Sermons on Apocalyptic Visions:

Getting People To Jesus

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Oct 11, 2009

This is a sermon that challenges people to work in unity toward a common goal of getting people to know Jesus.

GETTING PEOPLE TO JESUS! Mark 2:1-12 In Mark chapter two, we find four individuals united in one common goal—getting their friend to Jesus. The characteristics of their efforts on behalf of their friend are the same characteristics that must be true of Christians today, if they are to get men and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer For Disciples Series

Contributed by Colin Bain on May 1, 2009

A brief overview and look at the prayer that Jesus taught His disciples to prayer in order that they might fulfill their prayer life and real life

What is the state of your prayer life? I imagine if I asked each one of you today, I would be hard pressed to find even one person who could say “Yes, Captain, my prayer life is one area of my life where I can confidently say I have no problems” If you are anything like me, you will struggle with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Risk Taking Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 22, 2009

What is our vision for the coming year? Is our church an under-taker, care-taker or risk-taker?

THE RISK TAKING CHURCH When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his ticket and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without success. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2011

A study of the Gospel of John chapter 9 verses 1 through 41

John 9: 1 – 41 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let Your Voice Be Heard! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 12, 2018

Let your voice be heard, because: 1. people will still believe in Jesus (1). 2. people are still belligerent against Jesus (2-7). 3. God is still big (8-10). 4. people are still blind to the truth (11-18). 5. eternity still hangs in the balance (18-20).

Let Your Voice Be Heard! The Book of Acts - Part 46 Acts 14:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 15, 2014 *Life changing words: Hearing your boyfriend ask, "Will you marry me?" Answering "Yes!" or "No." Both of those answers are pretty life-changing. How about hearing your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014

This is the third in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

The FOUNDATION Purpose for a new year - #3 of 4 Jerry Watts 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 • Today, I begin with a question that is personal as well as collective. Here it is; what type of foundation are you building your life on & are we building this fellowship on? This is important. • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2014

Let not the substance of our faith not bear fruit at all, no matter how strong the test in darkness, we must stand and hold the blood stained banner for Christ Jesus.

Prayer Of Faith by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 30, 2014) “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (St. John 1:9, King James Version [Jesus, the light of the world]). Father, bless your Holy Name in you do I trust. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Friends

The Perils Of Contentment

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2014

Contentment is a trap, because it keeps us from growing in ability and interior commitment.

Recently we were viewing one of the original episodes of the Twilight Zone. A successful but elderly actor was ruminating over his long career, and his multiple marriages, and told his butler a secret. He said that in his whole life, he had only one length of time in which he had felt true ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

What Happens When Jesus Comes To Town?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2013

God's love is large enough to embrace and include everyone.

Title: What Happens When Jesus Comes to Town? Text: Luke 4:21-30 Thesis: God’s love is large enough to embrace and include everyone. Introduction A syndrome is a group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, psychological disorder or other abnormal condition. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Dream For Our Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Daylight Nightmare Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 8 verses 1 through 27

Daniel 8: 1 – 27 Daylight Nightmare In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared to me—to me, Daniel—after the one that appeared to me the first time. 2 I saw in the vision, and it so happened while I was looking, that I was in Shushan, the citadel, which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Volunteering For Duty

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Isaiah is a model for volunteering. There are many reasons why people volunteer. Isaiah did so for 3 reasons – an appreciation for what God had done for Him,a realization of others' need, and God’s will

Volunteering for Duty Isaiah 6:1-8 In its simplest definition a volunteer is someone who freely, without any legal obligation, chooses to act in recognition of a need. In Mark 10:45 we read “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Champion's Anthem

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Jun 19, 2024

Paul describes what I am calling the "Champion's Anthem" in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. It's a description of what it means to press into the pain so that God's grace would reign.

The Champion’s Anthem is what I call Apostle Paul’s description of hard times described in 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. Here is my rendition of that– “I am squeezed but not squished, still having hope–even at the end of my rope. I am still in the race, even if I am being chased, and I may be knocked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Isaiah 55:11, Ecclesiastes 9:4, Habakkuk 3:19, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

The World Will Dim Your Light

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2024

This message is about a vision the Lord gave to me and it’s interpretation.

Three weeks ago, during the Sunday evening service, we had a time of quietness as the Lord’s presence filled the sanctuary. I want to share a vision that the Lord gave to me during that time. When I got home, I wrote it down and let it sit for a day or two. When I went back to it, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:14-15, 1 John 1:1-5, Romans 10:9-10, 1 John 4:4, Proverbs 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of Your Tent And Lift Your Head...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2022

God has a plan and a promise. Part of the covenant of God is to lift up your head. Count the stars... see the rainbow. Will we look to the possibilities of what God desires for his people? STIR UP THE GIFTS.

GET OUT OF YOUR TENT… LIFT UP YOUR HEAD… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a glass of warm water… I use salt or maybe sugar and pour some in the warm water. The salt or sugar will always go to the bottom of the glass. We have to STIR until the solution is mixed… IF I USE SAND ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 9:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God