Sermons on Worst Case Scenarios:

Paul, The Emotional Case Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2012

Neither Paul nor we are meant to be Mr. Spock from Star Trek; Paul was comfortable with emotion, but -- even when he was emotionally intense -- he kept his eyes on Jesus and sought to follow God’s will, not his own.

Paul, the Emotional Case (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) 1. I love this old Jewish joke: During a service at an old synagogue in Eastern Europe, when the Shema prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Case For The Risen Christ

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

How would the available evidence for the Resurrection hold up in a court of law? A simple look at the evidence for the resurrection.

A Case for the Risen Christ Intro: How important is the resurrection? One Theologian said “…the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is so strong that nobody would question it except for two things: First, it is a very unusual event. And second, if you believe it happened, you have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Case Of Murder In A Vineyard Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

What kind of job are you doing taking care of the portion of God's Creation that He has entrusted to you?

INTRODUCTION If you’re like me, you enjoy a good mystery novel once in a while. Agatha Christi is probably the most prolific crime novelist in history. She wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. Her works have sold over 2 billion copies, an amount surpassed only by the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Building A Case Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment when you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife.

Constructing the Case One of the great pivot points in any marriage is that moment when you learn how to stop privately building a case against your wife. Most men will admit that they have a negative sentiment or a privately held cynical belief about their wives. And these don’t just pop up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Curious Case Of Uriah

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 29, 2022

You and Uriah, any similarities? Are you taking care of your Bathsheba?

The curious case of Uriah and his Bathsheba. We each have something very beautiful and special that can make others kill us in order to get it. Uriah had Bathsheba, what do you have? Yes, Beloved, who or what is your Bathsheba? What steps have you taken to safeguard it? Or are you one of those, ...read more

Basket Case Christians

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 28, 2015

Those that hid their light under a basket are

Matt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon's Trophy Case

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2016

Many NFL players achieved great success but never achieved the greatest, winning the Super Bowl. The aged Solomon reflects on the fact that he had huge success but was lacking the greatest.

Are you ready for some Carolina Panther’s football? Our first preseason game was Thursday night. A lot of sports analysts are predicting Carolina to once again be the NFC Champs and go to the Super Bowl, this time to win. We have the MVP and number one rated player in the NLF on our team in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:3-19

Denomination: Foursquare

The Case For Moral Purity Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty.

THE CASE FOR MORAL PURITY I CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 INTRODUCTION: Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty. They concluded that because they were free in Christ they could express their sexuality in any form. Sound anything like today? Paul writes to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Case Of The Ruined Woman Series

Contributed by Dan Hodge on Sep 6, 2019

We will learn that there are no hopeless predicaments with the Lord! 1) No situation is hopeless! 2) No storm is hopeless! 3) No sinner is hopeless! 4) No sickness is hopeless! 5) None of our lost loved ones are hopeless! b. Nothing is hopeless with the Lord!

Introduction A. The Bible is filled with impossible, hopeless cases. 1. Situations and circumstances appear in the Word of God, and many of them appear impossible. a. There seems to be no solution. b. Storms, needs, deaths, sicknesses, and many other situations appear impossible to the human mind, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Evidential Case For Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Big Idea: The Bible and evidence overwhelming shows that the emotional, economic, physical and sexual benefits of marriage between a man and woman are essential to the well-being of any society.

OPENING SENTENCE: There is an old joke, not a very good one and one I am sure most of you have heard, but it lays the groundwork for my sermon today so I will tell it nonetheless. It goes like this: INTRODUCTION: God was once approached by a scientist who said, “Listen God, we’ve decided we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Colossians As A Case In Point Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2018

It was while you and I were in rebellion against Him, while we were doing wicked works, that He reconciled us to Himself.

7/4/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB6?The Colossians as a Case in Point ?Colossians 1:21-23 • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:21-23 (NIV) (Text) 1:21-23: (21) Once you were alienated from God and were enemies ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise On Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel chapter 3 where we learn that we musn’t compromise on worship and see that this is not just about facing death, but overcoming day to day niggles and annoyances.

This morning I’d like to introduce you to a book, for those of you that know me you may be surprised to learn that this book is not by J K Rowling or Tolkein. In fact its not even a science fiction book. It’s a little book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” And it’s just a manual, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

The Worst False Prophet Ever Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 2, 2025

False prophets have been around for a long time. After the Rapture, the worst False Prophet ever will come on the scene, assisting the Antichrist (Beast) in his seven-year nightmare. Don't be on Earth when this happens!

The Worst False Prophet Ever (This contribution is based on a message preached Sunday evening, 3-30-2025 at the New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Tonight we’re going to wrap up our study of false prophets. I sure hope the Lord has given all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18, Revelation 16:13-16, Revelation 19:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Of Times Or The Best Of Times

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 27, 2006

Christ the King Sunday. Despite how dangerous the world is, we know that Christ reigns.

The Worst of Times or the Best of Times? Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 November 26, 2006 One of the things that I most appreciate about the book of Psalms in the Old Testament is its honesty. The people who wrote those hymns and poems and songs were utterly and completely open and sincere with God. If ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 4, 2007

Submission - Not a popular subject in America. Perhaps we misunderstand Biblical Submission.Whatever is our life circumstances, we can still act in a way that treats others well.

Note To Reader: This is the first sermon on the subject of submission. A companion sermon is found under the name - Submission: The Power of a Tender Heart Submission – its not a popular subject here in America. Can you think of a popular song or a movie or even a recent best selling book on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational