Sermons on Back Porch:

Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Your Head Out Of Your App - Pt. 2 - Come Back To The Table Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Apps are supposed to keep us connected . . . but at what cost? Screen time is increasing but are our relationships deteriorating?

Introduction The pace of change is breath taking. In 1984, just 8% of households had a personal computer, the World Wide Web was still five years away, and cell phones were not only enormous, but scarce. In 1990, 96% of Americans had no cell phone and now 95% do. Just since 2008, the app store was ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Back And God's Face - James 4:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

Real change comes with thorough repentance. James teaches us how to do that.

James 4:5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he caused to live in us? 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023

A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dry Bone Come Alive Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2025

We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life anything! Can you catch the vision of this truth and reality for 2025?

Opening Video Illustration: Peanut Butter Goggles - Skit Guys! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Firm Foundation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 27, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4 Lectionary 9

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 Firm Foundation 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In The Old Paths

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Going back to the old time way

Sermon Jeremiah 6: 16-19& 21 Walking in the old paths Introduction: We learn here that this is Jeremiah writing to Judah (the southern kingdom) and its capital city, Jerusalem. He was writing for the purpose to urge God’s people to turn from their sins and back to God. Judah was in a backslidden ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Looking For Men

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

We need to get back to the basics

GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEN JEREMIAH 5:1 RUN YE TO AND FRO THROUGH THE STREETS OF JERUSALEM, AND SEEK NOW AND KNOW, AND SEEK IN THE BROAD PLACES THEREOF, IF YE CAN FIND A MAN. IF THERE BE ANY THAT EXECUTETH JUDGMENT, THAT SEEKETH THE TRUTH, AND I WILL PARDON IT. I BRING YOU GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Nudge For Your Prayer Life

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 15, 2008

Task: To nudge people back to praying.

This Christmas I traveled to Sun City Center, FL to spend time with my parents and my brother’s family. I love going to see my folks in FL. My wife and I love the beach, the warmer weather, and I always get to go fishing in the bay. I bet you have a favorite place or two as well. Don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

David And Gath

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Sep 1, 2008

We need to "take back" Christmas!

Merry Christmas, …and having said that, let me say this, “We may very well be on the verge of a new Dark Age.” In I Samuel Chapter 21 & 27, David was so stressed out and exhausted from running away from Saul that he went and hid in the land of Gath. (The Hometown of Goliath). He ran away and like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Of Joy

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008

Get Your Joy Groove Back On

Revival of Joy (Get your joy groove back on) Bishop David Ibeleme Joy and Happiness Happiness is primarily a carnal manifestation. It is based on happenings. Happenings lead to happiness. When good things happen people are happy however when bad things happen they become sad. Joy on the other hand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph Of Arimathea

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013

Cost of staying back! Will you be the one?

Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 23, 2014

There is great joy in giving back to the Lord!

The Joy of Giving March 23, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is great joy in giving back to the Lord! Focus Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Supplemental Passage: "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Victor Haynes on Jul 9, 2011

Calling America back to Biblical principles.

It has been 235 years since our Founding Fathers gave us our National Birth Certificate. We continue to be the longest on-going Constitutional Republic in the history of the world. We must admit that God has blessed us with these many years of existence. We are a nation today by His grace alone. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Passionately In His Grace!” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008

God is patiently holding back judgment.

1. PASSION… Webster’s defines it as: • “INTENSITY… OVERMASTERING FEELINGS… CONVICTION.” • Other words include ZEAL, ENTHUSIASM, & FERVENCY. Guys, that’s the kind of relationship with Jesus I want. • Jesus changed my life… and he changed yours. • He delivered us from the power of darkness and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational