Sermons on Be Watchful:

Hope Looks Up

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 3, 2009

When your mountain seems too big to climb, look up and remember who gives you the hope you need.

Hope Looks Up Psalm 121:1-8 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is My Help

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 15, 2009

God, the Maker of heaven and earth, is our Source of help, and He is fully capable of helping us. What we need is to turn to Him and seek Him. Are you willing to?

We all need help in life. We all need God’s help in life. • Not everyone knows they needed help, like those who are sick but not knowing it. • They need the doctor to do some tests and tell them what is wrong with them. • But there are also those who do not want help. They feel that they are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In Suffering

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 22, 2018

Psalm 130 does not give us insight as to why we suffer, it gives us the reality that we will suffer, it is not a matter of if but when we suffer. It gives us insight into how we respond to suffering makes an incredible difference in how we live our lives.

We have pointed out in our ascent to grow closer to God we will face persecution and that will and does cause suffering, but that suffering is a direct result of the decision we have made to follow Christ. We have been warned that it will happen, and we are comforted in the fact that in the end the ...read more

Watchmen: Avoid The Horses!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 27, 2021

This is part #2 About watchmen should warn others that we are getting close to unknown shores. Jesus is coming to take His church home. Then the TRIBULATION follows.

WATCHMEN: AVOID THE HORSES? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a series: #1 Watchman what of the night. #2 Horses) Acts 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:2-8, 2 Peter 3:3-5, Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trick Or Treat? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon encourages vigilance and reliance on Christ’s love and strength to withstand spiritual adversity, reminding us we are never alone or unloved.

1 Peter 5:8 (ESV): "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." Friends, pull your chair up to the table of God’s Word and take a deep breath. The world is loud, and some days the noise sounds like a growl you can’t quite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Roaring Lion, Beware, Vigilance

What Did Jesus Leave For Us?

Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2006

When the Son of Man ascended to Heaven he didn’t leave us empty-handed. He left us with all we need to be victorious in every fact of life.

WHAT DID JESUS LEAVE FOR US? By Pastor Jim May I was somewhat amused this week with so many people who were concerned about the passing of the date 6/6/06. It never ceases to amaze me that people, who are supposed to know and understand the Word of God, are so superstitious, and so afraid, of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discipleship: Bold In Mission

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2021

‘Bold In Mission.’ Colossians chapter 4 verses 2-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: TALKING TO GOD ABOUT PEOPLE Be faithful (vs 2a) Be watchful (vs 2b) Be thankful (vs 2c) Be specific (vs 3) TALKING TO PEOPLE ABOUT GOD By lips (vs 4) By life (vs 5-6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I am not sure who counts these things, but multiple sources suggest, • That the average ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Blessed Hope – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 23, 2023

We are looking for Jesus Christ our Blessed Hope This sermon can be used in whatever way that brings glory to God

THE BLESSED HOPE – PART II Let’s stand together and open our Bibles to Titus 2 as we continue with our series “God’s Watchman,” with today’s message, “The Blessed Hope Part II.” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, Mark 13:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

Jesus tell the parable of the fig tree, what does it mean

Introduction A. Lets turn to Matthew 24:32 - 34, I believe that this is one of the more misunderstood passages in the gospels Matthew 24:32-34 (NKJV) "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. {33} ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The End Time While Living In The Mean Time

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 10, 2024

We must look for the end times our blessed hope with earnest expectation waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God, but we must live in the meantime.

“Looking for the End Time while Living in the Meantime”. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - If we just look at what is going on in our world wars and rumors (threats) of war, nation against nation, false Christ, false prophets, and an apostate religious system where entertainment, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7, Titus 2:12-13

Denomination: Apostolic

The Joy-Filled Shepherds (Pastor Glenys) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008

In a ‘slow motion moment’, black and white turns to living color! The boring brilliant! The mundane becomes magnificent!

O – ordinary R – routine D – dull I – inferior N – normal A – average R – repetitive Y – yawn These words, along with a few others of like kind, could be used to describe an evening with the shepherds. Nothing ‘too much’ happened out in the fields while the shepherds kept watch. There may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Good And Evil

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 16, 2008

Solomon shares some contrasts between good and evil.

Proverbs 15:1-4 Good and Evil 15 A asoft answer turns away wrath, But ba harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, cBut the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 dThe eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Warning: A Tsunami Is Coming

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

WARNING: A TSUNAMI IS COMING

Matthew 24:36-51 WARNING: A TSUNAMI IS COMING I. JESUS MENTIONS A COMPARISON v. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. THE CERTAINTY OF CHRIST’S COMING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Holiness

Be Still And Know...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2021

We seem to live in a world of absolute chaos. Chaos seems to be the new norm. God says: Listen, be still and know... trust me... total surrender.

BE STILL … AND KNOW By Wade Martin Hughes, sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guided By Eternal Truth: A Transformed Journey Psalm 121:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 29, 2023

In a world filled with uncertainties, Psalm 121:7-8 offers solace and a profound understanding of the transformative power of eternal truth in our lives.

"Guided by Eternal Truth: A Transformed Journey" Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the transformative words of Psalm 121:7-8. In a world filled with uncertainties, these verses offer solace and a profound understanding of the transformative power of eternal truth in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:7-8, Proverbs 2:8, Psalm 121:8, Deuteronomy 31:8, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal