Sermons on Abraham Did Not Wait For God:

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 10, 2021

Jesus' beloved friends had requested He come for their urgent need. But He didn't show up when He could have? What are we to think when God doesn't answer our prayers--there's only silence--and midnight passes?

Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:32, Romans 8:28-29, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Choose Wisely Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2002

Are marriages made in heaven?

The German philosopher and scholar, Moses Mendelssohn (1729-86), was born a hunchback. Despite this deformity, which could have soured him on life forever, Mendelssohn was known as a wise and humble man. While on a trip to Hamburg as a young man, Mendelssohn met a rich merchant who had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion - The Movie In My Mind

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jun 26, 2015

Sermon using the concept of a making a movie to explain holy communion

Just recently, I made a short animated video to promote St Luke’s. As this has proved popular on the web, I thought I might try my hand at one on communion. But then a question struck me. And it is – what is sacrament of Holy Communion really all about? Well, of course, I would start ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Repent For The Forgiveness Of Sins

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 3, 2011

A fresh call to repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

They were waiting for their long-expected Messiah. In April 2011 Prince Charles became the longest serving heir apparent in British history, having waited 59 years, 2 months and 14 days. Charles overtook the record set by his great-great grandfather king Edward VII; and that’s quite a record when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon # 39 - Possible With God Alone Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 24, 2025

The one thing that is a chief contender for our love and allegiance to God is the riches of this world. If we desire to inherit eternal life we must choose to know God, love Him above all else and keep money in its rightful place. What seems impossible with men is possible with God alone.

We read in Mark 10:27, “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” (ESV) Mankind has advanced in leaps and bounds in science, technology, industrialization and medicine. However, all of these progressions have still left us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27, Mark 10:17, Job 17:3, Galatians 4:9, Mark 10:19, Exodus 20:3-4, Exodus 20:7, Mark 10:20-22, Mark 10:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity [true Love Waits / Abstinence / Fidelity] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Good for vow renewals and True Love Waits Campaigns, as well as general purposes. Formatted Text Version and Powerpoint included.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Vow Renewals/True Love Waits Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html -------------------- Heb. 13:4 It’s not common that you’ll find it. It’s not popular if you say it. The “in” crowd does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 43 - Know God's Will And Do God's Work Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 7, 2025

There are two groups of people that Jesus spoke about. One who may initially reject God, but later repent and truly turn to God. The other group are those who claim to follow Jesus, but are dichotomous and far from doing the will of God. The question is, ‘Where do we stand?’

We read in Proverbs 22:29, “Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.”(GW) When a person gets a good job, their entry to that job is only the first step. Their goal should be to fulfill the expectations of their superiors, and to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:29, Matthew 21:28-30, John 4:34, John 14:31, Matthew 23:3, Matthew 7:21, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Matthew 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Wait Before You Go - The Great Commission Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 30, 2011

Before we can carry out the Great Commission we need the power of the Holy Spirit.

July 31, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Luke 24:44-49; Acts 1:8 Subject: The Great Commission Part 4 Title: Wait Before You Go – The Spirit’s Role in the Great Commission This is part four of our five part series on the Great Commission. Today we are going to focus on a couple of different aspects ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Roi – The God Who Sees Me

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Jesus did not cause a stir when he spoke about the future like prophets of this generation did. He spoke simply in between words describing Jerusalem’s devastation. For Jesus, being able to predict the future was nothing extraordinary.

But Jesus, turning to them, said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children”. Luke 23:28 In this verse, Jesus was predicting that there will come a time of weeping when Jerusalem will be destroyed. In the year 70 AD, this Jerusalem was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:28

Joy, Full Of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting...

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 21, 2022

What is Joy full of Glory? Examining 1 Peter 1:3-12 for the answer.

2022.02.20 Joy, Full of Glory, Eagerly Awaiting William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Peter 1:3-12 What is Joy? Is it Happiness? This following in hashmarks “###” came to me as I was delivering the message below. And I had to come back and write it down. # # # Joy full of Glory and expectantly awaiting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 1 John 3:1-3, John 14:1-3, Jude 1:21, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anticipation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006

We must wait patiently for the Lord’s return because it will be worth the wait.

Anticipation Text: James 5:7-11 Introduction 1. Read James 5:7-11 2. Illustration: Do any of you remember the old Heinz Ketchup commercial that played the song "Anticipation?" The point of that commercial is that the best things in life are worth waiting for. 3. Well I know something that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

From The Shelf To The Oven

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

The Process in getting to the place to handle the pressure of ministry.

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1 – 6 Title: “FROM THE SHELF TO THE OVEN!” Introduction: It hasn’t been long ago I preached from Jeremiah 18 concerning the “Potter’s House” and the Vessel. · To become the person God’s intends us to be there is a process we have to go through to get there. Basically the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now And Then Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006

Are we in the last days? What did the disciples think about it then? What about our times now? Understand critical components to the end times in this message from Luke 21.

“Now and Then” (Luke 21:5-38) Welcome to Thanksgiving Sunday at First Family Church. Today’s text is not an easy one to dissect…it has caused much debate and discussion. A variety of questions surround these verses and this topic. In fact, lots of different opinions exist regarding the topic of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Idol Of Stoicism: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can wait passively and watch opportunities to come and go

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR THE IDOL OF STOICISM: PHILADELPHIA REVELATION 3:7-13 Sermon Objective: The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Nazarene

#8~ Angels-Pt.4 Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 31, 2012

Angels are spirit beings, however from time too time have taken the appearance as men, one of these MEN was the LORD, because Abraham calls Him "LORD" IN VERSES 1+13-14.

#8~ ANGELS-pt.4 BIBLE DOCTRINE 9-1-12 Today we'll continue with our study to do with bible doctrine, and once again say a few things about "Angels". ---- Angels are spirit beings, however from time too time have taken the appearance as men, listen as I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist