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Between A Rock & A Hard Place

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017

When Jacob has to flee Laban, he learns Esau is comming at him with 400 armed men. His schemes have caught up with him as he finds himself between a rock and a hardplace. What was God doing in the situation? What do we do when we find ourselves in a place

Genesis 32:17-31 9/14/14 What do you do when you find yourself between a rock and a hard place? I’m talking about those times in life when there seem to be no good options. Your current job is almost unbearable, but there are no other jobs available—and you do need the paycheck. The people you’re ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:17-31, Genesis 31:3, Genesis 27:41-45

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Real Struggle

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006

We are tempted so many times to go by the way things seems to us, or "the seems like", but a believer knows not everything is as it seems. There are other factors involved non-believers are not aware of. We need help in understanding how to deal with thes

Illustration: The Mafia Game “Not everything is at it seems.” One thing we learn quickly as a believer is you cannot live life by the way things SEEM! When Paul writes to the Ephesian believers, “We wrestle not with flesh and blood” [KJV] Or Our “struggle” is not against flesh and blood [NIV] ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Methodist

Handling Anxiety (Part 1) – Philippians 4:1-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 16, 2022

Let us let go of control, because he’s the one in control. He knows our path and our destination, and he will take us there.

This is the first week of three weeks that we're going to be talking about anxiety. The problem of anxiety. It's been suggested that the research shows that 18% of all adults have some kind of an anxiety disorder. We're talking about generalized anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Raising Kids In An X Box Generation"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2003

Proverbs 22:6 gives to Biblical Principles that when applied to the Christian home provide Biblical values in a post modern generation.

“Raising Kids in an X Box Generation” -Children are gifts from the Lord- Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” If you compare the amount of time our children and grandchildren are spending playing games or watching videos or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Ministry Of Healing Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003

The sermon is about our call to reach those in our homes and community with the power of emotional, spiritual, and physical healing.

"A Ministry of Healing"-Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church. I yet believe that the word of God is a prescription for the world’s ills today. Our brokenness can be mended by God’s holy word. Our sorrows can be turned into joy through his word. Our hunger can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-32, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Creation's God Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 17, 2007

By seeing God as revealed in His creative act, we can marvel in His awesomeness and seek to have a relationship with Him.

1. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all existence 2. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all power 3. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all order 4. In His creative act, God revealed He is the God of all relationship READ GENESIS 1:1-2 How many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

As Tillich said, to have faith in Jesus is to be "ultimately concerned" about Jesus.

Faith Romans 4:1-5 04/10/05 2392 words 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Tall When It Counts Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Sure anyone can follow God when there is no presure, but what happens when things get tough?

Acts 6:8-8:1 “Standing Tall When It Counts” Introduction A. Do you remember the Dan and Dave Commercials Reebok had back in 1992 B. It was Dan O’Brien and Dave Johnson as there were both competing for Olympic Gold in the Decathlon C. Dan O’Brien never made it to the Olympics, but Dave Johnson ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Your Giant Aint Jack

Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006

This sermon is designed to help those struggling with seemingly impossible trials overcome.

In 1947 San Francisco’s Potrero Hill was not only a poor South City neighborhood, it was a real ghetto. That year was the year Oren was born. Rickets, a poverty-related disease actually caused by malnutrition, was Oren’s major problem. His vitamin-mineral deficient diet caused his bones to soften. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Worry Overwhelms Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 9, 2007

Worry has become a national obsession in our world today.Unfortunately, believers are not exempt from worry. We try to hide our worry calling it Christian Concern. In reality, worry is the secret sin for believers. Not only is needless worry a sin, it is

Introduction: (Video Clip – Wounded in Iraq) Worry has become a national obsession in our world today. You do not have to have a loved one overseas in combat to worry. We are a nation of worriers and we worry about everything… Parents worry about their children Adult children worry about their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009

G-R-A-C-E God’s riches at Christ’s expense. You cannot earn your way to Salvation, only by receiving Christ as Savior.

I recently read about a pastor in Arkansas who lost his wife. She died as a result of a terminal disease. She had been struggling with that disease for the two years prior to her death. They finally came to a place about three months before she died where conventional medicine told them that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

War Not Peace

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 25, 2008

Christians are not at liberty to live at peace with the enemy. We are a people that are constantly at war. We have no orders to surrender

WAR NOT PEACE! Scripture Reading: Eph. 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION Amidst all the prophesies that have been told regarding the end of the world. There is one prophesy which stands head and shoulders above all others. One prophecy, which pinpoints the end of the world with greater accuracy, than all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Accepting God’s Kingship And Control Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 2, 2011

Kingship Psalms remind us that we have a King who is to be listed to and obeyed because He protects us and provides for us. Basically all Kingship Psalms answer the same question … “How do I respond to the rule of God in my life?”

Accepting God's Kingship and Control Psalm 2:1-12 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading Altogether there are 150 Psalms. In the past weeks we have been looking at different Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Exodus 33:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Telling God My Complaints And Problems Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 16, 2011

This sermon focusses on the family of Psalms known as Laments. In a Lament the Psalmist brings his complaints and problems to God. A Lament is also an occasion when the faithfulness and care of God is questioned. Psalm 88 is the example.

Telling God My Complaints and Problems Psalm 88:1-18 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We are up to our sixth sermon in this series on the Psalms. Through this series we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

With All Your Getting, Get Understanding Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 27, 2014

Jesus wanted His disciples to understand His teachings so that they could be fruitful. He wants the same for us today.

Parables of Matthew (Part One) Text: Matthew 13: 44 – 52 Wow! It’s been a crazy week! You ever have those times when you’ve got so much running through your head that it kind of just gets jumbled up and then your brain just kind of shuts down? Writers block is not good for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible