Sermons on Catastrophe:

There's Something About That Name

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

There is no name like the name of Jesus.

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME Matt 1:21 (Read 1:18-21) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Naming children in biblical times was important business. Names were not given to children just because they sounded good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are A People Of Promise Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2006

A sermon for the First Sunday in Advent, Series C.

1st Sunday in Advent- December 3, 2006- “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you have, throughout the ages, remained faithful to your promise to redeem those who trust in you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Do We See What Daniel Saw? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 27, 2002

Fourth and final sermon in series on Christ’s coming from the perspective of the major prophets.

The Book of Daniel may well be one of the greatest proofs of the validity of the scriptures. In several chapters Daniel maps out the course of human activity with amazing accuracy. The rise and fall of world kingdoms were predicted by Daniel’s words so remarkably that one would think they were ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008

The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship.

The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship. In other words, our relationship as a child of God never changes, although our fellowship varies according to our experience. My relationship with my earthly father never ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Relationship With The Environment

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

There is alot of discussion, today, about Man’s proper relationship to the environment. This is a study of some truths found in God’s Word that might help us formulate a godly viewpoint on Man’s relationship to Nature.

Man and Nature Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy as to Man’s relationship to the environment and nature. There has grown a movement that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of Man. This is a reaction on the part of some to those who exploit the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Day

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005

Be not afraid!

Be not afraid, it is a greeting that we hear several times throughout the Christmas Holiday It is how the Angel Gabriel first addressed St. Mary when he came to tell her that she would bear the savior of the nations Be not afraid Mary for you have found favor with God It is how the Angel of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul: On The Parousia Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 13, 2004

PENT 23C: Part 1 of a two-part series on learning to live as end-times Christians ought to live.

Theories on when and how the world might end have surfaced for centuries. Consider these: 1. In 960 Bernard of Thuringia, a German theologian, calculated 992 as the most likely year for the world’s end. As the time approached, panic was widespread. 2. German astrologer Johann ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Other

Chapter One: The Creative Week

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 8, 2004

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking!

What a powerful statement! Of all the chapters in the Bible this first chapter is the most remarkable, controversial and thought provoking! So to start with, what is the character of this chapter? Is it history, is it science, is it myth, or is it revelation? If we can get through verses 1,2 & 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

Fortelling The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Daniel’s prophecies of the end times

“Foretelling the Future” Daniel Intro: What would it be worth to have a way of telling the future? Think about it. People spend millions of dollars a year going to psychics, reading horoscopes, trying to find out what stock to invest in. People buy books of “winning” lottery numbers. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Important Things For Christmas

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 17, 2011

The things that are important for Christmas such as, Family, Feeling of Christmas, Flavor of Christmas, Smell of christmas, and the Faith of Christmas.

Things that are Important for Christmas Luke 1-20 1. One of the things important for Christmas is Family • Today’s story we see family is important to Joseph and Mary 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, 5He went there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Revelation 2012 #6: The Seven Seals Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2012

Paul tells us to "Behold the goodness and severity of God." In Revelation, we see God’s love and grace in His promised blessings, protection and rewards for His people, but we also see His holiness and justice displayed in His wrath towards His enemies.

REVELATION 2012: #6 – THE SEVEN SEALS REVIEW: For the past five weeks, we’ve been going through the Book of Revelation. Ch. 1: - John’s vision of the resurrected, powerful glorious Jesus Ch. 2-3: - we saw Jesus in His church – if you want to find Jesus, go to church. Ch. 4: - a vision of Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: *other

Harvest Ii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

One must plant seed to reap a crop.

• John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. • Never did Jesus encourage his followers or even those who were considering becoming his followers to wait until tomorrow. o He was gripped with the urgency of the hour and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Whose Hands Are You In" Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011

This message is about the clay in the hands of the potter. The clay must be committed, submissive, and pliable.

“Focus” “Who Hand’s are You In?” by Donny Granberry Jeremiah’s life and Jeremiah’s book are a single piece. He wrote what he lived, he lived what he wrote. There is no dissonance between his life and his book. Some people write better than they live ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Umbrella Protection Of The Church

Contributed by Terry Moore on Sep 13, 2010

Why we need to be in and stay in the church!!

The Umbrella Protection Of the Church The Umbrella Protection Of the Church I Peter 1:3-7 3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4To an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Bridegroom Comes

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013

The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic