Sermons on Catastrophe:

Achan In The Camp

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

What is one reason the work of the Holy Spirit in our church is often hindered? Study the incident of Achan's disobedience concerning the lust of the eye.

Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Achan In The Camp

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

Is our church failing its potential? Has the great things we dreamed of not come about? Why is our ministry so weak?

I. Introduction A. Last Sunday I was asked what kind of program we could institute to help the church. 1. I didn’t have an answer then, but it started me to thinking a. Then I remembered the words I had heard years ago from many pastors and teachers b. Even the very best of programs ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Circumspectly

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

When we say we walk circumspectly we are saying that whatever we choose to do today, we are aware that there will be circumstances. Whatever we do today, we do with the knowledge that there will be future consequences.

I have been reading through our church covenant as I mentioned last Sunday evening and I came across the statement that we engage to walk circumspectly. ____________, you’re a member of the church, are you walking circumspectly? I’ll admit, I had to look that one up to see exactly what it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Sure

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Oct 16, 2017

My assurance is based on God's grace.

Title: I’m Sure Place: BLCC Date: 10/15/17 Text: Hebrews 11.1-12, 39 CT: My assurance is based in God’s grace. [Screen 1] FAS: With tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, and financial concerns dominating headline news, National Geographic initiated a survey about what Americans' think about a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Our King Weeps At His Parade Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2018

Jesus, in fulfilment of Zechariah 9:9-10. rides into Jerusalem and a massive parade starts. It seems that Jesus should be happy. The people are joyful and God is being praised. Yet in the middle of His parade Jesus weeps. Things are not as they seem.

Message Luke 19:28-44 “Our King Weeps At His Parade” You know something is important in a person’s life when they have multiple words to describe the same thing. (Picture of a toilet) Toilet, WC, Dunny, Throne, John, Loo … quite a lot of other names that are not so polite. (Picture of Me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Logic For Unbelievers To Consider

Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 28, 2018

When you come to a mind closed to God, Jesus, and all Biblical Truth, maybe logic can be used to begin a discussion?

God's Grace is freely offered to all., but what if there were no Bibles, no written words showing the way to eternal salvation? Some peoples close their mind when you just mention the God or the Bible. How could you influence someone you knew had an ironclad mind against hearing God's Word? Surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 14:11, Matthew 25:41, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Matthew 25:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 25, 2021

CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 ARE THE PROPHET’S COMPLAINT AND GOD’S ANSWER. CHAPTER 3 IS ABOUT GOD'S PEOPLE SAVED / THE SOLUTION /THE PROPHET’S PRAYER

Chaldeans (S.IRAQ) Used to Punish Judah, about 600 BC / King Jehoiakim (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries) Chapter 1 The (question) (A)pronouncement which Habakkuk the prophet saw: 2 (B)How long, LORD, have I called for help, And You do not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” Yet You do (C)not save. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2021

Just like a good shepherd who leads his sheep to rest, God will give us rest and provide for us.

INTRODUCTION • What picture comes to mind when you think of rest? • Maybe it's a beach, a hammock by a cabin in the woods, or lying in a meadow next to a bubbling brook. • No matter the scene, we have pictures and images that help us imagine what rest looks like. • People are desperate to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For The Uppertaker Part Ii Escape The Coming Storm Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014

The Tribulation Period is coming...is there any escape? For the believer--absolutely!

1 Cor 15:51-52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. NKJV The May 1984 National ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Bible Church

7 Bad Examples: The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Idolatry isn't about the idol itself. It's about what's happening inside us.

INTRODUCTION A. If you spent any time working in offices over the past 10 years – motivational posters 1. The format is pretty typical. Black background – Picture nature – Word –Phrase 2. Purpose was to motivate you –give you something to reach for – push ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017

Life, Actions, Discipleship

JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Letter To The Church Of Thyatira: The Church Tolerant Of Sin Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023

The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like fine brass, says these things: I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience, and that your last works are more than the first.

I'd like to contrast two historical figures, Lot the nephew of Abraham, and Jacob the son of Isaac. One leads to disaster, one leads to overcoming. The question you should ask yourself is, which path am I on today? From James Petterson's One Year Book: "He left his city along the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

"No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

[Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Ash Wednesday - A Blessed Path To Restoration

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 18, 2022

As you begin your Lenten journey, I pray that God would pour out his Holy Spirit upon you, empowering you to take up your cross and follow Jesus. I pray that both the strength and the boldness of Jesus would be yours as others look at you, and see a disciple of Jesus, following by His side.

The Blessed Path to Restoration Lamentation 3:37-42; 55-58 NLT “Who can command things to happen without the Lord’s permission? Does not the Most High send both calamity and good? Then why should we, mere humans, complain when we are punished for our sins? Instead, let us test and examine our ways. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 5:16, Lamentations 3:37-42, Lamentations 3:55-58

Denomination: Methodist

The Olivet Discourse - A Serious Look At Matthew 24 And Revelation 6 In Parallel – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022

Matthew 24 and Revelation 6 are parallel passages, for both are set in the Tribulation. The Rapture of the Church is not found in Matthew 24. This examination of both chapters draws the parallels. The Tribulation is a most terrible time. Christians won't be in it.

THE OLIVET DISCOURSE - A SERIOUS LOOK AT MATTHEW 24 AND REVELATION 6 IN PARALLEL – PART 2 If you did not read PART 1 of this study, it is important that you do so. It explains what this whole subject is about. The very briefest comment – There is no Rapture teaching in Matthew 24 and 25, and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7, Acts 1:3, Matthew 24:3, Revelation 19:1-11, Revelation 4:1, Matthew 24:4-14, Matthew 24:4-5, Revelation 6:1-2, Matthew 24:6-7, Revelation 6:3-4, Matthew 24:7, Revelation 6:5-6, Revelation 6:7-8, Matthew 24:8, Matthew 24:9-12, Revelation 6:9-11, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:14, Revelation 6:12-17, Matthew 24:27, Matthew 24:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational