Sermons on worst case scenarios:

The Case For Christ

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is based on Peter’s first sermon in Acts 2, and reveals the evidence and arguments that prove Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. It is an expository sermon. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

The Case for Christ by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ, Freeport, Illinois One day, a handful of Greek men approached Phillip and said, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus” (John 12:21). Seeing Jesus has been on the minds of spiritual seekers ever since. Jesus is the world’s preeminent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-38

Denomination: Christian Church

A Basket Case

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011

There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Case For Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 22, 2019

This is a follow-up sermon from watching the film, Case For Christ the week before. This sermon does not go into all the evidences but rather looks at a couple of verses regarding sharing our faith with some statements and insights from the film.

THE CASE FOR CHRIST Last week we watched the film, Case For Christ, based on the book of the same name by Lee Strobel. Lee was a Journalist for the Chicago Tribune. He was also an atheist. Then his wife started going to church. When he saw the changes taking place in her he was curious enough to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Case Of Heartburn

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 4, 2022

The two men that were going back to Emmaus, missed history's most noteworthy event since they were excessively centered around their own personal frustrations and issues.

A Case of Heartburn Luke 24:13-35 In verses 13-16: The two men walking toward Emmaus were so caught up in themselves and their own problems that they did not see Jesus or even recognize Him. Undoubtedly, they had heard His preaching, the various parables, and what He was teaching about Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Case Not Proven.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2022

Jesus pronounces no condemnation (cf. Romans 8:1).

A CASE NOT PROVEN. John 8:1-11. JOHN 8:1-2. “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came unto Him; and He sat down and taught them.” At the end of the previous chapter (John 7:53), the council of Jerusalem had failed to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family Of God

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 12, 2002

A look at the family aspects of church

THE FAMILY OF GOD INTRO 1. One of the most important parts of the church is its family-like aspect 1 Tim. 3:15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:26, 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The World's Worst Mother

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

Mother’s Day message outlining the value of a Christian mom.

MOTHER’S DAY MESSAGE “The World’s Worst Mother” May 8, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Exodus 2:1-10 1 Kings 3:16-28 Everyone always seems to give the men a hard time on Father’s Day and sweeten all the ladies up on Mother’s Day. Now, don’t get me wrong, mom’s sure carry the heaviest load for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grace For The Worst Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2024

Acts 9:1-19 shows us how God's grace changes sinners.

Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts. It is an astonishing account of the growth of the Church. After Jesus ascended into heaven, the Church was located in Jerusalem. Thousands of people converted to Jesus in the weeks and months following Jesus’ ascension. However, there was no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best And Worst Day

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Matthew places his emphasis on Joseph during his retelling of the birth of Jesus. Joseph’s trust in God is an amazing story.

The Best and Worst Day Matthew 1:18-25 Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, December 8, 2002 Introduction: I. Robert Beringer writes about a geography lesson from elementary school A. He learned that the southern most tip of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Worst To The Best Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul tells us in verses 13 and 14 that he was always a very religious man, and he was zealous in his commitment to Judaism. Paul becomes a great example of both the danger and value of being religious.

Mary Marrow had just arrived in China as a missionary when the Boxer Rebellion broke out in 1900. The leaders of China blamed the missionaries for the problems of the land, and mobs began to violently persecute the Christians. They were dragged from their homes and forced to stomp on a cross or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13

The Worst Excuse Ever Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 14 of "Being the Church," focusing on the importance of following God’s leading when He asks us to make spiritual decisions.

Stephen N. Collins Millville – 9/21/08 Being the Church The Worst Excuse Ever Scriptures: Acts 24:10-27 Intro: The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-27

Denomination: Church Of God

What To Do When You Are Nailed To A Cross Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 9, 2020

Our dying words reveal a lot about us. This message looks at the seven last words of Jesus

So, this is how it would end. Not being crowned a king but dying a criminal. Executed as a traitor to both his country and his faith. This weekend we are tying up our Worst-Case Scenario series. Through January and February and then again in April we’ve been looking at various Worst-Case ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:26-27, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Best And Worst Of Times

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

For the unfaithful it is the worst of times. For the faitfhul it is the best of tiems.

LIVING IN THE BEST AND WORST OF TIMES INTRODUCTION: One of the most powerful paragraphs in all of literature is found in the Dickens masterpiece, A Tale of Two Cities. Surely, you’ve heard it before, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil's Worst Nightmare

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004

Stop running from the devil. He should be running from you. Learn how Gideon became his enemies nightmare. Christians should be the devil’s worst nightmare.

The Devil’s Worst Nightmare Pastor Jamie Wright * August 3, 2003* Maranatha Fellowship Church Judges 7:13-15 (KJV) Gideon went down to the enemy’s camp and the enemy was having a nightmare about Gideon. It is time for the church to understand we have been positioned to charge the gates of hell ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worst Invention Ever Series

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006

Mirror mirror on the wall. What do you see? More importantly...who are you reflecting?

Judging from all of the mirrors in here, you’ve probably figured out that tonight is talking about mirrors. As I take this mirror around the room and as you look at yourself in it, what do you see? Do you see failure? Do you see ugliness? Do you like what you see? As you stare at yourself in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational