Sermons on Before Christ:

When You Stand Before God

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012

I often hear people make this statement: “As long as I pray and ask God to forgive me, NOW & THEN and try to be nice to people…I’ll get to heaven.”

I often hear people make this statement: “As long as I pray and ask God to forgive me, NOW & THEN and try to be nice to people…I’ll get to heaven.” That sounds good but is it true. Is that all there is to getting to heaven? I want you to know that each and every one of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

From The Calm Before To The Storm In The Temple

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus will not tolerate desecration of the temple of our worship nor the temple of our bodies.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 3, 2018 Reading: John 2:13-22 Communion Sunday From the Calm Before to the Storm in the Temple Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to celebrate the sacred festival of Passover. He just departed Caana of Galilee, where He celebrated a peaceful wedding. At that wedding, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Both Ways Before Crossing

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 10, 2012

Sometimes our attenion becomes so focused in one direction that we fail to acknowledge other realities.

TITLE: LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 14:25-33 I want to lift up this morning as a thought – Look Ways Before Crossing. This has always been sound advice. Matter of fact it is one of the earliest recollections of instructions that I have as a child. I can recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing Before The Lord (Worship 2) Series

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

If we truly worship God, then our lives, like David’s will be seen by others as we leap and dance before the Lord!

2 Samuel 6:13 I. GET OUT OF THE ROUTINE If you haven’t noticed were doing things a little different this morning. It’s easy for us to get to the point where we’re just going through the routine of things. It’s easy because we’re creature of habit. We end up going through the motions and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Words Before The Big Game

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Those words have become the classic example of a final challenge designed to inspire a team as they head into the big game. That’s the kind of scene you need to picture as we read the last words of the last book before the Book of Revelation.

Through the New Testament 2006 Last Words Before The Big Game Jude 24-25 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For You Have Not Passed This Way Before.

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Discovering God in a deeper way

“for you have not passed this way before.” Joshua 3:1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they crossed over. 2 So it was, after three days, that the officers went through the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obadiah: Pride Goes Before Destruction Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

The battle began with Jacob and Esau in their mother's womb, and continue with the nations of Israel and Edom. Obadiah addresses the cruelty of Edom against their brother Israel.

OBADIAH: PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION (Study of Minor Prophets) 5/15/16 – Garfield A. How many of you fought with your brother or sister growing up? Sibling rivalry is a very common occurrence. 1. You may recall some of those battles between you and your brother or sister when ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Place Your Life Before God

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

You can’t commit unless you surrender

A little over 9 years ago, I met Amanda. Her friends set us up. We were talking about when we first met, there was a swing in front of my dorm on the campus of Ozark Christian College. She said that she sat right in the middle so that she could tell if I liked her or not. I asked her to go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No New Wine Before It's Time

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on May 3, 2008

How do you handle pressure? How can you keep from cracking under pressure?

I. Cracking Under Pressure A. Text: Psalm 119:81-83 “[81] I am worn out waiting for Your rescue, but I have put my hope in Your Word. [82] My eyes are straining to see Your promises come true. When will You comfort me? [83] I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, but I have not forgotten to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-83

Have I Seen You Before?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009

Easter comes and goes too fast...The culture moves on to the next celebration instead of experiencing Easter in a full way.

Have I seen you before? John 20:19-31 We are picking up the Easter story again this week. For us Easter is pretty much over. The stores have the clearance tables filled with chocolate bunnies, peeps, Easter baskets and stuffed animals. They are clearing off the shelves for new stuff; I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

We Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 8, 2005

“You have not passed this way before.” “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” We are to spiritually prepare ourselves for what God has in store for us.

WE HAVE NOT PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE Joshua 3 There are several stages in the history of Israel. Each stage is a picture of our own spiritual experience. 1. Israel in Egypt: This is a picture of our bondage to sin before we met Jesus Christ. Egypt is a type of the world. Through Moses God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Before Abraham Was, I Am.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

Controversy in the Temple.

BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM. John 8:46-59. JOHN 8:46. There was nobody who could lay any charge against our spotless Saviour. So why do people refuse point blank to receive the Gospel? This is the unreasonableness of fallen mankind. JOHN 8:47. Elsewhere Jesus says, ‘My sheep hear my voice’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To See Before Moving Day Series

Contributed by Michael West on Aug 5, 2006

Desiring the move of God in our lives that will enable us to reach out and be the disciplemakers we have been called to be.

Sunday August 6th, 2006 by: Pastor Michael West Series: Move It Sermon: What to See before moving day Scripture: Mark 9:19-24 Mark 5:36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, "Do not be afraid; only believe." Mark 9:23 Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before The Throne

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Jan 29, 2008

Aside from being Super Bowl Sunday, today is also known as Transfiguration Sunday in our liturgical Christian calendar, a day to remember this remarkable event, and look at how it impacts us and what effect is has on us today as Christians and followers o

The Transfiguration; Coming Boldly Before the Throne Today is a very special day for football fans. Today is Super Bowl Sunday. The culmination of the season, where the two, arguably, best teams in the NFL face off to prove to the world that they are the best of the best. Today is also a very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Not Been This Way Before

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Book of Joshua is about faith. The Israelites had approached the Jordan River in transition from wandering in a desert to dwelling in a new land. Greater blessings awaited them but with greater battles. Victory comes to God when His people trust and obey.

2016: WE HAVE NOT PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE JOSHUA 3: 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic