Sermons on 3rd Century:

Time's Wasting, Do It! Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016

This is an outline of Ephesians 5:16 and wraps up the series from Twitter by examining the phrase "Time's wasting, Do it!".

Time’s Wasting, DO it! Making the most of time Ephesians 5:1-21 key verse 16 . Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk — not as unwise people but as wise — making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Believe? (Easter 2025)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2025

Today's big question is: "What does the Good News that He is (truly) alive mean to YOU?" It is something we all have to grapple with, and there is no better time than Easter Sunday!

What will you believe? (Easter 2025) Mark 16:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Prayerfully, you’re AWAKE and CELEBRATING that HE IS ALIVE!! -- That was the intention of a little more pep in our music – did it work? - This morning, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With A Rebellious Child

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2005

We discipline our children so that they can discipline themselves. The eternal destiny of our children largely hinges upon the lifestyle of the parents.

How to Deal with a Rebellious Child Ephesians 6:1-4 Psalm 127:3-5 “Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.” (NIV) Being a parent changes everything. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Joined At The Hip Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 14, 2015

Life — including the Christian life — is best lived in a context of reasonable discipline and solid instruction. Balanced discipline and love are not adversarial, they are joined at the hip.

Note: I preach 30 to 35 minutes, but only made it through the first point. Joined At the Hip (Proverbs 23:13-17) 1. Andrew Chan illustrates how many (not all) moms are so perfectionistic, doting, and idealistic with their first child and lower standard drastically with their others. 1). Your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Sad Is A Person With No Mission? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014

Do you know your mission? There are many types of missions, grow and develop... Gaius, Diotreshes, Demetrius... Be a missionary...

HOW SAD IS A PERSON WITHOUT A MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS OUR MISSION ? ... DEFINE: MISSION: TO BE ENTRUSTED PURPOSE, PLAN, ASSIGNMENT, CHARGE, The act of sending or being sent, to carry FAITH or humanitarian work to others, to find direction, to change or ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Repent From The Evil Of This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 21, 2012

As the trumpets are sounded those who are evil in this earth are being challenged by God. Through these events God is saying; I am God - Have I got your attention yet.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 8:2-9:21 Repent from the Idolatry of This Broken World. Let’s start by reading the passage we are going to focus on this morning. Read Revelation 8:2-9:21 Up til ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Search For The Authentic Jesus Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

Think about how we would describe Jesus, based on what we know. All we have are snapshots of His life, not a full biography. Who is Jesus Christ?

One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t do that...no one knows what God looks like.” She held up the picture ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Mighty God, Immanuel Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 1, 2020

In this message we will look at 2 names for Jesus found in Isaiah that speak to His divinity.

Mighty God, Immanuel He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by Him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Colossians 1:15-18, Colossians 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond The Tomb Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 5, 2007

This series examines the life and continuing mission of the church after the resurrection of Jesus. And reminds us that there is work to be done!

Drama (I started with a dram about 2 people Jan and John who had become disillusioned about the church.) In the book of Acts the church emerges and enters the world in a powerful way. But somehow, over the years something has changed. Like Jan and John’s relationship the church has lost it’s ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Since We Lack Nothing How Shall We Live? Series

Contributed by Patrick Malone on Mar 20, 2005

Since God has not withheld anything good from us, not even His own Son - we are not to withhold from Him or one another.

Mothers’ Day, 3rd March 05 ‘Since we lack nothing in Christ, how shall we live?’ Intro: I’m sure many of you will know the story of Victor Hugo’s epic tale LES MISERABLES. Well let me remind you this morning of the opening picture. Jean Valjean, our hero, is released on parole from 19 years of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man On The Run Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012

God was about to ask Jonah to do something he never would have dreamed that God would want him to do. God asked him to actually “care” about these people and to then go and preach the gospel to try and turn the city of Ninevah in the right direction. Bu

Man on the Run Jonah 1:4-17 I can still see the scene from the movie Titanic where the orchestra is brought out on deck to play music-all of this happening while the sip is sinking. Drinks and food are being passed out in the dining room to make everything seem normal. Passengers were eating, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Simeon: The Cradle And The Cross

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

A sermon built on "God's resolutions" and promises. The holy family keep the Jewish rules for purification. Visited the temple. Simeon for tells the future. Herod seeks to dismantle God's resolutions and fails.

In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-32 Christmas I “The Song of Simeon: The Cradle & The Cross” Well, here we are almost at the then end of another year. Do I still say “Merry Christmas” or do I greet you with “Happy New Year”? Liturgically we are still in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-45, Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Eagerly Awaited Hope

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 5, 2018

An Advent message - The evergreen Christmas tree represents our eagerly awaited hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord

(Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Do you know what month it is right now? Yes, it’s December! What special holiday do Christians all over the world celebrate in December? Christmas! Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25, Genesis 3:15-19, Jeremiah 33:14-18, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Appropriate Reaction

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025

Our freedom comes with a price. We are no longer our own. And the only appropriate response is to do what God wants from us in return.

Hostages have been much in the news these days, for good reason. The most horrific fate is that of the Israelis kidnapped in October 2023. Many have died; some are still in captivity. Only a merciful God can heal the wounds of the ones released. May that same merciful God bring about the release of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-23, Psalm 116:12-17, Amos 5:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed