Sermons on 10 Second Rule:

"Staring Toward Heaven"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 9, 2013

A sermon about the Ascension of the Lord.

"Staring Toward Heaven" Acts 1:1-11 This is quite an amazing passage of Scripture. We are told that after His Resurrection from the dead, Jesus appeared to His followers "over a period of forty days, speaking to them about God's kingdom." He ate with them, and at one of these meals Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Enemy Part 4: Death Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 25, 2020

The final enemy that Christ will do away with is Death.

We live in an evil world. The time is growing closer to the time of the end. We discussed this spiritual battle that we are all in, we touched on the enemies we face: We all do battle with the devil, or Satan. The Bible calls him the accuser. He was the one that introduced sin into the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For When God Stands Far Off (Psalm 9-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 3, 2022

Or, a prayer for when God doesn't answer, the first time you pray.

Today, we will work through Psalms 9 and 10. Originally, these two psalms were probably one single song, and they are treated as a single song in the Greek OT (LXX). So we are going to try to work through both, in one sitting. I have total confidence that this will work out. This song divides ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 10:1-18

Keeping Score

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 15, 2007

Jesus Kingdom plays by the rules of love, not money

Title: Keeping Score Text: Luke 12:13 – 21 MP: Self-sufficiency is an insufficient legacy. FCF: Through Christ and his Word, we can be sure that we have won the only game worth playing. <NOTE: During the reading, when Jesus asks “Who made me an arbiter and a judge among you – The answer is – by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Given Up?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 3, 2009

Do we really believe that Jesus is coming back soon?

October 4, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 24:1-14 Subject: The Imminent Return of Christ Title: Have You Given Up? One of the most talked about topics in the church today is the mountain of evidence that seems to be getting higher and higher each day, that the return of Jesus for His church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perilous Times With Dangerous People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

In turbulent times, God calls us to steadfast faith, resilient hope, and genuine godliness, anchored in Christ and His truth, not swayed by counterfeit spirituality.

Friends, if your heart has felt a steady ache from the noise of our age—the headlines that howl, the arguments that never end, the fatigue that flares by Friday—take a deep breath. You are not alone, and you are not without a map. God has spoken. He has not left us guessing or grasping in the dark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Return, Second Coming

The Role Of Israel In The Last Days

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon incorporting current events, history and the Word of God suggesting that the Second Advent of Christ is very near

The Role of Israel in the Last Days A sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on December 9, 2001 by Pastor John Stensrud Matthew 24:32-39 “Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Come Again.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 26, 2020

Covid-19, Brexit, climate change. The world today seems very fragile. But at Christmas we remember not only that Jesus came 2000 years ago but also that he will come again. When he does, he will establish a kingdom that will last forever.

Each year, the Oxford English Dictionary identifies a word as its ‘word of the year.’ But this year, the Oxford English Dictionary was unable to. There were just too many new words in this ‘unprecedented’ year to be able to pick one. The word ‘unprecedented’ would be my word of the year. When ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45, Matthew 21:5, Daniel 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 28, 2021

We all are familiar with the Valley of Troubled Hearts. It may be a dad that was not there for you when you were growing up. It may be a marriage relationship which started out so wonderfully but ended in a bitter divorce.

Introduction If my calculations are correct Moses went to the mountaintop to be with God a total of eight times that we know of. He may have been to the mountain top more times then was recorded in the Scriptures; but at least 8 times. We know that on one of those occasions in Exodus 34:28, Moses ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To All Sinners (Second Sunday After Epiphany January 15, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023

Imagine you are Matthew, the tax collector. You come from a Jewish background but you work for the enemy----the Roman Government. You have made a good living. But, ….

THE CALL TO ALL SINNERS Text: Matthew 9:9- 13 Matthew 9:9 - 13 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. 10  And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Legalistic God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 7, 2017

Too often we think God has too many rules and laws and we do not embrace God because of the rules/legalism

Believing and Not Believing The God of Rules May 7, 2017 I believe there are lots of people who would love to be followers of Jesus, people who want to believe, however, something holds them back. While these people are rejecting God, I believe they are doing this because they have a distorted, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 7:12 – Stop Following Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 17, 2012

There’s a shop on the corner of OBLIGATION STREET and RECIPROCITY. It advertises free tickets, scratch-its, gifts, invitations, free samples, biros, key-rings, 2 for one. All designed to make me feel OBLIGATED to give or buy or comply or compromise in som

Matthew 7:12 – STOP FOLLOWING ME! I was looking at Instragram photographs recently. On the most popular photographs, so many people made comments such as “I will like you 5 times if you like me”. It was as blatant as that (and as pathetic). They scream “Make me popular, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015

Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

God Reigns

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020

What truly matters is, God Reigns!

Sermon - God Reigns - Elections come, & elections go. Leaders are brought in, & leaders go. - It seems like a year has just begun, & the year is almost done. - The life we live is but for a moment, & then it’s done. - If this is all that life is, then we are miserable! ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

Paul and Barnabas did not share the view of the few Jews who believed that circumcision is necessary for the converts. They advocated and argued for Salvation through grace without circumcision. Read further to know the decision and its effect.

Acts 15:22-35 Jerusalem Council’s Decision Circulated 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch 15:23-29 Four requirements from Converts 15:30-35 Ruling of James on Circulation Acts 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch. The Apostles decided to communicate the decision of the Jerusalem council ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Methodist