The Health of My Countenance, Ps 42:1-11
In Psalm 42, the Psalmist was questioning himself, asking why he was cast down. He asked, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me?” [Ps 42:5, 11]. He was dejected. He was discouraged. He had good reason to be down. His soul was cast down [Ps 42:6]. The […]
How’s Your Countenance?
How’s Your Countenance? Genesis 4:5 Cain’s countenance fell. He revealed on the outside, his attitude problem that was on the inside. How’s your countenance? Are there problems on the inside of you that you try to hide on the outside? You have probably heard the term “poker face”, meaning a face that does not […]
Wayne Sehmish – Joseph Got Through, Gen 41:51-52
This sermon was preached by Dr. Wayne Sehmish. The texts for this sermon are found in Jn 5:5-8 and Gen 41:51-52. The summary of the sermon is that you’re going to go through troubles in this sin ruined world just like the infirm man in Jn 5 and just like Joseph in Gen 39. […]
The Storms of Life
The Storms of Life Acts 27:9-13 Four Basic Reasons for the Storms of Life Storms that are of time and chance, Ecc. 9:11 and Matt.5:45, no one is exempt. Storms that are engineered by our own foolishness, Jonah 1-2. Storms that God sends us into for development, Matt.8:18. Storms that we are dragged into by […]
Man is Born Unto Trouble Job 5:7
Man is Born Unto Trouble Job 5:7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Job 5:7 says that man is born unto trouble as the sparks fly upward. You are not getting through this life without trouble. And the sooner you realize this, the better. Man is born unto trouble. Man has trouble with: Temptations – we are troubled […]
Deficiencies of the Heart Matt 13:15
Deficiencies of the Heart Matt 13:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO During Jesus’ ministry he had to deal with people who had several deficiencies of the heart. Their hearts were why they could not receive and live by the things he was saying. Some had a: Gross heart – Matt 13:15 – a gross heart is a […]
Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42
Overwhelmed Luke 10:38-42 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO You get overwhelmed when you are stressed, cumbered, careful and troubled about many things. Oftentimes, you bring these things on yourself; sometimes you can’t control them. When you are feeling overwhelmed, you can bite your fingernails, post your trouble on Facebook so others can see the shape you’re in, […]
When Trouble Comes Ps. 146:1-10
When Trouble Comes Ps. 146:1-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In your life, you are going to face trouble and problems. Things are going to be tough from time to time. You might be oppressed, hungry, imprisoned, blind, bowed down, orphaned, widowed or alone [stranger]. What are you to do when you find yourself in this kind […]
Strengthen the Things Which Remain Rev 3:2
Strengthen the Things Which Remain Rev. 3:2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When something is crumbling in your life, strengthen the things which remain. There is a tendency when something is going awry to devote all of your attention and strength to the problem. And then here’s what happens. The things that were strong in your […]
Return to God Amos 4:6
Return to God Amos 4:6 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Israel had forsaken the Lord for their idols. And so the Lord brought trouble to them to get them to repent and return to God. He brought them hunger from a lack of food, yet they did not return to God [Amos 4:6]. He sent them drought […]