Sermons on catastrophe: showing 661-675 of 2,037

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

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

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

The Great Tribulation With Its Trouble And Sorrows Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 16, 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

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

Righteous Indignation?

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 22, 2022

Part VI in a series on the book of Jonah

As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who tried to escape from warning a savage nation to repent, because he actually wanted God to judge them! So he boarded a ship heading the other way, but ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on overcoming barriers in the church.

I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my family A. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife." B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:9-14, 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Truth From Tragedy

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 29, 2001

We are in a time of crisis and calamity in our nation. In a swift attack, we were brought face to face with our mortality. No longer can we say “Those things only happen over there.” On September 11, 2001 we lost our innocence. America will be forever

Text: Various Introduction: On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:59 AM an American Airlines Jet Liner lifted its wheels from the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport. Only 5 of its 92 passengers had any idea of what was being set in motion. American Flight 11 was a routine daily flight heading for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:7, James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wars And Rumors Of Wars

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 12, 2001

How do tragic world events affect the Christian? Jesus gives 3 principles, Do not fear, Watch, and Testify.

Wars and Rumors of Wars One question I have been continuously asked since the bombing of the World Trade Center is, ‘Do you think this is the beginning of the end?’ As we watch in shock the terrible events unfold before our eyes, who can help but wonder if this could be a sign of the times? We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:9-13, Luke 21:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Bigger Than Any Terrorist"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2001

What Christians are to do in the face of terrorism

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “GOD IS BIGGER THAN ANY TERRORIST” BY: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church in Newport News, VA As you all know, our world was changed this past week--changed by unbelievable and hideous evil--we have all been affected, we have all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The First Four Trumpets Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The First four Trumpets

Revelation 8:6, "Then the seven angels with the seven trumpets prepared to blow their mighty blasts." The trumpet blasts have three purposes: 1) to warn that judgment is certain, 2) to call the forces of good and evil to battle, and 3) to announce the return of the King, the Messiah. These ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:6-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Edge Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 3, 2005

We are on the edge of incredible. Are we rady? Are we moving in the direction that God has for us?

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge The last few weeks we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there and on the edge of what. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step By Step Through Revelation Chapter 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Chapter 8 Revelation

Revelation Step by Step Chapter by Chapter Chapter 8 REVELATION 8:1-5 (8:1-5) Introduction: remember what we have just seen. God has just handed Jesus Christ the great book of destiny, the book that tells about the end of the world. The book was so full and so mysterious that it was bound with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Put Away Stealing Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Let us put away stealing we are admonished by God’s word. Let us look at the different aspects of this in our lives.

Put Away Stealing STEALING Zig Ziglar tells of a thief, a man named Emmanuel Nenger. The year is 1887. The scene is a small neighborhood grocery store. Mr. Nenger is buying some turnip greens. He gives the clerk a $20 bill. As the clerk begins to put the money in the cash drawer to give Nr. Nenger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist