Sermons on Catastrophe:

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith- Confusion Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

We live to build Christ’s kingdom by refusing to build our own.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:9, Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 3:22, Galatians 3:27, Revelation 7:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

The cross is our symbol to die self and carry his love and peace into the world until he comes again or we perish.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14, Luke 19:28-44, Luke 19:41-44, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Takes Root Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 29, 2024

And the sin weed sprouts a few more leaves...

August 31, 2024 Last week we were introduced to the Villain. He planted the seeds of distrust and rebellion through the power of an idea – God cannot be trusted. The central question in the rest of the story will be, “Who is telling the truth – God or the Villain? One thing is certain, sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8, Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 18, 2024

Paul teaches that there is no divorcing Christian doctrine from Christian duty! He is saying, “You know the truth, now walk in it!” The bottom line is this: Where there is genuine faith, there will be genuine works to back it up!

Ephesians 4:4-8 “The Unity of the Spirit” February 18, 2024 These verses teach us that unity is not just a possibility; it is a divine requirement if we are to be everything God wants us to be as a church. Paul begins this passage with the use of the word “therefore,” and this word draws our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

"a Carnival Of Corruption" Lent 3

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2024

Carnival time is often a time of chaos. Jesus created chaos because of the corruption in the Jerusalem temple. The cleansing of the temple is the "judgement" of God against commercial robbery of the poor by the religious establishment. Jesus is the replacement.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent III March 5, 2024 Text: John 2:19-20 Redeemer “A Carnival of Corruption” Carnival time in New Orleans or Brazil always shows a crush of humanity going crazy. We have seen videos of “Smash ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-24, Luke 19:43-45

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Start Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 2, 2022

We are going to look at a New Start of humanity for Noah and has family in Genesis 9:7-11. The rainbow is a fitting sign. Light must be shinning through the clouds. There can’t be a flood, light is breaking through a rainbow is formed. God has made this a sign he will not flood the world.

Speed skater Cathy Turner prepared and waited years for her chance to win an Olympic gold medal. She won all her preliminary races, and she was in the final medal race. When the gun sounded Cathy had a fall just after the start. That was it. Her Olympic medal dreams were over. One of the other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2023

We face a greater Jordan to cross than the Children of Israel did. But because it is the same LORD who leads us, we shall cross impassible Jordan.

Crossing Jordan Joshua 3:7-17 Moses had taken Israel as far as he could. It wasn’t because Moses had succumbed to old age as Deuteronomy 34 tells us he was still vigorous. It is because He had failed earlier to glorify Yahweh in front of the people at Meribah and struck the rock in anger rather ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Life Becomes Overwhelming

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 5, 2023

When you cast all our cares upon Him, He will mend your broken heart, He will lift the heavy burden, He will restore the joy, He will give rest and peace that passeth all understanding. He will give us strength and the armor of God to fight another day

“When Life Becomes Overwhelming” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Life can be wonderful, full of excitement, joy, and happiness when things are going well. But when circumstances change in an instant life can make you feel overwhelmed. When everyday life happens, we experience some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:43

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Rainbow PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of God's Rainbow Covenant, its relevance today, and the restoration of its biblical meaning in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I greet you with the warmth of the love of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who has brought us all together in this sacred space. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the bond of His redeeming love. Today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-17

Topics: Reclaiming, Biblical, Rainbow

The Voice

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 23, 2004

Wisdom cries out in the streets and invites us to listen to the Voice that desires to teach, lead, and protect us from those that will try and entice and lure us into destruction.

The Voice Proverbs 1:20-33 As we continue our study of Proverbs today we hear a new voice—the voice of Wisdom. Wisdom is presented to us as a person, Lady Wisdom, who calls out at the entrance to the city to all of those who pass by and are heading into dangerous surroundings. If you will remember ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consummation: God Reigns

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 29, 2016

Jesus is returning as the king. He came in the cradle, died on the cross and will return as king.

Consummation: God Reigns Revelation 21-22 Rev. Brian Bill December 31-January 1, 2016 Now that Christmas is over, maybe people will start being nicer to each other again. Several years ago, I was at a store doing Christmas shopping and a lady told me that I was ignorant. I almost agreed with her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Covenant: God Pursues Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2012

One could make the case that the Bible is the story of God pursuing people who have been running from Him and ruining their lives in the process.

Covenant: God Pursues Series: “Ancient-Future Christmas” Jeremiah 31:31-34 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/12 What are you hoping to receive this Christmas? American Express did a survey recently and found that 31% of people said that receiving a “fruitcake” would be the worst gift ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Fears Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2013

Face your fears with faith. Trust God who knows the future, because He controls the future to refine and purify His own.

In 1973, Producers hired a young director to make a movie based on Peter Benchley's novel about shark attacks called Jaws. That movie launched Steven Spielberg’s career at the age of 26 with its scary special effects. In fact, the movie was so scary that even to this day millions of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Is Great Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Introduction to the book of Ezekiel

Ezekiel 1 - 2/11/18 Play “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel” So what is the story with that song? It’s a song I can remember learning in elementary school - but what in the world is it talking about? We’re going to talk about that today. If you have your bibles, join me in turning to the book of Ezekiel, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Tribulation With Its Trouble And Sorrows Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2018

At this point we have come to the middle of the Tribulation. In the Old Testament this time of world wide trouble is given various names: "the time of Jacob's trouble," "that day," " the Day of the Lord," and "The Tribulation."

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:15-22 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:14-20, Luke 21:20-24 PART 6: The Great Tribulation With Its Trouble And Sorrows Matthew 24:15-22 (Focal Passage) 15 “Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22, Mark 13:14-20, Luke 21:20-24

Denomination: Baptist