Sermons on Asleep At The Switch:

Empty Boats!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 18, 2013

Our lives are cluttered with electronic gadgets, agendas, projects, seminars and entertainments that many have seldom quiet time with Him. No wonder we have lost the fizz in our life!

Empty boats! Luke 5:2”Jesus saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.” When Jesus looked at the empty boats and the fishermen who had gone away to wash their nets, He knew it was a hopeless situation! Boys had closed shop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knock The Prayer Button!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2014

Strike the ‘Cook’ button if want to eat! Are you listening?

Knock the prayer button! James 1:22”But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” On a particular day, I put the rice and the vegetables into the electric rice cooker, added water, salt and all the ingredients necessary for cooking; turned the switch on and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflection D.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Starting To Look At Revelation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 3, 2020

If we think coronavirus might be God's judgement or a part of 'End Times' then we need to know what God's judgement and 'End Times' look like. We now turn to Revelation. This Reflection provides an introduction.

Today we start on Revelation. However, before diving in I’d like to do a quick introduction. When we start to talk about Revelation we quickly find that there are a lot of different views. The main views are ‘preterist’, ‘historicist’, ‘idealist’ and ‘futurist’. Preterists believe that most of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Daniel 7:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Focus

Contributed by Amos Mapanda on Oct 19, 2020

When one focus, you are blinded to other things and you fix your attention on just one thing.

Heb 12:2 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. When one focus, you are blinded to other things and you fix your attention on just one thing. By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not An Easy Hike

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours.

I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours. It was so steep a climb that the switchbacks were no more than 10 apart at their widest point. Our packs were heavy too as we had all 9 days of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Science: Is There A Conflict? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2003

Faith and science need not be enemies as the Bible is open to authentic research and study.

Faith and science: Is there a conflict? “GOD’s works are so great, worth a lifetime of study--endless enjoyment!” Psalm 111:2 (MSG) “but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (New Living Translation) A. Introduction Today we begin a new series of messages ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Win The Super Bowl

Contributed by Marvin Patterson on Feb 2, 2007

This sermon compares the Christian life with the Super Bowl.

How to win the Super Bowl! Text: Acts 1:8 This evening the world will watch the Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts (I mean play the Indianapolis Colts). I shouldn’t have made a prediction like that! How many Bears fans do we have here this morning? Great! How many Colts fans do we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bigger Hearts For Lost People

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

What was it that transformed a semi-defeated Bible study group meeting in an upper room in Jerusalem into this highly energized, Holy Spirit empowered, life-giving local church? The inundation of 3000 new converts on Pentecost Day.

Building Bigger Hearts for Lost People I would like to start with a multiple-choice question: Which of these would most likely transform the average sleepy, tradition-bound local church into a dynamic, fired-up, community of faith? Which of the following events? A) Burning the hymnbooks, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Care Enough To Correct Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Motivating our sons and daughters to pursue a path of godliness isn’t always easy. It takes courage to stay the course and to stand our ground without losing heart. As Gods agents of change, parents must have love and the power of the Holy Spirit within in order to be successful. Seven ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Blind Man Meets The Healer Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 13, 2018

On the way to Jerusalem where the cross awaited Him, Jesus met blind Bartimaeus who cried out for mercy and healing. In response, Bartimaeus found healing as well as forgiveness of his sins. Hear Pastor Sligh preach the first in a 4-part Easter series.

A Blind Man Meets the Healer Easter Series: On the Way to the Cross, #1 Chuck Sligh March 11, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. This is a shorter adaptation of a sermon from an Easter series by Brian Bill found on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball this week. Your prayer list includes your children marrying really successful people. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball lottery this week. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

When Saul The Persecutor Became Paul The Preacher .

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2022

Many things undergo changes in this life

Paul before his conversion he was known as Saul, after he was converted he became Paul. Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one partical to another • Some are converted in the sports ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Victoriously In 2025

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 3, 2025

How can we remain strong, steadfast, and victorious in facing any situation this year?

While billions of people are celebrating the New Year 2025, some families are experiencing great sadness because they have lost their loved ones due to crimes committed by evil people, such as the New Orleans truck attack. These families hoped the new year would bring them success and happiness. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 24:42, Colossians 4:2, Mark 14:38, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:27, Matthew 6:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational