We are living in a very troubling time in the world. In March of 2016 the Lord showed me that the atmosphere of our world had dramatically changed. The world conditions escalated from confusion to chaos. In recent days this has been confirmed by the events in many ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2, Psalm 46:6, Isaiah 24:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Ahead To 2021

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 4, 2021

We must cling to God no matter what the future may hold. (Or, “don’t trust a new year; trust God!”)

Looking Ahead to 2021 January 3, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must cling to God no matter what the future may hold. (Or, “don’t trust a new year; trust God!”) Focus Passage: Habakkuk 1:2-5 Supplemental Passage: Some trust in chariots and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Yes, It Can Get Worse Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2020

This is not what you expected, and this is not what we deserve, is it? Or is it not?

Yes, It Can Get Worse I know that many of you are very concerned about the coming congressional, senatorial and presidential elections. You have shared with me your troubled thoughts about a certain political party getting control of both Congress and the presidency. There are worries that the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:1-22, Amos 7:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Famous Last Words On Evil Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 8, 2024

After exposition of Scripture, answer some questions about evil (Material adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-evil/)

HoHum: The Four Horsemen formed in 1985 with Ric Flair, Ole and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard with J. J. Dillon as their manager. In his autobiography To Be The Man, Rick Flair claimed that it was during this interview that Arn Anderson commented: "The only time this much havoc had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing A Ship (Genesis 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2024

As the giver of life, did God have the right to take it back? Let's explore the reasons for the great flood in Genesis 6.

Was God grieved by the human evils of Noah’s day? Is our world getting just as bad? As the giver of life, does God have the right to take it away? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 6. Who were the sons of God? Does this possibly describe intermarriage between faithful and unfaithful families? Is such ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Rescue And Redemption A Message Of Hope For The Oppressed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 9, 2024

When an unchanging and unrepentant husband chooses wickedness, God's heart aches for the wife and children who bear the brunt of his cruelty.

In the darkness of abuse and oppression, God's light shines bright, offering rescue and redemption to those who suffer. When an unchanging and unrepentant husband chooses wickedness, God's heart aches for the wife and children who bear the brunt of his cruelty. *God's Promise of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 54:5, Ezekiel 36:26

Like Your Labor

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003

We are commanded in Scripture to work.

INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Teamwork?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009

A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving God Out Of Our Plans – Boasting And Being Arrogant! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James teaches that it is sinfull to leave God out of our plans and on our own to boast and be arrogant and negligent to His commands.

INTRODUCTION #23 1. Open your bibles to James 4:13-17. 2. In this section of scripture James gives warning about making plans that do not include God in those plans. (1)Young people, is God #1 in your planning for your summer vacation? With your free time will you read the bible and pray more? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Families

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 3, 2010

How to live in a family - according to God

A Typical Roman Family This week we move on from Rules for Holy living aimed at the individual, to look at rules for living in a Christian family. It is almost as difficult to describe a typical Roman family in the first century as it is to describe a typical English family in the 21st century. The ...read more

Denomination: Anglican